Swanson Rink Begins Work on Massive Airport Security Update for TSA

Swanson Rink is currently working with Leidos on the security checkpoint upgrades for the TSA Transportation Equipment Deployment Services IDIQ for the Western Region of the United States. This includes site survey and design integration services for three new technologies: Computed Tomography screening for carry-on bag scanning, Credential Authentication Technology for traveler’s ID verification, and Automated Screening Lanes for expedited passenger screening.

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DEN Concourse Expansion Project Breaks Ground

DEN Concourse Expansion Project Breaks GroundThe $1.5 billion DEN Concourse Expansion Project is expected to break ground today. Swanson Rink is currently providing Mechanical, Plumbing and Deicing design services for the Concourse A West Expansion portion of this project. Check it out here!

Oakland Airport’s International Arrivals Facility Crosses the Finish Line

Swanson Rink provided baggage handling design for the complete renovation of the existing International Arrivals Building (IAB) at Oakland International Airport. The project includes the replacement of the existing claim carousel with two claim carousels to enhance the capacity of the existing baggage claim system for international arrivals. Check out more on this project here!

Congratulations to Rachel Gonzales – Winner of the Taking Responsibility Award

Rachel Gonzales implemented the Scrum approach to the CAD Department. The Scrum methodology emphasizes collaboration, team self-management and flexibility. Currently the team is using the Kanban (CAD Board) which is a work flow visualization tool that enables the cad staff to optimize the flow of their work. The daily Scrum meeting is used to verify staff workload and identify who needs help.

Thank you to Rachel for improving this process. The Innovation Incentive program at Swanson Rink has been around for many years. Previous examples included programming based efficiencies.

Peek into Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Renovation

Here’s a peek into Scottsdale Fashion Square’s multimillion-dollar renovation. Swanson Rink is providing both the mechanical and electrical engineering for this project. Originally built in the 1970’s, this article’s renderings of the project allow you to see the current and future look of the mall. Swanson Rink will be completing our designs through the end of 2017, and construction will happen over the next couple of years.

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Michael Mina’s “The Street” Opens In Honolulu

Located in the International Marketplace, Swanson Rink is proud to have provided the Electrical design for this latest project of award-winning chef Michael Mina. Taking up 6,900 square feet of space, with a communal dining area that seats about 280 patrons, the James Beard Award winner teamed up with a roster of talented chefs to create the 13 eateries that form the project.

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