HEAPY Aviation Engineering

AVIATION ENGINEERING SERVICES

REAL COLLABORATION

REAL PERFORMANCE

REAL INSPIRATION

ABOUT HEAPY

HEAPY is redefining engineering excellence with a team dedicated to delivering sustainable, resilient, and future-ready solutions. Since 1945, we have grown from a trusted regional partner into a nationally recognized force, driving innovation and measurable impact across the built environment.

Our strategic presence spans across the U.S. positioning us to serve clients nationwide with agility and scale.

Each year, we plan, design, and commission projects totaling over $4 billion in construction value, a testament to our capability and client trust.

We deliver certainty in complex projects – on time, on budget, and without compromise. From laboratories and healthcare facilities to civic and commercial spaces, we transform buildings into intelligent, efficient environments that elevate human experience.

Ranked by Building Design + Construction Giants 400 as a TOP 37 ENGINEERING FIRM

MARKETS WE DOMINATE

• Corporate / Commercial

• Healthcare

• Education

• Government

• Aerospace

• Industrial / Manufacturing

• Cultural / Arts

• Mission Critical

• Science & Technology

SERVICES WE DELIVER

• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Design

• Fire & Life Safety Design

• Lighting Design

• Information & Communication Technology Design

• Building Optimization / Commissioning

• Sustainability & Resiliency

• Engineer Led Design-Build Construction

• Master Planning / Facility Condition Assessment

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

NATIONWIDE PRESENCE IN AVIATION ENGINEERING

HEAPY has extensive experience working within Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Standards and Recommendations on more than 100 AIRPORT PROJECTS throughout the country.

Our work includes new terminals, facility expansions and additions, interior remodels, sustainability plans, parking enhancements, runway lighting, aircraft ground power, hangars, and control towers.

Large or small, every airport expansion or remodel project requires special attention to ensure facilities remain fully operational while construction proceeds. Our experienced team members offer innovative and creative engineering design solutions to meet the needs of next generation of airports.

PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

• Effective Design Solutions

• Minimize Disruption

• Meet Resilience, Security, and Maintenance Requirements

• Increase Airport Capacity

• Construction Phasing

FACILITIES & SYSTEMS

• Baggage Handling Systems

• Concourses

• Control Towers

• Fuel Storage

• Hangars

• Maintenance Facilities

• Jetways

• Parking Garages/Parking Lots

• Remote Storage

• Restaurants/Retail/Kitchens/Freezers

• Restrooms

• Runway Lighting

• Terminal Buildings

Chicago Midway International Airport Chicago, IL

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Cleveland, OH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport Columbus, OH Richmond International Airport Sandston, VA

Jacksonville Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

Luis Munoz Marin

International Airport Puerto Rico

JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL

AIRPORT

NEW TERMINAL

HEAPY is providing MEP engineering design, energy modeling, and federal funding guidance for the new 1,000,000 SF terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The project replaces the 1958 terminal with a cutting-edge, 36gate facility featuring a centralized security checkpoint opening into a naturally-lit atrium with expansive airfield views.

HEAPY’s integrated high-performance design approach includes early iterative energy modeling to optimize passenger comfort and building performance, comprehensive life cycle cost analysis, and future-proofing strategies for flexible infrastructure.

Size: 1,000,000 SF

Cost: $2 billion

Completion: 2029 (Est)

QUICK FACTS

• 36-gate Terminal with International Capabilities

• Airside and Landside Design

• Integrated High-Performance Design with Energy Modeling

• Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Future-Proofing Strategies

• Collaboration with Multiple A|E|C Firms

ANDURIL ARSENAL -1 HANGAR

Arsenal-1 will be the first manufacturing facility of its kind, designed to standardize production across all autonomous vehicle platforms. The facility will leverage a unified set of commercial manufacturing tools, equipment, and processes to support scalable output.

Strategically located adjacent to Rickenbacker Airport, the site offers direct access to two 12,000-foot runways and a 75-acre private apron, accommodating military-grade aircraft and enabling rapid distribution of systems and components to customers. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to span 5 million square feet and produce tens of thousands of military systems each year.

