JFK, Vertical Facilities, Inspector Staffing Terminals 1 & 6
Arora Engineers (Arora) is providing full-time, on-site Baggage Handling Inspector services for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) $19 Billion John F. Kennedy (JFK) Redevelopment Program.
Terminals 1 and 6 are under construction and scheduled to open in 2026. Vanderlande is designing and building the Baggage Handling System (BHS) for Terminal 1. This system utilizes both standard (RAW) conveyor with ACS post CBRA. There is early bag storage being installed as well. The system is comprised of (8) ticket counter inputs, (8) baggage claims carousels and (9) sortation makes up devices. There are also oversized inbound and outbound conveyor lines being installed. Terminal 6 is utilizing a baggage handling system manufactured by Daifuku. This system is a standard RAW conveyor design. The CBRA is designed with MIT (manual inspection tables), (4) ticket counters (2) being installed in each phase, (5) make up units (3) in Phase 1, and (6) baggage claims carousels (international and domestic).
SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDED:
- Reviewing contract documents: Ensuring plans and specifications are thoroughly understood and followed.
- Attending contractor coordination meetings: Facilitating communication and coordination among all parties.
- Monitoring electrical construction activities: Overseeing the work of electrical contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Verifying work-in-place: Confirming that the construction work meets the required standards.
- Documenting activities: Keeping detailed records of all construction activities.
- Resolving issues and conflicts: Addressing and resolving any problems that arise during construction.
- Maintaining positive relationships: Representing PANYNJ’s interests while fostering good working relationships with user groups, consultants, A/E contacts, and construction personnel.
Photo Courtesy of PANYNJ
