2002 WBC Craftsmanship Awards Winners

  (Please note that   Star Awards Nominees are indicated with a Black Star and Star Awards Winners are indicated with a Red Star )

Electrical
Power Generation, Distribution and Switchgear

David J. Giampapa, Alvin E. Henry, Paul Hockenberry, Thomas J. McCawley, Nicholas J. Novak, Brian B. Slade, Truland Systems Corporation
Project:  AOL Gainsville Technology Center, Gainesville, VA
Architect/Engineer:  CCG Facilities Integration, Inc.
General Contractor:  Holder Construction Company
One of the most elaborate systems in this facility is the underground network of 4" PCV conduit used to distribute power throughout the building. Over 200,000 feet of 4" conduit had to be put on shop drawings, coordinated with other trades and approved by the owner before installation could begin. Over 100 electricians worked on two shifts, seven days a week just to keep up with the intense schedule that this project demanded. The facility also contains a generator plant that has ten generators and three rotary power systems capable of producing more than 23 megawatts of power.

Julian Christ, John Exline, John Gough, Tim Holbrook, Bill Mangum, Power Solutions LLC
Project:  Verizon Southwest Dial Center Generator Replacement, Washington, DC
Architect:  William Doggett Associates
Engineer:  Engineering Design Group, Inc.
General Contractor:  A & P Contractors, Inc.
This project consisted of the total replacement of six 750 KW turbine generators and associated paralleling gear with four 1,500 KW diesel generators and new paralleling gear. All equipment was removed and replaced without compromising standby power capacity at any time, which was critical because the facility provides all telecommunications for the U.S. Capitol, and the House and Senate office buildings.

Chris Carter, Tom Crown, Dean Cullen, Art Hines, Jim Keaveney, K.G. Wilson, Dynalectric Company
Project:  Fannie Mae Primary Data Center Relocation, Reston, VA
Architect/Engineer:  CCG Facilities Integration, Inc.
General Contractor:  Structure Tone Inc.
As part of the FannieMae Primary Data Center relocation, and within a short three-month period, these craftsmen reconfigured a 27,135-square-foot data center with nine 233 KVA Power Distribution Units and 32 Remote Power Panels under an N+1 redundant configuration capable of carrying the entire system load in the event of a major electrical failure. To provide this type of a redundant system an additional 3,750 KVA utility service was added that included four 4,000 amp distribution boards, four 600 KW UPS modules and the renovation of the existing generator plant switchboard. In addition, all existing electrical and mechanical systems were provided with alternate power sources using 30 Automatic Transfer Switches and 25 custom-built alternators.

Bill Blinkhorn, Thomas Lysinger, Luis Paredes, Thomas G. Russek, George Scuffins, Joe Stakem, Dynalectric Company
Project:  Chevy Chase Bank Headquarters, Bethesda, MD
Architect:  Brennan Beer Gorman Monk
Engineer:  Joseph R. Loring Associates, Inc.
General Contractor:  Clara Construction
This project required extensive coordination during conduit installation to work with architectural design. It was completed under an accelerated schedule.

Wally Burroughs, Ed Garrett, Gary Holmes, Daniel Hong, Brian Smith, Troy Tipton, Truland Service Corporation
Project:  Digex Business Internet Server Farms F & G, Beltsville, MD
Architect:  Banta Campbell Architects
Engineer:  Spears/Votta & Associates, Inc.
General Contractor:  Bechtel Communications
This is a large power upgrade that includes switchgear, generator, UPS, PDU, bus duct and an extensive cable tray and conduit installation. All work is exposed to view and was installed in a clean and critical environment. The entire project was completed in a craftsman-like manner with minimal disruption to the existing facilities.

Dave Davis, Mark Gates, Don Gray, Cliff Hoyte, Mark Johnson, Clarence Miller, Freestate Electric Companies, Inc.
Project:  Teleglobe DC, Washington, DC
Architect/Engineer:  Engineering Design Group Inc.
General Contractor:  Tishman Realty & Construction Corporation
The electrical system on this project consists of three separate 13.2 KV utility services from Pepco at 5MVA each for an expected total of 15MVA, four 2MW 13.2 KV generators, and five separate 13.2 KV to 480V distribution switchboards (of which four are backed up by three different UPS systems). This was installed in phases and modified through multiple revisions due to the client's changing requirements. The first phase of the system was completed in four months, and the entire system in six months from the receipt of the initial design.

