Management Challenges to Redevelopment of a Mature Airport Site: A Case Study of the San Antonio International Airport Expansion Program

摘要

San Antonio International Airport's $446 million expansion program focused on redevelopment of terminal, roadway, parking, and support facilities to accommodate growth anticipated through 2012, or approximately 5.0 million annual enplanements. Like many mature, urban airports, San Antonio International has grown around its original 1940s era layout to include two terminals, surface and structured parking, and a variety of tenant facilities in the densely developed terminal area. The Airport's master plan addressed options for expansion, recommending replacement of the older 1950s era terminal, extension of the two level terminal roadway, construction of new structured parking, and future expansion of the terminal area to the west. In a schematic design study conducted between 2000 and 2002, the program was validated and defined. In 2003 the City retained two principal A/E teams to design the improvements and a Program Management Team comprised of Carter & Burgess, Inc., Parsons Brinkerhoff, Foster CM Group, and Ricondo & Associates, Inc. The Aviation Department, Program Management Team and the Airport's financial consultants worked to manage the overall budget, contain the effect of rising construction costs, and develop a realistic financing plan. This paper discusses a number of management challenges result from the redevelopment of the "urbanized" airport site. Included in the discussion are highlights such as the extensive contractor and industry outreach for acquiring quality contractor, alternative procurement strategies, and the public outreach program.