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TextConsultants/Contractors for Excellent Performance on Projects
Dec. 7, 2012
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Ben Boxer
DPWES – Capital Facilities
703-324-5880, TTY 711
County Recognizes Consultants/Contractors for Excellent Performance on Capital Projects
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services’ Division of Building Design and Construction presents annual Awards of Excellence to recognize consultant and contractor teams for their work on capital construction projects. This year’s awards honored teams and individuals contributing to capital projects completed in 2012:
Ritter Architects
I-66 Transfer Station Operations Center
Ritter Architects is recognized for the outstanding design
of the I-66 Transfer Station Operations Center and the excellent customer
service provided to Fairfax County throughout the planning, design and
construction of the project. The building design has achieved
programmatic relationships while overcoming significant site constraints,
providing numerous amenities, ample natural lighting, and attractive
interiors.
Located on the site of the former I-66 landfill, the I-66 Transfer Station Operations Center is a two-story, 10,000-square-foot building which serves on-site managers and staff who operate the I-66 Transfer Station complex. The facility was structurally designed to sit upon a 40’ thick layer of compacted trash, while mitigating the effect of gases generated below.
The new building uses a composition of materials and colors which identify it as part of the overall county campus, yet give it a distinct authority and presence. Metal panels and exposed structural steel create an industrial appearance, but the rotated upper level and the entrance details identify the facility as a focal point for operations. The interior architecture brings clerestory light into the central corridor, and the building includes a contrast of materials such as curved wooden walls, ornamental railings for the second floor overlooks, and a finished concrete floor which passes from the interior to the exterior of the building. This facility is a candidate to receive a LEED ® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
HITT Contracting, Inc.
Jennings Courtroom Renovations
HITT Contracting, Inc. is recognized
for their excellence in the renovation of Jennings Courtroom 5F. The
2,400-square-foot courtroom required the demolition and replacement of
existing floor, walls and ceiling finishes. The project also included the
demolition and modification of existing mechanical, electrical and
security systems as well as the new millwork benches and the restoration
of spectator seats.
The excellent work on the part of HITT Contracting, Inc. through their construction practice and responsiveness contributed greatly to the success of this project. The successful partnership with HITT Contracting, Inc. aided in overcoming unforeseen obstacles in a timely and efficient manner and the project was completed in a timely fashion and within the budget established.
Culbertson Company of Virginia
Fairfax County Courthouse Exterior Façade Repairs
The excellent efforts in construction practice and
documentation by the Culbertson Company of Virginia (CCV), coupled with
their exemplary responsiveness and partnering with the county have
contributed to an extraordinarily successful project that fully achieved
its intended outcome. The project consisted of extensive repairs to the
exterior brick façade at the courthouse expansion facility. The repairs
included the removal of existing brick façade from numerous locations on
the north face of the building where extensive moisture behind the façade
had damaged the brick. Additional interior courtyard façade repairs at
the ceremonial staircase were added to the scope of work. All work had to
be staged, executed, and tested during normal working hours and while
maintaining full-time public access to the building.
Although many unforeseen conditions were encountered during the course of the work, CCV remained responsive and provided valuable assistance to the county in developing solutions. As a result of their commitment and dedication, the project goals of quality, timeliness, and budget were met or exceeded in the construction of this challenging and important project.
Nathan Jennings
Dominion Virginia Power
Nathan Jennings is recognized for his excellence in providing exemplary
customer service to Fairfax County on multiple projects including the
Virginia Department of Transportation and Virginia State Police
Administration Building (pictured above)and the Fair Oaks Police and Fire
and Rescue Station. Mr. Jennings and Dominion Virginia Power provided a
new or upgraded electrical service on these projects.
Both projects presented unique challenges and design criteria due to the
nature of their site, architectural design and construction timelines.
Each project required a creative approach to the electrical service
design as well as the distribution pathways that service the
facilities.
Mr. Jennings provided a high level of customer support throughout the
design and construction solutions in support of the client’s needs and
project goals. The professionalism and technical expertise he brought to
these projects contributed greatly to their success.
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