Edmund Quintana
With over 20 years of aviation experience, Edmund Quintana has led complex projects and driven operational excellence across a range of areas including airport terminal construction and redevelopment, airport IT systems, project management and facilities management. He is responsible for the JFK Terminal 4 Transformation Program, leading key transformation and capital improvement initiatives. He has deep experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation solutions and leveraging enterprise-wide business applications to enhance operational performance.
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2 - Environment and sustainability - 11:25 - 11:55
Sustainable transformation: balancing innovation and operations
The ongoing transformation at JFKIAT's Terminal 4 aims to maintain its LEED Platinum status while upgrading technology and refreshing front-of-house spaces. The presentation will discuss the challenges of implementing eco-friendly materials, construction methods and site management strategies in one of the nation's busiest airports without disrupting operations or compromising customer satisfaction. The project's focus on sustainability aligns with JFK's broader US$19bn transformation and the Port Authority's goal of net zero emissions by 2050. It will examine how JFKIAT balances environmental responsibility, operational efficiency and passenger experience in this ambitious 15-20 year plan.
The audience will learn:
- Maintenance strategies in place
- Onset sustainability decisions
- Live airport materiality and implementation
- Means and methods to navigate through the construction process without impacting pax experience
- Successful reintroduction of areas
