It is hard to believe we are already well into our fourth year at Miami
International Airport. Our crews have been extremely busy and productive
this year in both construction activities and service to the owner's needs.
The hard work and professionalism extended by the entire Underground Miami
team has manifested itself through the execution of the existing contracts
and the addition of two new projects. Our original project, American Airlines
North Terminal Hydrant Fueling System, continues to be the backbone of our
work.
This year, Underground crews have installed a large 17 x 17 x 15 foot
under ground control vault, 2,400 feet of double-walled 14 inch jet fuel
pipeline, 18 fuel hydrant pits and four isolation valve pits. American Airlines
has taken beneficial occupancy of over half of the contracted work on schedule.
Due to Underground's hard work, we were awarded a change order adding another
8,000 feet of double-walled 20 inch fuel pipeline to our contract. We would
like to recognize Superintendent Nick Cunningham, Foremen Robert Jett and
Joe Dowdy, and the entire crew for a job well done. Also, we would like
to welcome the addition of our new project engineer, Paul Bessell. Paul's
previous two years of experience at Miami International Airport has provided
our team invaluable assistance in dealing with the numerous challenges that
the project presents. |
In addition to the ongoing American Airlines work, Underground undertook
the new challenge of constructing the West Cargo Fuel Tender Facility and
the H&J Utility Project on the South Terminal as a subcontractor to
Gilbert Southern Corporation. The Cargo Facility Project entailed the installation
of 960 feet of double-walled 12 inch jet fuel pipeline, a flow control valve
station and six jet fuel on |
truck loading racks. Thanks to the diligence of our crews the project
was completed safely and ahead of schedule. The owner, Aircraft Services
International Group, will take possession of the facility in April 2004.
The H&J Utility project involves building a new terminal and includes
the installation 8,000 feet of double-walled 12 inch jet fuel pipeline,
a 17 x 21 x 17 foot under ground control vault, 8 isolation valve pits and
48 hydrant fueling pits. To date we are 75 percent complete with the project
and we anticipate final completion in February of 2004.
Finally, we were the successful bidder on the Bulk Fuel Storage Facility
Fire Protection System. We are fortunate to have our project engineer, Shawn
Murphy, back from the DHL fueling project in Cincinnati. To help with the
project, we have added a new superintendent to our forces, Todd Rector.
He comes to us with 18 years experience in the mechanical fueling industry
and his experience and positive attitude are welcome additions to our team.
With the addition of Greg McNeilly, also back from the DHL project, we have
a great team for this challenging project. The project began in early October
and includes 5,000 feet of both four inch carbon steel fire foam piping
and 5,000 feet of 8 and 16 inch ductile iron fire water pipe, construction
of a pump house, retrofitting two 400,000 gallon fuel storage tanks to water
storage, installation of a complete fire alarm and suppression system.
We look forward to the remaining challenges presented by our ongoing
participation in this six year program. |
