2016 Craftsmanship Awards Winners

A next to the project name indicates that the project was nominated for the special Star Award

Concrete

Cast-in-Place Concrete

(including formwork & reinforcement)

Cesar Arias, Juan Diaz, Bonerjes (Chino) Flores, Oscar Fuentes, Milton Reyes, Carlos Villanueva — Miller & Long DC, Inc.

Project Name: George Washington University Square 77 District House - Washington, DC
Architect: Ayers Saint Gross
Engineers: Keast & Hood
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
Square 77 is a 12 story infill addition that connects into existing brick façades at the north and south ends of the structure. The project scope included 16,254 yards of concrete and 1,809 tonsof rebar. Concrete was serviced by two tower cranes and a concrete placing boom pump. Starting out this project was challenging due to its location and lack of space to store construction materials. Because of its lack of space, scheduling deliveries was key to making this job a success. Another obstacle the team had to overcome was the abundance of cross bracing they had to frame around on the north and south ends of the building. The below grade floor slabs consisted of four pours per floor while the above grade floors also consisted of four pours in which the northern and southern most pours had elevation changes up to seven feet. This project was also littered with shearwalls, up to 12 per floor. Despite all of the slab elevation changes and the plethora of shearwalls, the team was still able to turn a floor in eight working days.

Francisco Lopez, Oscar Sanchez, Joe Satkin, Arritt Wheeler — Hensel Phelps

Project Name: National Zoological Park General Services Building & Retaining Wall - Washington, DC
Architect: Quinn Evans Architects
Engineers: McMullan and Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: Hensel Phelps
The lateral strengthening and structural overhaul of the General Services building was undertaken while the building was fully occupied and fully operational, which provided limited access for construction personnel. Due to severe degradation of the existing structure, a phased construction schedule allowed renovations to take place while temporarily relocating active Smithsonian shops. Hensel Phelps self-performed the cast-in-place concrete including underpinning and foundations to secure tie back and tie down anchors; reinforcing the existing back wall by 14"; full column encasements to support bowing and structurally weakened existing columns, and lateral bracing at all columns; shearwalls to brace the retaining wall; elevated concrete decks and beams to create additional shop space and storage; and a new freight elevator core/shaft to connect shops and equipment. Work took place adjacent to occupied spaces, behind the retaining wall, constricted below a post-tensioned roof deck utilized as visitors parking; leaving only one location for access into the construction zone. The team maintained an accident free job site and completed the project for months ahead of schedule while delivering a high-quality final product.

Dilmer Bonilla, Faustino Bonilla, German Cuchillas, Jose Lazo, Jose Orellana, Bant Singh — Miller & Long DC, Inc.

Project Name: 900 16th Street NW - Washington, DC
Architect: Cooper Carry
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
900 16th Street NW is a nine story 141,026 square-foot office building that includes ground floor retail, a church and below grade parking. The above ground floors consisted of three post tensioned cable pours which the team was able to complete in six working days. The most difficult task on this project was framing and pouring the shearwall located on the west side of the structure. This was a challenge due to the location of the existing neighboring building (including a glass façade), which was a mere 6" from the face of the new shearwall, leaving a little room for error. To frame the shearwall the team used thick ¾" steel road plates for the back face of the wall form and glued 2" thick Styrofoam to act as a buffer between the new wall and the neighboring building’s floor to ceiling windows. This task was completed without damaging any windows.

Yobani Aguilar, Mike Crotty, Jose Garcia, Walter Henriquez, Maudiel Robles, Santos Torres — Facchina Construction Company, Inc.

Project Name: Turkish American Community Center - Lanham, MD
Architect: Fentress Architects
Engineers: SK&A Structural Engineers
General Contractor: Balfour Beatty Construction
The Turkish American Community Center includes a parking garage, fellowship hall, convent monastery, Turkish bath, cultural center and, the centerpiece, a large mosque in courtyard area. The project was diverse and complex enough to necessitate five formwork systems and required extensive planning, modeling and coordination between contractors and designers. The building footing is 225,000 square feet with over 25,000 cubic yards of concrete. Over 1,700 tons of rebar and 45,000 pounds of post tensioning reinforced the structures. A variety of columns, arches, beams, girders, retaining walls and domes are scattered throughout the various buildings. The crowning achievement of the project, however, is the mosque containing two 120' tall minarets, 27 “typical” domes, one “half dome,” and a main dome with a 22'-1" radius seated 50 feet clear above the mosque floor slab.

Oscar Amaya, Kevin James Augustine, Walter Cano, Mauricio Martinez, Carlos Medina, Fredy Reyes — Miller & Long DC, Inc.

Project Name: 601 Massachusetts Avenue - Washington, DC
Architect: Duda Paine Architects, LLP
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
The building consisted of 16 levels with five levels being below grade. The structure is 40,000 cubic yards with 2,900 tons of rebar and 560,000 pounds of cable. In total there were 675,000 square feet of supported slab which was completed in 46 weeks. Each pour consisted of seven pours which had to be poured in non-sequential order on the upper floors to allow a floor to be completed in eight days. The concrete was serviced by two tower cranes and extensive use of concrete pumps. Steel beams were used at the 10th floor to span the building’s atrium in order to frame the 11th floor slab above. Steel beams bolted through the 10th floor slab were also used on the building’s edge to support the 4' of cantilever at the 11th floor’s entire perimeter.

Precast Concrete

Amos Lapp, Bryan Mabry, Justin Miller, Colton Peachey, Andy Snader, Greg Swagart — Dutchland, Inc.

Project Name: Alexandria Renew Enterprises - SANUP Package C - Alexandria, VA
Architect/Engineer: CH2M Hill
General Contractor: Clark/US LLC
Dutchland, Inc., a full service, self-performing precast contractor specializes in water and waste water holding tanks. Their in-house design team has a proprietary post-tensioned precast a system that was suggested to AlexRenew as a value engineering option. The design produced by Dutchland was ultimately selected to replace the original cast in place concrete design, saving millions of dollars and shaving months off the project schedule. The team’s countless hours of work both on-site as well as in Dutchland’s climate-controlled facility, where expert concrete finishing led to a visually perfect exterior for the structure, contributed to the overall success of this project.

Carlos Ambriz, Jose Ambriz, Juan Carranza, Michael Lackey, Pedro Reyes, Terry White — Arban & Carosi, Inc.

Project Name: 900 16th Street NW - Washington, DC
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
The façade seems simple, but when explored in depth, you begin to see and appreciate the intricacies and beauty. The precast is not evident at first glance but the majority of the façade consists of stone clad precast panels. White marble from Tate, Georgia covers the ground and second floor and around each of the punch window openings. The remainder of the façade consists of variably sized pieces of variegated Indiana limestone. By creating a 3-D model of the façade, these craftsmen eliminated what could have been a very costly rework. The slab edge was also modeled to ensure that the pieces fit perfectly upon arrival to the site, and zero pieces of precast needed to be recast or modified. Arban & Carosi executed this project on time, and without change orders. This work will continue to stand out in the 16th Street corridor for years to come.

Raul Franco, Carlos Martinez, Willie Riley, Tony Sacra — Smith-Midland Corporation

Project Name: National Zoological Park General Services Building & Retaining Wall - Washington, DC
Architect: Quinn Evans Architects
Engineers: Geomo Enterprises, Inc.
General Contractor: Hensel Phelps
Upon award, Hensel Phelps proposed an alternative wall design, a soil nail and Mechanically Stabilized Earth system with a precast concrete face in lieu of the cast-in-place wall that was originally requested by the owner. The Smithsonian liked the idea of precast panels but did not want to see precast panel joints or a repeating pattern in the stone as the wall is visible from Rock Creek Park during the winter. Hensel Phelps and Smith-Midland obtained a permit from the National Park Service to take castings at the Rocky Creek/Beach Drive tunnel, which proved to be challenging because of the natural stone. Smith Midland used these castings to design four different, complementary form liner molds for the stone arrangement to avoid displaying a repeating pattern on the wall. The form liner design was a major factor in the overall precast design and it took several months to come to a design the Smithsonian approved. The precast panels were designed like puzzle pieces creating interlocking sections to disguise the horizontal joints between the precast concrete panels and blend with the stone design.

Doors and Windows

Exterior Glass

Louie Ceraldi, Anthony King, Brian Kraft, Chad Luebbehusen, John Parina, Silvio Orozco — Enclos Corp.

Project Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington, DC
Architects: Adjaye Associates / Davis Brody Bond / Freelon / SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: Guy Nordenson and Associates / Robert Silman Associates
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
The exterior glass provided unique challenges for this team of craftsmen. The initial challenge for the glass was the size of the units that were necessary to achieve the overall look of the building. Due to the size of glass lights, tight tolerances for flatness required, and the blast requirements, the project team sourced the glass from the German company, Interpane. The design called for 16' glass lights to enclose the first floor in addition glass lights ranging from 11' to 12' tall were shop glazed into metal frames to create double high super units, ranging from 23' to 25' tall. Another layer of complexity for the glass was the variation of finishes required for different units. As there are exhibits planned to be placed on the upper level floors, the ability to control lighting was essential to the design team. As a result there are three different variations of finishes on the super unit glass lights: clear glass, fritted glass, and flood-coated glass. Despite many challenges faced along the way, this team completed a project that exhibits the high quality of craftsmanship.

