December 2013
Archer Western Underway on Runway Expansion at FLL
Archer Western is underway on the 9R/27L runway expansion project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) which will accommodate large jet access to the busy airport. The sheer area of the concrete to be poured covers approximately 80 football fields, and the scope of the project ultimately impacts the safety of airline passengers. In addition, the jobsite is enclosed on all sides, presenting its own challenges. To top it all off, the airport needs to remain fully functional during the expansion process.
"Things need to be done right, and on a job like this, you need the right people and the right tools,” says Stephen Gardner, project superintendent and seven-year veteran at Archer Western. “The factthat we do have the right people using the right tools on this job gives me a lot of confidence that we are going to finish on time and on budget.”
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