INTERSTATE RECEIVES TOP HONORS FOR MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Company Recognized For Outstanding Achievement

North Billerica, MA - Interstate Electrical Services was recognized with top honors from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). This $1.5 million dollar project won first place from the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors. In addition, this project was awarded the prestigious honor of a National Excellence In Electrical Construction Award from the Independent Electrical Contractors.

This 2-month project consisted of the installation of six Explosive Detection Systems, as well as new baggage handling/conveyor systems. Interstate responded to post 9-11 security needs and completed the renovations by the deadline set by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). As a result, Manchester International Airport was the first airport nationwide to comply with the regulations.

Six state-of-the-art EDS machines were installed within the terminal’s six airline baggage check/ticketing areas. These were installed in accordance with the “out of sight” objectives of the Manchester Airport Authority, and in consideration of the program, safety and schedule needs of the TSA, Harvey Construction (general contractor), six commercial airlines, and G&T Conveyor (baggage conveyor systems manufacturers).

“Without Interstate’s involvement, this project would not have gone off as well as it did, and we would not have met the deadline,” stated Rob King, Project Manager for Manchester Airport with Harvey Construction. “They were the key subcontractor for us on the job. I can’t speak highly enough of Interstate Electrical.”

Because of Interstate’s “full service” organization depth, Interstate was capable of supplying all the necessary estimating, engineering, supervisory, and labor personnel. This quick strike need for talent came during a peak demand time in the construction industry, yet Interstate was able marshal the manpower because of its in-house depth.

Interstate pressed three groups of the company into service. The Network Systems Group handled the complex communications cabling, the Construction Group provided electrical construction and wiring installations, and the Special Projects Group provided specialized design and oversight.