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Reno-Tahoe International Airport ABC Project Gateway Project
Welcome Established in 1964, Q&D Construction is a family- owned company that focuses on upholding three core values: Service, Quality, Integrity.
go above and beyond when working with our clients; anticipating their needs and helping to solve any issues that may arise during the course of construction and/or preconstruction.
As leaders in heavy civil, commercial, and aviation construction, our reputation spans multiple industries. That’s why we consistently
Our goal is to become a trusted advisor for every client, to be their “go to” person for any issue, under any circumstance.
Our Values
Mission Whatever it takes.
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Q&D teams deliver innovative solutions and best value on each and every project. We approach the day with emphasis on our clients’ unique goals, implementing them in a safe and ethical manner and producing extraordinary results. Our employee family members have satisfying careers, develop lasting, positive relationships within our industr y and are committed to improving the communities in which we work and live.
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Ser vice goes beyond doing a good job – it means doing a great job, with empathy and compassion for what the client needs to accomplish.
Q&D maintains a reputation as a community and industr y leader through integrity. At ever y level, we are ethical, friendly and trustworthy.
The way to leave a legacy of satisfied clients is to ensure we provide the highest quality product possible.
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Decades of experience and an unrelenting commitment to quality equip our team with the exper tise to carr y out a variety of aviation projects. From new construction to terminal renovation, Q&D’s Aviation Group consistently delivers top-quality results with ever y aviation project it under takes.
Choosing a project delivery method is one of the fundamental decisions owners make while developing their acquisition strategy. Our team has experience in a variety of delivery methods which equips us with the ability to advise on the best method for your itended project or simply collaborate in whichever way is most effective for all stakeholders involved.
Our specialties listed below demonstrate the breadth of our aviation-related construction ser vices both inside and outside the terminal. Sometimes described as the “traditional” method, DBB begins with the Owner hiring the Architect. When the design is complete, a contractor is selected based on lowest price.
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New Terminal Construction
Equipment Storage Buildings
Renovations/Expansions
Fixed-Base Operations
Office & Breakroom Construction
Security Screening Checkpoints
Maintenance Buildings
Baggage Handling Systems
Glycol/Fuel Plants Equipment Relocations
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Also known as CM/GC; the owner hires the designer and selects a construction manager / builder based on competitive qualifications.
A stepped process that combines the benefits of DB with the benefits of CMAR. This collaborative deliver y method provides for innovative designs and more owner control.
Concessions Finish Upgrades
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Security Revisions
Hangars
Federal Inspection Stations
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Gate Modifications
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The Owner hires a “design-builder,” usually led by a contractor. The contractor then hires a designer and creates the design based on the client’s outline, facility standards and budget requirements. A single contract is typically used and the Owner takes a more “hands-off” approach.
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Support Spaces Ticket Counter Replacement
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A contractual model where the owner, contractor and potentially others enter into a single multi-par ty contract so that the risk, responsibility and liability are collectively managed and shared.
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Q&D’s Story Building lifelong relationships along the way. What began as a small operation - two men, a truck, and a home office - has grown into an Engineering News, Top 400 construction management company, all thanks to the relationships we’ve built on ser vice, integrity, and quality.
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1969 First one million dollar job. Q&D builds a parking garage at Harrah’s and completes it in stride.
Concrete Division. Q&D recognizes expertise and leadership necessar y for concrete work, initiates new division
1983 Engineering Division. Civil, road, site utilities ser vices offered.
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First project for Southwest Airlines.
SBP Airport. DBB, $32M
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Founded. Q&D begins as a homebased business, focusing on kitchen and small buildings.
Southwest Airlines Brand Project. Brand update for Southwest across 111 airports
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First large-scale airport project. RNO ABC project, CMAR, $51M
First high-rise. 7-stor y tower for Saint Mar y’s Hospital.
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First established relationship in aviation. RNO Tenant Improvements and Exterior Upgrades
Continued work at RNO. Gateway Project, CMAR, $28M
Spokane TREX Project. GC-CM, $66M
Q&D continues to grow and evolve to serve our customers.
Sonoma Airport. CMAR, $31M
Southwest Airlines Milestone. $12M of work across 45 airports.