Aaron Boots, Dennis Cook, Mark Cummins, Vince Gurneau, James Sowers — Harmon, Inc.

Project Name: 601 Massachusetts Avenue - Washington, DC
Architect: Duda Paine Architects, LLP
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
One of the building’s most outstanding features is its point supported structural curtainwall, which appears as if it is a single sheet of glass, offering visibility into the building. The curtainwall stretches nine stories tall and span 60' across. Harmon led the installation of this unique system, which is said to be the largest of its kind. To achieve the seamless look envisioned by the architect, the team installed an intricate system of steel rods outfitted with brackets to support each glass piece at all four corners. The design of this feature provided proper support for the glass while minimizing the visibility of the support system holding it in place. Harmon carefully choreographed the installation to ensure coordination with ironworkers, electricians, and other trades, ultimately delivering this remarkable skin system on schedule.

Electrical

Lighting Systems

Daniel Breece, Michael Breece, Alejandro Gonzales, Timothy Grimes, Jeffrey M. Hite, Joseph Morgan — J.E. Richards, Inc.

Project Name: Saint John Paul II National Shrine - Washington, DC
Architect: LSC Design
Engineers: AltieriSeborWiebor
General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
For the Saint Paul II National Shrine project, 20,000 linear feet of cabling was installed for the power and lighting systems, and 25,000 linear feet of conduit was installed for the rough in of the teledata, security, and A/V systems. Because of the art glass clerestories, no conduit or cabling could be run from the upper wood ceiling to the lower bulkheads and vice versa. This caused numerous runs of conduit and cabling through the length of the church to the AV room and then back to each individual device. This team was also responsible for the installation of 41 light fixtures that were crafted in Croatia, and shipped to Baltimore to be assembled and UL certified. These and many other aspects of the project created a number of challenges which this team was able to overcome, resulting in an outstanding project that displays the highest level of craftsmanship.

Doug Abramczyk, Timothy Burke, Sean Easterlin, Jason Orem, Juan Quintanilla, Chuck Rhoads — Mona Electric Group, Inc.

Project Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington, DC
Architect: SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: WSP Group
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
Mona Electric installed over 600,000 linear feet of conduit in this building and the site. The copper wire has totaled more than 2,200,000 feet. There is a robust emergency power network to protect visitors and staff, as well as the many priceless artifacts that will be displayed here. Over 1,000,000 watts of natural gas generator power is available to support the building, distributed through a 2,000 amp paralleling switchgear. The lighting that was provided and installed by Mona includes over 8,000 individual light fixtures of various types, controlled by a highly technical dimming and control system. The team is particularly proud of the exterior curtainwall fixtures, the type FM, that will give life at night to the unique Corona tower.

Alvin DeBlanc, Delroy Gordon, Dwight Hubbell, Stephen King, Mike Moran, Jason Rosenbaum — PerLectric, Inc.

Project Name: 601 Massachusetts Avenue - Washington, DC
Architect: Duda Paine Architects, LLP
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
An extensive lighting system at 601 Massachusetts Avenue’s curtainwall, rooftop crown, and lobby area, illuminates the facility outside and from within. PerLectric’s electricians led the carefully orchestrated installation effort, which require coordination with myriad trades. Exterior lighting is interwoven with the building’s curtainwall system, lighting the glass from the backside. Electricians work closely with Harmon’s glass installers to place electrical work as the curtainwall was erected. Additionally, PerLectric installed lighting at the building’s crown, as well as the lobby’s lighting system, which punctuate a complex acoustical ceiling comprised of more than 4,000 millwork pieces. To complete this intricate piece of work, craftsmen took great measure to coordinate with ceiling installers, ultimately delivering a beautifully crafted finished product.

Chris Blau, Scott Blau, Rick Franklin — Power Services, Inc.

Project Name: Arnold & Porter Tenant Improvements - Washington, DC
Architect: HYL Architecture
Engineers: Dewberry
General Contractor: HITT Contracting Inc.
This project should be considered exceptional due to the amount of custom measured fixtures and lighting controls installed through the building.
Star Award Nominee

Mike Callow, Jr., Charles Dillard, Jonathan Kirk, David Thompson, Ivan Tyanev, Andy Tydings — J.E. Richards, Inc.

Project Name: Westpark - Tysons Corner, VA
Architect: Hickok Cole Architects
Engineers: KTA Group, Inc.
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
The 7900 Westpark project was an intense lighting project, all done at night. The entire precast skin and windows of the 12-story building were removed and reinstalled with the new precast that held over 500 six foot long, multicolor LED fixtures. To install these fixtures, these craftsmen had to use multiple swing stages, working on all four sides of the building in unison. Adding to the challenge of the install of the fixtures, they were all controlled by a Pharos Lighting Control system. There was over 60,000' of control wire pulled throughout the building. In addition to the light install on the outside of the building, the team also upgraded all the lighting in the building atrium, elevator lobbies, and all core bathrooms. All work was completed in just under a year while the building remained occupied.

Doug Hickman, Rick Jackson, Dwayne Ladd, Rich McCann — Heller Electric Company

Project Name: St. Elizabeth’s Chapel Renovation - R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center - Washington, DC
Architect: Cunningham | Quill Architects
Engineers: Setty & Associates, Ltd.
General Contractor: GCS Inc.
The lighting package for the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center is a sophisticated mix of LED architectural lighting combined with a variety of useful control and dimming applications installed to convey that the user is “inhabiting a piece of technology” while providing excellent energy performance. The lights include pendant, recessed, lay-in, and flush-mount units, and are installed according to a precise layout to reinforce the design concept. The project was delivered according to intense schedule, being executed from schematic design to substantial completion in just 10 weeks. This required careful cooperation, sourcing, coordination, and execution to deliver the eye-catching results present today. The R.I.S.E. Center is anticipating LEED Gold certification, a testament to the comprehensive approach embraced by the project team.

Dave Jurney, Bill Roberts, John Roberts, Kevin Sherman — Power Solutions, LLC

Project Name: Marriott Headquarters Main Lobby - Bethesda, MD
Architect: Gensler
Engineers: Karnik Gregorian Engineering, Inc. (KGE)
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
The Marriott lobby lighting design is extensive and included long lead customized fixtures throughout. Power Solutions purchased and carefully installed each of the fixtures and custom decorative pendants. Each fixture was individually crated and had to be carefully removed and hung in the main visitor hallway and stair area. They were multiple rounds of shop drawings completed and many hours of coordination performed for the custom-length Selux linear fixtures installed throughout the lobby. Power Solutions carefully coordinated with the drywall and mechanical subcontractors to guarantee the lighting would align and meet design requirements.

Russell Bowie, Gary Collins, Talon Davis, Allan Harrison, Rob Martin, Dan Paul — VarcoMac Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: National Gateway Potomac Yard Phase 1 - Arlington, VA
Architect/Engineer: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
General Contractor: Turner Construction Company
There were many different types of light fixtures and applications, from exposed ceiling fixtures requiring care attention, to conduit installation and routing, fabric panel ceilings, wood ceilings, and metal panel ceilings. Lights ranged from pendant style to linear up-lights and cove lighting. This was a fast-paced project, and two months into the installation of systems, the fixtures and layout were redesigned, which only allowed three months to install 5 tenant levels, each approximately 22,000 square feet, and three parking level lobbies.

Doug Hickman, Rick Jackson, Dwayne Ladd, Greg Megginson — Heller Electric Company

Project Name: River Terrace Education Campus - Washington, DC
Architect: Fanning Howey / ByAssociates
Engineers: JVP Enterprises, P.C.
General Contractor: GCS Inc.
River Terrace, which is aiming for a LEED Gold Certification, is a school for special needs kids. The lighting system in the classrooms was designed to be highly energy-efficient. All of the lighting is LED and is combined with a Lutron Control System which automatically dims the lighting in different parts of the classrooms depending upon the level of exterior light. Each classroom has up to eight solar tubes installed which can also be electrically controlled. The design gives an even level of light across all rooms in the building and stops any flickering light, which many students within this population can be very sensitive to.

Power Generation, Distribution and Switchgear

Wayne Barry, Andrew Bean, Jeff Collie, Mike Lazo, Mike McLaughlin, Kevin Nevers — Singleton Electric Company, Inc.

Project Name: Parkway WWTP Biosolids Handling - Laurel, MD
Architect: CH2M Hill
Engineers: Shah & Associates
General Contractor: CPP Construction
The Parkway WWTP project consisted of the installation of a new 15kV outdoor substation, new 15kV cable feeders and ductbanks, as well as a new bio-solids handling facility. The new 15 kV gear had to be set, tested, and existing 5kV generators with 5 kV to 15kV transformers were integrated with the new gear to ensure the plant never loses power. Numerous outages were scheduled to allow the replacement of all the existing 15kV cable with no service interruptions to the plant. A new bio-solids building was constructed to increase the plant’s efficiency. Singleton Electric employees demonstrated the highest degree of quality craftsmanship and technical skills to perform an outstanding job under difficult conditions.

Derek Clark, Mike Graham, Mike Kane, Mark McDaniel, Brian Seiss, Dave Williams — VarcoMac Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: Undisclosed Data Center Expansion - Reston, VA
Engineers: Burns & McDonnell
General Contractor: HITT Contracting Inc.
Scope of work included the electrical upgrade to the existing 80,000 square-foot Data Center. The center was upgraded to an N+2 redundancy, with one new redundant 2,500kV transformer set in place, while the existing three services stayed in place and remain operational. It also included installation of one new 4,000 amp main electrical service with a new tie to the existing Sholtz custom parallel switchgear and a redundant power source. The project also included the addition of two new 2,500kW generators which were connected through the Sholtz paralleling switchboard. VarcoMac connected one new UPS system to the new switchboard, and installed numerous new mechanical panels and associated features. This is an older facility with lots of congestion and densely packed existing critical equipment. A high degree of skill and planning was required by the installation team to strategically plan and place all of the added conduit and busway.

William Bruce, Kenny Fowler, Patrick Gardiner, Jose Orellana, Daniel Stamp, Jeff Watson — Mona Electric Group, Inc.

Project Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington, DC
Architect: SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: WSP Group
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
The electrical distribution component of this museum project held many challenges for both the designers and installers. From the incoming service (dual 480V, 4,000A feeders) to the complex atria, high ceilings, terraces, and deep below-grade spaces, Mona Electric had to be creative and work closely with the architectural and engineering teams to deliver the highest quality product to the Smithsonian. While the design team did an excellent job creating a world-class aesthetic, there were times where Mona had a devise a plan to overcome obstacles that initially looked hopeless. The collaboration between the teams was excellent and the results speak for themselves.

Jeff Edwards, James Foster, Brandon Miller, Nick Noonan, Lynn Spencer, Russell Way — Freestate Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: National Institute of Health - Building 1 Switchgear Upgrade - Bethesda, MD
Engineers: EDG2, Inc.
General Contractor: NTVI Federal
Building 1 on the NIH Campus in Bethesda is a Historic Focal Point and is one of the oldest Buildings on Campus. It serves as the main office for the Director and Staff as well as Senior Scientists that serve the Campus Facility. The Building has 24/7/365 operations and Power Interruptions were not tolerated especially during the recent EBOLA Disease crisis that required constant communication and oversight by the Director’s office. The project was a Design Build Approach to replace and upgrade the existing switchgear that was located in a file storage room and required significant upgrades to comply with today’s Safety and Building Code Standards. Due to its historic significance the Building could not be modified to increase space and access and left us with a restricted work area and tight spaces to coordinate our work which made our activities much more difficult. The team replaced the (2) 15kv Feeders Serving the Building, added in 15kv Fused Interrupter Switches, Replaced the (2) 15kv Network Transformers, replaced the (2) 208 volt Network Protectors, and replaced the Distribution Switchgear with a New Line up of Main Tie Main Draw Out Switchgear and New Buss Duct between the Network Protectors and Switchgear.

Chris W. Carter, Andrew L. Longoria, Chris E. Mullins, Barry S. Payne, Thomas G. Russek, Doug W. Saylor — Dynalectric Company

Project Name: COPT DC6 - Phase 5 - Manassas, VA
Architect: Gensler
Engineers: EDG2, Inc.
General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
The COPT DC6 data center was a difﬁcult critical path project that provided exceptional challenge to Dynalectric’s craftsmen involving (3) 2.5mW and (1) 2.25mW generators, (4) 34.5kV selector switches, (3) 4,000A and (1) 3,200A utility substations, (12) 825kVA static UPS modules containing (2,160) batteries twice as powerful as a common auto battery, (28) sections of 3,000A switchgear, (430LF) of 4,000A busway, and (45) 300kVA PDUs. Another difficult activity for the craftsmen was pulling over 50 miles of large feeder cable, rigging and installation of 1,175,000 lbs. of electrical equipment with logistical challenges, working long hours to tie-in over 5,000 feeder terminations once equipment hit the project site, and meeting milestones throughout to allow early access for tenant improvements within the data center space, chiller plant expansion, AHU rooms, and electrical rooms. The installation of the generators which were nearly 60'x13'x13' posed a logistical challenge for the craftsmen to maneuver the large enclosures around existing chiller support stanchions and a difﬁcult turn to deliver to the back of the building. Use of several gallons of dish soap coupled with a 60,000 ton towing wrecker dragging the chassis of the truck along the road to meet the demanding corner. The generators were lifted into place using a 120' crane with capacity 180,000 lbs.

Mark Carter, Greg Cobaugh, Daniel DeFrancesco, Ted Sparshott, Bob Spittle, Matt Tomsko — Singleton Electric Company, Inc.

Project Name: Ambulatory Care Center Phase I - Joint Base Andrews - Camp Springs, MD
Architect/Engineer: RLF Architecture
General Contractor: Manhattan Construction Company
The Ambulatory Care Center project is a three-phased project with the first phase being the largest. Phase 1 consists of a new ambulatory care center, central energy plant, and a four level parking garage. The project has (2) 15kV SF-6 switches, (4) 15kV pad-mounted transformers, (4) low voltage draw out switchgear lineups, (15) automatic transfer switches, (2) UPS systems, (2) 1,000kW and (1) 750kW generators, and (24) electrical closets. Singleton installed over 700,000' of EMT, 2,000,000' of branch wire, and 300,000' of feeder wire in the building as well as two miles of 5" power and communications ductbanks with 37 manholes on the site. The project consisted of 3,400 light ﬁxtures composed of 160 unique types, 26 light poles, as well as ﬁre alarm, notification, power monitoring, lighting control systems. SECO installed cable tray, conduit, and wall rough-in for public address, sound masking, security, and nurse call systems.

Dannel Bolt, Mathew Bolt, David Coffey, Butch Hawkins, Mike Heflin, David King — VarcoMac Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: Level 3 Ashburn - Ashburn, VA
Architect: OTJ Architects
Engineers: DLB Associates
General Contractor: DPR Construction
This project was a build out of existing warehouse space into a mixed use office and data center space. VarcoMac installed 35kV medium voltage service into switchgear for two redundant power feeds. Each feed supplies power to an oil filled transformer and a 4,000 amp switchboard. A 2.5mW generator was tied into the switchboards to provide backup power to the facility. VarcoMac also completed three electrical rooms providing branch circuits and lighting for the entire space. Due to scheduling constraints and multiple design changes, VarcoMac had to work overtime in order to complete all 408 feeder terminations inside the switchboards in a 15 day window, and only five days to pull all of the 600 MCM feeder cables.

Bernie Durken, Pat Jameson, James O’Hagen, Chris Schafer, Mario A. Sandoval, Devin Vaulina — Freestate Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: National Institute of Health - Building 8 Switchgear Upgrade - Bethesda, MD
Engineers: EDG2, Inc.
General Contractor: NTVI Federal
Building 8 on the NIH Campus in Bethesda is one the original Research Buildings and serves many of the Senior Researchers and their Staff. The Building has 24/7/365 operations and Power Interruptions were not tolerated due to the sensitive and on-going nature of Clinical Research being conducted in the Building. This project was a Design Build Approach to replace and upgrade the existing switchgear that had undergone several modifications over the years. The Building Service was a 208y/120 volt service served by (3) 750 KVA Network Transformers and Collector Buss to serve the Main Breaker. The team’s design upgraded the service to a 480y/277 volt 100kaic Service. The Voltage Upgrade was done to increase Efficiency and to help reduce the available AIC to help mitigate safety issues with the equipment to remain. These craftsmen replaced the (3) 15kv Feeders Serving the Building, added in 15kv Fused Interrupter Switches, Replaced the (3) 15kv Network Transformers, replaced the (3) 208 volt Network Protectors with (3) 480 volt network protectors, and replaced the Distribution Switchgear with a New Line up of Main Tie Main Tie Main Draw Out Switchgear and New Buss Duct between the Network Protectors and Switchgear.

Schirra Gray, Jr., David Kaplan, Dave Maus, Anthony Morgan, Ken Sawyer, Matt Stewart — VarcoMac Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: Sibley Memorial Hospital Switchgear Replacement - Washington, DC
Architect: Wilmot/Sanz
Engineers: Leach Wallace Associates Inc.
This project included a replacement in an existing hospital of the three old electrical services coming into the building with two new 4,000 amp services. New switchboards were installed for each service, along with ﬁve new ATS units, new critical load panelboards, and transformers. Temporary service had to be put into place to maintain service to the entire hospital, and switchovers had to be done without any power interruption.

Tim Armstrong, Mark Hoover, Mark Johnson, Richard Karl, Chuck McClay, Jr., Steve Whitehead — Freestate Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: DHHS Data Center - Rockville, MD
Architect: Gensler
Engineers: GHT Ltd.
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
This project included multiple layers of conduit installed over MV and lower voltage switchgear as well as mission critical equipment. It also featured dual generators in an outdoor enclosure with a permanent load bank.

Doug Dent, Oscar Iglesias, Pino Justiniano, Chad Nelson, Justin O’Hara — Herring Electric, Inc.

