SMP Engineering designed electrical systems for Calgary Airport's integrated baggage handling upgrade, enabling seamless inter-concourse transfers while maintaining 24/7 operations.
The existing baggage systems in concourses A, B, and C within the Calgary International Airport were replaced with a single baggage system throughout the bag halls of all three existing concourses. The new system also interconnects with the system recently installed in the International Terminal Building (ITB).
In the three existing concourses, the baggage systems were separate and required baggage to be handled by staff and passengers at all transitions between concourses. The new system enables all baggage to be transitioned between concourses and gates seamlessly without manual intervention.
The design of the new system required detailed modelling of the existing structure and electrical systems, and careful coordination with the new system components to ensure baggage could continually be delivered and managed during all periods of construction. As the airport is a 24/7 facility, in-depth coordination with the Calgary Airport Authority’s Building Operations group and the team of contractors was required to confirm there was no unexpected loss of building services during periods of construction.
In my professional experience, SMP Engineering has been a strong partner on complex electrical infrastructure projects. Their designs are thorough and well considered, and they consistently bring a thoughtful approach to phasing that supports safety, constructability, maintainability, and operational continuity. Throughout our work together, I have found their team to be responsive, transparent, and committed to open and constructive communication.
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