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DEMOLITION NEARLY COMPLETE AT GWU’S SQUARE 77 IN THIS ISSUE:

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500 N. CAPITOL STREET ARENT FOX TENANT FIT-OUT CITY MARKET AT O GWU SCIENCE & ENGINEERING BUILDING GWU SQUARE 77 U.S. COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS

GET TO KNOW D.C. RESIDENT GARY CLAYTON Every day, thousands of construction workers arrive on Clark’s project sites to build some of the most complex and intricate projects in our nation’s capital. Many of the men and women who help us build the local landscape are D.C. residents. Here is a snapshot of one such resident, Gary Clayton. QUESTION: How long have you lived in D.C.? ANSWER: I have lived in D.C. for more than 30 years. QUESTION: In what part of D.C. do you live? ANSWER: I live in Northwest D.C., just about 20 minutes from the project site. It’s been a great commute for me. QUESTION: What company do you work for and what is your position? ANSWER: I work for John J. Kirlin, who is providing mechanical services for the project. I am a Steamfitter – Journeyman and a member of the Steamfitters UA Local 602. QUESTION: What is your typical day like? ANSWER: The world of construction starts early. I arrive on site about 6:00 a.m., and start my day with Clark’s Safe Plan of Action meeting. My recent efforts have focused on the roof and setting and installing the custom air handling units. Initially, I worked in the new building’s mechanical plant to fit condenser, chilled water, and steam piping. QUESTION: How did you get into construction? ANSWER: My grandmother actually encouraged me to get into construction since there is most always a steady flow of work. I did a little bit of research about the types of construction jobs and I decided to become a Steamfitter. The beginning was rough; I was working full time as an apprentice and taking classes in the evenings and on weekends. It all paid off though; I really enjoy being in the field and putting work in place. QUESTION: What do you like most about your job? ANSWER: I take great pride in seeing the finished product and knowing I had a hand in the construction. I also like a good challenge and I work hard to improve my production schedules on each job. The GWU project has offered me the opportunity to construct massive air handling units. Working on this project has taught me so much – things I know I will use again and again in my career. QUESTION: What has it been like working on a project of this scope and size? ANSWER: It’s been great to see so much work taking place each and every day on the project. There are more than 50 steamfitters on site, more than any other job I’ve ever worked on thus far. It’s going to be hard to find a job as exciting as this one has been for me.

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Project Spotlight: The George Washington University Science & Engineering Hall When complete, the GWU Science and Engineering Hall will provide a worldclass, collaborative research and learning environment for students and faculty in the science and engineering fields. Clark provided preconstruction services, and is currently constructing the new Science and Engineering Hall in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The cast-in-place complex features 200,000 square feet of below-grade space, which includes four levels of parking and two levels of program facilities. An additional 500,000 square feet is being constructed above grade, and will include eight floors of wet and dry research and teaching laboratories. Clark Foundations designed the support of excavation, Metro Earthworks performed excavation, and the concrete structure on the project was constructed by Clark Concrete. Clark’s project team is currently focused on reaching temporary water-tightness, achieving conditioned space, and continuing the interior build-out. In order to expedite the build-out process, Clark is constructing mock-up spaces, including a laboratory and bathroom, to resolve any constructability issues that may arise.

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The George Washington University Square 77 project (Rendering courtesy of Ayers Saint Gross)

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DEMOLITION NEARLY COMPLETE AT GWU’S SQUARE 77 Located between 21st and 22nd Streets, NW, Square 77 is one of the 16 approved development sites in The George Washington University’s Foggy Bottom Campus Plan. The property is occupied by the three existing residence halls, which are located within the boundaries of the Foggy Bottom campus historic district. Clark’s scope of work includes the selective demolition of these structures, as well as the preservation and restoration of the buildings historic façades, which will be incorporated into the new structure. Once demolition is completed, Clark will construct a new 12-story infill addition that connects to the existing façades. Clark began demolition last summer and, as of February, the project was more than halfway complete. Square 77 will provide more than 800 new beds, including faculty and staff-in-residence apartment units. The project also will include ground-floor retail and two stories of belowgrade space for additional retail and student life/student service space. Square 77 is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification. The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2016.