Project Name: Alexandria Renew Enterprises - SANUP Package C - Alexandria, VA
Architect/Engineer: CH2M Hill
General Contractor: Clark/US LLC
Herring Electric took on a large scope for the NMF project. In addition to the electrical power distribution equipment and wiring, they also were the instrumentation and control contractor, as well as the fire alarm contractor. They were integral in undergrounding high voltage utility distribution lines that would conflict with new roadwork. With most interior electrical work unable to start until the precast roof was fully complete, Herring’s planned schedule was signiﬁcantly compressed. They brought additional electricians to the job to make up time, with—at times—over 30 tradesmen installing the electrical, instrumentation, and fire alarm work. The team stayed ahead of the other trades, and had their work completed in time to avoid delaying process mechanical startup. A structural shift from cast-in-place concrete to precast meant the conduit routing shown in the contract documents would no longer work. Herring operated essentially as a design-assist subcontractor to efﬁciently locate electrical equipment, instrumentation devices, and conduit under the new restrictions. Their daily dedication to the project was evident and key in maintaining the project schedule.

Special Systems

(including security, control & instrumentation)

William D. Artis, Brian R. Deiss, Douglas R. Leggat, Dustin J. O’Hara, Kyle D. Pullen, George E. Redding, III — Dynalectric Company

Project Name: ACC7 Data Center - Controls & Integrated Systems - Ashburn, VA
Architect: DVA Architects, LLC
Engineers: CCG Facilities Integration Inc.
General Contractor: Holder Construction Company
ACC7’s 50MW 5KV prototype power distribution system is controlled and monitored by four separate systems that were each designed and built to perform separate functions. The project electrical engineers designed the overall system concept, but left the actual coordination and wiring integration layout to Dynalectric’s systems team. The Dynalectric systems team had to prepare point to point wiring diagrams for all of the power control circuiting in the data collection wiring between all of the different systems and the building monitoring system. Construction on the infrastructure underground system began before submittal data and shop drawings were available from the manufacturers. The coordination team had estimate conduit paths and sizes before all of the information needed was available to eliminate the added costs of running raceways overhead. Over 400 pages of wiring diagrams and termination schedules were turned over to the building manager in CAD format at the end of the project for use in maintaining the building systems.

Telecommunications Systems & Facilities

Tim Armstrong, Mark Johnson, Richard Karl, Chuck McClay, Jr., Steve Whitehead — Freestate Electrical Construction Co.

Project Name: 5600 Fishers Lane - Rockville, MD
Architect: Gensler
Engineers: GHT Ltd.
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
The electrical installation for the 5600 Fishers Lane data center was challenged by numerous physical, logistical, schedule constraints. In the UPS/Switchgear room, there are areas where Freestate coordinated and installed six tiers of conduits to allow for the interconnection of electrical systems necessary for the facility. The data center was designed and constructed in an existing area of the building with only an 11'-8" slab to slab dimension. In this space, Freestate installed three 10" tall tiers of 2' wide cable tray and a redundant set of bus ducts for dual power feeds over 162 6'-7" racks and 1' patch racks. Freestate coordinated their work utilizing a Revit model for their design, allowing the contractor team to fit all the cable trays, conduits, bus ducts, panels and equipment into the space. Working with the space requirements, and having to start before the exterior façade was complete, the space was roughed in and equipment was set, wired, and protected with no issues. Freestate was the key subcontractor to drive the schedule to an early completion.

Finishes

Ceramic Tile and Terrazzo

Jeff McMillian, Jorge Migliolo, Gerardo Molina, Jose Suazo, Alejandro Lopez Vasquez — David Allen Company

Project Name: Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital - Falls Church, VA
Architect: Wilmot/Sanz
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
David Allen installed all of the terrazzo on the ground floor, first floor main lobbies, and café seating area, as well as the precast to Rosso treads on the skywalk stairs. The floors of the main lobbies feature free-flowing and intersecting lines in five different colors. The lines and intersection points were laid out very precisely to provide intersections of color in specific locations in each lobby. This intricate work required close coordination with elevations and sequences of the lobby ceilings, stone, and millwork. David Allen successfully executed a finished product of outstanding quality.

Drywall

Fernando Arellano, Jaime Bonilla, Jorge Gonzalez, Chester Hawkins, James Manuel, Gerardo Valdez — P & D Contractors, LLC

Project Name: The New Brookland Middle School - Washington, DC
Architect: Hartman-Cox Architects
Associated Architect: Grimm and Parker Architects
General Contractor: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
The scope for this project included a wide array of finishes and specialty products that required careful coordination with suppliers to ensure that these products were delivered on time and installed in the proper sequence. The project foreman was adept at understanding the architect’s verbal descriptions of the intent of the design of the space even when details or drawings were not available or complete. Angular and sloped planes used for areas in the top level of the atrium were employed in the enclosed stairs, clerestory windowsills, exposed structural columns, and transition areas. The drywall work at these areas was difficult to apply in a consistent manner and yet these transitions look smooth, seamless and integral to the design.

Juan Benitez, Alfredo Orozco, Mark Shelton — Manganaro Midatlantic, LLC

Project Name: Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital - Falls Church, VA
Architect: Wilmot/Sanz
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
The facility had many elliptical bulkheads above the nurse stations and outside of patient rooms. The shape of bulkhead had to be precisely curved per the varying radii called out of the drawings. To construct the bulkheads precisely, the Manganaro team used templates on the floor to illustrate exact lines for framing above. Additionally, the hospital hallways and patient rooms feature double layer drywall rips along the tops of each wall, serving as architectural accents. The NICU rooms and patient rooms on the second floor also feature drywall rips, these with precise circular shapes. The children’s playroom and the main lobby feature serpentine and round bulkheads that serve as architectural features. This team demonstrated a superior level of craftsmanship on each of these facets.

Flooring

Larry Brousard, Brad Collins, Ben Currin, Gary Goerss, Clint Overton, Peter Post — Peter Post Restoration

Project Name: Restoration of the Old Senate Chamber - Maryland State House - Annapolis, MD
Architect: Mesick, Cohen, Wilson, Baker Architects
Engineers: Keast & Hood
General Contractor: The Christman Company
The restoration of the old Senate Chamber in the Statehouse of Maryland was an unprecedented historical preservation project. The Christman Company was awarded a contract to restore the chamber to the date of December 23, 1783 which was when George Washington resigned as Commander of the Continental Army. Peter Post Restoration installed the heart pine flooring in the old Senate chamber using techniques from the 18th century. All floorboards were secured with wood pegs that were handmade by Peter post. The flooring specification required strict guidelines for installation of the floorboards to ensure random joints, run widths, and board quality. The finish of the floor was hand scraped with no sanding or sealing.

Fernando A. Barbosa, Santos V. Lopez Hernandez, David C. Jonke, Christian B. Lancsa, Filipe P. Madureira, Zenon W. Moya — Rugo Stone, LLC

Project Name: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman - Washington, DC
Architect: Lehman Smith McLeish
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
The Pillsbury project incorporated a significant amount of high-end stone finishes across each of the six floors. The office common areas, elevator lobbies, and conference spaces featured more than 7,500 square feet of stone flooring, over 700 square feet of stone walls, and two stone reception desks, all carefully and skillfully installed by Rugo Stone. These areas were among the most visible to attorneys, clients, and the public. The team worked diligently to maintain a high quality product throughout the project. Their material management coordination and quality of work illustrates the dedication to providing skillful and well-crafted stonework.

Plaster

(including Stucco and Dryvitt)

Marc Berrong, Jose Gomez, Ian Jenkins, Marcelo Jimenez, Roly Olivera, Shawn Smith — Hayles & Howe, Inc.

Project Name: Theodore Roosevelt High School Modernization - Washington, DC
Architect: Perkins Eastman DC
Engineers: ReStl Designers, Inc.
General Contractor: Smoot|Gilbane, A Joint Venture
This team’s scope of work included the design, molding, casting, and installation of all the school’s intricate, decorative medallions. They utilized the original 1930s drawings and photo documentation to create the new medallions. When feasible, the team utilized the original damaged medallions. The craftsmen worked tirelessly to restore them to their original grandeur. Their scope of work also included the installation of nearly 5,000 square feet of traditional flat plaster on metal lath to the entire surface of the auditorium ceiling, mezzanine ceilings, auditorium lobby, auditorium ticket booth, and the historic lobby in the main building. During the project construction, the decision was made to completely remove the side walls of the auditorium. The team fully recreated the side walls and replaced over 65% of the existing large decorative crown.

Ivaylo Borisov, Ivo Koytchev, Sonny Lechoco, Cory Rose, Marcial Soto, Meliton Soto — ATS Studios, LLC

Project Name: Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum - Washington, DC
Architect: Westlake Reed Leskosky
Engineers: Woods Peacock
General Contractor: Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
The finishes/plaster work on this project is historically accurate in every way, with dozens of different and perfectly replicated and repaired architectural elements. ATS Studios started the 14 month-long historic plaster restoration project in September 2014. They had up to 25 craftsmen and women working at a time to meet the aggressive reopening schedule for the renowned Smithsonian gallery. Their scope included, but was not limited to, extensive restoration of ceiling and wall trenching in every room needed for the mechanical upgrades, major to minor crack repairs, reinforcements and restoration of sagging cornices from the earthquake of 2011, as well as three major cove ceiling reconstructions. ATS Studios completed the project on time and had little to no punch out due to their own work. That shows the passion and attention to detail each craftsman showed while working on the historic Renwick Gallery.

