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AGC of DC Award

November 11, 2009
WCS Construction is proud to receive the AGC of DC Washington Contractor Award for Solomon G. Brown Corps Center in the category of New Construction. The 74,049 SF, five story multi-purpose building was completed in October, 2008. The Salvation Army spent years working with Anacostia community leaders and groups designing a program for the building that the community wanted and needed. Ultimately the decision was made to provide a teaching and wellness facility to the community. This program was given to the Architect, SmithGroup, who then designed the building.

The building uses consist of 4,100 SF of retail space on the 1st Floor, as well as providing workforce training, daycare center, chapel, classrooms, a health club, and a rooftop running track. The Salvation Army and Anacostia community groups are justifiably proud of their new facility. Major Steve Morris of The Salvation Army is an enthusiastic supporter of WCS Construction's coordination of the facility's construction stating "the entire community is fortunate to have your leadership on so many levels."

The awards ceremony took place Oct. 8, 2009 at the The Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art & Portraiture, NW Washington DC.

Mid-Atlantic Construction Award

November 11, 2009
WCS Construction has again been recognized for the unique Solomon G. Brown Corps Center project in Anacostia with their Best of 2009 awards program. The project will be honored in the Winter 2009/2010 edition of Mid-Atlantic Construction and during an awards ceremony Dec. 11, 2009, in Baltimore, MD.

WCS Construction Awarded 801 N Capital Project

November 11, 2009
We are proud to announce that we have finalized our agreement with Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers to renovate the lobby at 801 North Capitol Street, in NW Washington DC. Improvements will include expansion that will more that double the space, relocation of the main entrance with all new storefront glazing, and refurbishment of the existing elevators. The new lobby interior walls will be clad with high end glass and stainless steel panels that will accentuate the new granite flooring. The new coffered ceiling will be raised bringing more of an open perspective to the new reception and waiting areas. Construction should start before the end of the year.

Preconstruction Underway for 2 M Street

November 11, 2009
We are currently performing preconstruction services for 2 M Street Apartments-part of the Northwest One complex. Construction is scheduled to start July 2011. The 2 M Street project consists of 303 apartments and 10, bi-level townhouses in a 13 story high rise concrete structure with 2 levels of underground parking.

This project is a mid to high level apartment facility with spacious common areas and amenities and a roof top pool. The building is programmed for a silver or gold residential LEED certification and will comply with the DC government's Green Building initiatives.

The façade is all brick with energy efficient aluminum punched windows and storefronts, 80% Green roof and a chilled, water source heat pump system.

Funding Received for Sheridan Station and Park Vista

November 11, 2009
The announcement of funding for Sheridan Station and Park Vista comes at a crucial time as the economy begins to show signs of upward movement.

Sheridan Station is a Hope 6 and HUD job, with land awarded by the District of Columbia. The project will be a mixed use development featuring for sale and rental town homes, apartments and senior living units. The site contains 11 acres of vacant land located directly East of Sheridan Road, bound by Howard Road, Sayles Place, Bowen Place, Stanton Road, and Pomeroy Road in the Anacostia neighborhood of DC. Sheridan Terrace Redevelopment LLC is a partnership between lead developer William C. Smith & Co., Union Temple Community Development Corporation, and The Jackson Investment Company. The Public Sector Partners are the District of Columbia Housing Authority and the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. On-Site Parking, 3 Tot Lots, Roof Terrace, Green Design Features.

Park Vista is owned by William C. Smith & Co and designed by Bell Architects. This project involved 7 months of demolition and will include the renovation of 78 units, including new bump-out to increase floor space for proposed

Rhodes Hill starts delivering units

November 11, 2009
Two model units were opened for business in early September at our Rhodes Hill Square condominium project in the Clarendon section of Arlington. Sales traffic has been very encouraging with one unit already under contract. A total of 28 of the 89 units have been turned over to the owner, Waterford Development. The remaining 61 units should all be turned over to the owner by the end of November. The majority of the landscaping and other site improvements are complete.

