GRUNLEY CONSTRUCTION AWARDED FOURTH PHASE OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT
Rockville, MD (July 11, 2008) - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Grunley Construction, a local general contractor, a $29 million contract to renovate Wing 3 (250,000 SF) of the U.S. Department of the Interior Headquarters Building in Washington, DC. In prior phases Grunley modernized Wings 4, 5 and 6 (600,000 SF) within the 1,290,000 SF occupied structure.
Highlights of this phase include:
- Replacement of the telecommunication and electrical systems, and associated wiring to include new switchgear and transformers.
- Replacement of the existing HVAC mechanical systems and associated pipe and duct to include new air handling units and integration with mechanical equipment installed in the previous wings.
- Modernization of the Central Plant and Cafeteria.
- Installation of eight large skylights over the Cafeteria dining space.
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.