Lance Semenko President Q&D Construction
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Cheyenne Airport. CMAR, $11M
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Glacier Park International Airport. GC-CM, $85M Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Progressive Design Build, $80M
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Our Team Duane Boreham
VICE PRESIDENT, AVIATION GROUP Duane leads Q&D’s Aviation Group which has spearheaded projects from single kiosk installations and multi-million-dollar baggage system upgrades to terminal expansions. With a background in project management, Duane contributes over 30 years of experience to our aviation group.
LaMonte Forgays OPERATIONS MANAGER LaMonte manages aviation project personnel and is the lead person for many of the larger projects that Q&D’s Aviation Group undertakes. As operations manager, he provides additional focus on business development for the group, drawing on his strong relationships with airport, airline and aviation subcontractor personnel across the country.
Steve Gilkeson GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Steve is the Aviation Group’s General Superintendent. He’s an aviation expert with an specialty for overseeing multi-phased projects and bringing the collaborative mindset necessary for alternative delivery methods. His experience includes remodels for Southwest Airlines and most notably, the new airport terminal in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The Aviation Group In 2014, after nearly a decade of successful work in and around airports, Q&D formally announced the inception of its Aviation Group. Q&D’s introduction to the aviation world began in 1999 with a restroom remodel and the construction of a sidewalk canopy structure at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport [RTIA] resulting in a longstanding relationship that continues to thrive.
TRUSTED I N TRY IN G TIME S Due to the events on 9/11, the RTIA was forced to make significant modifications to its security protocols. Understanding the complexity and high profile nature of the upcoming challenge, RTIA chose to rely on their relationship with Q&D. In 2007, Q&D was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the In-Line Explosive Detection System
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(EDS) Project, later to be named the Airport Baggage Check-In Project or ABC Project.
Gonzalo Arellano-Arellano
It was during this multi-year project that Q&D was able to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience that has propelled us to continue performing work in airports across the country.
PROJECT ENGINEER Gonzalo assists the project management team in providing efficient document control and scheduling. He is responsible for submittal management along with implementing and maintaining a project’s online communication systems. Gonzalo also assists the project management team with procurement research as well as subcontractor quality control.
It was also this project that allowed us to establish relationships with many of the airport’s tenants/ stakeholders including airlines, rental car providers, TSA and concessionaires. Standing out among the many stakeholders were Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Paradies, and SSP.
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Our word is our bond and staying true to our founding principles is what has led to and will continue our success in the aviation world.
Sharon is central to the logistical operations and dispatch of all aviation project teams. She tracks dispatch of all critical materials, schedules travel for all field personnel, and maintains all airport badge logs and completes all TSA badge audits.
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Project At A Glance:
In 2008, Q&D began the project that would launch the Aviation Group.
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“Reno-Tahoe International Airport was our first big partnership in aviation. Today it has a modern security checkpoint, efficient and fast baggage sortation, screening, and claim areas, a thriving expanded retail and concessions space, and updated finishes throughout.
Relocated the TSA screening equipment and operations to the “back of house”
A big part of our success working closely with the Airport Authority was the time we spent as a team during preconstruction, using the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery method to plan and put in place over $8 0,000,000 worth of work without impacting a single person’s itinerary.
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Remodeled the lobby to include modern finishes and a theme that represents the natural landscapes and recreation
We put that expertise and specialized understanding of the client’s goals in practice every day now, at hundreds of airports around the U.S.”
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RNO AUTO MATE D B AG G AG E CHEC K - IN ( AB C) P RO JE CT In 2007, space was at a premium at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RTIA). Large Explosive Detection System (EDS) machines located in front of the ticket counters interrupted the ticketing process and crowded the check-in area. The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) urgently needed to comply with the changing regulations requiring in-line baggage screening. With a 28,000 square-foot expansion underway, the RTAA arranged to bring in Q&D Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Automated Baggage Check-in
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project to work alongside Gresham Smith and Partners and the RTAA to develop budgets, logistics plans and phasing for the project with the goal of keeping the airport 100% operational at all times. Q&D and the project team successfully planned and constructed this $51 million overhaul of the ticketing baggage check-in and baggage handling process at the RTIA without receiving a single airline or traveler complaint.
