CASE STUDY: FH Paschen Reduces Aviation Risks with FODS Reusable Rockless Stabilized Construction Entrance on $8.5 Billion Dollar O’Hare 21 Project, Chicago, Illinois

PROJECT

Chicago O'Hare is the busiest airport in the USA, handling 83.4 million passengers in 2018 according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

F.H. Paschen was selected by the City of Chicago as part of an 8.5 billion dollar plan to modernize 75 year old O’Hare International Airport. The plan with a projected deadline of Fall 2020, will expand and decongest the main terminal with a new airfield, terminal, and gates.

F.H. Paschen is completing the west and center segments of the future Runway 9C-27C, the final runway to be completed as part of the $8.5 Billion Dollar O’Hare Modernization Program.

The project scope included the demolition and recycling of approximately 180,000 tons of existing pavement, installation of five miles of new drainage pipe, six miles of electrical duct banks to support future runway/taxiway electrical and communication systems, 100,000 cubic yards of new runway and taxiway pavement, service roads and the relocation of the existing Ground Runup Enclosure (GRE).

CHALLENGE

The expedited nature of the large-scale project on an active airfield, in one of world’s busiest airports required multiple rapid installation and movable entrances, while maintaining aircraft traffic movements , and critical Aircraft Rescue and Recovery routes.

The Runway 9C-27C project spans 512 days and due to transport of demolition materials, durable entrances were essential for numerous vehicle passes.

SOLUTION

FODS Reusable Rockless Rapid Installation Construction Entrances were easily transported, configured, installed, removed, and relocated for use as stabilized construction entrances throughout the duration of FH Paschen’s project.

FODS construction access matting, proven to stop airfield construction site trackout while BMP compliant, contain rows of alternating pyramids that are engineered to separate tire treads. Mud and debris collect in the base of the mats before leaving an airfield construction exit preventing foreign object debris (FOD) on active taxiways and offsite roadway hazards.

FODS Mats can withstand weights in excess of 80 tons per mat, and are made from a durable polyethylene which make FODS easy to transport, move, relocate, and reuse. FODS will perform for ten plus years making them budget friendly for both multiple short term and long term projects.

Contact FODS today at 844-200-3637 or email us at info@getfods.com. Our team of specialists will be happy to assist you with your trackout control entrance needs.