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Brisbane Airport (BNE) Expansion and Security Upgrade Projects

Since 2019, BNP has been retained by the Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) for a number of studies, including both small and large projects.

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Overview

Since 2019, BNP has been retained by the Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) for a number of studies, including both small and large projects. BNP continues to provide BHS Consulting services to BAC with full-time onsite staff during construction and remote support for other studies and projects.

Initial Studies and Development

Initially, BNP studied the feasibility of Standard 3 security upgrades and capacity expansions for the International Terminal Building (ITB) and the Domestic Terminal Building (DTB). Following these feasibility studies, BNP was retained, along with multidisciplinary firms, to develop the projects and provide construction administration services.

International Terminal Building (ITB)

For ITB, the scope was limited to security upgrades only, with the capacity works deferred until a later time, but safeguarded in the security upgrade works. After completing some enabling steps to adjust the claim feed conveyors, a new mezzanine for the four Rapiscan RTT110 ECAC Standard 3 machines and a new support complex for the security operators will be constructed. With the new screening machine in place, a delicate staging/phasing process begins to reroute the check-in and transfer baggage from the existing screening equipment to the new one.

Domestic Terminal Building (DTB)

For DTB, the existing three separate systems are planned to be combined into a single, common-use system with a central Checked Baggage System (CBS), featuring four Rapiscan RTT110 ECAC Standard 3 machines, and a new support complex located at the central pier of the terminal. This provides significant benefits in terms of flexible capacity, reduced quantity of screening machines, and operational benefits. The DTB project results in an overhaul and replacement of the majority of the DTB baggage handling system.

Implementation Challenges

Both projects must be executed in live environments, requiring intricate staging and phasing to be coordinated with the building construction facilities and related passenger checkpoint construction activities. This detailed staging and phasing were developed during the design and coordinated by stage or phase in BIM to test feasibility.

Tender Support and Construction

BNP subsequently assisted BAC by preparing the technical input/specifications for the BHS tenders and supported BAC during the tendering process and evaluation.

Both projects are currently under construction, with the BHS being provided by Alstef. BNP is providing support to BAC through construction submittal reviews, progress monitoring, inspections, and witness testing, among other services.

Ongoing Support

In parallel, BNP is providing BAC support for various studies, such as check-in CUSS projects under a framework agreement.

Project Start

2020

Client

Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd

Scope of Service

  • Feasibility Study
  • Analysis Study
  • Conceptual Design
  • Design Development
  • 3D Simulation
  • Bid Documentation
  • Tender Support
  • Construction Administration
  • Testing & Commissioning

Region

Oceania

Baggage Handling Systems Success Stories

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Baggage Handling Systems

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TSA Recapitalization and BHS Modernization at Denver International Airport (DEN)

As an essential member of the PCL Construction Design-Build (DB) team, Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (STS) provides BHS subject matter expertise for the TSA Recapitalization and Baggage Handling System (BHS) Modernization program.

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Baggage Handling Systems

North America

Orlando International Airport (MCO) South Terminal C Project

As a member of the BHS design‑build team, Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (STS) provided BHS subject matter expertise, design oversight, system integration support, and commissioning services for the South Terminal.

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Baggage Handling Systems

North America

Terminal 2 BHS DeviceNet Replacement at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (STS) managed the modernization of the Terminal 2 baggage handling system through controls upgrades, commissioning, and implementation oversight.

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