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Delivering quality personal service to their clients each and everyday is what continues the legacy of success this firm has enjoyed for over a century.
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PROJECT TEAM ACCESS CONTROL & SECURITY SYSTEMS Infinity Solutions, Inc. ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK Atlantic Refinishing & Restoration, Inc. AUDITORIUM SEATING Red Hill Distributors CONCRETE DOT Diamond Core Drilling, Inc. L.A. Howard Construction Co., Inc. DOORS, FRAMES & HARDWARE Precision Doors & Hardware, Inc. DRYWALL Chiaramonte Construction Co. P & D Drywall Contractor, LLC RBK Construction and Development Corp. ELECTRICAL Barbizon Lighting Co. Mobile Modular Management Corp. Mona Electric Group, Inc. FENCING Long Fence Co., Inc. FIRE PROTECTION Arctic Fireproofing,lnc. S.A. Comunale Co., Inc. FLOORING/CARPENTRY American Design & Construction Co., LLC B & B Floor Services, LLC Sophie-J, LLC Weyer’s Floor Service, Inc. Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. GENERAL MASONRY JPN Masonry, Inc. LANDSCAPING/DEMOLITION Conspec Contracting, LLC MECHANICAL Limbach Co., LLC MILLWORK Mahogany Interiors, Inc. OVERHEAD DOORS Overhead Door Co. of Washington, DC PAINTING & WALLCOVERING ATS Studios, LLC MET Painters, Inc. PUNCH LIST WORK Punch Out Specialist Team (POST) ROOFING Rooftech, LLC SHEET METAL ADJ Sheet Metal Contractors SITE CONSTRUCTION/WORK AF Development, LLC Environmental Design & Construction LLC STRUCTURAL STEEL Atlas Manufacturing, Inc. WATERPROOFING Prospect Waterproofing Co. WINDOWS & TREATMENTS Clyde McHenry, Inc. GB Shades, LLC. 2 Construction Leaders Today
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giant Impressions On A Personal Level Turner Construction delivers the absolute highest level of service excellence to every client every day, while making each one of their 46 offices a great place to build. by Joel Cornell
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MAHOGANY INTERIORS, INC. Since 2002, Mahogany Interiors, Inc. has been the epitome of outstanding commercial interior construction. Mahogany Interiors specializes in high-end architectural millwork, general carpentry, plastic laminate casework, doors, frames, hardware, and laboratory casework for sports arenas, schools, hospitals, and office building markets. They are also dealer representatives for TMI Casework Systems, Inc. Mahogany Interiors is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE, formerly LSDBE), minority and woman owned steady growth firm having been the prime contractor for the Millwork package at the DC Nationals Baseball Stadium. Additional notable projects include the Washington Wizards Locker Room, at the Washington DC Verizon Center as well as The Department of Employment Services Headquarters building in Washington DC. If you are seeking high-end, quality interior construction from a company that is committed to meeting and exceeding all of its clients' needs, then make Mahogany Interiors, Inc. your next choice.
ABOVE: Eastern Senior High School. Washington, D.C. Auditorium. Set for students, all while keeping the community’s interests in mind, the high school auditorium reflects the historic beauty of the urban neighborhood. BELOW: Ty Pate
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ach year since 2002, on the occasion of its centennial, one of the largest and most comprehensive construction firms in the United States has given out the Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology. Named after the founder of 109-year-old Turner Construction, the prize serves as “an enduring and visible mechanism to showcase America’s many innovations in construction technology.” Upon accepting the 2007 prize on behalf of Gehry Partners and Gehry Technologies, famed architect Frank Gehry said, “I’ve gotten a lot of awards from the artsy side of the profession, but this one’s from the meat-and-potatoes side, and that’s pretty special.” Indeed, throughout their many magnanimous years in the industry, Turner Construction has come to represent that ineffable, invaluable, something special. Henry Chandlee Turner began the company with a simple $687 project for a concrete vault for Thrift Bank in New York City. A century and change later, the firm’s annual revenue stands at just under $10 billion, and their projects are some of the most iconic, unique and exhilarating buildings that mark the landscape of six continents. From some of the most recognized buildings in the world, including Yankee Stadium, Hearst Tower and Burj Khalifa, which stands as the world’s largest building as of 2010, to projects such as the post September 11th clean-up efforts, Turner Construction is the embodiment of excellence in building. “As a member of the Turner Construction team, you have the opportunity to experience so much in terms of career paths,” said Turner Construction’s
