The renovation of Pentagon Wedges 2-5 is a phased design/build renovation of 4 million square feet. The project brings all remaining un-renovated areas of the building into compliance with modern building, life safety, ADA, and fire codes. Work includes removal of all hazardous materials, replacement of all building systems, addition of new elevators and escalators to improve vertical circulation, and installation of new security and telecommunications systems. The project, underway since September 2001, is on an accelerated schedule for completion in December 2010, four years sooner than originally planned. Sustainable design measures have been integrated into the design. Wedges 2-5 are enrolled in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction certification program, and are working to achieve a certified rating. Force protection initiatives prompted by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack have been successfully incorporated into the design. These include increased blast resistance, improved fire protection/life safety, and inclusion of chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) protection.
Phased Multiyear (long term) specifications had to be prepared to meet Department of Defense standards. As a member of the design-build team, H&M prepared architectural specifications for the W2 phase in XXXX, W3 in XXXX, W4 in XXXX, and W5 in XXXX. The project required quarterly updates and final record specifications.
Coordination of a team of 10 consultants to guide through LEED certification process. Team included eclectic mix of disciplines, including civil engineers, MEP engineers, HVAC engineers, and contractors.