New Senior Estimator Joins WCS Construction

November 11, 2009
WCS Construction is pleased to announce the new hire of Senior Estimator Elmer Goad. Mr. Goad previously worked for subcontractor Southland Concrete where he managed the estimating department and procured work for the large concrete subcontractor. In addition to estimating he has experience in project management, business development and quality control, bringing further expertise to the WCS Construction team.

Owner Commends Quality at The Reserve at Tysons Corner

August 20, 2009
Final Inspections Now Underway

WCS Construction has obtained final building inspections for 50% of the units at The Reserve at Tysons Corner, a new multi-building apartment community in Vienna, Virginia. The work has been underway for 16 months and is on track to meet the GMP contract "20-month schedule." The Reserve at Tysons Corner is a $50 million, 267-unit project being developed by Denver-based Simpson Housing.

Additional work now underway includes drywall finishing in the clubhouse/amenity area and retaining wall work at the site courtyard in preparation for the construction of the swimming pool. With granite tops in progress in the final buildings, all hard finishes are nearing completion on the project apartment interiors. Wood flooring, carpeting, fixtures, and trims are 75% complete and owner acceptance inspections of the finished units are in progress.

The community consists of 322,000 square feet of residential space in eight connected four-story buildings. The wood frame buildings are constructed atop a two-story, 444-space, cast-in-place concrete parking garage/podium structure. Two tower cranes were used in the parking garage and wood frame building construction effort.

David Kutchma, WCS project manager, notes that Simpson Housing's management and apartment leasing teams inspected the first group of apartments in mid-July. According to Steve Bair, director of construction operations with Simpson Housing, "The units, including the detail trim, walls, and cabinets, look better than I have seen in ten years-and more than 12,000 units..."

WCS Construction's dedicated team takes pride in receiving the compliment from Simpson Housing, a discerning client known for high-quality residential projects. The Reserve at Tysons Corner will be complete in December with sales starting in early September.

Multi Apartment Complex Rehabilitation to Begin

August 20, 2009
Construction is set to begin this fall on a project known as Jasper T29 and will consist of major rehabilitation at three separate apartment complexes located in Southeast Washington, DC.

Owner and Developer, William C. Smith and Co., Inc. have engaged the architectural firm of Wiencek + Associates for design documents. Drawings are scheduled to be complete August 2009 with construction starting September 2009. Construction will proceed simultaneously at the three separate locations. Completion for the three properties is scheduled fall 2010.

Waterford Development Commends WCS for the Quality of the First Building Rhodes Hill Square

August 20, 2009
Our relationship with Waterford Development has proven so successful that we are looking forward to working with Waterford on a new project in 2010.

The initial building at our Rhodes Hill Square project in the Clarendon section of Arlington Virginia will be delivered to the owner in August. This is the first 14 of 89 luxury condominiums many with sweeping vistas of the Federal Mall. Heffner Architects unique design of this project allows for 73 of the residences to be two story units. All on grade residences have direct access to below grade parking and on grade private terraces while the upper units provide private rooftop terraces. With hardwood floors, high end appliances, Kohler plumbing fixtures, Medallion cabinetry, and stunning granite countertops throughout. This distinctive project will be complete before the end of 2009.

3333 Wisconsin Ave Apartments

August 20, 2009
The 3333 Wisconsin Ave project is a complete interior demolition and build out of 100 up-scale apartment units located in Upper Northwest DC. Originally a nursing center built in 1972. The building exterior will have new windows, elevated roof deck and front canopy of glass and steel. The interior will contain amenities such as fitness center, club room and theatre. With the demolition complete, new masonry openings for windows are being created, mechanical, electric and plumbing rough in is well underway.

Eric Colbert & Associates is the project architect and the building owner is 3333 Wisconsin, LLC.

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