Contract Value: $75,000,000

Award Date: 2000

Completion Date: Ongoing

Owner: Architect of the Capitol

Architect: Vitetta

Project Type: Historic Site New Construction

Contract Type: Design Build

Description:
Walsh Construction was awarded contracts by the Architect of the Capitol to implement campus-wide perimeter security. Design criteria include high security ratings as well as creative solutions to sensitive historic surroundings. Security improvements include installation of fixed ornamental bollards, police shelters, stone walls/planters, and operable vehicle barriers. The project also requires replacement of roads, curbs, and exposed aggregate walks, relocation and addition of underground utilities including electrical, storm, sanitary, etc., traffic control, and historic landscape preservation. Project conditions included tight security and detailed scheduling and coordination so as not to disrupt ongoing operations and building access.

Awards:

Design Build Institute of America
    2007 National Capital Chapter Best Project - General -Design Build

Washington Building Congress
    2007 Craftsmanship Awards
    - Special Construction (Perimeter Security)
    - Masonry / Exterior Stone

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