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Two D.C. Projects Receive LEED Gold Certification The U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters and 500 N. Capitol Street projects recently earned LEED® Gold certification ratings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). During construction of the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, the General Services Administration increased its green building requirements for all newly constructed federal buildings from LEED Silver to LEED Gold. Despite the change, the team was able to secure Gold Certification. A number of features contributed to the Coast Guard’s LEED Gold rating, including the 450,000 square feet of green roof installed on top of the headquarters and garage. A massive retention pond at the lowest level of the facility collects runoff

from the entire West Campus and feeds the roof and courtyard irrigation systems. The structure’s mechanical and electrical systems also are highly energy efficient. Clark’s efforts at 500 N. Capitol Street, NW, transformed the 230,000 square-foot office building into a premier space for international law firm McDermott Will & Emery, LLP. Built to meet the USGBC’s LEED Gold standards for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, the space features abundant natural light, Energy Star-rated appliances, new furniture with recycled components, and locally-sourced building materials. The building also features state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical systems, and energy efficient elevators.

BY THE NUMBERS:

• 81% of Waste was Diverted from Landfills During Construction • 400,000 Square-Feet of Live Plants Cover the Campus • 30% Energy Savings by Using Lower Ambient and Task Lighting, Occupancy Controls, and Photo Sensors • 2.4 Million Gallons of Water will be Saved Annually from High Performance Flush and Flow Fixtures

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography)

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CONSTRUCTION OF CITY MARKET AT O Nearing a Close

City Market at O has been a flurry of activity over the last few months. The multi-phase, mixeduse development, which features a flagship, state-of-the-art Giant Food store, 650 residential units, an 182-room hotel, additional retail space, and over 500 parking spaces, is scheduled for final phase completion in May. City Market at O is the catalyst for the revitalization of the Shaw community, one of Washington’s oldest commercial, residential, and cultural districts. Phase 1A of the project celebrated a significant construction milestone at the end of 2013 – the grand opening of the new 72,000 square-foot Giant. The grocery store occupies the original O Street Market – a historic neighborhood landmark. Clark’s scope of work included restoring the market’s façade and tower, which were originally constructed in 1881. Clark also built a new truss and

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zinc roof system to replicate the original roof structure. Additionally, Clark extended 8th Street, which originally ended in the middle of the project, through the site. The roadwork work included paver lined sidewalks, mountable granite curbs, and street lighting. Additional items within Clark’s scope include a 500-space parking garage and extensive landscaping. The project’s active adult residential facility – Hodge on 7th – is scheduled for substantial completion in April. Seventy-six of the facility’s 90 units are wheelchair accessible; 14 units showcase a “universal design” with features like wheelchair-height kitchen counters. The units are preserved for seniors on fixed incomes. The Hodge on 7th project had a District of Columbia Housing Authority Section 3 hiring requirement of 10 percent. Section 3 is designed to spur local neighborhood and economic

development and increase employment opportunities for local residents, as well as provide opportunities for area businesses receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance. Clark surpassed the Section 3 requirement, utilizing D.C. residents to perform 12% of the subcontracted work. City Market at O also contains the first Cambria Suites hotel in the District. The nine-story facility features a lounge area, rooftop pool with a sundeck, and a full-service bar and restaurant. Outdoor green space provides an urban oasis for visitors. The property will be the first Cambria Suites hotel to be LEED certified and one of the first to be part of a mixed-use, urban design development. The hotel project will bring an estimated 300 jobs to the Shaw community. Cambria Suites will open its doors to guests in May.

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Courtesy of STUDIOS Architecture (Photo by Eric Laignel)

Arent Fox Tenant Fit-Out Earns National Honors Clark’s Arent Fox Tenant Fit-Out project received high praise, earning a National “Best of the Best” award from ENR in the Interiors/Tenant Improvement category. After winning a regional ENR award, the project qualified to enter the national competition. The Arent Fox project was evaluated by a panel of industry experts from across the country on a variety of factors, including teamwork, safety, overcoming challenges, innovation, and quality. To provide a more functional work space for their

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more than 200 D.C.-based employees, Arent Fox LLP, leased space at 1000 Connecticut Avenue. The Clark Interiors team completed the fit-out of levels two through eight, as well as portions of level one and B-1. The project totaled 235,000 square feet, and included office and work space, conference rooms, galley kitchens, and an 150-seat auditorium. Several unique, high-end features were incorporated in the interior fit out, making Arent Fox’s new office a model for innovative design and high-quality craftsmanship.

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