Item No.       7c_Supp 
Date of Meeting     January 27, 2015 
SeaTac International Airport 
NorthSTAR Program 
Program Commission Update 
Fourth Quarter 2014

NorthSTAR Program 
The North Sea-Tac Airport Renovation (NorthSTAR) Program is a collaboration
between the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines to better serve passengers and
improve operational efficiency. This program consists of renovating and
expanding the north satellite, improving the north main terminal, refurbishing
the north satellite baggage system, and new exterior walkways, stairs and
elevators at Concourse C. 

Purpose: 
Improve the travel experience from airport drop-off to flight departure and
working environment for employees 

Outcome: 
Facility modernization ; seismic reinforcement; enhanced traveler amenities;
new contact gates; long-term energy savings; and operational efficiencies 

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NorthSTAR Program 
ACTIVE PROJECTS
C800554 WP 104802 NS NorthSTAR Program Management   George England, Program Mgr
C800556 WP 104791 NS NSAT Renovation NSTS Lobbies     Greg Vouros, Project Mgr
C800547 WP 104784 NS Conc C Vertical Circulation       Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
C800545 WP U00042 NS Main Terminal Improvements     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
C800555 WP 104792 NS Refurbish Baggage System       Ken Warren, Project Mgr
PENDING PROJECTS
C800554   WP TBD  NS Exterior Stairs Conc C&D
EXPENSE PROJECTS
WP 104656  Alaska NSAT & Conc C (CLOSED)
WP U00072  NorthSTAR TI Work                  Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00094  PLB Relocation at C14                 Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00095  eGSE Relocation at Concourse C            Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00129  CM Office                       Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00130  BHS RMM                       Ken Warren, Project Mgr
WP U00137  Project Activation                   Doug Honeyman, Project Mgr
WP U00148  MCP Expansion Tenant Move             Ken Warren, Project Mgr
WP TBD   NSAT RMM                 Greg Vouros, Project Mgr
Legend:
- Reflects Additional Budget Required or Behind Schedule
- Reflects concern on Budget or No Float remaining on Schedule
- Reflects Good Status on Budget and Schedule
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Estimated Total : $522M    NorthSTAR Program Overall Capital Budget 
Approved: $492M 







(* ) Forecasted cost include added aircraft gates and square footage at North Satellite for passenger hold 
rooms, concessions and increased level of service. 
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NorthSTAR Program Overall Schedule 
2012      2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018      2019      2020
NSAT Planning & Design
NSAT GC/CM Solicitation & Award
NSAT Construction

CONC C Planning & Design
CONC C Bid & Award
CONC C Construction
BHS Planning & Design
BHS Bid & Award
BHS Construction
MT Planning & Design
MT Bid & Award
MT Construction
C/D STAIRS Planning & Design
C/D STAIRS Bid & Award
C/D STAIRS Construction

= Commission Authorization
NorthSTAR Program Progress
Design         Construction           Overall
Plan    Actual    Plan     Actual      Plan     Actual
North Satellite/STS Renovation    35%     32%      0%       0%         4%       3%
Concourse C Vertical Circulation   100%    100%     70%       70%        68%       68%
Refurbish Baggage Handling Sys    100%    100%     57%      52%        54%      50%
Main Terminal Improvements     3%     3%     0%       0%        1%       1%
Concourse C/D Exterior Stairs      0%      0%      0%       0%         0%       0%                 5

NorthSTAR Program Management 
CIP: C800544  NS NorthSTAR Program Management 
Purpose: 
Overall management of the program; programmatic oversight, coordination and controls
for consistency; support between stakeholders and projects; and efficient and successful
execution of the entire program's objectives. 
Accomplishments: 
Received and incorporated AAG NorthSTAR Governance process into communication
plan and decision matrix 
Completed Program update to AAAC; Q3 2014 to Commission briefing 
Completed transition of AAG project staff member 
Progress: 
Updated Master Schedule with changes to project schedules in design/construction. 
Preparing Q4 Commission Update briefing materials 
Issues: 
Tracking programmatic impacts due to delays on specific NorthSTAR projects 

