Deerns is Futureproofing Italy’s Airports

With the rapid evolution of Italy’s aviation sector, new infrastructure projects and upgrades to existing airports essential. Deerns Italy is at the forefront of this transformation. Several high-profile airport projects across Italy vary in terms of both size and scope, including:

• The New Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport: design of the new airport terminal building and infrastructure, together with LEED certification.
• Milan Linate Airport: supervision of the control tower as well as MEP services, façades, and sustainability compliance for the public buildings to local CAM standards (Criteri Ambientali Minimi).
• Naples-Capodichino International Airport: new façades to the airside and landside buildings.
• Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport: framework contract for sustainability services for two offices buildings and the cargo terminal in line with the BREEAM In-Use certification.

Responding to Airport Evolution

Adaptive strategies respond to new challenges arising from the constant evolution of airports. This includes the rapid growth in demand for air travel, and associated capacity challenges of both facilities and human resources. Added to this are evolving regulations around sustainability, and passenger expectations in terms of the user experience.

7 Secrets to navigating airport complexity

Deerns navigates the complexities of both large and small scope projects in the following ways:

• Comprehensive Service Offering: Deerns provides a wide range of services, from initial project scope formulation to executing complex upgrades. This holistic approach ensures that clients receive comprehensive support at every project stage – from greenfield developments to enhancing existing facilities.
• Strong Client Relationships: Deerns has established robust working relationships with key airport operators in Italy. These include Gestione Servizi Aeroporti Campani (GE.S.A.C. ), Aeroporti di Roma (ADR), and the SEA Group. These ongoing partnerships are a testament to Deerns’ reliability and commitment to quality assurance.
• Sustainability Focus: Clients increasingly seek solutions that align with net-zero and energy reduction goals. Sustainability requirements can also change during an airport’s lifecycle. Deerns addresses these needs through innovative design methodologies and performance definitions.
• Specialised Knowledge: A key area of Deerns’ expertise is futureproofing buildings and installations. Our in-depth knowledge allows us to advise clients effectively, ensuring that all projects are designed with long-term sustainability and efficiency in mind.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Expertise: our broad spectrum of resources and expertise allows us to provide clients with flexible and adaptive solutions to meet their changing needs.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Deerns is known for its ability to adapt to evolving project requirements. Our teams are equipped to handle shifting project scopes and unexpected challenges, ensuring seamless project progression.
• Collaborative Efforts: Deerns draws from a pool of experts worldwide to bring specialised expertise to our projects. For example, in the New Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport project, we worked with colleagues in the Netherlands on aspects such as apron lighting and parametric design studies, ensuring the highest standards are met.

A prime example are the new façades to Naples-Capodichino International Airport, where Deerns has integrated sustainability with key design parameters, addressing structural challenges in an existing building, user comfort, energy efficiency and aesthetics.

In Focus: The New Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport

The New Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport project exemplifies Deerns’ ability to handle complex and large-scale developments. This project involves upgrading a small regional airport to international standards, necessitating the construction of a temporary terminal to maintain operations during the upgrade.

Key challenges included:

1. Balancing current passenger capacity with future growth requirements
2. Ensuring the airport remains operational throughout the construction period
3. Designing for future expansion without compromising current operations.

As lead consultant and project manager for the new passenger terminal and supporting infrastructure, Deerns is creating an airport with resilient infrastructure that integrates flexibility together with environmental, social and economic sustainability aspects.

Deerns’ solution for smart and green airports encompasses:

• a highly sophisticated digital backbone
• innovative planning solutions, particularly relating to baggage handling and passenger processing
• decarbonisation goals through efficient resource consumption, renewable resources and reduced emissions
• LEED certification

Here’s where we set New Airport Standards

Deerns Italy is a pivotal player in advancing Italy’s airport infrastructure. Through a combination of comprehensive services, strong client relationships, and specialised knowledge, Deerns is navigating the complexities of both large and small scope projects. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation ensures airports are not only equipped to meet current demands but are also prepared for future growth, setting new standards in airport design and engineering.