November 2016

Shapiro & Duncan Wins Big in Three Categories at AGC of Metropolitan Washington DC's Awards Program

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Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. recently announced that it has been recognized by the AGC of Metropolitan DC's 16th Annual Washington Contractor Awards program for its exemplary work on three key projects. The celebration event was held at the Newseum in Washington, DC on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.

The Washington Contractor Awards recognize leading general and subcontractor members, ranging from under $5 million to over $100 million in annual revenues, for their achievements in several key categories. Shapiro & Duncan’s work on three local projects was selected as winners in three areas, including:

Best Sustainable Project - American University’s Washington College of Law

"It was an honor to have received this award for such a unique and cutting edge project. The American University Washington College of Law was the first project in America to utilize Zehnder Rittling’s radiant ceiling panel technology on a large scale, specifically 4,180 panels in total. It was a privilege to work with Whiting Turner as they entrusted us to be the first contractor to implement Radiant Ceiling Panel technology in such a high profile, American institution. Because these panels are extremely energy efficient and have no moving parts, they are an ideal selection to promote sustainability and showcase how new technology can advance American HVAC design," Ameen Khouri, project manager, Shapiro & Duncan (WCL project) shared. "This award also demonstrates special recognition of our Virtual Design Coordination department whose efforts allowed this new technology to be implemented, as well as the 120 men and women it took to finalize the installation. We hope that this project serves as living proof that pushing the envelope of sustainability results in rewards for all."

Best Lean Project - Northern Virginia Data Center

"Shapiro & Duncan being chosen as the AGC Lean Construction awardee is not only a great honor, but yet another realization of our capabilities to meet the demands of fast track construction through shared knowledge, common goals, and a strong team relationship," said John Hoke, Shapiro & Duncan’s senior project manager. "Our Lean Construction Method approach was a key element to the overwhelming success of the Northern Virginia Data Center Project."

Best Use of BIM - INOVA Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the third BIM recognition Shapiro & Duncan has received to-date from AGC

"Winning a 3rd AGC Award for our BIM capabilities is a huge accomplishment for the Shapiro & Duncan Virtual Design Construction (VDC) department," said Chris Canter, Shapiro & Duncan’s director of virtual design construction and fabrication. "All of our VDC coordinators and support team put in countless hours modeling, coordinating, and detailing before any part of the onsite construction began. This is truly a team award that would not be possible without our talented project management, fabrication, and field support personnel!"

A third generation family business, Shapiro & Duncan continues a 40-year track record of dependability and innovation that has consistently enabled the company to deliver high value and efficient mechanical infrastructure to its customers. The company also provides well documented mechanical solutions utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) to ensure prompt delivery of each and every project. Shapiro & Duncan also promotes state-of-the-art quality, coordination and sustainability prefabricating mechanical and plumbing assemblies for all projects from their manufacturing plant in Landover. Design, Build, and Sustain are the guidelines for the mechanical solutions that Shapiro & Duncan provides on every project. To learn more about the company of Shapiro & Duncan visit www.shapiroandduncan.com or call (301) 315-6260.

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