Specialty Painting

Matthew Blankenship, Terry Brackenbury, Glen Butts, Anthony Davis, John Kehde, Bill Mensching — EverGreene Architectural Arts

Project Name: National Zoological Park General Services Building & Retaining Wall - Washington, DC
Architect: Quinn Evans Architects
Engineers: Geomo Enterprises, Inc.
General Contractor: Hensel Phelps
Following the successful installation of precast panels, Hensel Phelps contracted with EverGreene Architectural Arts to provide a natural finish that was true to the look of the surrounding Rock Creek Parkway stone walls. EverGreene created a mock up to ensure that the Smithsonian approved of the finishes. The paint process included one primer color, three separate base paint colors, shades of brown and gray, and finally a faux top coat. Designers from Evergreen walked through and marked which base color to paint the individual stones. Similar to “paint by numbers,” this allowed the painter to focus on only the production painting for each color. Painters systematically moved through and painted each color by hand. In the final stages, two artists came back through and faux painted the stone to give it texture. All of the painting and faux finishes were done by hand and require no maintenance for up to 50 years.
Star Awards Nominee

John Parina — Northstar Contracting and Andres Maldonado Martinez, Leo Miranda, Gary Shier — Dura Industries

Project Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington, DC
Architects: Adjaye Associates / Davis Brody Bond / Freelon / SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: Guy Nordenson and Associates / Robert Silman Associates
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
Decorative panels known as Corona panels were initially intended to be made of bronze, but through the design process it was determined that using bronze created challenges for the structural design as well as the project budget. Also due to different façade exposures, the bronze panels would oxidize differently over time. It was determined that it would benefit the project to change the material to cast aluminum panels painted to mimic the look of bronze. After much work and coordination to find a color to satisfy the aesthetic criteria set forth by the Smithsonian Institution, the team was able to achieve a look that was acceptable by all parties. Despite the painstaking process to implement this, in the end it was through the team’s exceptional dedication and perseverance that the one-of-a-kind artisan paint system using long-lasting components was developed for implementation on the building Corona panels. The panels stand proud as a statement on the National Mall conveying the richness and diversity that will be viewed when visiting the National Museum of African-American History and Culture.

Ivaylo Borisov, Christian Huatay, Dobrin Koytchev, Ivo Koytchev, Anna Torre-Smith, Edgar Vargas — ATS Studios, LLC

Project Name: Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum - Washington, DC
General Contractor: Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
The artist working on the gilding portion of this project had approximately six weeks to install close to 9000, 3" x 3" sheets of 22 karat gold in a nontraditional pattern designed and developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian designers and ATS Studios. There was a tight budget and a very specific style that needed to be obtained. While working on this part of the project it was not possible to have the space to themselves. These craftsmen shared lifts, scaffolding and ladders with everyone. These artisans worked around the clock and in any time spot they could to get access to the moldings so they could meet the deadline of the grand opening.

Masonry

Exterior Stone

(including marble, granite & exterior pavers)

James S. Boatman, Michael Dowling, David Kirby, Pat Marinucci, Richard Rutherford — Boatman and Magnani Inc.

Project Name: Safeway #3250 - Alexandria, VA
Architect: Cunningham | Quill Architects
General Contractor: Chesapeake Contracting Group, Inc.
This unique exterior cladding package required the stonemasons to install dimensional, multicolored natural cleft slate panels and cementitious fiber rain screen cladding simultaneously within a very tight schedule. The challenge for the craftsman entailed alignment criteria extending around the entire building which was made more difficult utilizing a swinging stage for all of the cladding installation in order for the site work to be done, also simultaneously.

Isidro Castro-Hernandez, Matthew Cocozzella, Jose Flores, Isaias Rodriguez, Oswaldo Ruiz-Chico, Marvin Vasquez — Stone Works, Inc.

Project Name: Alexandria Renew New Environmental Center & Garage Connector - Alexandria, VA
Architect: Rust Orling Architecture
General Contractor: Clark/US LLC
These craftsmen installed the rubble stone veneer around the entire project as well as select portions on the interior. The stone veneers cover the entire second level of the south side as well as the entire fountain. The stone veneer consists of three courses of rubble stone followed by a fourth course of a fixed-width thermal stone band. Due to very specific stone coursing requirements on the project, these craftsmen had to work extremely diligently to make stones that were delivered with an inch of tolerance in each individual stone into a very specific 24" height pattern. Material fabrication issues caused Stone Works to painstakingly hand chip most of the stone veneer pieces to meet the architectural intent of the project. Stone Works also installed 1" rubble stone veneer, stone headers at two doorways, a granite fountain trough, and a battered stone wall. The range of products they installed on this project as well as the quality to which they executed each different type of stone work, illustrates this team’s superior level of craftsmanship.

Interior Stone & Marble

Josh Clary — M’Amore Inc.

Project Name: Quarry Springs Phase I - Bethesda, MD
Architect: Robert M. Swedroe Architects & Planners
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
These craftsmen overcame several different obstacles when installing the interior stone on the elevator floors and lobbies of buildings 1 and 4. The spaces contain different sized pieces of stone that range anywhere from 6" x 24" to 48" x 96" in size. The design in both lobbies required over 60 pieces that all had to be synchronized to fit and then cut down to different sizes. Among the many challenges, these craftsmen had to bring the stone into the lobby with the storefront doors already installed. The stone is only three quarters of an inch thick and took careful maneuvering to get into place without breaking the large slabs. Every effort that these craftsmen put into procuring material and coordination of designs can clearly be seen with the end product.

David C. Jonke, Christian B. Lancsa, Filipe P. Madureira, Zenon W. Moya, Giovanni Tilli — Rugo Stone, LLC

Project Name: Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital - Falls Church, VA
Architect: Wilmot/Sanz
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
Rugo Stone installed a 26 foot high limestone wall in the main lobby, wrapping two concrete shearwalls around elevator banks on two floors. Despite very tight tolerances, these craftsmen installed a beautifully crafted project. Rugo Stone ensured that all joints aligned with the elevator doors and fountain tracks, and that the stone met tightly with the terrazzo flooring.

Unit Masonry

Herbert Amaya, Joel Curry, Bruno Garza, Julio Hernandez, Mike Kulp, Andrew Taylor — Calvert Masonry

Project Name: Park Chelsea at The Collective - Washington, DC
Architect: Esocoff & Associates
Engineers: SK&A Structural Engineers
General Contractor: WCS Construction, LLC
The all-masonry exterior of this project includes a variety of materials, including over 550,000 bricks in many different shapes and three colors. Calvert Masonry provided extensive coordination and design assistance with the architect and general contractor on all components of the exterior masonry façade. The team performed scaffold set up, hoisting, stocking and feeding of material to an exterior footprint of over a quarter-mile. Despite this and many other challenges along the way, this team of craftsmen completed a high-quality finished product to be proud of.

Mechanical

HVAC-Piping

Tim Butler, John Carter, Chris Cook, Donny Matthews, Chuck Sperry — Shapiro and Duncan, Inc.

Project Name: HCA StoneSprings Hospital Center - Aldie, VA
Architect: Gresham, Smith and Partners
Engineers: I.C. Thomasson
General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Shapiro & Duncan’s scope of work for the hospital center included full installation of plumbing and HVAC systems, including complex supply systems for medical gas, deionized water and steam. On the core and shell medical office building, their scope included construction and installation of five packaged rooftop HVAC units and 60 variable air volume boxes. In both buildings they were working with drawings created by the project engineer. Not only was the construction of the complex HVAC and plumbing systems for this facility completed on time, but the end results were a clear reflection of the high quality workmanship of these craftsmen. The positive outcome was insured by this team’s rigorous quality control plan and the day to day quality control mindset of the foremen.

Harold Flowers, George Giddings, Jr., George Giddings, III, Brandon Jenkins, Brian Tate, Richard Yerby — Kirlin Mid-Atlantic, LLC

Project Name: George Washington University Science and Engineering Complex CUP - Washington, DC
Architect/Engineer: Ballinger
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
The project consisted of a phased renovation of an existing central utility plant in the basement of Ross Hall, a building that hosts classrooms and laboratories for GWU’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The existing utility plant served mechanical systems at Ross Hall, and was designed to be upgraded to increase the capacity to serve the adjacent science and engineering hall that was being built concurrently. Classes at Ross Hall remained in session uninterrupted throughout the entirety of the project. System outages had to be carefully coordinated, and existing services had to be rerouted multiple times to accommodate the installation of new work in the already congested plant. Careful planning and responsive decision-making were critical to maintain progress on this project’s extremely aggressive schedule.

