Airports
Midway International Airport Runway Lighting Upgrades
Autumn is working with HNTB in the preparation of construction bid documents for the installation of runway centerline lighting and threshold lighting systems for both ends of runway 4R-22L at Midway International Airport. The lighting system is being installed to increase the visibility of the runway for non-precision instrument approaches.
Runway 9C-27C Construction Phase Services
Autumn is providing Construction Phase services for Runway 9C-27C at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Autumn’s scope includes preparing Bulletin changes to the plans, specifications, quantities and cost estimates as well as performing Project Controls functions for the team led by HNTB.
Midway Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility
Autumn’s Tim Morgan has been selected as CARE Plus’ Project Manager for the construction of the Midway Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CRCF). The CRCF consists of a five-story pre-cast concrete garage capable of storing 1800 vehicles and a separate Quick Turnaround Area where vehicles are washed, fueled and prepared for rental. The project is incorporating numerous green initiatives including a vegetated roof, rainwater cisterns, solar panels and wind turbines. The project is tracking toward LEED certification and the Sustainable Airport designation of ”3 Airplanes.” In addition, Autumn is providing project commissioning services. Construction of this $50 million project began in August, 2011 and is expected to be complete by the spring of 2013.
Lambert-St. Louis Airport Storm Damage Repair Oversight
American Airlines has selected Autumn to provide project management services to oversee storm damage repairs from the May, 2011 Tornado that hit Lambert-St. Louis Airport. The repair work, which affected the American Airlines Admirals Club operations and other passenger services in Concourse C, is scheduled to be completed this summer. This project is being managed by Paul Wiese.
FedEx Cargo Fuel System Tie-In
Autumn is providing mechanical contracting and construction management support services to Meccon Industries, Inc. for the FedEx Cargo Fuel System Tie-In project at O’Hare International Airport. Autumn Pipe Fitters will assist Meccon in building more than 2000 feet of pipeline to connect FedEx’s Cargo Fuel Hydrant System to the Airport’s new Cargo Fuel Distribution System which was successfully completed by Autumn and Meccon in January, 2011. Autumn’s construction management support services include providing a project safety professional and project quality oversight.
Terminal 1 Holdroom HVAC Upgrades
For this future O’Hare Capital Improvement Project, under design by Ghafari, at O’Hare International Airport, Autumn is providing field verification of existing conditions and coordinating preparation of construction phasing for the Terminal 1 holdroom areas with representatives from United Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation. The project design by the Autumn/Ghafari team includes upgrades to heating and cooling systems, lighting, and ceilings in passenger waiting areas. Construction of this project is anticipated to occur in 2012.
FedEx Aircraft Maintenance Building Air Compressor System
Autumn was awarded a contract to build-out an air compressor system by FedEx at its new Aircraft Maintenance Building at O’Hare International Airport. The Aircraft Maintenance Building is part of the FedEx Metroplex relocation required by the construction of Runway 10C-28C.
Fire Protection Upgrade of American Airlines’ Hangar No. 1
Autumn has been selected by American Airlines to provide Project Management services for the Fire Protection Upgrade of Hangar No. 1 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
ORD Bridge Inspection Services
Autumn is performing detailed inspections and evaluations of ramp and bridge structures as part of a team led by HNTB at O’Hare International Airport.
Commissioning Services for Concourse K Extension at O’Hare International Airport
Autumn has been selected by American Airlines to provide construction administration and commissioning services for the HVAC Modifications of the lower level offices located in Concourse K of O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3.
Willow Creek Relocation
Autumn has been selected by HNTB Corporation to provide construction phase services for the Willow Creek Relocation at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Willow Creek will be realigned to enable the construction of Taxiway WK as part of the O’Hare Modernization Program.
Owner’s Representative for the Chicago Dept. of Aviation
We are pleased to announce that CARE Plus, LLC has been selected as the Owner’s Representative for the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Capital Improvement Program. Autumn’s Joint Venture partners in CARE Plus, LLC include R.M. Chin, HNTB Corp., Ghafari Associates, d’Escoto, Heery International and Bradshaw Construction and Management. We look forward to working alongside our partners and with the Chicago Department of Aviation to continue to enhance the physical environment for all stakeholders at O’Hare and Midway International Airports.
Jet Bridges at O’Hare International Airport
Autumn has been hired by Walter Niese Machine Mfg. Co. to provide safety oversight and guidance during the removal and installation of jet bridges utilized by American Airlines at O’Hare International Airport.
O’Hare Cargo Fuel System Replacement
Autumn has been hired by Meccon Industries, Inc. to assist with the management of the O’Hare Cargo Fuel System Replacement project. The project involves decommissioning of the existing cargo fuel/glycol storage and dispensing systems and construction of a complete cargo storage and dispensing facility including tanks, piping, pumps, utilities and cathodic protection. Autumn’s services include project management, quality and safety related professional services.