Maintaining Business-as-usual
As a result of the project, the pre-existing, lobby-crowding EDS machines were replaced with new state-of-the-artequipment and relocated to a more inconspicuous location
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behind Airline Ticketing Office (ATO). New oversize lines were capable of screening high volumes of baggage in a more efficient manner. Lift assist devices were the first ergonomically designed system of its kind, assisting TSA employees in lifting baggage from the belts, effectively reducing on-the-job injuries. The back of house screening and baggage handling equipment was now intuitively arranged and easily maintained.
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Multiple airline moves and countless subphases of the project threatened to eat up valuable budget dollars. The team strategized, purchased, installed and engineered a
temporary structure adjacent to the ticket lobby along the inner roadway of the main airport roadway system to be used as an interim check-in facility. This structure housed the baggage handling system and the airport’s existing security equipment. Temporary ticket counters were fabricated and installed in what had previously been the curbside drop-off area. This allowed airline ticketing activities to continue uninterrupted and created a seamless, temporary screening and baggage handling area that complied with TSA security regulations. Most importantly, it shortened the construction schedule by approximately two years and saved over $4 million.
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R N O G AT E WAY PR O J E C T In 2012, the RTIA was shuffling passengers through two separate security-screening areas on opposite ends of the central corridor. When the airport authority contemplated a restructuring of this cumbersome system, they called on Q&D to lead the way. With the AAAE conference just around the corner, the non-negotiable expectation to get passengers to their gates with zero obstacles, compounded by the lack of space and a growing population in the area, this project would prove to be a mighty feat. Ultimately, the design team advised expansion as the best approach. This strategy would make it possible to consolidate the two security-screening areas, moving them to the central concourse, and make room for new postscreening concession areas. In order to stay ahead of the critical path, we relied on our internal heavy civil group for utility work, foundation excavation, and paving. From the start of preconstruction through completion of the complex utility and foundation work, the input and resources of experienced personnel coupled with the dedication of a unified team was key to
orchestrating the horizontal construction tasks – just feet from active boarding gates.
The Passenger Experience Early in the design phase, the RTAA emphasized the importance of the Gateway project. For visitors, the result of our efforts would be their first impression of the city of Reno. For residents, it would become a place of pride representing their home. The ease with which a traveler moves through the space, the comfort of their experience, and the quality of their surroundings would start and end their visit -- and more importantly, influence their decision to return. The team took time to understand this overarching priority and wove it through every aspect of the project. The remodel baggage claim area, in particular, reflects the character of the Reno-Tahoe region and includes a terrazzo river with metal replicas of Lahontan cutthroat trout species found in the Truckee River.
T HE R ENO R ESU LT Today, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is a more open and user-friendly environment with upgrades that reflect the nature and character of the Reno-Tahoe region. The expansion included sustainable materials and easy to maintain systems that provide a more integrated, uniform design throughout.
“Q&D construction handled the gateway program with a high degree of exper tise and precision. The project met all the objectives of the client and design team, I am ver y pleased with the collaborative process the entire team followed to achieve that.” Sean Bogar t, AIA Gresham Smith
Working in an active airpor t is a complex balance of customer priorities, regulations, and stakeholder interests. Despite the centralized location of the project (pictured right), our team was able to successfully navigate its completion thanks to our our flexible, collaborative approach.
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We’ve created a legacy for the community; this facility will ser ve the community for generations. Kevin R. Bumen C.A.E., C.M. Director of Airports, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT S an L ui s Ob is p o , C a l if o r ni a
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In 2015, our team was selected by the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to construct a new, 56,000 square-foot terminal. As the builder on this $32 million project, we worked alongside SBP, design team leader RS&H and Arcadis.
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passenger boarding bridges, administration offices, support areas, waiting lounges, and boarding areas.
The new terminal was designed to accommodate economic growth and increased tourism in the County to further connect the community with major metropolitan areas. It’s also instrumental in serving students, staff, and families of Cal Poly University. The two-building facility includes a new ticketing lobby, baggage claim, passenger and baggage screening,
exemplified our flexibility and commitment to quality which far-exceeded SBP‘s expectations.
