Las Vegas, Nevada
AIRPORT
“McCarthy’s team-centered approach enabled them to successfully meet an aggressive construction schedule. They sequenced and organized their work carefully, planning their schedule to meet each milestone. Their commitment was a key element to completing this project on time.”
- Pat Kelly, construction management inspections-supervisor, McCarran International Airport
McCarthy recently completed construction of the new two-story, 128,000-square-foot Northwest Wing addition and 340-foot underground utility tunnel for the Satellite “D” Gates at McCarran International Airport, the nation’s sixth busiest.
With multiple and unrelated projects coexisting at the same time, McCarthy had to effectively meet the challenge of a limited work space and an aggressive 22-month schedule. To accommodate site conditions, the project team prioritized their scope of work surrounding the northwest wing and effectively managed the jobsite to maximize efficiency and space. McCarthy also equipped the project team with a full-time scheduler to allow for weekly updates. The end result is a project that sets a new standard in airport security; McCarthy installed a new arresting vehicle barrier system, which marked the first time this method was used at a U.S. commercial airport. The system, designed to stop vehicles traveling at high speeds, is comprised of over 450 bollards or posts that support more than 14 miles of security cable. Architect: Tate Snyder Kimsey, Henderson, Nev.
