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Item No.       7c_attach 
Date of Meeting     April 28, 2015 
SeaTac International Airport 
NorthSTAR Program 
Program Commission Update 
First Quarter 2015

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 
Mission Statement 

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ACTIVE PROJECTS
C800554 WP 104802 NS NorthSTAR Program Management   George England, Program Mgr
C800556 WP 104791 NS NSAT Renovation NSTS Lobbies     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
" WP U00019 NS NSAT STS Roof Leak Repairs     Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
" WP U00209 NS NSAT Art Program        Colleen McPoland, 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 U00167  Misc Expense - NSAT                 Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00207  NSAT RMM - Contaminated Soils           Joe Nessel, Project Mgr
WP U00208 NSAT RMM - Asbestos Removal         Joe Nessel, 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
NorthSTAR Projects & Status 
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Estimated Total : $530M          NorthSTAR Program Overall Budget 
Approved: $508M* 
(* Conc C/D Stairs remaining to be authorized) 







Q1 2015 - Program operating within budget 
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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    70%     51%      0%       0%         7%       3%
Concourse C Vertical Circulation   100%    100%     94%       86%        95%       88%
Refurbish Baggage Handling Sys    100%    100%     85%      85%        86%      86%
Main Terminal Improvements     3%     3%     0%       0%        1%       1%
Concourse C/D Exterior Stairs      0%      0%      0%       0%         0%       0%
Q1 2015 - Schedules/% Progress  Concourse C & Baggage behind 
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NorthSTAR Program Commission Action 
2012 
Apr 2012                              Jul 2012           Nov 2012       Nov 2012 
Authorized NSTAR                         Authorized         Authorized     Authorized 
consultant                  Jun 2012    Design of North         Design        Design      Dec 2012 
contracts                   Program     Satellite & STS       NSAT Refurbish    Concourse C    Program 
design/const. supt.                  Briefing      Lobbies Renov        Baggage System      Vertical       Briefing 
Circulation 
2013 
Apr 2013        May 2013                        Sept 2013                Oct 2013 
Authorized PLA     Authorized                       Authorized              Authorized 
March 2013  covering NSTAR    execution of    Jun 2013            Construction    Sept 2013    Construction
Program      major       NSTAR CM and    Program            NSAT Refurbish   Program    Concourse C 
Briefing     construction     Commissioning     Briefing              Baggage System    Briefing        Vertical 
projects           Svcs                                                     Circulation 
2014 
Aug 2014 
Jan 2014 
Jul 2014    Authorized NSAT
Initial NSAT                 Apr 2014                               NSAT     Expansion, Addl         Oct 2014 
Expansion &              Program                         Expansion   Design & GC/CM       Program 
Program              Briefing                         Briefing      approach         Briefing 
briefing 
2015 
Jan 2015           Mar 2015        Mar 2015                          Q3 2015 
Authorized NSAT       Authorize       Authorize                        Authorize 
Jan 2014   Pre-Const Svcs &     Early const for PLB;     Design               Q2         Construction      Q3                    Q4 
Program    execution of       PSE agreement    NSAT Baggage         Program       NSAT GC/CM    Program                Program 
Briefing    GC/CM contract        CM Offices; STS      Expansion              Briefing         Early Work     Briefing                    Briefing 
Display; RMM;                                    (Mini-MACC) 
2016 
Q12016                     Q22016                               Q42016 
Authorize                             Authorize                                            Authorize 
Construction            Q1                Design           Q2                       Q3      Construction       Q4 
NSAT Baggage        Program         Main Terminal     Program               Program    NSAT GC/CM    Program 
Expansion           Briefing            Renovation        Briefing                    Briefing       (MACC)      Briefing 
2017 
Q12017 
Authorize 
Construction            Q1                              Q2                       Q3                     Q4 
Main Terminal        Program                         Program                  Program                Program 
Renovation          Briefing                          Briefing                   Briefing                 Briefing 
Commission Schedule - Past & Future                                6

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: 
Re-organized Port project management team structure due to a retirement 
Replaced Consultant Program Scheduler 
Presented update to AAAC 
Progress: 
Updated Master Schedule with changes to project schedules in design/construction. 
Issues: 
Tracking programmatic impacts due to delays on specific NorthSTAR projects 
Q1 2015 Progress  Program Management 

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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           41%     36%     Estimated Total Costs *       $18.8M    $3.0M      $15.8M 
Progress 
SCS Participation           27.0%    14.8%     Estimated Contingency       $0.94M                $5.0M 
(Program Management)                  (including Mgmt
Reserve) 
Q1 Cashflow              $310k    $230k 
* Contingency included 
Risks: 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and people 
Maintain baseline schedule agreed to by all stakeholders 

