WASHINGTON, D.C. — The   United States General Services Administration has awarded Clark a $77-million contract for the Phase 1C Modernization of the Harry S. Truman Building. Originally constructed in 1939, the Harry S. Truman Building is home to the U.S. Department of State. The scope of work includes the demolition of the interior of the building and complete hazardous material abatement. The building’s historic façade will be reinforced with structural steel and existing windows will be replaced with blast-resistant glass. Working alongside the GSA, as well as architect and engineer, Westlake Reed Leskosky, Clark also will provide progressive collapse … Read more

Cities and states looking at energy-efficient buildings to help meet energy goals are getting a boost from the 2015 International Green Construction Code. Four critical proposals that will drive significant improvements in building energy performance were adopted after final voting on the model energy code closed last month. While energy codes often represent the minimum efficiency standards a building must meet by law, the IgCC is a “green” code that provides progressive jurisdictions a mechanism to achieve a cleaner energy mix, more energy-efficient buildings and lower energy costs across the energy grid. Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of carbon … Read more