From Kansas City International to Clinton Regional - serving airports is serving communities

Because whether we’re delivering design solutions for a major carrier or a small GA, we’re providing the communities around those airports with a vital resource that makes a positive difference in people’s daily lives.

Addressing operational wildfire-fighting challenges through airport design

Garver partnered with the City of Abilene and the State of Texas to design an air tanker base to enhance Texas A&M Forest Service’s fire-fighting capabilities — one that allows for four simultaneous fire-retardant loading pits for large air tankers (LATs) and accommodates very large air tanker (VLAT) operations.

Garver’s tailored approach to optimizing underground aircraft-rated structures

Four simple starting points for airports adopting a virtual ramp control system

By keeping air traffic running smoothly, a VRCS saves the airport money and improves the passenger experience, increases safety and reduces CO2 emissions.

Three reasons why creating an electrical master plan for your airport is the right call

Preventing loss of power and meeting the increasing demand for power are widespread challenges. What’s the best way for your airport to tackle them?

The difference is in the deliverables

Garver’s PowerPM dashboard provides state agencies with the ability to move beyond a static inventory of pavement conditions, allowing state agencies to dynamically update funding conditions. This tool provides insights on the effect funding allotments have on overall statewide pavement conditions, a critical component to funding justification.

Lifeline to resiliency: The often-overlooked, simple secrets to successful on-call service

As airports face the challenges of hurricanes, rising water, necessary expansion and repairs, and more, an effective on-call provider can be a lifeline to resiliency, and a long-term, essential partner for success. In this Q&A, Frank discusses the tangible and intangible benefits of the on-call contract relationship, and how much an airport’s resiliency hinges on it.

Beyond upgrades: Designing reliable, resilient, and sustainable electrical and illumination systems

With its newly formed Electrical Resiliency and Illumination Team, Garver is maximizing an in-house team of experts whose focus will be centered around electrical reliability, resiliency, and sustainability.

The increasing importance of electrical resiliency at airports

In this IQ&A, Garver’s series of conversations with leading experts delivering value to communities across the country, Aviation Quality Manager Eric Farmer, PE, discusses how Garver is making airfield lighting systems not only efficient, but resilient to future problems.

Respect for Resiliency: Thinking Ahead for Florida Airports

In this IQ&A, Garver's John Carrigan and Matt Serynek discuss the steps that Florida airports can take now to make their airfields, terminal facilities, and operations more resilient to such changes, and make sure they’re prepared for the future.

How BNA took a sustainable approach to on-site pavement recycling

In this IQ&A, Ryan Sisemore discussed the technology utilized and the challenges faced during a runway rehabilitation project at Nashville International Airport, and the future of sustainability on the airfield.

Proactive security planning for airport construction projects

In this IQ&A, Garver's Nathan Polsgrove A.A.E., IAP, ACE, discussed a Garver-led report and how it can impact the efficiency of airport construction projects.