Turner Construction Co. has been awarded a $73 million contract by the General Services Administration to provide general contracting services for the renovation of the Federal Office Building 8 in Washington, D.C.
The building will be transformed to a Class A office space to accommodate Health and Human Services and House of Representatives committee staff members. Upon completion in October 2012, the project will seek a LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The work includes a green renovation of the 547,000 square-foot building and reduction in the use of natural resources. The renovation will add natural light, employ the use of energy and water-efficient fixtures and low-VOC materials. The renovation will feature the addition of two atriums, glass curtain walls on each end of the building and projected window bays on the north and south facades. Turner will also recycle and reuse construction and demolition waste on this project.
"We look forward to working once again with the General Services Administration and enable them to fulfill their commitment to greening their existing facilities," says Chris Jahrling, VP and GM of Turner's Washington, D.C. office.