BET Consultants
Fast Facts
- The premier consulting firm in New Jersey
- Geographical areas serviced: New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
- M.B.E./D.B.E. Professional Services
- Mapping
- Surveying
- Engineering
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JOHN F. KENNEDY AIRPORT TAXIWAY ZB
(Owner: The Port Authority of NY & NJ)
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 The project included extension of Taxiways ZB and ZA parallel to Runway 4-22, and to reduce waiting time for take-off at John F. Kennedy Airport. The $25 Million improvement program also included critical Taxiway MB connecting two major taxiways to Runway 13-31.
The Principal of BET Consultants, as a Project Manager while with VEP Associates, was responsible for the following: |
- Field surveys and mapping
- Vertical and horizontal alignment geometry and grading of taxiways
- Design of storm drainage system including checking capacities of the existing drains using energy line concept
- Design of lighting system associated with taxiways including investigating available routes for major cable runs
- Design of protection slab over existing 8' x 24' box culvert
- Reinforcement of existing manholes and design of grading to avoid hard spots
- Construction staging to minimize closing of runways and taxiways during construction
- Cost estimate for the project considering complicated scheduling and night-time work
- Permit support for NYDEC and Army Corps' permits
- Construction assistance for review of shop drawings and design changes during construction
- Project management including monitoring geotechnical and electrical sub-consultants work
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