Modernization of the Mary E. Switzer Building-Phase 2
Washington, DC
By: Zachary Winters, Project Engineer
Current Status
Grunley is currently modernizing the 311,000 sf Mary E. Switzer Building. This two year contract is scheduled to be completed in June of 2011 and is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Similar to Phase 1, this project is under construction while the opposite side of the building is occupied.
The Switzer project recently began the erection of the structural steel for the 6th and 7th floor office areas. These floors will provide 18,000 sf of additional office space for the building tenants, including the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. International Broadcasting Bureau.
In addition to the steel erection, Grunley has also begun replacing the curtainwall systems for the exterior of the building and is working on the installation of the MEP systems on the intermediate floors.
What's Next?
In the coming months, Grunley plans to complete the roof construction and begin the interior work, including the installation of wall partitions.
Date Posted: March 2, 2010