Argus was retained by Gensler Architects and Associates to provide professional planning, design and construction follow-on services for gate modifications associated with the expansion of Terminal 5 at LAX.

Hydrant Modifications
The project required modifications to the aircraft hydrant fueling system, 400-hertz ground power, pre-conditioned air system and passenger boarding bridges to permit the parking of B747-400 aircraft. This Delta Air Lines/Virgin Atlantic Airlines Code Sharing Arrangement required modifying multiple aircraft gate positions where a wide mix of aircraft could utilize various passenger hold rooms.

Scheduling
Consistent with most apron improvement projects, the design was developed and construction scheduled to minimize the impact of airline operations and the closure of gate positions.