Coordinating the ticket counter fabrication was a perfect opportunity for us to demonstrate our small-medium-hub airport operation knowledge, accumulated over years of working with airlines all across the USA. To hone in on the best options, our team traveled to LAX, SEA, and HOU for design ideas where we would review each potential manufacturer’s finished quality. Ultimately, we suggested a modular system for ticketing positions and shared implementation ideas for creating positions (counter locations) that are more easily modified/adjusted to varied airline branding and equipment. This team collaboration
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Incorporating public art was an important facet of the airport’s plan for a facility with real connections to the community. The team worked together to realize artistic opportunities like the 747 cowling that became the information desk and the set of airplane tails that look as though they are resting against the wall. Ideas suggested by the SBP airport team inspired our teams to find ways to make their design dreams a reality.
T HOU GHT FU L INNOVAT ION The boarding bridges are the first glass-sided, low rider passenger boarding bridges installed in a US airport. The design team worked together with the local fire department and building department to communicate technical and
safety specifications of the equipment and gain required approvals. The jetways offer views of the airport while boarding and deplaning that add interest to the SBP travel experience.
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CHEYENNE REGIONAL AIRPORT Che y e nn e , Wyo m in g
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In 2017, we led the new terminal construction project at Cheyenne Regional Airport. As the CMAR, we worked alongside the CYS staff and Alliiance design team. The single-story 26,500 square-foot building had room for 200 waiting passengers and screening equipment to accommodate 50 people with ample room to grow. New amenities include vending machines, executive meeting spaces, and free parking. The new apron can hold three Boeing 737‘s. Finishes reflect the geography of the airport’s location, where the high plains meet the front range. A welcoming canopy serves as a front porch and the est. 1964
exterior block reflects the stone buttes and rugged Wyoming terrain.
Project Highlights: an aircraft apron sized to fit three Boeing 737’s & thoughtful finishes that reflect the local area. This airport now serves as an important economic gateway for Cheyenne. Its new terminal services multiple regional flights from several airlines which were attracted to offer connections at CYS. The terminal gives Wyoming travelers an artful alternative to the heavy traffic and long drive ahead as they continue on to their destinations.
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CLIENT TESTIMONY “Q&D has proven their worth right from the ver y beginning by coordinating with our architects, civil engineers, FAA and staff. They took us through terminal construction from start to finish.” Tim Bar th, Director of Aviation Cheyenne Regional Airport
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RENO-STEAD AIRPORT Re no , Ne v a d a
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This light-filled, two-story, 12,000-square-foot center functions as the Reno-Stead Airport’s terminal for the 200 aircraft and tenants, as well as an emergency operations center for the Reno-Sparks community. As a result of our team’s hard work and thoughtful collaboration, the space also provides an administrative office for the airport managers, a pilot’s lounge, and a conference room for community use. Appropriately named The Freedom Flight Terminal, this facility is dedicated to U.S. veterans who have served in the armed forces. As the CMAR, Q&D’s team worked alongside the airport staff, the construction representative and the design team
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The end result... is a project delivered within the budget that maintained the character of the design intent and ser ves all the functions needed by the community. to provide preconstruction feedback on various value engineering options, constructability, conceptual schedules and logistics plans. The end result of the team’s efforts is a project delivered within the budget that maintained the character of the design intent and serves all the functions needed by the community.
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Recycled content in building materials, recycling of construction waste materials and spaces for tenant collection of recyclables
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Exterior shading canopies, solar control and energy-efficient glazing
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Local and regional building material selections
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No-VOC interior paint and interior adhesives
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Ultra-high-efficiency gas fired water heater and instantaneous water heaters
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High-efficiency Energy Star-rated packaged HVAC units, high efficiency split-system units and premium efficiency motors
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CHARLES M. SCHULZ SONOMA COUNTY AIRPORT So no m a, Cal ifo r nia
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In 2020, Q&D began building 33,000 square feet of new construction and 7,000 square feet of renovations at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. This Terminal Improvement and Modernization Project includes demolition of the Gate 1 modular facility, construction of a building addition which includes a new Gate 1 facility, new concession space for expanded food and beverage options, a new automated passenger exit lane, and a twolane TSA security checkpoint. By the Fall of 2022, Sonoma locals and visitors will enjoy two new baggage claim systems, conveniently relocated rental car counters, an outdoor seating and dining area,
FRESNO YOSEMITE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT F r e sno, C a l if o r n ia
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Our team partnered with design team, CSHQA, to lead the progressive design-build efforts to expand Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an effort to meet the area’s increasing travel demands. Having experienced considerable growth over the last ten years, the facility is projected to exceed 2,000,000 passengers. The airport’s master plan update, completed in December 2018, identified a significant number of high priority projects and recommended expansion as the best solution. Once finished, our terminal expansion project will have added two gates served by passenger boarding bridges, a new international arrivals facility, outbound
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and characteristically artful designs in a new ticketing lobby. The terminal entrance will be renovated to include canopies adjacent to an expanded entry to accommodate additional and consolidated ticketing kiosks and improved passenger flow. Like each of our aviation projects, our mission at Sonoma is to create a state-of-the-art, efficient, secure, and aesthetically pleasing experience for passengers and airport stakeholders alike.