Q1 2015 Metrics/Risks  Metrics within tolerance 

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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: 
Progressing 60% Design Submittal  Resolved most significant open building design issues 
Implemented Dual Door architectural modifications 
Commission authorized $1,954,000 for designing baggage system expansion 
Prepared MII ballot to expand NSAT baggage handling system; awaiting submission 
Finalized decision to seek LEED certification and held kickoff meeting; silver obtainable 
Executed contract with Hensel Phelps, General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) 
Hensel Phelps began preconstruction services; conducted pull planning session & phasing review 
Progress: 
Hensel Phelps leading evaluation of construction phasing options with Port & AAG to maximize gate
utilization and availability during construction 
Continue evaluating other sustainable features to incorporate into building design 
Q1 2015 North Satellite  Design progressing, contractor started, pursuing LEED 
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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 
Tri (Dual) taxi-lane, Port and AAG design inputs delayed 60% design by 8 weeks 
Ramp and apron layout will not accommodate all ground service equipment 
Metrics: 
Project Metrics          Budget/    Actual      Financial Metrics       Budget/    Actual    Remaining 
Planned                             Planned 
Overall Schedule Progress                        7%      3%     Estimated Total Costs     $415.8M   $12.4M     $403.4M 
(including Contingency) 
SCS Participation (Design)                        3.3%     0.9%     Estimated Contingency     $40.7M              $35.6M 
SCS Participation (Const)                       0.0% *    0.0% *     Q1 Cashflow             $2.5M    $2.2M 
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 
Q1 2015 Issues/Metrics  North Satellite  competing demands delaying project 
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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 Q3, 2015 
Delayed resolution of critical issues may impact design schedule and subsequent early construction
packages 
Dual boarding and Tri-taxilane constrain AAG's operational effectiveness 
Customer level of service within holdrooms and building during renovation a concern of AAG's 


Q1 2015 Risks  North Satellite  Budget, schedule & operations 

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NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
CIP: C800547 - NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
Purpose:                                      Project is behind schedule
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: 
C2, C10, & C16 Walkways: Steel erected, translucent roofing and precast concrete walkway panels
installed. Elevator installs continuing.
C16 Walkway: Laminated glass panels installed. 
C2 and C10: Use of new doors and stairways continuing. 
Progress: 
Construction efforts progressing for walkway completions by beneficial completion date. Elevator
installs behind schedule. 
Extensive daily coordination between Port and AAG's Contractors due to congested work areas 
Thirty-eight (38) remaining eGSE chargers complete by June 2015 
Issues: 
C10 Elevator 4  5 weeks late. Aggressive construction market impacting availability of qualified
workforce. 
Q1 2015 - Concourse C  Progress  Ramps nearly done, elevators late 
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C2 Phase 2 Walkway Interior                    C10 Phase 2 Walkway Exterior




Q1 2015 Concourse C Construction Photos - Ramps 
C16 Walkway w/ Laminated Glass                     C16 Walkway Interior        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               89%     82%    Estimated Total Costs     $16.8M   $10.8M      $6.0M 
(including Contingency) 
Delayed Outbound Bags                 0       0    Estimated Contingency     $2.0M            $1.3M 
Delayed Outbound Flights                 0       0    Q1 Cashflow            $3.4M    $2.4M 
Safety Hazard Reports (Level 2+)            0       0 
Customer Complaints Rec'd            <5/mo    2/mo 
Construction Change Orders processed        0      29 
SCS Participation (Design)               33.4%    27.7% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           6.0%    16.8% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                  15.0%     13.1% 
Minority/Women Utilization              25.0%     8.0% 
First Year Apprentices                   25.0%     18.5% 
Customer complaints associated with length of alternate route for wheelchair-assisted passengers during recent phases of construction 
Risks: 
Elevator installations impacted due to workforce shortage resulting from aggressive construction
market 
Congested work area and coordination with AAG's covered walkway project 
Q1 2015 Concourse C - Metrics/Risks  Elevators behind schedule 
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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: 
Presented preliminary alternatives to stakeholders in March of checkpoint size and configurations,
and ticket lobby passenger check-in and circulation options. 
Progress: 
Update passenger forecast and develop final 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 
Risks: 
Developing final scope that minimizes investment anticipating the Sustainable Airport Master Plan
and AAG's changing ticketing operations 

Q1 2015  Main Terminal - Progress/Risks  Developing more alternatives 
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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 Room and Baggage Service Office at North Satellite. 
A portion of the North Satellite baggage system (C88) began operating March 16, 2015.
C92 baggage system tested, commissioned and operating. 
Conducted safety related tour of C88 system in NSAT  identified a number of revisions 
Progress: 
Completing remaining NSAT C88 work with focus on operating safety as construction continues. 
Automated Bag Tag Reader (ATR) replacement of C92 to complete before May 1, 2015. 
Complete commissioning and turnover of NSAT C88 expected May 15, 2015. 
Issues: 
Safety of both baggage and construction workers at NSAT as work is completed within the 
operating baggage area. 
Resolution of potential acceleration and inefficiency claims submitted recently by contractor. 
Q1 2015  Baggage  Progress  Partially operational, safety issues, contractor claims 
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CIP: C800555 - NS Refurbish Baggage System 
C88 Mainline 1 Conveyor
back in operation 

C88 Mainline 1 Operating 


C88 Motor Control Room
operating 



Q1 2015  Baggage - Construction Photos  Completed baggage elements 
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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               79%     79%    Estimated Total Costs     $19.4M   $13.5M      $5.9M 
(including Contingency) 
System Shutdowns                   10       5    Estimated Contingency     $1.3M             $0M 
Operational Impacts                    0       1    Q1 Cashflow            $4.9M    $3.6M 
Unplanned System downtime > 15 min.        0       0 
Construction Change Orders processed        0      19 
SCS Participation (Design)               14.3%     9.2% 
SCS Participation (Construction)           5.0%    7.81% 
Apprenticeship Utilization                  15.0%    16.4% * 
Minority/Women Utilization              33.0%   29.1% * 
First Year Apprentices                    50.0%     56.4 * 
* Early in the project  expect numbers to increase over time 
Risks: 
Budget risk as project was notified by contractor of a potential claim. Evaluating the level of this
risk. 
Schedule has no float remaining, however performance to date has met each schedule interim
milestone. 
Q1 2015  Baggage - Metrics/Risks  On schedule but very tight, budget 
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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 


Q1 2015  Exterior Stairs  On Hold 

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