At BWI Airport, the A/B Connector project by Clark Construction leveraged Reusable Weather Enclosure Systems (RWES) to protect the site, enhance safety, and maintain progress. Installed in August 2023, RWES at BWI Airportcreated a temperature-controlled, weather-tight, and sound-reducing enclosure that enabled safe demolition of the terminal—without delays.

Game-Changing Benefits of RWES at BWI Airport

• Weather protection meant no downtime. RWES allowed crews to work through rain, wind, and extreme temperatures—keeping the project on track.
• Deadlines were met without budget overruns. With minimal weather-related delays, Clark avoided costly labor extensions.
• Safety was improved across the board. The system provided flame-retardant barriers and built-in rails for fall protection.
• Work conditions were more comfortable. Teams held safety meetings in the enclosed space and even projected visuals directly onto the RWES walls.

A Major Milestone: RWES Removal

By January 2025, the project reached a significant milestone: the structure was weather-tight and temporarily climate-controlled, allowing for the removal of RWES at BWI Airport. This opened the path to installing final finishes like terrazzo flooring and completing the connector between old and new terminal areas.

Clark Construction now plans to use RWES on future projects. By reducing weather-related risks, preventing falls, and maintaining control over costs and timing, RWES has proven essential to construction efficiency at BWI Airport.