Pre-Construction Manager in Washington, D.C., Ty Pate. “The firm isn’t nearly as narrow in terms of scope and size as many other firms are. As the company is so incredibly large, there are many more positions internally, which allows everyone to experience those unique positions without being stuck in them or being limited in what they can do or where they can go.” With 46 offices across the United States, ongoing projects in over 20 countries and an average of 1,500 projects each year, Turner Construction maintains the integrity, scale and quality that has allowed them to work in nearly every unique market sector imaginable. Through the sheer amount of resources behind the firm, Turner Construction is able to bring many more uniquely developed individuals to a project than most firms. Pate, for instance, worked previously at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, Va. as an engineer in the fields of acceleration, magnetic and electronic circuits. “Turner Construction is the largest green builder in the nation,” Pate said. “However, that doesn’t mean anything if we don’t understand, practice and communicate those sustainable ideals on an individual level. Personally, I see sustainability as a core value which exhibits a practicality that can and should be integrated wherever possible. With the possibilities made available by our firm’s size and dedication, we can personally bring these ideas to a huge amount of clients on an individual level.” Pate’s work with the renovation of the historic Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. is a prime example of these large scale yet highly personal ideals. One of the four original schools built in the nation’s
Previous Page: Eastern Senior High School. Washington, D.C. Angled view, front entrance. Standing tall as a landmark of learning, Turner Construction’s work here meant a powerful new chance at success for local students. THIS PAGE, TOP: Eastern Senior High School. Washington, D.C. Front entrance. Stately, elegant, inspiring; these are the aesthetics Turner sought to highlight in the school’s entrance. BELOW IMAGE: Phelps High School. Washington, D.C. Atrium in the commons.
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THIS PAGE, LEFT: Phelps High School. Washington, D.C. Cafeteria. RIGHT: Phelps High School. Washington, D.C. Public commons. In seeking to provide students with a fresh and alluring environment in which to learn, Turner gave their project as much space, greenery and beauty as they could manage. OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Phelps High School. Washington, D.C. Shop class. BOTTOM LEFT: Phelps High School. Washington D.C. Second level atrium. BOTTOM RIGHT: Phelps High School. Washington D.C. Office spaces. All photos courtesy of Turner Construction
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capitol founded in 1890, the project edge technology and highly sustainable elements.Turner’s work began with the total demolition of the interior, which still left the historical elements of the building intact, followed by extensive hazardous material abatement. This phase was particularly challenging, as the building was brimming with asbestos, mainly throughout the plaster walls. The abatement process began at the end of the school year, allowing the firm just a few short months for the expedient removal of these hazardous materials. During that same abatement process, Turner Construction created a comprehensive swing space, which provided a quality temporary facility that would serve as a suite of classrooms so that the educational process wouldn’t be lessened or halted due to the construction process. Additionally, new construction elements for the project were quickly undertaken. A new foundation for the school was required, along with an extensive shoring and underpinning process. The newly built elements consisted of two interior three-story atria featuring a new landscape planning design that would foster a warmer and more welcoming environment on the campus. Brand new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems were integrated into the project, alongside a cutting edge security and IT system, new science labs, health sciences and pharmacy facilities, a community health clinic, a day care center, a special education suite, two elevators, a gymnasium, music and art rooms, a greenhouse and top of the line administration suites. The project was successfully delivered on a 19 month accelerated fast track, and has since achieved LEED Silver certification.
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The School Without Walls, another Turner Construction project completed recently, is one of the highest ranking high schools in the Washington, D.C. region. Adjacent to the prestigious George Washington University, the 19th century building needed a firm that could expertly renovate and expand the structure without compromising schedule, budget or quality. “Because we construct so many different building types in so many different places around the world, we are always highly sensitive of the unique context and community that exists around each project,” Pate said. “The School Without Walls was landlocked on three sides and was set on a very tight space in a bustling urban community. The extent of the work consisted of traditional rehabilitation endeavors, including extensive work on the foundations and underpinnings, and new sheeting and shoring for the underground and basement levels. However, the tight spaces, tight schedule and the school’s desire to become LEED Gold certified provided a uniquely specialized set of parameters for the scope of the project. Since its successful completion, The School Without Walls has indeed achieved certification as LEED Gold. “The direction we’re heading is unique in that we’re innovative, strong and talented,” Pate said. “Each one of those individual talents is backed by a highly ethical firm founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment backed by a vast amount of resources. Through the downturn, we’ve held onto our core of highly seasoned engineers, superintendents, project managers and executives and invested in our future. In doing so, we have a strong nucleus that allows us to serve the industry in all market segments, for an incredible range of clients and building types.” CLT
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MET Painters, Inc. is proud to be a part of the Turner Team. We congratulate them in their success.
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