Having experienced considerable growth over the last ten years, the facility is projected to exceed 2,000,000 passengers. baggage screening and baggage makeup systems, an expanded security checkpoint, additional concession and support spaces, expanded air-side ramp, and land-side modifications. The construction of the project, including multiple phases totaling over 500,000 SF, is expected to be completed in November of 2024.
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GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Kal ispel l , Mo ntana
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With passenger traffic steadily increasing at Glacier Park International Airport, we’ve partnered with local Kalispell entity, Swank Enterprises, to begin construction that will triple the airport’s existing square footage. As the CMAR, our team will lead this $85 million terminal expansion. The number of terminal gates will grow from five to seven, six of which will have jet bridges, along with a total relocation of the outbound baggage system.
We look forward to collaborating with stakeholders including concessionaires, airport authorities, and the local community to bring this project to life. Sitting next to a national park will certainly require a high level of regulatory compliance, not to mention the delivery of a space that compliments the beauty of surrounding landscapes.
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In partnership with Garco Construction, Q&D was selected as the CMAR for The Spokane International Airport project, known as TREX, to provide more efficient airport passenger circulation and airline operations in order to meet current and near-term passenger and stakeholder needs. This project consists of Concourse C West Gate expansion with three passenger boarding bridges, expansion/modernization of Concourse C East to connect four existing ground boarding gates, expansion of Concourse C ticketing and expansion of baggage makeup. Our team is focused on five primary elements of work:
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1. Concourse C west gate expansion for bridge gate boarding 2. Baggage makeup to support expansion 3. Demolition of existing Concourse C East Ground boarding area and expansion of new Concourse C East Gate expansion with ground board apron access ramp 4. Expansion of Concourse C ticketing 5. Modernization of existing upper Concourse C
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Stakeholder Engagement R EL AT ION S H IP S W IT H STAKE HOL DE RS IN SIDE T HE TERMINAL
When it comes to aviation projects, countless stakeholders are involved. From airlines to concessionaires, airport operations/staff, rental car agencies, traveling public/passengers, and everyone in between, our team is devoted to ensuring that the needs of these individuals are all equally accommodated. Through collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, we’re able to maintain valuable relationships. Southwest airlines is a prime example of how our commitment to this promise benefits everyone involved.
creative modification. We cut the existing door in half, installed a heavy piano hinge, a bolt latch for the active top half and a shelf for the lower half. In just a single day, our team extinguished what could have been a very expensive obstacle. Southwest was able to move in on-schedule with a total door cost of less than $1,000. Such quick thinking and ingenuity began our longstanding relationship with this major airline and projects in over 100 airports.
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A strong desire to keep up with market trends and design prompted Southwest airlines to undertake a total rebrand starting in 2015 that included collateral livery and signage in every single airport Southwest serves, plus their conversions of former Air Tran locations.
