HERBERT C. HOOVER BUILDING MODERNIZATION
WASHINGTON, DC
Courtyard 6 Roof Material Staging and Demolition Activities
By: Stephen Summers, Assistant Project Manager
Phase 1 work on the Hoover modernization continues with the two new service elevators and a new hydraulic elevator being the emphasis in the coming month. Phase 1 is focused on a build out of swing space to house tenants while future phases are under construction. Grunley Construction, in a joint venture with Gilbane Building Company, is also installing a Green roofing system on the roof of Courtyard 6. This will serve as a good guideline for future courtyard roofs that will be part of General Services Administration’s required goal to be LEED® NC 2.0 Silver Certified.
Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2009. GSA recently awarded the joint venture $158,000,000 for Phases 2 and 3 of construction – interior and exterior renovations. The work will encompass the South wing along Constitution Avenue, and Corridor 2 (second corridor north of Constitution Avenue). This includes new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and architectural finishes; the cleaning and repair of the full exterior; and site utility work.
To assist in housing the additional staff that will be required to manage the upcoming work, and the remaining five phases (4-8), Grunley carpenters will build temporary offices (to include the construction of the structure, interior framing, finishes, and mechanical and electrical systems) for GSA, Jacobs Facilities (CMa) and the joint venture.
Date Posted: September 14, 2009