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Midfield Satellite Concourse South( MSC South), LAX’ s newest concourse addition, will add eight gates using an innovative Offsite Construction and Relocation( OCR) technique. It’ s the first-of-its-kind at LAX and the third at a US airfield.
MSC South building structure, enclosure, rough MEP, and interior walls were built in nine segments, roughly a mile and a half from the site. Throughout October 2024, the segments, weighing up to 1000 tons, were safely transported across the airfield and set in place on nine different nights. This approach reduced construction time by seven months.
I had the opportunity to witness the first segment move, and it was electrifying. The team with LAWA spent over a year meticulously planning and took firm control of operations, guiding 100 + stakeholders through each step to ensure flawless execution.
In fact, one of the superintendents said,“ John, I’ m the superintendent here, I’ m in charge, and you work for me tonight.” I loved it!
Are there any other recent or upcoming projects or developments you’ d like to highlight? A key advancement has been growing our Core Services subsidiary. What began five years ago as a team of 21 people has grown into an essential extension of our company- 140 professionals strong. They provide highquality, behind-the-scenes support that enables our employee-owners to focus on project execution and strategic goals.
This evolution is about more than scale. It’ s about building internal resilience and expanding nationally without sacrificing quality.
Tell us about your culture: how do you support your team, and why is 100 percent employee-ownership so important? We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. Our programs range from hands-on workshops to leadership courses, mentorship, and technical roundtables.
We try to create an environment where learning is on-going, and everyone is encouraged to become the best version of themselves.
Becoming 100 percent employee-owned in 2020 was a natural extension of who we are. We all have a stake in the company’ s success, which drives a culture where accountability, pride, and commitment are deeply personal. It means we show up prepared, stay engaged, and deliver with excellence.
This ownership culture strengthens our teams, improves our performance, and creates better outcomes for our customers.
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