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Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Project

Foth Infrastructure & Environment retained BNP for design and construction administration of the Des Moines Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Project.

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Overview

Foth Infrastructure & Environment retained BNP for design and construction administration of the Des Moines Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement Project. The project included replacing existing passenger boarding bridges and apron systems with new or modified aircraft parking plans.

BNP provided design and construction administration services to replace eleven existing passenger boarding bridges and upgrade associated apron systems equipment.

Project Scope

The replacement work involved replacing end-of-life passenger boarding bridges with apron drive three-tunnel bridges and new potable water cabinets. A primary goal of the project was to maintain and reuse the existing apron foundations where feasible, without negatively impacting the aircraft fleet mix at each gate, while also planning for a future terminal expansion project in which these newly designed passenger boarding bridges would be reused.

PROJECT DETAILS

Construction Administration Services

BNP’s construction administration services included:

  • Scheduling
  • Submittal and RFI reviews
  • Coordination of installation activities
  • Modifying swing limits due to new post-design fleet mixes at gates
  • Owner-related acceptance testing
  • Warranty administration

Equipment Provided

A listing of the equipment provided under these contracts included:

  • 11 New Apron Drive Passenger Loading Bridges
  • 8 Cold Weather Climate Potable Water Cabinets
  • Enhancements to the existing pre-conditioned air units and 400 Hz ground power units
  • New apron equipment monitoring system

Project Start

2020

Client

Des Moines Airport Authority

Scope of Service

  • Conceptual Design
  • Design Development
  • Bid Documentation
  • Construction Administration
  • Testing and Commissioning

Region

North America

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