Optimizing Design-Build: Data-Driven Collaboration for Aviation Excellence

Recorded On: 03/18/2025

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CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027

The Tampa International Airport Main Terminal Curbside Expansion program is the design and construction of a new featured express passenger drop-off facility for both the Red Side (North) and Blue Side (South) terminals. These facilities are unique as they are intended to alleviate the traffic to the legacy departure curbside at the terminal and provide a segregated passenger pickup and drop-off experience for passengers who dont need to check luggage. The design, construction, and successful power switchover of a new central energy plant was also a part of the project adding to the complexity. The need for the design-build team to use Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) beyond just the Building Information Modeling (BIM) was critical. This required meticulous planning and coordination to avoid any disruptions to airport operations. What we will discuss here is how in the progressive design-build environment we were able to accomplish and continue to accomplish this.

Maurice Clark

Senior VDC Manager

Hensel Phelps’ Southeast Region

Maurice Clarke, Senior VDC Manager at Hensel Phelps’ Southeast Region, has an eighteen-year career integrating VDC technology into design and field operations. He holds a B.Sc. in Drafting and Design and an M.Sc. in Project Management from Missouri State University. Maurice has managed thirty-four projects, including nine for five Aviation and Transportation clients, totaling $2.6 billion.

Andres Chacon

Aviation Architecture Group Director

Andrés Chacón is a dedicated Aviation Architect with more than 20 years of experience, driven by a passion for creativity and continuous learning. With a proven track record of successful project delivery, he excels at transforming innovative concepts into tangible realities. Andres' ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, and city officials ensures smooth project execution and consensus-building. His commitment to timeless architectural design, blending aesthetics and function, is evident in his

Jose Covarrubias

BIM/CAD Manager

Alejandro Iturriago

Regional VDC Manager

The Beck Group

Alejandro is a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) expert specializing in transportation and aviation projects. As Regional VDC Manager at The Beck Group, he drives data-driven collaboration to optimize design-build delivery. His work includes the Tampa International Airport Main Terminal Curbside Expansion, Airside D terminal and Washington Metro projects, focusing on minimizing disruptions and enhancing efficiency through advanced VDC strategies.