Jeff Colie, James Downing, Robert Garland, Steve Lewis, Richard Mills, Keith Robert, Singleton Electric Co., Inc.
Project:  Main Treasury Building Renovation Phase I, Washington, DC
Architect:  Shalom Baranes Associates
Engineer:  URS Greiner W.C.
General Contractor:  Turner/Grunley Joint Venture
The coordination of this project was extremely difficult because of numerous existing utilities and new utilities, as well as thick granite walls (some as much as five feet) and steel vault walls with no column lines or control lines to work from. The installation of bus duct was extremely difficult given the restricted time frame, tight conditions, security restrictions, safety of building occupants, historic preservations and numerous other hurdles.

Lighting Systems

Carlos Guzman, Carl Larson, Serge Salles, Paul Shouse, Omar Suarez,  Natelco Corporation
Project:  Accenture, Reston, VA
Architect:  Gensler
Engineer:  KT Associates Inc.
General Contractor:  HITT Contracting Inc.
The Accenture project is an exceptional combination of high-end finishes, high-tech equipment and functional versatility. The three meeting areas are designed to transform into 12 different seating and viewing layouts. The entire area is built on a raised flooring system to allow the power, telephone, data and audio-visual wiring to move with the different furniture requirements. The complicated lighting system, which is controlled by six separate dimming systems from 12 remote locations, includes an illuminated wall with several sections that serve as a projectable surface.

Lucio Comignani, John DeGennaro, Larry B. Hambric, Jr., Lazar Koytchev, Calvin Payne, Mark E. Spurrier, Truland Systems Corporation
Project:  Gannett/USA Today Headquarters, McLean, VA
Base Building Architect:  Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, PC
Interior Architect: Lehman-Smith + McLeish
Engineer:  TOLK, Inc.
General Contractor:  The Clark Construction Group, Inc.
This 800,000-square-foot project incorporated a large number of custom lighting installations to meet the demanding requirements of the architect, lighting consultant and owner. The building has many areas that are noteworthy, but three stand out above the rest. The lobby of the Headquarters facility was designed with a custom installation of track lighting to accommodate the space's layout. A little over 160 feet of track was mounted to a custom angle, harp stair support beam. The auditorium lighting fixtures are used for a variety of purposes, from general lighting to wall Washington to background effects. The architectural ceiling in this space created an interesting challenge, for it is a semi-exposed, sound reflecting structure. The lack of space above the wood ceiling required a unique application of wiring to minimize visibility and space consumption. Lastly, the custom, pendant mounted fixtures installed in the open office Newsrooms on several floors also presented its own unique set of challenges. Despite this, these craftsmen delivered high-quality work.

Michael Devine, Bill Figgers, Roy F. Meyer, Barry Payne, Saul Romero, John Roy, Dynalectric Company
Project:  Union Center Plaza III, Washington, DC
Architect:  InterSpec Consulting Services
Engineer:  Joseph R. Loring Associates, Inc.
General Contractor:  Centex Construction Company
The Union Center Plaza project features an open ceiling concept using linear tube lighting. The installation of these fixtures started with CADD layout drawings locating every support dimensioned from column lines. This layout was done on the floor and transferred to the ceiling with lasers. To compliment the tube lighting, there is a variety of downlighting in bulkheads washing the windows. The project includes over 17,500 feet of tube lighting and over 1,200 downlights. To meet the project's aggressive schedule, these craftsmen had to average production of a floor per week.

Dwight Daniels, Bill Eden, Greg Leapley, Andy Oden, Woodrow Perdue, Singleton Electric Co., Inc.
Project:  ICC-Customs Renovation Building, Washington, DC
Architect/Engineer:  RTKL Associates Inc.
General Contractor:  AMEC Construction Management, Inc.
The lighting on this project was historic, and had to be rewired, cleaned and refurbished to modern day standards. The care and craftsmanship needed to convert these lights was outstanding.

Special Systems (including security, control & instrumentation)

Joseph W. Gheen, George J. Hellmuth, Ronald L. Henry, Jerry M. Parsons, Mark N. Sluss, Robert M. Wines, Truland Systems Corporation
Project:  AOL Gainsville Technology Center, Gainesville, VA
Architect/Engineer:  CCG Facilities Integration, Inc.
General Contractor:  Holder Construction Company
The monitoring system installed by these craftsmen monitors and records the status of over 7,000 points in 90 static switches, three 3,750 kva UPS systems, ten engine generators with three engine control switchboards, three rotary power systems, and approximately 18 switchboards. Every breaker in each switchboard is monitored for open, closed, tripped, racked in and racked out positions. The system also reports the voltage and amperage of nearly every power meter in the building as well as summary and failure alarms. Another interesting aspect of the facility is the controls that link each of the switchboards. Because each of the systems in the building will automatically synchronize and transfer load, each switchboard needs to know the status of several other switchboards. All work was installed with attention to detail and is a testament to the fine work of these craftsmen.