Q&Ds relationship with Southwest Airlines began with a revision to a single door. Less than a week prior to their scheduled move-in, Southwest performed their final punchlist walkthrough. It was during this walkthrough that an incorrect door was discovered. With only two days remaining before their move back into the new ticket counter and ATO space, Southwest informed us that they could not move in unless this door was replaced. Typical lead time for a task like this would be 4 to 6 weeks, at least. In lieu of delaying move-in, our team suggested to Southwest that we modify the door in the field, saving them time and money. What would have cost $2,000 or more was supplemented by
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B U IL D IN G A N E W IM P R E S S ION
Q&D was selected as the construction manager providing program management services as well as procurement and installation of Southwest Airlines new branding signage in over 100 airports across the US. Revisions like removing and replacing signage seems simple, but with unique regulations and design standards in each airport, hanging a
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sign can be a complex process. In order to swiftly accomplish each individual installation, the layering of 6 to 10 active projects is required, including overlap in different stages of design and fabrication. Fortunately, our stakeholder collaboration skills and systems are unmatched in this regard.
“Southwest airlines operates on the principle that if they can exceed each individual passengers expectations they build relationships that creates not only return customers but also true brand champions. The Southwest team has taught us a lot.”
PAV ING T HE WAY FOR T HE FU T U R E With the recent focus on US infrastructure, many airports have the opportunity to revitalize the existing facilities or build new ones. Our team has worked alongside various stakeholders on multiple projects driven by new construction as well as the opening of new stations.
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During this process, we’ve become uniquely equipped with the comprehensive understanding of every aspect that a terminal renovation like this requires: gate revisions, ramp and operations renovations, security updates, ice room remodels, ticketing counter millwork changes, self bag-tag stations, self-ticketing kiosks, and airport master plan revisions that include relocating all of an airline’s gates to a new location within a new terminal, just to name a few.
RELATIONSHIP WITH SOUTHWEST
Such expertise has landed us opportunities with other airlines to do the same. Our founder’s relationship with his first clients led to our work at Reno-Tahoe International airport, which led us to our work with Southwest, then Alaska, and now countless other entities across the country. In working with each, we’ve been graced with lessons that continue to empower our mission and by proxy, that of every client we serve.
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Sustainability
Safety WE B E L IE V E IN S A F E T Y A S A L IF E S T Y L E. N O T A N E V E N T.
B E S T SAFETY RECO R D Q&D Civil Group AGC: Nevada
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“I have worked closely with Q&D for the past 19 years. Safety is a cultural value instilled within each worker to be mindful of their own health, workspace, coworkers, and the public. Safety record speaks volumes about their commitment to safety.”
At Q&D, our safety programs are all-encompassing, driven by the desire to protect not just our own but everyone within the sphere of your construction site. Safety performance is an important factor used to judge a company‘s ability to balance challenging building projects with the well-being of it’s personnel and pedestrians. It is an excellent indicator of what you can expect from a builder when it comes to respecting and following guidelines and regulations. Q&Ds safety record demonstrates great respect for a client’s priorities. We are contiuously looking for opportunities to improve our safety culture at Q&D. Our Safety Committee, which has been working to support our corporate safety leaders and management for over 20 years. They provide input and support on safety initiatives, incident investigations and the integration of new laws and policies into our Health & Safety Program. The committee’s members are a cross-section of the company, including managers, field supervisors and Q&D executives.
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Create a site-specific safety and logistics plan that encompasses the site and the impacts of construction on the surrounding areas Facilitate initial and regular safety meetings throughout preconstruction and construction Ensure that ever yone on the team has a clear, concise understanding of how our culture of safety suppor ts the client and pedestrians around the site
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MAT ER IALS MAT T ER
Sustainable practices on-site:
If we can’t do our par t to protect the environment, then there won’t be any destinations for travelers to fly to.
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Sourcing local and regional building materials
For this reason and many more, driving sustainable initiatives is a top priority at Q&D.
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Using no-VOC interior paints and adhesives
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Future-minded Features
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Implementing solar control and energy-efficient glazing
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Energy Efficient Equipment
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Ultra-high-efficiency gas fired water heaters and instantaneous water heaters
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High-efficiency Energy Star-rated packaged HVAC units, high efficiency split-system units and premium efficiency motors
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LED lighting, occupancy sensor controlled lighting and digital lighting control systems
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Building green and waste disposal recycle
Along with our subcontractors, we operate under client and facility environmental initiatives, integrating them with our own programs for recycling, emissions reduction and use of green energy. We also go the extra mile to provide accurate costs and life-cycle studies that help with decision-making, demonstrate the benefits of green initiatives and promote them to the community. On projects with formal certification objectives, Q&D follows through with accurate record keeping and regulatory reporting.
