Shapiro & Duncan Completes First Housing Construction Project with Students

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Shapiro & Duncan, Inc., an AGC of Metropolitan Washington D.C. member dedicated to providing cutting-edge mechanical solutions, announced recently that its first housing construction project with D.C.-based Cardozo Senior High School students is complete.

"The DC Student Build House is a marvelous innovative idea. It allows young people a taste of the construction industry giving them an insight into a possible lifelong career. Our industry is challenging and at the same time extremely rewarding, but it's not for everyone and getting this practical experience before making a lifelong commitment is an excellent idea," said Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.'s Project Manager, Don Spinnler.

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the first house built by the students of the Academy of Construction and Design on Dec. 6, 2012. The house is located at 5734 13th Street NW Washington, DC.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony attracted a large crowd of supporters including Foundation board members; D.C. Schools system officials; sponsoring and volunteering company representatives; many tradesmen who worked with the students completing the house; Academy staff, teachers and students; the media and many neighbors and passersby. The three-story house has three bedrooms and twp full baths. It will soon be on the real estate market, and all proceeds from the sale will be reinvested into the program for the purchase of the next lot, and construction of the next house.

ABOUT DC STUDENTS CONSTRUCTION TRADES FOUNDATION
The foundation sponsors accredited career and technical education for high school youth and registered apprenticeship instruction classes for industry workers. DC Students Construction Trades Foundation collaborates with school, business and community partners to encourage students to stay in school and graduate with skills they can apply at work, in college study and to build rewarding careers..

ABOUT SHAPIRO & DUNCAN, INC.
Shapiro & Duncan is the "Mechanical Solutions Provider of Choice" for commercial, government and institutional customers throughout the D.C. metro area for mechanical construction, design-build and traditional projects, as well as equipment replacement and 24/7 service. To learn more about the company of Shapiro & Duncan visit www.shapiroandduncan.com or call (301) 315-6260.