Kirk Heisler, Paul Webster, Ted White — Heffron Company

Project Name: Georgetown University Chiller Plant - Washington, DC
Architect: Martin Reddy Architects
Prime Engineer: Mueller Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Whiting-Turner, Heffron Company, and the engineering team worked together to complete the HVAC piping through an existing plant. The major portion installed was the 30" condenser water piping to and from the new 3,700 ton chiller, pumps, and cooling tower. A large portion of the 30" piping had to be routed above and behind existing chillers and boilers which created a unique situation. Mechanical installers worked with the plant personnel to create the least amount of impact upon operations. Overall the mechanical subcontractor provided a final product that not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but one that kept in mind access for plant personnel and potential future

Brian Burnett, Jason Coleman, Robert T. Gifford, John Gose, John Paul Hamman, Jade McCain — Dominion Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Project Name: Inova North Tower & Critical Care Wing - Falls Church, VA
Architect: Wilmot/Sanz
Engineers: RMF Engineering
General Contractor: HITT Contracting Inc.
The project consisted of a 100,000 square-foot phased renovation of occupied patient care areas in the center of the hospital complex. CCW required the addition of a new AHU in the MER that affected 17 ORs. Coordination of temporary services, conditioned air, and shutdowns around the OR for patient surgeries took priority from day one. Despite the many challenges, prior careful forecasting in planning of impacts on the previous phases minimized interaction with the patients during the close out of the project.

Plumbing

Jeff Benac, John Burroughs, Carrol Gayle, David Holmes, John Yeatts — AOC Construction Division

Project Name: Thomas Jefferson Building Sprinkler System, West Main Pavilion, First Floor - Washington, DC
Architect: VITETTA
Engineers: JensenHughes
It was with great pride that the Architect of the Capitol’s Construction Division under took the challenge of installing a sprinkler system within such and architecturally significant space. The AOC Historic Preservation Policy dictates that installation of new or upgraded building systems, such as the installed fire protection system, result in little to no loss of historic fabric. Where repair or restoration of an architectural feature is required, that work should conform to current preservation standards. The work on this project is exceptional due to its materials, design constraints, the skill required to achieve its unique configuration, collaboration of craftsman that was required, and its location in an historic structure of national significance.
Star Award Winner for Visual Excellence

Kevin Cooper, Ryan Eutsler, Jason Marcum — Dominion Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Metals

Miscellaneous Metal Fabrication

Mark Corgnati, Jamie Gonzales, Mark Koucheck, Antonio Lunaflores, Chris McDougan, Scott Medlan — Mohawk Construction & Supply Co., Inc.

Project Name: University of the District of Columbia | New Student Center - Washington, DC
Architect: Cannon Design
General Contractor: Parkinson | Forrester Joint Venture
Excellence in installation began with attention to detail during the shop drawing phase of this project. The architectural intent of the exterior metal panels was to minimize sight lines created by panel joints. This eliminated the flexible field joint which was anticipated by Mohawk and caused every individual panel to be factory built with literally no room for error during erection. The building façade is irregularly shaped and not one corner formed a right angle. The metal panels are also interrupted with vertical sunshades which are supported off the structure through the panels themselves. These craftsmen started installation during the winter where handling large metal panels off lifts proved to be a difficult maneuver. From a myriad of soffit conditions, window jamb and sunshade intersections, and almost no erection tolerance, these craftsmen did a fantastic job with this project’s façade.

Mark Henderson, Andy Nguyen, Scott Palmer, Rudy Ramos, Phong Tran, Don Williams — Steel, LLC

Project Name: Atlantic Plumbing Parcel A & B - Washington, DC
Architects: Eric Colbert & Associates / Morris Adjmi Architects
Engineer: SK&A Structural Engineers
General Contractor: HITT Contracting Inc.
This project is extremely unique and features a distinctive design. The steel exoskeleton, which required a significant amount of up-front coordination between all exterior skin trades, was designed and erected with joints to tolerate expansion and contraction during winter/summer months. Other features include custom fabricated steel web stiffeners at the 7th floor, where diagonal, horizontal and vertical members intersect as well as a combination of vertical slip connections and rigid tube steel connections back to slab edge. Prefabricated embed plates with connection struts were set prior to concrete being placed. Corten (weathering) steel was used for all members, connections to buildings and bolts.

Ornamental Metal

Ben Hathcock, John Parina, Ed Short — Northstar Contracting and Miguel Ortiz, Chris Wartella — Morel Industries

Eduardo Peraza, Jason Taylor, Fernando Vargas — ISEC, Inc.

Brian Baublitz, Alex Grace, Benjamin Graham-Putter, Christopher Pumphrey, James Seal, Andrew Walker — Gutierrez Studios

Project Name: Alexandria Renew New Environmental Center & Garage Connector - Alexandria, VA
Architect: Rust Orling Architecture
General Contractor: Clark/US LLC
The building lobby features an ornamental stair and railing designed and construction by Gutierrez Studios. The stair is a single-story stair comprised of cold-rolled steel stringers, glass handrails, and precast stair treads. Despite several challenges faced along the way, Gutierrez Studios’ commitment to the design, as well as their attention to quality, detail and coordination in the field, helped ensure the success of this project and illustrates their outstanding skill and craftsmanship.

Structural Steel Framing

Scott Christensen, Joe Fowler, Sam Johnson, Christopher Long, Brent Matthews, Jassiel Vargas — Superior Iron Works, Inc.

Project Name: 1785 Massachusetts Avenue NW Renovation - Washington, DC
Architect: Hartman-Cox Architects
Engineers: Robert Silman Associates
General Contractor: Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
This project required intricate structural shoring, bracing and sequencing to facilitate the complete top-down demolition of the existing building core (20% of the building’s floor plate) concurrent with the excavation and construction of a new, below-grade concrete frame addition beneath the existing foundation. New structural steel work included the direction of a new core superstructure and a penthouse level addition. Among the project’s unique features is a large story truss and transfer girders to facilitate the removal of five wide flange columns between the first and second floors. This increased the column-free spans to as long as 70' to accommodate the revised floor plan. During column removal, and prior to engaging the transfer girders, preloading was required to ensure that deflections did not damage to the historic elements on the upper floors. These craftsmen excelled despite the project’s technically complex nature and site logistics.

Louie Ceraldi, Anthony King, Brian Kraft, Chad Luebbehusen, John Parina, Silvio Orozco — Enclos Corp.

Project Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington, DC
Architects: Adjaye Associates / Davis Brody Bond / Freelon / SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: Guy Nordenson and Associates / Robert Silman Associates
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
The Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel (AESS) structure, a critical component to the overall curtainwall system, provided unique challenges to this team. The steel used to create the AESS system was held to tighter tolerances for straightness and weld quality than typical structural steel. It was also imperative that the piece marks and surface defects be hidden as much as possible as the steel is visible from both the interior and exterior of the building. In order to create the final structure, there are pieces as large as 75' tall but only 4" wide. Despite the numerous challenges, this team was able to install the AESS and other curtainwall elements in approximately 30 weeks—a testament to their skill and craftsmanship.

Alan Badeaux, Jr., Aaron Bennett, Benjamin Chism, III, Sean Davenport, Mike Hudnall, Gary Willis — American Iron Works, Inc.

Project Name: Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital - Falls Church, VA
Architect: Wilmot/Sanz
Engineers: Cagley & Associates
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
This project includes an enclosed, elevated pedestrian walkway connecting the hospital with the adjacent parking structure. The bridge is comprised of a double-steel-truss structure with composite concrete floor and roof slabs, enclosed by curtain wall and metal panels. This 162' steel bridge structure spans over the main traffic artery for the Inova campus. Working closely with all project stakeholders, American Iron Works formulated an installation plan that would minimize road closures, allowing the hospital to remain productive throughout the bridge installation. Ultimately, the bridge structure was installed in just two days—resulting in minimal impact to the Inova campus.

Dave Austin, Steve Brewer, Vincent Ferguson, Kim Kwangsoo, Greg Ochoa, Dorin Radulescu — S.A. Halac Iron Works, Inc.

Project Name: Theodore Roosevelt High School Modernization - Washington, DC
Architect: Perkins Eastman DC
Engineers: ReStl Designers, Inc.
General Contractor: Smoot|Gilbane, A Joint Venture
As part of the revival of 1930s portions of the Roosevelt High School project, the design called for the conversion and enclosing of the 10,000-square-foot, four-story interior open air courtyard with a steel structure and skylight system. This 65-foot-tall, elaborate steel structure has become an exotic and key design feature in this revival of a once proud 1930s building. The final result of the tremendous effort of these craftsmen has resulted in an awe-inspiring atrium space that will be utilized as a gathering area for the incoming students who previously could not benefit from what was a cold, dark, and wet uninspiring internal courtyard.

Josh Craig, Ronnie McFee, Joe McNaughton, Sammy Rojas, Bill Smith, Mikolaj Zak — AlphaSteel/SteelFab, Inc.

Project Name: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington, DC
Architects: Adjaye Associates / Davis Brody Bond / Freelon / SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: Guy Nordenson and Associates / Robert Silman Associates
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
The project consists of a concrete structure below grade and a structural steel system above grade. The design of the above grade structure draws from a typical core and shell office design, and expands upon it. Rising up from the first floor are four cores, which support the entire above grade structure and curtainwall system. In order to allow for the large atrium that spans from one level below grade up to level five above grade, the structural steel system was designed in a manner to minimize the visual impact. Therefore each above grade slab is supported on cantilevered beams supported off the building’s four main cores. The majority of the above grade floors are exhibit galleries, so having a column-less space was critical. Despite the many challenges that were encountered throughout the design, coordination and construction of the above grade structural steel, this team of craftsmen was able to persevere and construct a world-class system.
Star Award Winner for Excellence in the Face of Adversity

Alan Hoffman, Garabet Mossessian, Pablo Reyes, Gary Willis, Jr. — American Iron Works, Inc.