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NorthSTAR Program Management 
CIP: C800544  NS NorthSTAR Program Management (continued) 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics         Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics        Budget/      Actual    Remaining 
Planned                             Planned 
Overall Schedule           37%     33%     Estimated Total Costs *       $20.6M    $2.8M      $17.8M 
Progress 
SCS Participation           27.0%    30.8%     Estimated Contingency       $0.94M                $5.2M 
(Program Management)                  (including Mgmt
Reserve) 
Q4 Cashflow              $252k    $170k 
* Contingency included 
Risks: 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and people 
Maintain baseline schedule agreed to by all stakeholders 



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NorthSTAR Program Management 
CIP: C800544  NS NorthSTAR Program Management (continued) 
ANTICIPATED COMMISSION ACTIONS 

2015 
2014        Design        Q1 
Construction                                           Construction     Q3 Briefing 
Q4 Briefing    Authorization     Briefing 
Authorization                                              Authorization 
NSAT Baggage
PreConst Svcs GC/CM                                        NSAT GC/CM            Q4 Briefing 
Expansion 
Q1-2015                                Q2 Briefing     Q3-2015 
Q1-2015 * 
2016 
Construction                 Design
Authorization        Q1      Authorization           Q2 Briefing 
NSAT Baggage     Briefing    Main Terminal                                Q3
Q4
Expansion                 Renovation                                    Briefing 
Briefing 
Q1-2016 *                 Q2-2016 
2017 
Construction
Authorization 
Main Term
Renovation 
Q1-2017 
* NSAT Baggage Expansion not included in current NorthSTAR scope or budget.

NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
Purpose: 
Renovate and expand the satellite, including infrastructure, seismic reinforcement, gate relocations,
north loop STS stations, and new penthouse shell 
Provide improved travel experience for customers, improved working environment for employees and
long-term energy savings and operational efficiencies 
Accomplishments: 
Selected GC/CM Contractor and prepared Commission authorization memo 
Completed project notebook and kicked off 60% design effort 
Received Investment Committee approval of $1.75M for STS apron roof replacement and $14.4M to
expand NSAT baggage handling system 
Conducted AAAC briefing and prepared MII ballot to expand NSAT baggage handling system 
Validated project remains within budget based on reconciled 30% cost estimate 
Finalized decision to seek LEED certification 
Progress: 
Continuing to evaluate construction phasing options with AAG to maximize gate utilization and
availability during construction 
Evaluating level of LEED certification obtainable, as well other sustainable features to incorporate 

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NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies (continued) 
Issues: 
Current forecasted construction completion date is Q3 2020 
Procurement strategy for long-lead items must be developed 
Dual taxi-lane delaying 60% design of ramp layout and apron; equipment congestion a concern 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics          Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual    Remaining 
Planned                             Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress        4%      3%     Estimated Total Costs     $415.8M    $9.9M     $405.9M 
(including Contingency) 
SCS Participation (Design)         6%     3.4%     Estimated Contingency     $40.7M              $35.6M 
SCS Participation (Const)       0.0% *    0.0% *     Q4 Cashflow             $2.9M    $1.3M 
Apprenticeship Utilization         15.0%    0.0% * 
Minority Utilization             15.0%     0.0% * 
Women Utilization             10.0%    0.0% * 
Preferred Entry Apprentices       1 in 5       0 * 
* No Information available yet  Too early to report 

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NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
CIP: C800556 - NS NSAT Renovation & NSTS Lobbies (continued) 

Risks: 
Scope additions absorbed by project at 30% may adversely impact project budget; Evaluate budget
at conclusion of 60% design cost estimate Q2, 2015 
Delayed resolution of critical issues may impact design schedule and subsequent early construction
packages 






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NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
CIP: C800547 - NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation               Project Status Good
Purpose: 
Install 1:20 sloped walkways and elevators at C2, C10 and C16 to improve vertical circulation. 
Increase operational efficiency and improve customer experience and safety. 

