Airport Projects

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

KKCS provided professional services on a multi-year contract for various improvement and expansion projects including new hangars, administration buildings, runways, taxiways, warehousing and support facilities.

KKCS services included value engineering, cost estimating, change order negotiation support, and claims analysis.

O’Hare International Airport

As Chief Estimator, Kal Krishnan participated in the engineering review, value engineering, estimating and constructibility review services for the Peoplemover.  He was responsible for the bid on systems work, including traction power, communications and train control.  In addition, he prepared change order estimates at the conceptual and detailed design level.  He was also responsible for the initial scheduling of the construction and design effort.

Los Angeles International Airport Beautification Project

The LAX beautification project includes landscaping and construction of a new median along Century Boulevard.  The work also involves installation of architectural elevated pylons, exterior terminal lighting modifications and modifications to the second level roadway structure.  Installation of a public address system is also included in the scope of work.

KKCS personnel are providing cost estimates for all work associated with the LAX beautification project.

Oakland International Airport - Terminal Improvements Project

Increased traffic at Oakland International Airport necessitated various projects to enhance the overall function of the airport.  These projects included expansion of the baggage claim area, relocation of the taxi driver’s lounge and relocation and expansion of the international passenger lounge.  Currently there is a need to move some 50 small aircraft hangars with associated paving, wetland and utility problems.

KKCS provided Project Management services in the areas of Project Controls.  KKCS staff performed duties as part of the integrated MWM team with specific responsibilities that included: facilities assessments, cost estimating and schedule support.  KKCS staff has participated in the construction phase of the project with management and client interface at all levels.

Oakland International Airport Baggage Handling Expansion, Terminal 1 and 2

The project includes general upgrade of existing facilities with the incorporation of new baggage handling equipment and building renovation.  Architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical improvements were made.

KKCS provided design review and feasibility studies together with cost estimation at each phase of the design development procedure.  This provided a value-added function to the design team and allowed the client to decide on alternate solutions to provide needed scope within budget.

Baggage Claim Expansion Project - Reno, Nevada Airport

Increased traffic at Reno Airport, in addition to the imminent effect of a national convention, required the fast track design and construction of additional baggage handling facilities within the existing building.  Structural and mechanical design was the most difficult to accommodate while providing a pleasing architectural ambience.  Several schemes were investigated to provide the required operational service increase within budget constraints.

Provided design review and feasibility studies together with cost estimation at each phase of the design development procedure.  The cost estimation performed by KKCS was of particular importance on this project to control the design function within allowable budget constraints.  Finally KKCS participated as civil/structural designer and cost estimator for all disciplines on an intensive value engineering study trimming $1-million from the previous $7-million estimated cost.