Aviation Services Brochure

AVIATION

FORWARD THINKERS C&S’S FIVE DECADES OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE PARTNERING WITH HUNDREDS OF AIRPORTS GIVES US ONE OF THE BROADEST AND MOST DIVERSE CONSULTING BACKGROUNDS IN THE INDUSTRY. Our business centers around our core

aviation practice, with dedicated groups

supporting specialized airport consulting needs. With more than 120 aviation-

dedicated professionals and 450+ innovative experts in complementary fields, C&S

delivers industry‑leading solutions to our airport partners.

From airfield pavements to terminal buildings

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to landside infrastructure to master and

sustainability planning, C&S has the skill to

accomplish any assignment. We lead airfield and landside design, planning, architecture, sustainability, grants, construction services,

and other specialized disciplines, to ensure airports achieve their vision and goals.

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AIRPORTS SERVED

MASTER PLANNING C&S’S MASTER PLANS ADDRESS AN AIRPORT’S CRITICAL VALUE TO ITS COMMUNITY, WHILE ADDRESSING EFFECTS ON NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND FOCUSING ON KEY RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK.

We focus on a more integrative and holistic approach to planning that goes beyond what many firms

are able to offer. By incorporating unique in-house

expertise like sustainability, land use and economics,

and terminal planning, we deliver more well-rounded, functional documents.

C&S has decades of experience preparing master plans consistent with our belief that every plan should be

tailored, versatile, and functional. Our planning team has extensive experience in visioning and big idea

workshops, physical inventory and conditions, demand capacity and facility requirement analyses, alternatives development and evaluation, and plan formulation and implementation.

Our staff of environmental scientists, air quality

specialists, biologists, and engineers have the expertise to meet regulatory requirements and overcome

technical hurdles on even the most challenging projects.

C&S is an expert in understanding and applying

federal and state environmental requirements. We

guide airport sponsors through the entire process and

develop the necessary documents to address National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other state-level

standards. We understand the complexities of applicable FAA guidelines and know the correct documentation

and associated technical analyses required for all types of projects on an ACIP. We have significant experience with categorical exclusions and environmental

assessments, and are able to leverage our deep FAA relationships to get them approved quickly.

WE IDENTIFY THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH THE MYRIAD OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FACING AIRPORTS BOTH AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

AIR QUALITY OUR TEAM CAN DETERMINE CRITERIA POLLUTANT AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, DEVELOP MITIGATION STRATEGIES, DESIGN SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE TO REDUCE EMISSIONS, AND SECURE FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION.

with stakeholders such as the FAA, national and

state regulatory agencies, and community groups.

Grant specialists maximize available funding,

address documentation requirements, and ensure proper closeout.

Our services include air quality management plans, criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas inventories, emission source inventories, emissions modeling,

alternative technology assessments and design, VALE

In addition to preparing emission inventories, our

and ZEV applications, permitting and coordination with

secure funding, design project implementation, and

State Implementation Plan (SIP) assistance, conformity

We focus on early identification and coordination

reduction credit documentation.

in‑house experts evaluate technologies and policies,

regulatory agencies, construction emission reviews,

develop realistic strategies to reduce emissions.

evaluations, NEPA analyses, and aviation emission

C&S IS LEADING THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABILITY INTO AVIATION PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATIONS. OUR EXPERTS TAKE A VALUE-DRIVEN APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY, ADVISING AIRPORTS ON BALANCED SOLUTIONS THAT REFLECT EACH FACILITY’S UNIQUE PRIORITIES.

Our team generates informed, implementable, and

Whether leading the integration of sustainability

into major capital projects or developing long-term

strategies, we bring a deep understanding of airports

and FAA expectations/funding opportunities combined with unparalleled industry experience.

cost-effective solutions for long-term sustainability.

♦ Sustainability management plans and sustainable airport master plans

♦ Tailored, resource-specific strategies (e.g., energy, emissions, waste, and recycling)

♦ Integrating sustainability into design and

construction, including tools and guidance for airport‑wide application

♦ Sustainability rating systems administration, including LEED and Envision

♦ Evaluation, siting, and facilitation of renewable energy technologies

INTEGRATED SUSTAINABILITY

AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS ARE THE BACKBONE OF AN AIRPORT. C&S WORKS WITH AIRPORTS TO DESIGN AND MAINTAIN THIS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER POSSIBLE. C&S’S SPECIALIZED EXPERTS ADDRESS ALL TYPES OF AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS, INCLUDING RUNWAYS, TAXIWAYS, AND APRONS.

We design rehabilitations, reconstructions, extensions, and new construction using both bituminous and

Portland cement concrete for all sizes of pavement

projects—from reconstructions of entire runways at

large hub facilities to parking aprons at general aviation airports and everything in between.

Our engineers and construction inspectors have

specific airfield pavements training and certifications from the American Concrete Pavement Association,

Airport Consultants Council, Asphalt Institute, and FAA. Our engineers participate on research panels for the

Innovative Pavement Research Foundation (IPRF), and

lead training for pavement engineering at conferences.