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Resources
Capabilities to meet “impossible” schedules
Aviation Awards
THE Q&D WAY
2019 AWARD
“We didn’t star t this business with the intention of building a large company. We grew as a result of responding to our clients’ requests to bring our par ticular brand of schedule-focused, professional construction management to other aspects of their projects.”
2021
Cheyenne Regional Airport New Terminal
1ST PLACE, TERMINAL OPENING OUTREACH San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport New Terminal Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)
BEST OF 2018: AIRPORT/TRANSIT PROJECT
Norm Dianda, Q&D Founder
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CA , >$50M San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport New Terminal
2018 IPI AWARD
Like ever ything at Q&D, our Heavy Civil group emerged directly from a client’s needs. Today, our multi-faceted organization provides construction ser vices from the ground up.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport New Terminal International Partnering Institute (IPI)
In-house expertise and decades of skill development reinforces our team’s knowledge during project planning and construction. Clients can expect reliable, conceptual budgets and innovative logistics plans even when sites and timelines are challenging.
BEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Reno-Tahoe International Airport Gateway
2014
Summit Awards
PINNACLE AWARD
Q&DS HEAVY CIVIL CAPABILITIES
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Gateway AGC Nevada
SITE IMPROVEMENT
UTILITY WORK
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
Asphalt Paving
Enclosures and Barricades
Lighting Upgrades
Portland Cement Concrete Paving (PCCP)
Fuel Facilities New
Pump Stations
Generator Installations
Support Facilities
Underground Utilities
Metal Building Foundations
Polymer Overlays
Pipelines
Parking Garages
Access Roads
Sewer Systems
Access Ramps
Pavement Maintenance and Patching
TRANSPORTATION, HONORABLE MENTION Reno-Tahoe International Airport Automated Baggage Check-in Southwest Contractor Magazine Editor’s Choice Award
EXCELLENCE IN CLIENT SERVICE Reno-Tahoe International Airport Automated Baggage Check-in
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The Q&D Difference
CLIENT TESTIMONY “This project exceeded our expectations. I am exceptionally pleased with the outcome, a project completed under -budget with great, positive team relationships that remain in place today.” Kr ys Bar t President/CEO, Reno-Tahoe International Airport
S T A KEHOLDER A LIGNMEN T
A LL F O R O NE, O NE F O R A LL
When it comes to undertaking an aviation project, having a building partner that is collaborative, flexible, and thoughtful is critical to staying on-time and on-budget. Q&D understands the complexity of getting all stakeholders bought in and aligned to a shared vision.
Accountability and transparency lay the foundation for a successful project. It’s not uncommon in this industry for companies to be stalled by bureaucracy and politics.
Our experience with small- to medium-hub airports has equipped us with the tools and systems to ensure seamless communication among airport staff, passengers, variours stakeholders, and our own construction teams. Our process for maintaining harmonious stakeholder engagement goes above and beyond to ensure we have a shared vision for the project and coordination efforts to reduce potential impacts to travelers. Prioritizing stakeholder input allows us to establish communication protocols that account for everyone’s schedules and concerns. By laying out our stakeholder engagement plan and hosting workshops with each stakeholder throughout the project, we avoid missing valuable feedback while establishing a general sense of trust and enthusiasm.
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At Q&D, we stick to our roots of an all-for-one, one-for-all mentality. Doing so fosters greater innovation, increased safety, and utmost respect amongst stakeholders, both internally and externally -- not to mention, a swift process for problem-solving.
BI GGER I S NO T A LW A YS BETTER At the end of the day, we’re a family-owned company that owes its success to the individuals we’ve served. Yes, we have a breadth of fortified resources but more importantly, we build lifelong relationships with the people behind the scenes. By nature of our company values, our team members inevitably become life-long friends and allies of those we work with. We strive to be the friend you call when you’re in need. Larger companies may have longer resumes or higher valuations, but we have influential relationships established over decades of high-quality work, and a level of trust that is priceless. Our specialty in medium-small-regional hub airport projects enables us with the technical expertise, relationship management, and familiarity with regulations that aren’t found in megaairports.
When you work with Q&D, you’re guaranteed to get our A-Team.
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