Sundt‘s third project at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Ariz., requires the kind of expertise that only an airport construction specialist can provide. The busy facility, which remains open throughout the 16-month project, serves thousands of annual passengers traveling to and from 40 destinations across the U.S.
“Working in an occupied facility is our biggest challenge,” said Sundt Project Manager Chris Tinney. “We developed a detailed plan that works around flight schedules in order to preserve the passenger experience for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway’s customers. Phased turnovers and focusing on teamwork are also important keys to success. Fortunately, we have a lot of experience doing this kind of challenging work, and we’re known for doing it well.”
Sundt’s $9.6 million, Construction Manager at Risk project involves remodeling part of the existing terminal building to add new communication infrastructure, plumbing, electrical work and a temporary baggage area. Sundt’s crews are also constructing a 30,000-square-foot expansion to the terminal, adding two additional gates for departing passengers, a new exit vestibule, and concession space. To ready the site for construction, the team demolished an existing building and parking lot, reworked underground wet and dry utilities, and improved an adjacent roadway.
The project began in August 2011 and is scheduled for completion this December.