Project Name: 601 Massachusetts Avenue - Washington, DC
Architect: Duda Paine Architects, LLP
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
A massive 90-foot-long, structural steel truss supports one of the building’s signature design features: an expansive, nine-story curtainwall located along Massachusetts Avenue. American Iron Works fabricated the 84,000 lb. truss, which stands 4' tall and is 3-1/2" thick, and cambers (curves) out 4-1/2" at its center in order to account for the load of the curtainwall. Once fabricated, the team transported the truss in one piece to the job site, carefully maneuvering through the busy DC streets. On site, the craftsmen meticulously choreographed its installation, hoisting the immense trust up ten stories before welding it into place without incident.

Sitework

Underpinning, Foundations and Excavations

Joe Grim, Philippe Melton, Gerald Schryer — Strittmatter Contracting, LLC

Project Name: Rosslyn Central Place - Arlington, VA
Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle
Engineers: Tadjer Cohen Edelson Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
The first phases of this project included mass excavation and rock blasting. The excavation tallied to 155,000 cubic yards of material. The material was removed through careful coordination with the complex sheeting and shoring system that contains 22 rakers, soldier beams and lagging, and rock-bolts and shotcrete. Additional challenges within the excavation included mechanical rock removal and mass excavation immediately adjacent to three WMATA vent shaft structures and an active elevator shaft, as well as excavation less than 20' directly above an operational underground metro platform. As a result of exceptional planning and close coordination, this critical project milestone was achieved.

Nathaniel Barkdale, Omar Benitez, Melvin Maldonado, Christopher Moen, Walter Salazar, Michael Waller — Clark Foundations, LLC

Project Name: CBE Tower / Rosslyn Central Place Residential - Arlington, VA
Architect: Beyer Blinder Belle
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
This project is built on top of WMATA’s existing Rosslyn Metro Station, adjacent to the blue/orange line tunnel, which required close coordination between Clark Foundations and WMATA to satisfy the support of excavation design requirements and the aggressive excavation schedule. The scope of work for the office project included the demolition of an existing nine story building, with four levels below grade. The team preserved the existing building’s east and west foundation walls, incorporating them into the new tower’s support of excavation design. Despite many challenges, these craftsmen worked diligently with the rest of the team to ensure that the critical path schedule was maintained.

Dennis Carbajal, Nelson Cruz, Ramon Garcia, Kenneth Kretsinger, Wilber Portillo, Wilmer Villatoro — Superior Foundation, Inc.

Project Name: Insignia On M - Washington, DC
Architect: WDG Architecture
Engineers: Tadjer Cohen Edelson Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: Donohoe Construction Company
Superior Foundation designed and constructed the excavation support for the Insignia On M project. The project demands were influenced by the WMATA Navy Station to the south, a neighboring four-story subterranean parking structure to the west, a 17' x 15' combined sewer line to the east, and an existing structure adjacent to the northwest property line. Due to the influence demands, a typical tieback shoring support system was not possible, thus requiring the design of a 100% internally braced steel structural support system that resulted in one of the most complex and demanding Support of Excavation projects in the DC Metro area.

Special Construction

Ceiling Unistrust

Scott Garthwaite, Tor Hammond, Anthony Peterdozzi, Devin Thyberg, Tim Thyberg, Doug Yard — Strut Service Company

Project Name: Equinix DC10 - Ashburn, VA
Architect: Sheehan Partners, Ltd.
Engineers: Cardo Haynes Whaley
General Contractor: DPR Construction
The task that was set in front of Strut Service—to install the unistrut ceiling grid at DC 10 phase 4—was nothing shy of difficult. All work was done on man lifts, to a height of 30' at the onset of install and not only met, but exceeded the schedule set by the general contractor. The work was done to an extremely tight tolerance and set the precedence for the grid layout below their work. Additionally, they had to align with a previous phase’s flooring grid, which was accomplished from the attention to detail the crew was able to bring to the job site every day.

Demolition

Andrew Butler, Rudy Duque, Ken Flemming, Garrett Hill, Sam MacNichol, Chris Panarella — Interior Specialists, Inc.

Project Name: Georgetown University - Chiller 9 & 2 Cooling Tower Replacement - Washington, DC
Prime Engineer: Mueller Associates, Inc.
Structural Engineer: ReStl Designers, Inc.
General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Various demolition was performed on the GU Chiller 9 project, however, the portion that stood out the most was the removal of 12' x 16' x 12" concrete walls. The demo occurred at a high elevation and the only large entrance into the area was from a large opening within the roof. The demo subcontractor devised a plan to safely remove the large openings by saw cutting in concrete blocks. To save time, the saw cutting and relocation occurred overnight, and the removal occurred with a large crane. The concrete blocks, which weighed 3000+ pounds, were hoisted out of the roof. Overall the subcontractor did an amazing job in the demolition of the large concrete openings.

Demolition & Abatement

Manuel Chavez, Jose Morales, Juan Reyes — Aceco, LLC and Chris Druin, Giovanni Medina, Jaime Moran — Progress Environmental, LLC

Project Name: 5600 Fishers Lane - Rockville, MD
Architect: Gensler
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
This project kicked off with the demolition and abatement team hitting the ground running. The challenges they faced and ultimately conquered were to safely and successfully demolish and abate 750,000 square feet of floor space and demolish over 175,000 square feet of façade in an occupied building during the winter months with an accelerated and combined phase schedule. The crews were eager to mobilize and committed to clearing a 50,000 square-foot floor in just two weeks, starting first with soft demo, then abatement, and finishing the floor with the hard demo. There were two crews working six days a week. During the peak of the work there were over 100 workers on site. The crews would do the majority of the demolition work during the day and the removal from the floors at night, which allowed other trades to utilize the vertical transportation. Despite the fast pace of work and numerous challenges, Dunning and their subcontractors completed the job safely. Their attention to details, preplanning, and hard work brought together this monumental construction project without adding a single day to the schedule.

Exterior Facade

Jacinto Antonio Ayala, Jose Nasario Ayala, Jose Luis Aviles Lainez, Wilson Olivares, Salvador Santos — JPN Masonry, LLC

Project Name: The New Brookland Middle School - Washington, DC
Architect: Hartman-Cox Architects
Associated Architects: Grimm and Parker Architects
General Contractor: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
The masonry scope originally included traditional granite stone walls, brick cavity veneer wall construction, and decorative precast bands and panels. Early in the construction phase, the traditional stone exterior walls were replaced with an adhered cast stone veneer system as one of the steps taken to bring the project back within the owner’s budget. As this exterior finish material is typically a residential product, a great deal of time was spent with the JPN project manager and job foreman working through how the adhered stone and it support would interface with the commercial insulation and air barrier systems to meet the wall assembly requirements of ASHRAE 90.1. The masonry finish varied from brick cavity to veneer stone to precast bands and panel details. All systems require JPN to appropriately coordinate the installation and construction sequencing. Nitterhouse created a custom adhered stone line in a color range, texture and scale similar to “Carderock” granite stone.

Metal Panels

Ronald Breaux, Jesus Garcia, Fernando Hernandez, Jeff Lawson, Bobby Rozier, Ron Woodruff — Miller Clapperton Partnership/OMC

Project Name: 7770 Norfolk Avenue - Bethesda, MD
Architect: FxFowle Architects
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
Throughout the course of the project these craftsmen worked closely with the general contractor and other trades to complete the project with success. Miller Clapperton used a scanning system to fabricate the panels, saving the manufacturer, installer, and owner money. The system required them to work with the other trades and Clark to coordinate areas of completion prior to the arrival to the site. In addition, when OMC was on site installing materials, they worked hand-in-hand with all surrounding trades. They worked around incomplete areas, and completed areas that needed to be expedited for following trades. Throughout the project, from beginning to substantial completion, these craftsmen maintain their intense metal panel for side work with a strong focus on close coordination. Their approach toward coordinating with the general contractor and other subcontractors, as well as their attention to quality, illustrates their outstanding skill and craftsmanship.

Mosaic

Fr. Jonah Lynch, Eva Osterman, Silvano Radaelli, Bostian Ravnikar, Fr. Marko Rupnik, Manuela Viezzoli — Centro Aletti

Project Name: Saint John Paul II National Shrine - Main Church - Washington, DC
Architect: LSC Design
General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
This team of craftsmen was tasked with installing stone, glass and precious metal mosaics over nearly 3,000 square feet of walls at the new Redeemer of Man Church and Reliquary Chapel at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. The work consists of nearly 80 biblical figures in approximately 20 different scenes. All work was completed in just 22 days.
Star Awards Nominee

Roofing & Siding

Abel Alvarenga, Scott Crites, Anthony Golman, Sr., Charles Ko, John Ours, Walter Ramirez — Alonzo Ours Construction Inc.

Project Name: Woodmont Country Club - Rockville, MD
Architect: Chapman Coyle Chapman & Associates
General Contractor: Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.
These craftsmen furnished and installed asphalt shingle roofing, synthetic slate roofing, copper roofing, gutters and downspouts, metal roofing, siding, waterproofing, and pavers-on-pedestals, not to mention many other activities. Timing of the installation of the roofs was critical and AOC was always there when you needed them. The owner was thrilled at the look of the synthetic slate and it makes the entire first appearance as you drive up to the Clubhouse. It really helps Woodmont stand apart from other country clubs in the area.

