u.s. custom house COMPLETE ENVELOPE RENOVATION
philadelphia, pa
Project Details
Owner: U.S. General Services Administration
Contract Amount: $25,437,937
Contract Date: March 10, 2010
Date of Completion: July 25, 2012
Architect: TranSystems / DPK&A Architects
Funding for the U.S. Custom House Envelope
Renovation project
was provided through the
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
of 2009.
Grunley is renovating the exterior of the U.S. Custom House in Philadelphia, PA. The U.S. Custom House occupies an entire city block in the heart of Philadelphia’s Historic District. The 17-story facility houses numerous federal agencies. All work is being performed while the facility remains occupied.
The restoration work includes:
- Masonry restoration.
- Repair/replacement of the windows.
- A new "green" roof.
- Replacement of the building tower lighting with energy-efficient fixtures.
- Installation of a new lightning protection system and a high-efficiency boiler.
Last updated: July 6, 2011