Weathercam is a program initiated by the FAA to provide real-time visual information on weather conditions for airports that do not have an AWOS (All Weather Observing System) on site. This system has provided many benefits to aviators, particularly in mountainous or...
The successful development of any athletic facility relies on a carefully planned design that considers the requirements of various stakeholders and operates within the limitations of the project site and budget. However, design is merely the initial stage in bringing...
A Municipal Airport required a longer runway to accommodate the growing number of business jets using its facilities. However, there was a challenge in extending the runway due to physical limitations, as the proposed Runway 14 end was in close proximity to an...
Gale Associates, Inc. will be conducting periodic interviews with Airport Professionals so that we may learn more about them, the facilities that they manage, and share it with other like-minded professionals. We hope you enjoy reading this profile of Andrew...
Figure 1 – Impact damage to tempered glass Have you ever experienced glass breakage in your commercial building’s curtain wall, storefront, window, or other glazed system that was not a result of a physical impact? Do you wonder why the glass broke” and...
According to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, we are again likely to experience an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical cyclones (or hurricanes) are the costliest disasters in the U.S. Since 1980, they have cost over $1.1 trillion in total, with an...
Firemen are used to harsh conditions. However, they do enjoy air conditioning from time to time. As part of systemic mechanical upgrades to several small fire stations, similar mechanical systems were retrofitted into the fire stations, which involved installation of...
