Project Background
ATSER Engineering was a key member of the Austin Gilbane Joint Venture (AGJV) team for the $11 million Mickey Leland International Terminal (MLIT) expansion project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX. The project involved apron paving around the new Terminal D-West, the addition of six new wide-body gates, a new sterile corridor, and renovations to 12 existing gates in the north concourse. Gilbane Building Company, in partnership with Austin Commercial, served as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), with ATSER playing a critical role in delivering construction and inspection services.
The Problem
Expanding the MLIT to accommodate modern aviation needs required precise construction management, material testing, and inspection services. Ensuring the quality of materials and workmanship was essential to deliver a safe and efficient terminal that met both operational and regulatory standards.
The Goal
To support the AGJV team by providing comprehensive construction management, material testing, and inspection services that ensured compliance with design specifications, preserved the project schedule, and optimized resource use to control costs.
The Solution
ATSER contributed to the success of the project through the following activities:
Design Management Activities
- Design coordination and management, including BIM reviews, geotechnical and environmental evaluations.
Construction Management
- Administration of construction activities, including workmanship inspections, material testing, and environmental and asbestos abatement monitoring.
- Management of Requests for Information (RFIs), commissioning, scheduling, estimating, subcontract administration, and project documentation.
Material Testing and Inspection
- Testing and workmanship evaluation for key components, including:
- P-152: Embankment.
- P-157: Cement subgrade.
- P-304: Cement treated base.
- P-403: Asphalt.
- P-501: Cement concrete pavement.
- P-602: Bituminous.
- P-605: Joint sealant.
- P-610: Concrete.
- Mix design testing, review, and submittal for P-157, P-304, P-501, and P-610 materials.
- Real-time tolerance control charts and temperature control plans to maintain high-quality standards.
Added Value
ATSER introduced automation and standardization of construction data to simplify issue resolution, accelerate reporting, and preserve project timelines, ultimately reducing resource use and lowering project costs.
Results
ATSER’s role in the MLIT expansion ensured that construction activities were executed with precision and efficiency. The combination of quality control,real-time data management, and streamlined processes contributed to the timely delivery of the project, enhancing the operational capacity and functionality of the Houston Airport System while achieving cost savings.