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Dunbar High School
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Washington, DC
- Status:
- Completed - May 2014
- Structure Type:
- Education (K-12)
References
- Architect:
- Perkins Eastman Associates
- Client:
- District of Columbia Dept. of General Services
Scope Of Work
Dunbar Senior High School has a historic past as one of Washington, DC’s premier schools, and now has a future in the same role as the Smoot/Gilbane Joint Venture built its brand new facility on the existing campus. The existing 1970’s era school remained in operation during construction and was demolished after the new school building was completed in July 2013. Operations were safely maintained on the campus at all times during school construction.
The project was delivered under a Design-Build contract, with the parties being Smoot/Gilbane, a joint venture, and EEK Architects and Engineers (now Perkins Eastman). The project has gained recognition as a prototype for success on a Design-Build, fast-track, urban project while at the same time earning accolades for exceeding the local and minority business and workforce results.
LOCAL, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGES BUSINESS INCLUSION EXCEED GOALS
During construction of the new Dunbar Senior High School, more than $57 million in contracts were awarded to certified local, small and disadvantaged businesses. In addition to the businesses employed, the project far exceeded the stringent requirements for local Resident Workforce Participation as established by the District of Columbia. Learn more about Gilbane’s Small Business Outreach Programs.
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