Grunley Construction Awarded Next Phase Of Modernization At The U.S. Department of the Interior Headquarters Building
Rockville, MD (April 10, 2006) — The U.S. General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service has awarded local general contractor Grunley Construction a $26.5 million option under its contract to modernize Wing 4 of the U.S. Department of the Interior Headquarters Building in Washington, DC. Grunley Construction renovated Wings 5 and 6 of this historic building under separate contract options.
According to Grunley Vice President and General Manager Greg Druga, "The scope of work for Wing 4 is similar to activities performed in earlier phases although this phase includes a partial renovation of an office store." Other work activities will include hazardous material abatement throughout to include the Central Plant, Mechanical Level, and seven floors of office space. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems will be upgraded. New interior and exterior egress stairs will be added on the east and west sides of the building; offices and bathrooms, including historic hardware and fixtures, will be renovated. All window frames will be restored and sashes replaced, and four passenger elevators and two freight elevators will be renovated. "The project is scheduled to get underway in mid-April and wrap up in August 2007," added Mr. Druga.
Grunley Construction provides the full spectrum of construction professional services, and is well known for its expertise in renovations, restorations, modernizations and additions. It is listed among the Engineering News Record's Top 400 Contractors.