Insights

Owners face a myriad of complex challenges when rolling-out and implementing a construction project. Construction management professions all have the same 24 hours in the day to solve the client’s problems and executing on the top priority is critical to delivering projects successfully.

Construction projects that must meet historic or landmark status requirements present unique challenges, which only increase when blending modern performance expectations that respect the area’s historic look. Such was the case for the Building 54 West Addition on the St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington, DC.

Courthouse renovations and modernizations in aging and historic buildings are relatively common as courts push to take advantage of state or federal funding to improve security. As a result, courthouse renovation contractors often tackle security in two specific areas: circulation and hardening.

Truthfully, there’s no escaping radiation risk. Radioactive elements are everywhere: in the atmosphere, water, food, soil and living organisms; it’s something we all deal with on a daily basis. Proactive radiation safety should prevent that exposure. In fact, having a culture of radiation safety, awareness and training can save lives.

Historic courthouse renovation projects are incredibly complex, additionally, the unique security concerns and sensitive deadlines that must be met. While appropriate construction management and attention to timeline is always important, these projects demand extra attention in three specific areas.