The Airside Development Phase 1 project scope includes:

• 45,000 SF main building featuring: a large primary hangar

• Office space with kitchen, tool crib, workshop, restrooms, and support areas

• 10,000 SF secondary secure hangar

• Ground control station (GCS)

• Covered exterior areas for fuel storage, washdown, and other support functions

• Onsite parking and clam shell shelters adjacent to the runway

Size: 55,000 SF

Cost: $25,000,000

Completion: 2026 (Est)

CLEVELAND HOPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is embarking on CLEvolution, a transformative $6.1 billion modernization program representing the airport’s largest infrastructure investment in its history. The Gold Lot Surface Parking Facility marks the first project in this ambitious campaign, converting existing airfield apron pavement east of Concourse D into a modern surface lot with 1,500 spaces. This critical capacity enables decommissioning of the Orange Lot, clearing the way for subsequent phases including a new parking structure, train station, and terminal building.

HEAPY is providing comprehensive electrical and mechanical engineering design for the facility, partnering with local DBE/MBE firm Advanced Engineering Consultants to support Cleveland’s Community Impact Plan goals. Our team is designing the complete electrical infrastructure including LED lighting systems with photometric analysis, EV-readiness planning for future charging stations, and power distribution for all facility components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS & AVIATION INTEGRATION

The lighting design coordinates with existing Concourse D apron mast lighting while meeting illumination requirements for parking operations. New lighting installations must maintain height restrictions compatible with airfield operations, requiring careful integration with FAA requirements. EV-readiness infrastructure planning incorporates electrical distribution systems and conduit pathways to support charging at 5-10% of parking spaces, providing flexibility for future activation without major infrastructure modifications.

Revenue control system design integrates entry and exit gate equipment, license plate recognition technology, payment stations, and electronic parking displays. We’re coordinating equipment specifications and system integration with the airport’s parking management consultant to ensure compatibility with existing systems while supporting advanced features like pay-on-foot stations at shuttle bus shelters.

SECURITY & PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

Security system design encompasses PTZ cameras positioned for complete lot coverage plus emergency call boxes connected to airport police. Our team is designing the fiber optic network backbone connecting security cameras, revenue control devices, and communications systems to airport infrastructure, specifying single-mode fiber with capacity for current needs plus future expansion.

SERVICES

Comprehensive MEP Engineering Design

Working closely with civil engineers, surveyors, and the design-build contractor, HEAPY is coordinating designs that address unique challenges of converting active airfield pavement to public parking. Our electrical designs minimize disruption to existing apron infrastructure through strategic conduit routing that reduces trenching while maintaining access to fuel hydrant systems and critical utilities. Relocated SIDA fencing establishes new secure boundaries around Concourse D, requiring electrical coordination for gate access controls and monitoring systems meeting aviation security standards.

The Gold Lot opens in 2026, launching Cleveland Hopkins International Airport’s decade-long transformation and setting the foundation for Northeast Ohio’s expanded aviation infrastructure.

STORMWATER AND DEICING

SERVICES Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Technology Design

COST

$130,000,000

INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

HEAPY provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design services for upgrades to emergency generators, as well as HVAC and plumbing systems, at the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) Hanna Avenue, Seerly Creek, and West Facilities.

The IAA maintains an infrastructure system of storage basins, conveyances, control structures and associated equipment to manage stormwater and deicing fluid runoff at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The system captures runoff from aircraft and airfield pavement and carries it to storage, and ultimately through the sewers for wastewater treatment.

FedEx’s $1.5 billion expansion to increase its capacity by 50% meant stormwater and deicing fluid runoff from airplanes had to be managed effectively and efficiently to maintain quality operations at the airport while protecting the local environment. The project involved millions of gallons of increased capacity, designing two tunnels under I-70, and a new lift station. Our team leveraged time-tested technologies, as well as innovative and sustainable design features.

Project scope included permit negotiation and approvals with all necessary agencies, including requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as stormwater and deicing modeling.

CHICAGO O’HARE

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the nation’s third-busiest airport, is undergoing a transformative $8.5 billion expansion through the O’Hare 21 Terminal Area Plan. Satellite Concourse 1 represents the first major component of this once-in-a-generation modernization, adding flexible gate capacity designed to accommodate varying aircraft sizes while increasing operational efficiency for carriers and reducing passenger transfer times. Construction on the satellite concourse is currently underway, with completion anticipated in 2028, creating more than 3,800 construction jobs.

The enabling infrastructure supporting Satellite 1 includes a factory-built triplex wastewater pumping station designed to handle raw sanitary sewage for the new concourse. Excel Fluid Group engaged HEAPY to conduct independent peer review of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, providing Illinois PE-stamped validation required for submittal to airport authorities and ensuring compliance with the rigorous performance standards governing O’Hare operations.

