Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 58
exteriors
PROJECT
A gate-expansion project at McCarran International Airport used GCP
waterproofing systems for a tunnel connecting gates directly to the
U.S. Customs and Border Protection passenger-arrival facility.
Design, Products, Expertise Land Project On Time
Waterproofing for airport gate-expansion project uses
GCP's products and knowledge.
M
cCarran International Airport, Las Vegas,
al Gate Expansion Project, and do it efficiently to mini-
presents many challenging details," said Las Vegas
opened in 1948 and has since experienced
mize interruptions for the airlines."
based-Martin-Harris Construction construction-superin-
enormous growth and undergone numer-
In February 2016 the $51-million International Gate
ous significant expansions. In fact, the facility is known
Expansion project kicked off with an aggressive timeline
for its continuous expansions and upgrades, tripling in
of 14 months. The design included improvements to the
To ensure the high level of required water tightness,
size between 1981 and 2005.
tendent Dennis Maestas. "First and foremost there is zero
tolerance for water in the structure."
airport's $2.4-billion Terminal 3, expanding internation-
McCarran's team selected GCP Applied Technologies,
"We like to stay ahead of pace," said airport project
al gates from seven to 14, and building an underground
Cambridge, MA, to be a one-stop shop for waterproofing
manager Todd Cooklin. "There was a clear growth op-
tunnel connecting McCarran's D gates directly to the
the tunnel.
portunity to expand international tourism for Las Vegas.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection passenger-arrival
"We have a history with GCP Applied Technologies,
Direct international flights led to global visitors choosing
facility. The tunnel is under one of the main taxi lanes
we know its products perform," said Cooklin. "With our
Las Vegas as the launching pad for their U.S. visit. The
and features moving walkways, escalators, and elevators.
tight timeline we had no room for delays. We needed
challenge was our city has grown around the airport, so
"When constructing a tunnel, it's one thing when it is
partners and providers that would be with us every step
we had to be creative in how we designed the Internation-
a transit tunnel for vehicles. A tunnel to transport people
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Commercial Architecture December 2017
The Architects
2017 In Review
A Dream-Like Space
Geothermal Changing The HVAC Landscape
VRF System Delivers Total Tenant Comfort
Boiler System Puts Efficiency In Historical Venue
HVAC & Plumbing Products Of The Year
Illuminating Touchdowns
Crowneing A Renovation
Lighting & Electrical Products Of The Year
Folding-Glass Walls Deliver The Outdoors
Windows & Doors Products Of The Year
School District Makes A Sound Investment
Colors Comfort Sick Kids
Interiors Products Of The Year
Design, Products, Expertise Land Project On Time
Metal Covers The Curves
Exteriors Products Of The Year
Building Technology Products Of The Year
Showcase
Index
Portfolio
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Cover1
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Cover2
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - The Architects
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 2017 In Review
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - A Dream-Like Space
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Geothermal Changing The HVAC Landscape
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - VRF System Delivers Total Tenant Comfort
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Boiler System Puts Efficiency In Historical Venue
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - HVAC & Plumbing Products Of The Year
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Illuminating Touchdowns
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Crowneing A Renovation
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Lighting & Electrical Products Of The Year
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Folding-Glass Walls Deliver The Outdoors
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Windows & Doors Products Of The Year
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - School District Makes A Sound Investment
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Colors Comfort Sick Kids
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Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 56
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Interiors Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Design, Products, Expertise Land Project On Time
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 59
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Metal Covers The Curves
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Exteriors Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Building Technology Products Of The Year
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - 63
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Showcase
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Index
Commercial Architecture December 2017 - Portfolio
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