Additional Airport Planning Services
In addition to master planning, business planning and airport management services, our planning portfolio includes technical expertise to help airports reap the benefits of Geographic Information System (GIS) integration. Construction management and inspections complete our planning circle.
Using GIS to Strengthen Airport Operations
Geographic Information Systems are map-based tools that use a system of hardware and software to store, retrieve, map and analyze geographic data. For airports, that can mean better airspace planning and routing, up-to-date navigational charts or even 3-D analysis of surrounding communities to gauge security, obstruction or land use permitting issues.
L.R. Kimball is a recognized industry leader in GIS integration. Our GIS and aviation specialists work in tandem to develop applications that meet FAA standards, improve overall airport safety and strengthen airport efficiencies in several areas, including:
- Utilities and facilities management
- Building information management
- Airspace and obstruction analysis
- Airport surface analysis that supports new instrument procedure development
- Property management
- Pavement management
- Airport GIS standards development
- Airport layout plan development and management
- Airport self inspection programs
- Customized applications
Construction Management and Inspection Expertise
Our comprehensive construction management and inspection services round out our planning portfolio. These services are rooted in our strong communication skills, our ability to effectively manage our time, consistent and professional project supervision, and our commitment to understand every aspect of every project.
Our four-pronged approach to effective construction management and inspection includes:
- Developing a comprehensive construction management plan targeted to individual project needs
- Combining value engineering with innovative thinking to encourage cost-effective designs
- Executing timely design reviews
- Completing a wide variety of construction supervision/inspection services, including:
- Construction phasing plans
- Field and lab tests
- Nuclear density tests
- Project reporting and estimating
- As-constructed drawings
- Construction certifications