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November 21, 2008 – Forrester Construction has been awarded the $70 Million Design/Build NCIS and OJAG Headquarters Modernization at the Washington Navy Yard. The project will involve a full gut, renovation, and modernization of the NCIS & OJAG Headquarters including structural upgrades as required for ATFP (Anti-Terrorism Force Protection) and seismic criteria; fit out of all tenant spaces; new additions to infill existing lightwell areas; all new building systems such as mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler, and telecommunications; new elevators; stair towers; and replacement of windows and roofs. The renovation will result in approximately 250,000 square feet of primarily office space. The modernization includes a goal to be Silver LEED™ Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

The project also includes relocating the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and their Naval Historic Office to temporary swing spaces, demolishing a pedestrian bridge to Building 219, and the addition of 240 parking spaces to Garage 405. The Architect of Record is Einhorn Yaffee Prescott. Additional design team members include EDG2 (Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer) and WBCM (Civil and Structural Engineer). Construction is scheduled to be completed by September 2010.

October 8, 2008 – The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recently received it’s LEED™ Gold Certification. This Forrester project involved the interior build-out of a five-story building for ASHA’s new National Office located in Rockville, Maryland.

This makes ASHA the first non-profit association in Maryland to achieve a Gold LEED™ designation by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED™ certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures.

Some of the facility’s sustainable design features include a design that maximizes the amount of daylight into the building to reduce the need for lighting; paints, carpets, and bamboo woods with low-emitting finishes; and a white-colored roof that will reduce cooling costs by more than 50%.

September 23, 2008 – Forrester Construction Company has received six 2008 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards. Forrester has won more awards this year from ABC than any other General Contractor. These awards were presented at the ABC Awards Ceremony that was held on September 10, 2008 at the McLean Hilton Hotel in McLean, Virginia.

The ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Awards Program recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects built by Washington-area ABC members. This Awards Competition serves to raise the level of construction standards throughout the industry by recognizing the workmanship of those who contribute and by showcasing the results of their dedication. ABC of Metro Washington is one of 78 chapters in a nationwide federation of over 24,000 members.

Forrester won awards for the following projects:

Warrenton Aquatic & Recreation Facility
Institutional ($10-$30 Million)

King Hall Restoration – US Naval Academy
Historic Restoration

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Alexandria
Commercial/Residential Renovation ($4 Million and Over)

Corduroy Restaurant
(Restaurant Interior Build-Out)

Town Sports-Washington Sports Club
Retail/Interiors Only

2131 K Street
Commercial/Residential Renovation ($2-$4 Million)

Georgia Tech – September 8, 2008
University of Virginia – September 17, 2008
Bucknell University – September 18, 2008
Clemson University – September 24, 2008
Purdue University – September 26, 2008
East Carolina University – October 9, 2008
Penn State Intern Workshop – October 14, 2008
Penn State Roundtable Discussion – October 15, 2008
Catholic University – October 16, 2008
Penn State – October 28, 2008
Virginia Tech – October 30, 2008

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July 8, 2008 – Forrester Construction has been awarded the Zola Wine Store and Test Kitchen on 9th Street, NW in Washington, DC. This project will involve a 3,000 SF interior build-out for a new wine store and test kitchen. The test kitchen will be used for training of Zola restaurant staff, cooking classes, private parties, etc.

High end finishes and features include wood flooring, ceramic wall tile, custom millwork, stone and concrete countertops, custom wine rack systems, and a wine wall with “spy” holes. The Owner is Star Restaurant Group of Washington, DC and the Architect is Adamstein & Demetriou of Washington, DC. Construction is scheduled to take four months.