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PROJECT OF THE MONTH
Challenges and Successes
The project encountered various
challenges, including limited space for
construction and budgetary constraints.
However, effective collaboration, creative
phasing strategies, and adjustments
during construction enabled the project
to overcome these obstacles successfully.
" We had to navigate tight budgets,
physical constraints, and the onset of
the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these
challenges, we remained committed to
delivering a terminal that would meet
the needs of the airport and its passengers, "
Dacey said.
The redesign prioritized maximizing
available space while ensuring passenger
comfort and convenience. This involved
careful planning of phasing, integrating
outdoor seating areas, and providing
amenities such as ample lounge space,
restrooms, and concessions to enhance
the passenger experience.
" John Stout, the airport director, was
passionate about supporting the passenger
experience. We worked closely
with the airport to ensure that the terminal
would provide a welcoming and
comfortable environment for travelers, "
Schroeder said.
Stout said one of the more unique
furniture additions came from Arconas.
" Arconas makes a product that looks
like a tree. It's internally lit. They can
look like a Birch tree ... you can change
the leaves and format, but you can also
have a stand-up table around it. We
decided to get those and one of them is
the 'kite eating tree'. So, there's a big red
kite with string hanging out it to further
reference the Peanuts, " he said.
Sustainability and Future
Growth Initiatives
Incorporating sustainability features was
a key aspect of the redevelopment project.
Measures such as maximizing natural
daylighting, using environmentally
friendly materials like cross-laminated
timber, and implementing energy-efficient
systems were adopted to reduce
the carbon impact and enhance energy
efficiency of the terminal.
Designed to reflect the wine country, the terminal features barn-like structures.
" We were conscious of the environmental
impact of the project and sought
to minimize our carbon footprint wherever
possible. From energy-efficient
lighting to sustainable building materials,
sustainability was at the forefront of our
design considerations, " Dacey said.
Looking to the future, Dacey said the
recently completed project marks just the
beginning of a series of potential expansions
for the terminal.
" The project was designed to support
future growth and expansion, " he said.
" We recognized the need for a terminal
that could evolve with the airport's
needs, and we laid the groundwork for
future expansions. "
He continued, " The long-term vision
is indeed going to take a while. So, the
second thing was, what's the best use of
the land and the available space we can
do right now to do the most good. "
A Construction Manager at Risk
(CMAR) was brought early onto the
project team to coordinate the complex
phasing and limited construction area.
This was the first CMAR project in
Sonoma County. The CMAR allowed
for the coordination of operational complexities
of keeping the airport operational,
working through COVID-19,
increasing the scope with added funding,
and managing nine separate phases.
Key Participants in the project included:
Mead & Hunt, Q&D Construction,
and C&S. 
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