Optimizing Airport Construction: Balancing Efficiency and Passenger Experience

• When it comes to signage and wayfinding, think of people having “airport brain.” Make the desired route so clear and defined that it makes it impossible for airport visitors to mess up. Double or triple what might typically be required for signs and keep them simple.
• Meeting an owner’s mandate of no construction traffic in front of the terminal might mean creating a temporary road or a new entrance for all construction deliveries, heavy equipment to enter and exit the site without disrupting the regular flow of vehicles. Or, crews might use a less direct perimeter road to stay isolated from the rest of operations.
• If work will impact a walkway to the ConRAC facility, find out how many people use the walkway, what the peak hours are for people passing through, etc. Understanding these details means the contractor can phase the work appropriately.

Finally, an experienced contractor can open the doors to alternative recommendations on how to resolve pain points and accommodate unforeseen challenges, such as addressing additional parking needs that fluctuate during the design and construction process. Or, expedite construction to open facilities as early as possible—especially in high-growth areas—to minimize disruptions and meet increasing demand.

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