Best Historic Preservation Project Liberti Church Renovation Contractor: C. Erickson & Sons, Inc. Architect: Wulff Architects Owner: Liberti Church
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The historic First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a fixture of Philadelphia’s culture. Throughout the restoration process, C. Erickson & Sons maintained the utmost care and attention to the materials and methods used. Stone repointing and roofing replacement and repairs were completed so that the finished product matched the surrounding work and did not distract from the overall appearance of exterior, and skilled masonry preservationists ensured mortar repairs were seamless with original surrounding mortar joints. Interior renovations involved the salvaging and reuse of existing woodwork and trim from the areas demolished during the course of the renovation.
Best Hospitality Project Microtel Inn & Suites Contractor: E.P. Guidi, Inc. Architect: FORM Architectural Group Owner: Watchdog Real Estate Project Managers This 36,000-square-foot, 79-key hotel, featuring a business center, exercise facility, and common areas, was built to exude high-end luxury at a budget-friendly cost for guests. The project team worked closely with Wyndham representatives to procure materials, and finishes were selected and installed with careful attention to current design trends. Even though unexpected challenges arose — including major revisions to the building framing, changes to electrical service requirements, and special requests for furniture, fixtures, and equipment — the schedule and budget were not affected.
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Best Residential/Mixed-Use/Office-Space Project FMC Corporation Tenant Fit-Out Contractor: Turner Construction Company Architect: Granum A/I Owner: Brandywine Realty Trust The FMC Corporation tenant fit-out encompassed 11 floors of the new, 49-story FMC Tower at Cira Centre South, concurrent with the construction of the core and shell of the tower. In fact, the structure was still being erected and the curtainwall installed when the first floors of the fit-out began. This required continuous and thorough coordination between teams; the superintendents and project engineers met daily to coordinate deliveries and work progress. Lean techniques and BIM modeling were employed to efficiently manage coordination and to obtain the highest level of quality.