GRUNLEY COMPLETES GEORGE P. SHULTZ NATIONAL FOREIGN AFFAIRS TRAINING CENTER EXPANSION
Photo by Carl Cox.
Rockville, MD – On June 18, 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senior Counselor to the U.S. General Services Administration Administrator, Stephen R. Leeds officially dedicated the renovated George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, Virginia. The facility is one of several locations that houses the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), the United States Government's training school for members of the U.S. foreign affairs community. Grunley Construction served as the General Contractor, and Holabird & Root, LLC served as the Architect/Engineer.
During her remarks Secretary Clinton acknowledged the builders and architects and thanked everyone who created the beautiful and useful space. “With the cutting edge technology that is now built into these rooms,” said the Secretary, “FSI will provide first-rate training in language, leadership, trade craft, and technical skills that we need in the 21st century. Teachers instruct not only with whiteboards, but with [electronic] SMART Boards.”
The $47 million project involved the construction of two new administrative and instructional buildings, a new dining facility and visitor center, and expansion of the child care center that is set to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) silver certification. The Secretary noted that the child care center “will make it easier for both mothers and fathers in the State Department to serve their country without sacrificing the commitment they should feel to their families.” The project added 150,000 square feet to the facility, and state-of-the-art multimedia and communications tools.
Grunley Construction provides a full spectrum of professional construction services, and is well known for its expertise in renovations, restorations, modernizations and additions. The firm is listed among the Engineering News Record’s Top 400 Contractors.
Date Posted: July 9, 2010
