Electrical Project Manager Bart Gilbreath, PE, LEED AP BD+C is making a presentation at the FAA Southwest Region Airports Division Fall Conference on November 17. Gilbreath and Jeff Hough, PE with the Tulsa Airports Authority will discuss “Performance Guarantee Contracting Can Help Implement New Airfield Technology” at 2:30 pm and 3:40 pm.
Topics include performance guarantee contracting (which involves using operational cost savings to fund capital project costs), the evolution of aviation lighting, and new aviation lighting technology.
The conference runs November 15-17 in Fort Worth, Texas. According to the FAA, the conference offers a forum for aviation interests within the five-state Southwest Region (Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico) to discuss topics and concerns related to airports and aviation. The conference provides an opportunity to expand knowledge of aviation issues, foster information exchange, and establish networking relationships. Issues to be addressed include safety, standards, planning engineering, funding, and construction. Registration is available online.
