Sea-Tac South Terminal Expansion Project
PCS Business Unit: Major Projects Division
PCS Customer: Clark Construction
Location: Sea-Tac, WA
PCS Project Superintendent: Doug Johnson
PCS's Performance Date: 2001 - 2004
Project Highlights
"STEP," as we call it, is the new Concourse A at the Sea-Tac International Airport. The new concourse doubles the space provided by the old Concourse A which was demolished for the expansion.
The 70-foot-high window wall in the South Hall arrival area is visible from both the arriving and departing driveways and, according to the Port, has a stunning view of Mt. Rainier. STEP is the central point for meeting arriving passengers, featuring moving walkways, public meetings spaces, new restaurants and retail concessions. Incorporated into the middle of the new concourse is the 5 story office tower which became the new home for the Port of Seattle's operations staff.
Clark Construction Group, Inc. was the General Contractor for the project. This was the first project for Clark in the Seattle area and PCS' first project with Clark. Their project team came from all over the country and at its peak numbered over 30 members. Working with Clark's project management team was one of the high points of the project. Clark did a great job working with and for PCS and they did it with a very professional, solution-oriented attitude.
The project was challenging enough when we started (operating airport, badging requirements, security and training classes, etc.) but after 9/11 it became even more complicated. Many changes were made due to FAA mandates for security, baggage handling, and screening stations. PCS' contract grew by 50% due to changes made to the concourse during construction. To quote PCS Project Superintendent, Doug Johnson "I have never seen this much paperwork for a job."
We estimate that PCS installed over 782,000 lf of studs, 1,450,000 sf of GWB, 10,250 boxes of taping mud and 46,000 bags of fireproofing material. While installing all this material, Clark, PCS and other Subcontractors were able to achieve several of the early turnover incentives offered by the Port of Seattle for 13 milestones.
Special thanks to PCS' Superintendent Doug Johnson who had a huge part in making this a successful project for PCS. Thank you also to Drywall Foremen: Rick Brown, Arnold Bustamante and Gordy Brunswick, Taping Foreman: John Saari, Fireproofing Foreman: Greg Panula, Laborers James Latham and Shea Glascock, Site Safety Rep: Don Carson and all of PCS' on-site Framers, Rockers, Tapers and Fireproofers who worked on the project and provided the owner and the public with a facility that shows the pride in workmanship PCS' Tradesmen are known for.