Design of Runway 9C-27C at Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Autumn is proud to be part of the team awarded the design of Runway 9C-27C at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. HNTB is leading the team in the design of this runway capable of handling the largest passenger airliners in the world. Autumn will be concentrating on elements of construction phasing, construction packaging and cost estimating. This runway is a critical piece of the O’Hare Modernization Program. Design has begun and construction is expected to be complete in 2014.
Vertical Conveyors at O’Hare’s Terminal 3
Autumn has been hired by American Airlines to provide an assessment of thirty-nine vertical conveyors in Concourses H, K and L of O’Hare’s Terminal 3. The assessment includes identification of primary equipment, determination of the maintained condition and estimation of remaining life expectancy of major components and making recommendations for modernization based upon industry and code standards.
Midway’s Concourse A Addition & Satellite Building
Autumn’s Vice President, Tim Morgan, has been selected as Chicago Airports Resources Enterprise’s Project Manager for the Concourse A Addition and Satellite Building project at Midway International Airport. The steel framed additions will have a masonry enclosure at the tarmac level and glass and metal panel curtainwall system at the upper and mezzanine levels. A total of 60,250 square feet of covered floor space will provide areas for a food court, concession/retail vendors, concession storage, a passenger hold room and office space for airline operations. Each addition will include a mechanical mezzanine. The project has a $26 million construction value. Construction began in September, 2008 and will be complete by November, 2009.
O’Hare’s Terminal 1 Canopy / Terminal 2 Interior Renovation Project
Autumn Construction Services, Inc. (Autumn) is responsible for management of this project as a partner firm in the Chicago Airport Resources Enterprise (CARE) joint venture. CARE is the construction manager for the City of Chicago’s Department of Aviation (DOA) for all capital improvement projects at both O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Services provided include coordinating and scheduling the contractor’s work with DOA, Airlines and other on-going construction projects, managing project documentation, evaluating changes to the work, contractor schedules, pay requisitions, managing coordination issues and conflicts, start-up and turnover of completed systems and work areas. Autumn provided a full time project manager on site for three years to perform these services on this $98 million project.
H/K Apex Food Court
Under construction.
Elevator Rehabilitation – Passenger Centers 2 through 5
Autumn’s project manager, as part of the Chicago Airports Resources Enterprise joint venture, managed the renovation of 22 7-story traction elevators at O’Hare International Airport. These elevators move the traveling public from the Elevated Parking Structure to the Terminal Buildings.
O’Hare Maintenance Building Addition
Under construction.
H&R Plant Equipment Service Platforms
Under construction.
ATS Remote Station Renovation and Escalator Installation
Under construction.
Escalator Modernization
Autumn’s project manager, as part of the Chicago Airports Resources Enterprise joint venture, managed the modernization of 17 escalators throughout O’Hare’s Terminals 1, 2 and 3 as well as the Airport Transit System platforms.
Midway Airport Terminal Development Program
Autumn was a member of the program management team that managed this $738 million project over 8 years. The program included the total redevelopment of Chicago’s Midway Airport increasing size and capacity from 28 to 43 jet gates, including new public and employee parking facilities, the addition of Federal Inspection Services for international flights, new apron and taxiways, ground transportation facilities, and development of new central heating and refrigeration plant.
Autumn provided building systems expertise during the planning, design and construction of the program. Responsibilities included coordinating and development and management of all technical issues related to the privatization of the Midway central heating and refrigeration plant.
O’Hare’s Concourse G Renovation
Autumn provided program management services to American Airlines’ prime consultant for the renovation of the concourse and operations levels of the Concourse G building including 18 jet gates. Specifically, Autumn provided the building systems expertise during the development, design and construction of this $54 million project over the span of three years. Responsibilities included scope and budget development, coordination of design and construction issues as related to building systems and witnessing commissioning of all building systems and equipment. Autumn facilitated the development of project phasing and schedules to ensure that no more than two gates would be closed at any time. Autumn was the primary interface between the City of Chicago’s Department of Aviation, American Airlines, American Eagle, the design team and the prime contractor.
Terminals 2 and 3 Air Handling Unit Replacement Project
Autumn Construction Services, Inc. (Autumn) was a subconsultant to the construction manager/prime contractor (Hill Mechanical Corp.). The $30 Million project included the complete replacement of 42 air handling unit systems located in the mechanical penthouses of Terminals 2 and 3. Autumn provided a part-time project engineer on site over a period of 29 months to perform all aspects of construction management including management of project paperwork, submittals, pay requisitions, MBE/WBE/EEO documentation and daily correspondence. Autumn also assisted in the development and execution of the commissioning program for the project as well as developed and managed the project schedule using Primavera software.