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More than two years after plans were announced, construction is under way on the $46 million U.S. Treasury building in Birmingham, Ala.
New Treasury Building Cashes In on Energy Efficient Design By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
More than two years after plans were announced, construction is under way on the $46 million U.S. Treasury building in Birmingham, Ala. The 86,000 sq. ft. (7,989.7 sq m) structure replaces a similar building in the nearby suburb of Homewood, Ala., where more than 250 employees are preparing for the eventual move downtown. Developer Corporate Realty
Development and general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie teamed up on the project, with construction beginning in May, 2013. The three-story building underwent several revisions by the General Services Administration, which oversees the development of government buildings. “Approximately 25 percent of the project has been completed, including site work, utility infrastructure, building foundations and exterior tilt-wall cladding,” said Brian Murray, Brasfield & Gorrie operations manager. “Current activities include structural
steel framing, perimeter fence foundations, elevated slab and the metal decking for the elevated floor systems. During the next nine months, the exterior window system, roofing and interior build-out will ensue. Site parking, landscaping and site security features will also be completed.” Murray said delivering a cost-effective and energy-efficient Class-A office building for the leaseholder while maintaining a focus on the specific agency needs presented a significant challenge. “At the time the project was procured,
federal standards were evolving, which created a need to incorporate as many of the new requirements as possible, while adhering to the established budget. The team has worked cooperatively through partnership to deliver the best value, while also maximizing inclusion of several government requirements not originally contemplated in the solicitation. For instance, enhanced physical and electronic security and tenant reprogramming needs have been addressed, though they were not included in the scope see TREASURY page 2