Oceanit is working with the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Division to provide construction management for the asbestos abatement project HNL.
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The Hawai’i Department of Transportation Airports Division (DOTA) partnered with Oceanit to modernize and enhance HNL’s facilities.
Other projects Oceanit has worked on or completed for DOTA at HNL include invasive mangrove removal from Keʻehi Lagoon, resolving the water infiltration in the airport’s basements, boarding gate facial biometrics implementation, and planning for new, modern TSA fencing for HNL using nanocomposite corrosion protection.
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Exposure to asbestos is harmful
Asbestos, a mineral fiber known for its flame resistance, was widely used in various building construction materials prior to the 1980s in materials such as roofing shingles, insulation, textured paint, floor tiles, and coating for hot water and steam pipes.
However, exposure to asbestos fibers released into the air can cause harmful health effects, including several types of cancer. Fibers can be released into the air when asbestos-containing material is disturbed or damaged, making it imperative to isolate or remove the asbestos in older buildings.
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Mitigation plans and educational training
Oceanit analyzed the condition of the asbestos in HNL’s Terminal 2, isolating affected areas from the surrounding environment, and providing an asbestos operations and maintenance plan. Oceanit’s plan outlined the location of asbestos, monitoring procedures, handling protocols, and labeling requirements.
Additionally, Oceanit conducted asbestos awareness training for airline and airport workers in the building, educating them on how to avoid disturbing asbestos and what to do in the event of accidental disturbance.
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Modernizing HNL
Oceanit, with its expertise in construction management and safety consultation, is playing an ongoing role in the modernization project at HNL.
To improve the passenger experience at HNL, high-capacity air conditioning equipment was replaced and renewed in the International Arrivals Building (IAB) roof and in the basement.
Oceanit also managed the replacement of old heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units on the roof and in the basement. New chilled water lines were installed in the basement level and on the ground floor to support the new HVAC system.