TECHNICAL VALIDATION FOR AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE

The submersible pump system designed to deliver 870 gallons per minute at 123 feet of total dynamic head. The review verified engineering soundness across all MEP disciplines, confirmed compliance with HNTB’s project specifications and industry standards for airport wastewater systems, and validated the design approach for continuous submerged operation in mission-critical infrastructure. Working closely with Excel Fluid Group’s project team, we identified technical recommendations for resolution with the designer of record before final approval.

Our independent stamped review provided Excel Fluid Group with professional third-party validation that strengthened their package submittal to the Chicago Department of Aviation. The consolidated review report synthesized findings across MEP systems, addressing pump performance characteristics, motor branch circuits, liquid level controls, HDPE wetwell and valve vault construction, and integration with the site’s sanitary force main infrastructure. Structural calculations and anti-buoyancy analysis required Illinois PE certification, which HEAPY provided as part of the validation process.

HEAPY partnered with the project team to discuss findings and recommendations, ensuring clear technical guidance within the accelerated two-week timeline required to maintain the airport construction schedule. Our responsiveness supported Excel Fluid Group’s ability to meet critical installation milestones for the enabling utilities that must be operational before Satellite 1’s vertical construction can proceed.

This peer review engagement reflects HEAPY’s capabilities in mission-critical aviation infrastructure, where independent validation helps equipment suppliers and contractors navigate complex regulatory approval processes at major airports. Our Illinois licensure and understanding of airport operational requirements position us to verify compliance with both technical performance standards and the approval processes specific to O’Hare’s demanding environment, where utility system reliability directly impacts passenger operations at one of the world’s busiest airports.

SATELLITE CONCOURSE 1 WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION

SERVICES Independent MEP Peer Review & Illinois PE Validation

COST

$1,300,000,000

RICHMOND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

Richmond Municipal Airport is replacing its 1948 terminal building with a new ADA-compliant facility designed to accommodate current and future users. The Richmond Board of Aviation Commissioners completed preliminary planning in 2023, establishing the vision for a modern terminal that balances functional requirements with federal funding compliance. The project is funded through FAA grants, state matching funds from Indiana, local contributions, and private investment.

HEAPY is providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology engineering design for the new terminal building. Our team is developing MEP&T systems that meet aviation facility standards while addressing the unique constraints of the site, including lack of natural gas service and reliance on an existing on-site well for domestic water.

BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN

The mechanical design centers on efficient climate control for the compact terminal footprint with roof heights ranging from 12 to 20 feet. HEAPY is designing HVAC systems that maintain passenger comfort while meeting energy code requirements under ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and Indiana Building Code provisions. The terminal will not require fire suppression sprinklers based on occupancy and design parameters, streamlining mechanical infrastructure.

Electrical design encompasses site lighting revisions for the parking lot, power distribution throughout the terminal, and coordination with the existing on-site well system. Our Engineers are reviewing the existing well and well pump to verify capacity for the new terminal building, designing domestic water piping stubbed five feet outside the building for civil engineering connections. Emergency power will be provided by an exterior diesel-fueled generator rather than relying on utility backup, ensuring operational continuity during outages.

TECHNOLOGY & AVIATION INTEGRATION

Technology services design provides rough-in conduit and device box locations coordinated with the owner’s equipment vendors. All technology equipment, devices, and cabling will be owner-furnished, with HEAPY coordinating roughin requirements during the design process to ensure proper infrastructure placement. Fire and life safety device design includes smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, alarms, and fire extinguishers positioned throughout the facility.

HEAPY will complete construction documents in April 2026, delivering the technical foundation the Richmond Municipal Airport needs to build a terminal serving the community’s aviation requirements for generations.

DAYTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

TERMINAL RENOVATION

HEAPY provided professional MEP engineering design services for comprehensive interior and exterior renovations at Dayton International Airport.

Exterior scope included terminal building elevation renovations, curbside site improvements, pedestrian walkway materials, wayfinding and identification signage, and lighting upgrades, while Concourses B and C received exterior wall panels, daylighting enhancements, and building envelope modifications.

Interior renovations addressed life safety systems, security, code and ADA accessibility requirements, fire protection and smoke detection, high-performance lighting systems with controls and daylighting integration, and passenger amenities including hold room seating, podiums, and restroom upgrades.

QUICK FACTS

• Comprehensive terminal interior and exterior renovations

• High-performance lighting systems with daylighting integration

• Concourse B and C building envelope improvements

• Enhanced passenger amenities and ADA accessibility

• Integrated wayfinding and identification signage