A modern space for a modern mission
500,000-sf interior renovation and modernization of two buildings, featuring tenant improvements and building security enhancements.
Key Partners
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- SmithGroup
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Awards & Certifications
- LEED Certified
$146,000,000
CONTRACT VALUE
23 months
SCHEDULE
500,000
SQUARE FEET
2021
YEAR COMPLETED
2
BUILDINGS ACCOMMODATING 2,500+ DEA EMPLOYEES
The DEA's headquarters required a renovation and modernization of 500,000 sf to accommodate the agency’s on-site team of approximately 2,500 employees.
Client Goals
The project offers a modern space for the agency’s mission creating efficiencies and accommodating 400 additional DEA staff. FD Stonewater committed to concurrent capital upgrades, with the project goal of maintaining Lincoln Place as a best-in-class federally leased facility.
Design Vision
Create a modern, comfortable, and collaborative working environment in support of the various missions of the DEA.
Construction Focus
HITT worked closely with the project stakeholders to deliver a first-class space while coordinating and maintaining security and overcoming multiple drawing revisions and COVID-19 impacts to deliver the project on time.
Built for the Future
The headquarters facility is capable of hosting a 24-hour operations center with a redundant HVAC system.
Auditorium
HITT upgraded the existing 200-person auditorium with modernized HVAC, electrical, and audiovisual systems.
Construction Safety Plan
HITT implemented a Construction Security Plan (CSP) and managed site access at all times. The CSP included assigning a full-time site security manager to run background checks and issue badges to authorized personnel and monitor the entrance to the project site.
Typical of the government tenant projects, the DEA Headquarters featured numerous stakeholders representing various interests. HITT worked closely with FD Stonewater to successfully achieve the vision for all of the stakeholders while guiding the project through close-out.
“HITT's efforts during initial pricing set a positive tone for the entire project and they have continually addressed all challenges. We have been lucky to keep the same individuals involved on the project for the duration, which has been a major asset. Any constructability issues have been resolved quickly in a thoughtful and efficient manner that has led to minimal schedule impacts on the project. I will undoubtedly enlist HITT’s services on future projects.”
BEN DINEEN
Director of Development, FD Stonewater
Unique Challenges, Smart Solutions
Ambitious projects require carefully constructed solutions
Challenge #1
The project experienced multiple design challenges resulting from existing conditions and client-driven changes.
Solution
HITT worked closely with the design team to ensure client requests were incorporated into the plans and carried out in the field. When a new client feature was requested, HITT performed field surveys, completed constructability analysis, and coordinated with multiple subcontractors to execute the scope and schedule.
Challenge #2
Following the commencement of construction, the client submitted a request for a major revision to the information technology systems.
Solution
HITT’s worked with our trade partners to ensure that the final installation met our client’s needs.
Challenge #3
Wtih more than 250 workers on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic create, safety and health were paramount while achieving the milestone schedule dates.
Solution
Although the project team experienced the impact of the pandemic, HITT implemented a split-shift program for all HITT and subcontractor employees to limit exposure. HITT also employed an on-site site marshal to ensure safe distancing, masking, and additional protocols to keep the project on track and delivered on time.
Sustainability
HITT collaborated with our project partners to achieve LEED Silver certification.
The Results
Executive Conference Room
DEA Administrator’s Office
Employee pantry—two are featured on each floor.
Display wall featuring artifacts from international DEA missions.
Key Team Members
Drew Mucci
Co-President
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