b'TERMINALSMYR 35design. Positioned to preserve clear sightlines to the airfieldsupported transparency and timely decision-making, and and surrounded by daylight from the curtain wall, the palmsproactive contingency planning helped ensure risks were identified help ground the concourse in its geographic context withoutearly in the process, she elaborates. overwhelming the passenger environment, notes Sucher.This project stands out as a model of collaborative airport The local references continue into the restrooms, which weredelivery because every stakeholderfrom airport leadership to rebuilt and modernized. Theres a pixelated wave graphic thatHorry County officials, contractors and program management also gives that beach vibe as you walk into the restrooms,partnersoperated with a unified understanding of goals, Dunne describes. Blue-toned glass partitions and coordinatedconstraints and priorities, Krautsack adds. This alignment finishes reinforces the beachy vacation feel while maintaining ahelped minimize friction, allowing each partner to focus on clean, contemporary aesthetic, he adds.its responsibilities while maintaining a shared commitment to delivering a high-quality terminal expansion, she says.Aligning Scope, Budget and Stakeholders Christoffersen, from the construction side of the team, ranks The project was delivered using a construction manager at riskthe collaboration exhibited on the MYR project as some of the model. JE Dunn Construction, in joint venture with Southsidebest hes ever experienced.Constructors, provided early preconstruction services and then served as construction manager during the build. EarlyBusiness as Usualinvolvement allowed the firm to hone its strategies.Meeting an aggressive construction/renovation schedule while We came up with an alternativecontinuing full daily airport operations was perhaps the most approach of boring all the electrical over tocomplex aspect of the project. We renovated our entire existing the expansion, versus tearing roof up andbuildingthe flooring and signage and all the restroomsall potentially having that risk, shares Nickwhile maintaining 24/7/365 operation, Dunne reflects. The scope Christoffersen, JE Dunn vice president included work in active concourses, holdrooms and passenger Aviation Group manager. That was a timecorridors, adding complexity to every phase of construction.savings and also saved the airport a lot ofTo reduce operational impacts, the project team adopted money by not having to do all that work. NICK CHRISTOFFERSEN an island approach, completing most of the expansion Accenture served as the Ownersindependently from the active terminal and then connecting Authorized Representative, providing comprehensive program management services throughout the project. The firm worked closely with the MYR FinancePlanning and Design|Program & Construction Management Department on financial controls and contractFacilities Management|IT|Asset Managementcompliance services, tracking alignment between the established scope, schedule and funding.Arora proudly delivered comprehensive Special Systems Engineering and Construction Phase Services in support of the Gresham Smith The projects success was driven byTeam for the two-level terminal expansion at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) ensuring a clearly defined scope, whichincluding six new gates, hold rooms, concessions, and associated support spaces.ensured that stakeholders, contractorsAroras scope of work included: Video Surveillance & Electronic Access Controland decision-makers shared a unifiedTelecom Backbone & Network Infrastructure Systems Integration & Operational Phasingunderstanding of project requirements,Public Address & Dynamic Information Displays Construction Administration & Field Coordinationwhich reduced ambiguity and minimized rework, says Cassie Krautsack, director of Program Management with Accenture. This clarity helped keep the team focused on delivering the intended improvements without unnecessary changes that could have adversely impacted the cost or schedule, she details. Communication and risk management played a big role in maintaining momentum as the project moved from planning into construction. Robust communication enabled Photo Courtesy of Gresham Smiththe team to anticipate potential changes early and resolve issues before they createdaroraengineers.com|Rethinking Infrastructure delays or financial impacts, Krautsack notes.Atlanta | Baltimore | Boston | Chicago | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Los Angeles | New York Consistent coordination with stakeholdersOrlando | Philadelphia | San Diego | San Jose | Seattle | Bengaluru, India| Pune, IndiaAirportImprovement.comMarch | April 2026'