Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building Awarded Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 04, 2014

The Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building has recently been awarded LEED Platinum Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nations preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

Designed by Boggs & Partners Architects, The ONeill Federal Building project is a modernization of an aged 550,300 square foot federal office building just a few blocks from the Capitol in Southwest D.C. The building accommodates nearly 2,000 federal employees with an improved work environment and reduces the use of natural resources. The project involved demolition, base building core and shell work, tenant interior fit-out, and site improvements. The 9-floor (7 above, 2 below grade) buildings key features include a large glass-encased entry atrium, a similar central atrium spanning from the basement to roof skylight, a communicating stair from the basement to sixth floor, a green roof and enhanced security features.

Turner could not be prouder that the Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building has achieved LEED Platinum Certification, said Chris Jahrling, Vice President and General Manager of Turners Federal Services Group. It is extremely difficult to achieve this level of sustainability, and requires a great deal of effort from the contractor and architect to develop and implement innovative methods of sustainable design and construction, especially on a renovation project. We are thrilled to deliver this building to the GSA and even more excited that it will provide a healthy atmosphere for the workers that will occupy the facility.

The ONeill Federal Building achieved LEED Platinum by significantly reducing energy and water use, increasing natural light and ventilation water and by using materials with high recycled content. The intention of a LEED certified building is to save money for taxpayers, reduces the overall building maintenance costs for businesses and creating a healthier indoor work environment. A building that reduces its greenhouse gas emissions and the dependency on infrastructure can contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.

With each new LEED-certified building, we get one step closer to USGBCs vision of a sustainable built environment within a generation, said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. As the newest member of the LEED family of green buildings, The Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building is an important addition to the growing strength of the green building movement.

LEED certification of the ONeill Federal Building was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include:

About Turner Construction Company Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company. Founded in 1902 in New York City, Turner has 5,200 employees worldwide and works on 1200 projects each year, for an annual construction volume of $8 billion. As the largest general builder in the United States, Turner ranks first or second in the major market segments of the building construction field, including healthcare, education, sports, commercial, telecommunications, and green building. The firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a publicly traded company, and one of the worlds leading international construction service providers.

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About HOCHTIEF HOCHTIEF is one of the leading international providers of construction-related services. With more than 80,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 23.28 billion in FY 2011, the company is represented in all the worlds major markets. With its core competencies in development, building and operation, the Group delivers services for the entire life cycle of infrastructure projects, real estate and facilities. The focus of the related business activities is on four strategic areas: energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, major cities, and resources. With its subsidiary Leighton (HOCHTIEF share around 54 percent), the Group is market leader in Australia. In the USA, the biggest construction market in the world, HOCHTIEF is the No. 1 general builder via its subsidiary Turner and, with Group company Flatiron, ranks among the most important players in the field of transportation infrastructure construction. Because of its engagement for sustainability, HOCHTIEF has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2006. Further information is available at http://www.hochtief.com/press.

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Thomas P. ONeill, Jr. Federal Building Awarded Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification