Keeping Construction Moving Inside an Active Airport

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At Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), Clark Construction took on the A/B Connector project—an upgrade that needed to happen without shutting anything down.

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Passengers still moving. Flights still boarding. Operations running nonstop.

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And right in the middle of it—construction.

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To make it work, Clark needed more than just a containment solution. They needed control over the environment, the schedule, and the safety of everyone in the space.

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That’s where RWES came in.

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The Challenge: Building Without Disruption

This Isn’t a Normal Jobsite

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Working inside an active airport comes with zero margin for error.

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• Dust can’t escape into public areas

• Noise has to stay controlled

• Safety is under constant scrutiny

• Work zones are tight and always shifting

• Delays aren’t just costly—they disrupt operation

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Clark Construction needed a way to keep work moving without impacting passengers, staff, or timelines.

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The Solution: Controlled, Enclosed Work Zones

Creating Order in a High-Traffic Environment

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• No weather-related downtime
  Crews worked through changing conditions without losing time.

• On-schedule delivery
  Controlled environments reduced delays and kept the project moving forward.

• Improved jobsite safety
  Built-in barriers and separation minimized risk for both workers and passengers.

• Better working conditions
  Crews operated in a more comfortable, predictable space—boosting efficiency and morale.

• Smarter use of space

​             The enclosure doubled as a meeting area and even a projection surface for daily planning.

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This wasn’t just containment—it was a better way to run the jobsite.

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Game-Changing Benefits for Clark Construction

What This Meant for the Project

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• No weather-related downtime
  Crews worked through changing conditions without losing time.

• On-schedule delivery
  Controlled environments reduced delays and kept the project moving forward.

• Improved jobsite safety
  Built-in barriers and separation minimized risk for both workers and passengers.

• Better working conditions
  Crews operated in a more comfortable, predictable space—boosting efficiency and morale.

• Smarter use of space
  The enclosure doubled as a meeting area and even a projection surface for daily planning.

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This wasn’t just containment—it was a better way to run the jobsite.

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A Major Milestone: Transitioning to Final Phases

From Controlled Build to Finished Space

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By January 2025, the project reached a key milestone. With the structure enclosed and conditions stabilized, Clark was able to remove the RWES system and move into final construction phases.

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That included installing finishes like terrazzo flooring and completing the connector between terminal areas.

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Because the environment was controlled from the start, the transition was smooth—with no costly setbacks or delays.

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Why It Matters

Control Is What Keeps Projects Moving

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On high-traffic projects like airport construction, things can go sideways fast.

Dust spreads. Work stops. Schedules slip.

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Clark Construction avoided all of that by creating a controlled, predictable environment from day one.

RWES didn’t just support the project—it helped make it successful.

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