Construction Magazine December 2016 | Page 14

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energy efficient with modern glass facades and building envelopes to reduce indoor heat and regulate the needs of air conditioning . Numerous sensors will monitor the light intensity within the terminal and adjust the light levels automatically .
How important is technology to this project ? The AA has committed to the use of the latest Building Information Modelling ( BIM ) techniques which will enhance the design , construction and facility management of the development .
AA deploys innovative technology to airport operations with a view to developing HKIA into a smart airport , enhancing efficiency and automation .
Soon , travellers will be able to print their boarding passes and luggage tags at home , or use the mobile boarding pass to check in their bags at one of the self-bag drop points at the airport , thus completing the entire check-in process without ever having to approach a counter .
Combined with i-Beacon technology , AA ’ s “ My flight app ” will provide way finding and food order functions in retail areas of airport
14 December 2016