CH2M HILL
Phase 1–O’Hare Modernization Program
Chicago, Illinois, United States
The $3.3 billion Phase 1 modernization program at Chicago’s O’Hare
International Airport called for construction of the first new runway (9L/27R)
since 1971, extension of an existing runway (10/28), and a new north airfield
air traffic control tower (NATC T). The program required relocation of a railroad,
creek, airport guard post, lighting control vaults, and high-pressure water main.
Design began simultaneously on all major and enabling projects, before phasing
and constructability were completed. This precipitated the transfer of portions
of design packages to other design teams while maintaining delivery dates. The
project involved 600-plus people working in more than 30 offices. Project Wise
housed more than 100,000 MicroStation design files in a central location, with
portions being exported to major design team locations.
2009 WInnER
City of Chicago
O’Hare Modernization Program
Chicago, Illinois, United States
The O’Hare Modernization Program includes constructing a new runway,
relocating and extending existing runways, and a creating a terminal and
gate facility on the west side of the airport. The improvements will save
air passengers and the airlines $750 million a year in reduced delays,
create 195,000 jobs, and generate an additional $18 billion in economic
activity annually.
With more than 40,000 MicroStation design files to date, Project Wise has
streamlined the coordination of design information among consultants working
on interdependent projects, maintained control over base data, and organized
file management for projects without limiting access to project teams.