Accomplishments: 
Opened C2 Phase 1 new doors and stairway
C2 Phase 2 demolition and excavation complete 
Opened C10 Phase 1 new doors and stairway 

Progress: 
Construction efforts progressing as planned 
Extensive daily coordination between Port and AAG's Contractors due to congested work areas 

Issues: 
Phasing of work between Port and AAG Contractors requires frequent monitoring 

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C2 Phase 1 Opened New Doors & Stairs             C10 Phase 1 Opened New Doors & Stairs






C16 Elevator Shaft & Panels                 C10 Phase 1 Lobby, Elevator Shaft & Walkway    13

NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
CIP: C800547 - NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation (continued) 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics                  Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual   Remaining 
Planned                            Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress               68%     68%    Estimated Total Costs     $15.1M    $8.3M      $6.8M 
(including Contingency) 
Delayed Outbound Bags                 0       0    Estimated Contingency     $2.0M            $1.2M 
Delayed Outbound Flights                 0       0    Q4 Cashflow            $3.1M    $4.0M 
Safety Hazard Reports (Level 2+)            0       0 
Customer Complaints Rec'd            <5/mo       2 
Construction Change Orders processed        0      14 
SCS Participation (Design)               33.4%    31.0% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           6.0%     2.7% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                  15.0%     11.5% 
Minority Utilization                      15.0%      7.6% 
Women Utilization                    10.0%     0.0% 
Preferred Entry Apprentices               1 in 5        0 
* Customer complaints associated with construction noise adjacent to passengers 
Risks: 
Unforeseen underground utilities during Phase 2 excavations 
Congested work area and coordination with AAG's covered walkway project 
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Main Terminal Improvements 
CIP: C800545 - NS Main Terminal Improvements                 Project Status Good
Purpose: 
Renovate the north portion of the Main Terminal improving curbside, ticket lobby area, Checkpoint
(#5), signage and dynamic messaging 
Improve the customer experience, operating efficiencies and overall aesthetics of the North Main
Terminal 
Accomplishments: 
Completed scoping meetings with stakeholders 
Preliminary forecast for ticket lobby and checkpoint presented to stakeholders
Progress: 
Complete forecast and develop alternatives for ticketing lobby and checkpoints 
Issues: 
Coordination with NSAT design concept to ensure a cohesive look/feel, AAG & TSA on Checkpoint 5
reconfiguration and Sustainable Airport Master Plan 
Metrics: 
TBD 
Risks: 
Least defined scope relative to the program budget 
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NS Refurbish Baggage System 
CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System                Project has no float remaining
on the Schedule
Purpose: 
Refurbish existing baggage system to support Alaska Airlines operations on the North Satellite and
Concourse D 
Extend the service life of C88 at satellite and in tunnel and a portion of C92 in Concourse D 
Accomplishments: 
Completed abatement for Motor Control Panel (MCP) room at North Satellite 
Decision reached with AAG and Port Ops to shut down C88 and consolidate multi-phase efforts 
Completed C92 Controls update and turnover for operations 
Concourse D mini sort area in use 
Progress: 
Shutdown of C88 and focused construction effort begins Jan 2015 
ATR replacement of C92 to complete before May 1, 2015 
Issues: 
Construction schedule impacted by MCP room relocation that may affect operational constraints 
as construction schedule has no float 


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CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System - Progress photos 





C92 Mainline 1 Conveyor
back in operation 

C88 Motor Control Panel
Room Construction Progress 

C88 Motor Control Panels
operating           17

NS Refurbish Baggage System 
CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System (continued) 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics                  Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual   Remaining 
Planned                            Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress               54%     40%    Estimated Total Costs     $19.5M    $6.3M     $13.2M 
(including Contingency) 
System Shutdowns                   10       4    Estimated Contingency     $1.3M            $1.5M 
Operational Impacts                    0       1    Q4 Cashflow            $2.1M    $3.6M 
Unplanned System downtime > 15 min.        0       0 
Construction Change Orders processed        0      12 
SCS Participation (Design)               14.3%    14.0% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           5.0%     3.5% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                  15.0%    10.9% * 
Minority Utilization                      15.0%     1.2% * 
Women Utilization                    10.0%    8.8% * 
Preferred Entry Apprentices               1 in 5       0 *
* Early in the project  expect numbers to increase over time 
Risks: 
NSAT expansion decision may impact baggage handling system refurbishment requirements as to
capability to handle forecasted bag volume and speed. Evaluating mitigation options 

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NS Concourse C & D Exterior Stairs 
CIP: C800554 - NS Concourse C&D Exterior Stairs 
Purpose: 
Add exterior stairs to Concourse C & D to enplane and deplane aircraft from the front and
rear doors at locations identified by Alaska Air Group (AAG) 
Accomplishments: 
This is a Status 1 prospective project. A decision whether to include in the program will
be made in the future 






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