Sewer & Stream Restoration

Mark Baxter, Pat Baxter, Tim Baxter, Melvin Dodson, Donald Gillis, Mario Oyervide — Patriot Development Corporation

Project Name: South Van Dorn Emergency Sewer & Stream Restoration - Alexandria, VA
Engineers: Dewberry
General Contractor: HITT Contracting Inc.
In winter of 2015, Fairfax County Department of Public Works recognized a high-risk sewer sag in a section of 21" sewer pipe spanning Backlick Run in Alexandria. Immediately, the county contacted Dewberry and HITT Contracting to assist with the design, constructability and pricing. HITT Contracting reached out directly to Patriot Development Corporation, who came on board, assisted throughout the design and budgeting process, and eventually executed to work with HITT. The sewer sag was immediately adjacent to the railroad line and the sewer break was anticipated to occur within the flowing stream. The design and construction was not to disturb the railroad embankment or tracks, nor affect the overall floodplain, wetlands, or natural stream habitat in this urban watershed. The new sewer line needed to be constructed in a manner that would protect the pipe and encasement from stream scour, hydraulic pressure is and significant materials washed downstream during storm events.

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Chris Brown, Amado Cortez, Mike Dickerson, John McCarthy, Vern Quesenberry, Tim Ruff — Ruff Roofers, Inc.

Project Name: Gunston Hall Mansion Roof Replacement - Lorton, VA
Architect: Mesick, Cohen, Wilson, Baker Architects
Gunston Hall, the home a founding father and signatory to the Declaration of Independence George Masson, was constructed from 1755 to 1759. It has a gable roof with five dormers and two chimneys on each side. Originally, the roof was covered with cedar shingles, but it had been replaced over time with slate while under private ownership. The Board of Regents of Gunston Hall sought to restore the roofs to the original cedar shingle. Ruff Roofers was selected by the owner because of their experience with working on similar historic residence properties. Despite a variety of challenges including shingle replication and production, protection of the building, its contents and the public during construction, demolition and installation, this team of craftsman did an outstanding job. The result of the team’s efforts and professionalism resulted in a rare historic dwelling being returned to its original state where many visitors may visit our past for decades to come, while seeing a landmark in its original beauty.
Star Awards Winner for Technical Excellence

Utility Relocation

Barrie Carter, Raul Lucero, Randy Schultz, Miguel Velasquez, Adonis Villatoro, Martin Villatoro — Anchor Construction Company

Project Name: The Wharf - Washington, DC
Engineers: AMT, LLC
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
This team of craftsmen performed extensive utility relocation and improvements to remove all utilities from The Wharf development, which consists of a two-story garage with seven unique buildings constructed on top. This project team relocated the existing storm, sanitary, water, power, gas, and telecom, and reinstalled them on Main Avenue. To complete this effort, the team had to install an impressive amount of pipe, including 2,500' of water line, 2,000' of storm piping, 400' of sanitary sewer, 3,000' of Pepco duct bank, and 3,000' of telecom duct bank.

Woods & Plastics

Architectural Millwork

Jose Castillo, Maximo Garcia, Jorge Ludena, Fernando Lujan, Mario Murillo, Jorge Fernando Ortiz — Potomac Architectural Millwork Corporation

Project Name: Woodmont Country Club - Rockville, MD
Architect: Chapman Coyle Chapman & Associates
General Contractor: Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.
Potomac Millwork furnished and installed all of the high-quality millwork specified on the project. This included thousands of feet of wood-stained wainscot, chair rails, covered ceilings, wood base, countertops, casework, and wood display walls, among other items. Potomac Millwork is known for their attention to detail and quality, and they worked tirelessly to provide very best end product. The millwork can be seen throughout the entire space but the true beauty of the work makes an impression in the lobby as well as the main restaurant and bar.

Phil Burgess, Ivan Chirinos, John Kresal, Oscar Yar Montalvo, Juan Sanchez, Paul Tessandori — IBS Millwork Corp.

Project Name: Reed Smith DC - Washington, DC
Architect: Gensler
Engineers: DC Mechanical
General Contractor: rand* construction corporation
The three-story phased construction project at the offices of Reed Smith LLP consisted of the complete demolition and interior renovations of the 10th, 11th and 12th floors to expand and upgrade the existing law offices. To expand the existing office and maximize the functional space within the law firm, the design reconfigured the entire layout of the firm to eliminate negative space. The build team implemented the layout by demolishing and rebuilding all interior partitions. Construction elements include a custom energy-efficient lighting package featuring the Lutron lighting system, a Pinecrest wall with a glass panel condition, stone flooring, ceramic tile, and glass backsplash.

Chad Hill, Denzel Miller, Anthony Orr, Roger Parker, Mike Reiff, Arunas Sopa — Gaithersburg Cabinetry & Millwork

Project Name: Nixon Peabody - Washington, DC
Architect: Perkins+Will
Engineers: GHT Ltd.
General Contractor: DAVIS Construction
The millwork installation for Nixon Peabody required elaborate coordination and meticulous labor to deliver an exceptional product to satisfy the high standards set by the design. From day one, these craftsmen worked as a partner to the design team and client to ensure the proper aesthetic, while also providing the correct solutions to maintain functionality and longevity for each product. Numerous iterations of wood wall paneling mock-ups were presented to the client to give the project team a high level of comfort with the final finish that would make a lasting impression when entering the law firm. Throughout the project, Gaithersburg Cabinetry and Millwork coordinated with multiple trades, from drywall to steel to glass and more, to deliver a finish even more exceptional then the lofty goals set by the design.

Sandro Baraldi, Manrico Barbon, Hanz Barnes, Graziano Boscatti, Gaetano Catalano, Marco Vegetti — Arredoquattro Industrie SPA

Project Name: Gucci Flagship Store - Washington, DC
Architect: Space4Architecture
Engineers: Rosini Engineering
General Contractor: rand* construction corporation
The Gucci flagship store at CityCenterDC was built out over a 23 week schedule in a 6,200 square-foot space to join as the area’s third local store. Though the build-out occurred over the cellar, first and second stories, the high-end retail shop is only utilized on the first level which is at street level. The major complication of this project was that the client is based in Italy, and the project team and subcontractors had to work around their schedule. The owner-provided millwork scope was implemented by an Italian millworker, who took significant care to ensure that the scope of work was implemented with care and consideration throughout. The millwork and glass shelving features throughout are highlighted by high-end products and remarkable lighting fixtures.
Star Awards Nominee

Steve Biniek, Heber Chrispim, Sevan Karakaya, Michael Pennington, Matthew Settle, Richard Williams — Pillar Construction, Inc.

Project Name: 601 Massachusetts Avenue - Washington, DC
Architect: Duda Paine Architects, LLP
Engineers: Thornton Tomasetti
General Contractor: Clark Construction Group, LLC
601 Massachusetts Avenue’s atrium is lavished in high-end finishes, including hand-selected woodwork, stone, and metal panels, and intricate acoustical ceiling, containing more than 4,000 pieces of millwork, is one of the lobby’s most striking features. Pillar Construction installed the custom-designed system, which contains myriad honey colored and anigre wood fins and covers 3,500 square feet. Pillar led an extensive ten-month coordination effort working hand-in-hand with fabricator Rulon to ensure that every ceiling component was produced as specified. On site, more coordination ensued as craftsmen worked closely with electricians to orchestrate the millwork and lighting installation simultaneously. Pillar used rolling scaffolding to install the system 24 feet above the lobby floor. Over a five-week period, craftsmen meticulously pieced together each and every system component. Due to the team’s intensive planning and coordination—both on and off-site—and careful attention to detail during installation, the ceiling is a remarkable design element and shining example of superior craftsmanship.
Star Awards Nominee

Andy Brickey, Doug Clark, German Escobar, Charles Howell, Mitchell Moore — Clark’s Lumber & Millwork

Project Name: The Ritz Carlton Lobby Renovations - Washington, DC
Architect: Meyer Davis
General Contractor: Harvey-Cleary Builders
Exceptional craftsmanship in the shop and field were necessary to complete this occupied renovation. It required re-use of existing millwork and fabrication of new to match existing.

Paul Croson, Jose Cruz, Dennis Hare, Andrew King, Kim Truong, Larry Walton — Washington Woodworking

Project Name: Leidos Conference Center - Reston, VA
Architect: Studios Architecture
Engineers: Leidos Engineering, LLC
General Contractor: Harvey-Cleary Builders
The Leidos Conference Center integrates a wide range of architectural millwork details including micro-perforated acoustic and lacquer wall and ceiling panels, stainless steel and solid surface countertops, stainless steel and powder coated trim, and Plam cabinetry. These features required a very high level of coordination with other finish trades such as solid surface faceted panels, Bendheim backpainted magnetic glass, NovaWall acoustic fabric panels, Barrisol stretch ceiling panels, upholstered operable partitions, and poured terrazzo flooring and precast treads and nosings. In order to verify final dimensioning, a series of mock-ups were fabricated and site coordination meetings were conducted with the design team. Many of the finishes carried long lead times and were required to be delivered in time for a predetermined move-in date by Leidos.