AIRFIELD ELECTRICAL C&S DESIGNS ALL TYPES OF AIRFIELD LIGHTING AND NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY EDGE LIGHTING, LED LIGHTING, IN-PAVEMENT EDGE, CENTERLINE, AND TOUCHDOWN ZONE LIGHTS, GUIDANCE SIGNS, VISUAL AIDS SUCH AS REIL AND PAPI SYSTEMS, AND INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEMS.

These projects include all related electrical power

distribution, controls, equipment installations, and stand-alone airfield electrical buildings. We also

design emergency power systems, including stand-by generators and transfer equipment.

We have designed airfield signage and marking plans and designed runway and taxiway lighting systems at nearly 100 airport facilities. We know the rules, what systems work best, and can expedite the process.

TERMINAL BUILDINGS OUR ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, TERMINAL PLANNERS, AND ENGINEERS CREATE FUNCTIONAL AND DRAMATIC TERMINAL BUILDING ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS, AND NEW BUILDS FOR AIRPORTS OF ALL SIZES. We consult with airports from start to finish to initiate terminal development, conduct site selection studies, prepare high-level requirements and alternatives,

formulate demand capacity analysis and develop

program requirements, and act as strategic advisors during design and construction.

Our 3D visualization tools help clients and stakeholders understand complex facilities and issues early in the design process. Our in-house architecture, interior design, structural, MEP, site/civil, and sustainability specialists can manage the planning, design, and

construction of an entire project. We have experience

with many delivery methods, including design-build and public-private partnerships that can help reduce costs and get projects built more effectively.

C&S DESIGNS NUMEROUS SPECIAL USE FACILITIES AT AIRPORTS, INCLUDING CENTRALIZED RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS (CRDC), CARGO FACILITIES, HANGARS, FIXED BASE OPERATORS (FBOs), EQUIPMENT BUILDINGS, AND STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES. We assist with site selection, planning, financing, design,

and construction for all types of airport support facilities.

We have experience with public-private partnerships

and design-build delivery methods on airport projects.

SPECIAL FACILITIES

One of C&S’s unique specialties is CRDCs, which can be a solution for streamlining

the processing of goods coming into an

airport. Our state-of-the-art CRDC buildings enable airports to consolidate many scattered operations

and staff into one location for increased efficiency and reduced costs. CRDCs are effective for all sizes of hub

airport and creative financing options can make these facilities a reality even if they are not on the CIP. For

example, public-private partnerships allow an airport

to maximize CIP funds for critical airport infrastructure.

Partnering with a private developer, an airport can

set up a number of leaseback or installment payment options to benefit both partners over the course of many years.

LAND USE + ECONOMICS C&S ADVISES AIRPORTS ON STRATEGIC POSITIONING, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR REAL ESTATE. WE EMPLOY SOPHISTICATED ANALYTICAL AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS COMPLEMENTED

BY OUR YEARS OF DIVERSE MARKET EXPERIENCE TO SUPPORT CLIENT DECISION MAKING TO FULLY LEVERAGE COLLATERAL ASSETS.

Our comprehensive services focus on formulating

a cohesive vision and market strategies to optimize an airport’s land use and achieve financial goals

and objectives for office, industrial, retail, restaurant, commercial services, hotel, and other projects. We assess alignments with economic development

initiatives, regional outlook, and industry trends for aviation-related opportunities. Our value‑added approach typically includes four primary

activities—portfolio reviews, market assessments and benchmarking, development strategy, and implementation services.

CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES ACHIEVING A QUALITY-BUILT PROJECT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF C&S’S FULL-TIME TEAM OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS, INSPECTORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF WHO ONLY WORK ON AVIATION PROJECTS. The construction team’s involvement occurs throughout the

design process, focusing on three areas—constructability,

cost, and schedule. This gives design personnel and the

sponsor the realities of a contractor’s perspective; feedback on phasing, methods, materials, and specifications; and

contract packaging.

Our construction team includes OSHA-certified staff and

experts trained and certified in P-401. We use the latest in

intelligent construction techniques, including equipment like

the GPS rover for grade control and measurements. We also use e-Construction for document and photo management,

and inspection reports and records are stored in the cloud.

Once construction starts, our team focuses on the

project’s “triple constraint”—quality, cost, and schedule.

We encourage a partnering environment and work closely with contractors throughout the life of the project. C&S is an extension of your staff for the duration of the project, and your eyes and ears on the construction site. Our

experienced airfield construction management staff are

always looking ahead to issues that may arise during the life

of the project.

SOUND ATTENUATION C&S AND OUR QUIETERHOME AND QUIETERSCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE KNOWN NATIONWIDE FOR OUR OUTSTANDING PROGRAM AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES. OUR 30+ YEAR TRACK RECORD INCLUDES EXPERIENCE WITH MORE THAN 26 NOISE MITIGATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 20,000 SUCCESSFULLY TREATED HOMES AND DOZENS OF SCHOOLS AND HOUSES OF WORSHIP.

Addressing the impact of increased aircraft

noise on an airport’s surrounding community is no small task. With that in mind, C&S designed

our approach to help clients sensitively turn

that challenge into a solution. Our program

management capabilities take the burden off of our clients, enhancing the level of service that

residents receive while strengthening ties among

residents, the airport, and local agencies. We see projects through from initiation to construction

closeout, keeping clients informed at all stages of the process.

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