Jonathan Bailey, Don Boyce, Re Deragon, Van Mertz, Dale Panning, Design and Production Incorporated
Project:  Interactive Multi-Media Systems & Software for Exhibits, Washington, DC
Architect:  Leo A. Daly Company
Engineer:  Edwin Schlossberg Inc.
General Contractor:  James G. Davis Construction Corporation
The size and complexity of this project demanded the highest level of attention to detail and skillful executing from the media systems technicians. Using swipe card technology, the media experience offers over 400 visitor input opportunities with feedback provided on more than 100 output devices ranging from theater project systems through a complete range of video and audio delivery systems through hard copy computer printouts. To integrate and install this system, these craftsmen pulled miles of low voltage cable, assembled and integrated 15 racks of control room equipment and computers, made tens of thousands of terminations between the gallery devices and control equipment, loaded seemingly endless lines of operating program code, while also taking responsibility for testing and troubleshooting the operation of all system functions. The integration and installation phase of the work was compressed to an approximate 20-week period.

Virgil Brown, Timothy DuLaney, Skip McConkey, Sr., Derek Shortt, Jeff Walker, Scott Werner, Singleton Electric Co., Inc.
Project:  ICC-Customs Renovation Building, Washington, DC
Architect/Engineer:  RTKL Associates Inc.
General Contractor:  AMEC Construction  Management, Inc.
EPA added two newly renovated buildings to their existing Ronald Reagan Building, creating a three-building complex. As part of the renovation, we were required to move the existing Security Command Center into another building and connect all three buildings to the new location via fiber optic cable. All of this was accomplished by working 24 hours a day over the weekend.

Telecommunications Systems & Facilities

Julian Christ, Mike Fricia, Chris Ludlow, Buddy McDowell, Mark Tayman, Power Solutions LLC
Project:  Cable & Wireless DC Power Plant, Reston, VA
Engineer:  KT Associates Inc.
General Contractor:  Turner Construction Company
These craftsmen installed the DC Power Plant with 10,000 amp - 48 volts DC which had 168 777 MCM locomotive cables to be tied into it. They also installed cable tray and cables to seven battery distribution fuse bays. All cables had to be wrapped and laced every two feet. Finally, they installed a battery plant to feed the DC power board.

Scaffolding and Rigging

Andreas Canola, Leider Canola, Ignacio Cordero, Gerson Diaz, Bill Suhrhoff, Dennis Wilson, Universal Builders Supply, Inc.
Project:  FDIC, Washington, DC
Architect:  URS Greiner W.C.
General Contractor:  James G. Davis Construction Corporation
The project required careful coordination of scaffolding with existing structure to allow for intended scaffold loads. Scaffolding had to be integrated within the building structure in such a manner as to avoid re-shoring within occupied spaces. In addition, work had to be performed at night.

Other

Scott Babb, Baudilio Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Jessie McGhee, Tim Sexton, Joe Simms, PCC Construction Components Inc.
Project:  FDA Consolidation, College Park, MD
Architect:  HDR Architecture Inc.
General Contractor:  J.A. Jones/Tompkins Builders
The work on this project was of the highest quality, passing the high requirements of field testing/dynamic water pressure at 15psf. It featured a custom curtain wall system that was professionally installed above the expectations of the project's owner. In addition, soffit/visor/overhang was installed under tough working conditions (such as height and weather). Once completed, the finished product ads to the aesthetics of this outstanding project.

Sean Blaine, Tim Guy, Richard Lewis, Alex Mendoza, David Watkins,  Merrifield Garden Center
Project:  Fairview Park Waterfall, Falls Church, VA
Architect:  Boggs & Partners Architects
General Contractor:  The Clark Construction Group, Inc.
Upon completion of this project's main waterfall and pond layout, it was refined and enlarged two additional times. The stone was hand-selected from a supplier in Pennsylvania and moved to the jobsite. Each stone was individually selected, rigged and craned into place and underwent inspection before setting. There are 16 pumps in the main falls and a provision to add lights of pumps as desired.

Additional winners
Concrete - Doors & Windows - Electrical - Finishes - Masonry - Mechanical  - Metals - Sitework - Special Construction - Woods & Plastics

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