Reston, VA—Truland received two project awards from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of DC.  Truland received the project award for Design/Build for New Federal Building Anacostia as well as the Renovation/Restoration Award for our work on the Arena Stage Expansion and Renovation.

The AGC of DC’s Washington Contractor Awards recognize excellence in construction and the contribution’s that AGC member make toward the success of construction projects in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.

Sean Gourlay, Chief Operating Officer, said “Truland is honored to be recognized for its performance on the New Federal Building Anacostia and Arena Stage projects.  The teams of project managers, foremen and electricians worked hard to bring both of these projects to successful completion for our clients.  Their hard work is appreciated by Truland and it is rewarding to see it recognized within the industry”

The awards were presented at a ceremony on October 10, 2011 at the Arena Stage in Washington, DC.

Reston, VA—Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) Magazine named The Truland Group of Companies to its 2011 list of the Nation’s Top 50 Electrical Contractors. Truland rose to #9 on the list of electrical contractors ranked by their 2010 revenue for electrical and datacom services.

Reston, VA—Truland was recently awarded a contract to install solar panels and EVSE charging stations in the VIP parking area at FedEx Field. The 8,000 solar panels installed in the parking lot will generate enough electricity to supply a portion of game-day power and all of the electricity the rest of the week. The panels installed created a carport for 850 spaces that features 10 charging stations for electric vehicles.

“Truland is excited to have been part of this effort on the part of the Washington Redskins and NRG Energy to bring an alternative energy source to FedEx Field. The use of solar panels and EVSE charging stations at such a high profile venue will surely help to increase public awareness about solar technology and its benefits. Working with NRG Energy and the Washington Redskins on this innovative project has been an experience that Truland will not soon forget,” said Dave Holland, Project Manager.

The project began in June 2011 and was completed in September 2011.

Baltimore, MD—BKTruland was awarded a contract for a lighting system at a memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks under construction at Baltimore's World Trade Center.  The $2.5M memorial will feature portions of the girders from one of New York City's World Trade Center buildings destroyed in the attacks.

Craig Underkoffler, Project Manager, said, “BKTruland was honored to be selected by Whiting-Turner as the electrical contractor for this memorial.  The memorial project was all about details and close coordination with other trades.  BKTruland is proud to have had a part in the construction of this moving memorial to the victims of the 9/11 attacks.”

The project began in June 2011 and was completed in September 2011.

Reston, VA—Truland Systems Corporation was recently awarded a contract to replace of existing lighting fixtures in North, Southwest, and Northeast garages with LED fixtures with photocells and motion sensors.  The industry has steadily been moving toward the use of LED fixtures due to the energy efficiency they provide over traditional fixture types.  Truland is also installing LED fixtures in the new CBER Lab Project and Central Plant Expansion on the FDA Campus.

The parking garage lighting replacement project began in June 2011 and was completed in September 2011.

Baltimore, MD—BKTruland was recently awarded a contract for the electrical construction of the core and shell for 1.8 million square feet of space, including the building central utility plant, five floors of precast parking structure, and a 350,000 square foot casino.  Highlights include next generation LED lighting for the garage, 13.2kv incoming service, three substations and two 2,500 generators.  BKTruland was also awarded the interior fit-out for this exciting new casino.

According to Bennett Rhodes, Vice President of BKTruland, “We are excited to be a part of the Maryland Live Casino.  Our good working relationship with TN Ward/Commercial Interiors JV has been instrumental in our ability to provide outstanding electrical construction services.  When completed, this will be the largest casino in the Mid-Atlantic and help to create 4,000 new jobs.  BKTruland is thrilled to be part of such an exciting project.”

The project began in June 2011 and is expected to be completed in September 2012.

Reston, VA—Truland has been awarded a contract to install the site lighting for 911 Memorial at Liberty Park. The memorial incorporates artifacts from the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, including limestone from the Pentagon and a steel trident that supported one of the World Trade Center towers. This Trident is one of 13 that remain from the destruction of the towers.  This was a fast-track project, as work had to be completed in time for the memorial ceremony on the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Keith Douglas, Vice President and Project Executive, said “Truland Systems was honored to be a member of the construction team that was led by Hitt Contracting for this significant memorial.  The memorial project was all about details and close coordination with other trades.  The aiming of accent lights to the placement of artifacts literally came down to fractions of an inch in order to capture the project’s vision.  Truland is very pleased with how this project turned out – it is truly a powerful memorial.”

The project began in June 2011 and was completed in September 2011.

Fairfax, VA—Truland Transportation Project Executive Chuck Hinton and Superintendent Donny Schwier have recently completed the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) and Certification.  The EVITP is a not-for-profit, collaborative training program that addresses the technical requirements, safety imperatives, and performance integrity of industry partners and stakeholders.

The four-day course provides instruction in installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) across Residential, Commercial, and Public Markets.  Topics covered in the course included electrical vehicle battery types and charging requirements, utility interconnection policies and requirements, fundamentals of Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations, IP networking of charging stations, and applicable codes and standards.  Certification requires EVITP participants to be a state licensed or certified commercial/industrial electrician, master electrician, or electrical administrator and to pass an exam at the end of the course.

Says Hinton, “The EVITP program provides consumers with an assurance that the contractor they choose has been trained according to the standards of the EVSE industry and has demonstrated that they understand and can apply what they have learned.”

Reston, VA—The Truland Group is proud to announce the receipt of the Associated General Contractors of America 2011 Corporate Safety Award.

Applicants were judged on how their company promoted excellence in corporate safety, including safety record, safety program and commitment to safety.  In January 2011, Truland rolled out a new approach to safety aimed at promoting specific behaviors integral to reducing job site injuries and incidents.  Three of these actions are expected of all associates: working safely, speaking up when others work unsafely, and asking questions if directions are unclear.  Three more - providing resources to support zero injury culture, fostering safe work behaviors and safe job sites, and planning and sequencing tasks to minimize risks - are expected of Executives, Foremen, and Project Managers, respectively.

“Truland is truly honored to be recognized for its performance in the safety field.  We have worked hard to integrate safety into the very fabric of our culture and strive for a zero accident workplace.  This award is a testament to our field operations commitment to safety and the ongoing personal commitment by all our field electricians to internalize safety as a personal value,” said Chase Linkous, Director of Safety and Risk Management.

The award will be presented at a ceremony on October 10, 2011 at the Arena Stage in Washington, DC.

Alexandria, VA—Truland Service Corporation is proud to announce the receipt of ENR Southeast’s “Best Office Project” award for the Bridgewater Corporate Center Office Fit-Out.  The IPD Agreement partners included Balfour Beatty Construction as the Owner and General Contractor, Fox Architects, and the Engineered Systems Alliance (ESA) as the MEP Design Builder.  Working as a subcontractor to the ESA, this 25,000 SF fit-out was the first project that Truland Service performed utilizing Integrated Project Delivery.  IPD is a collaborative alliance of partner companies bound by a common written contractual agreement to a process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.

“With IPD, Truland Service was able to bring our experience as contractors to the design table and avoid many of the complications that typically cost the owner through the construction phase.  Additionally, although schedule crunches and design issues weren’t completely eliminated, we were all able to complete this project very positively as a team”, said Samer Kiblawi, Project Manager for Truland Service and the ESA.

This project is eligible for LEED certification.  The 25,000 square foot office fit-out in an existing building focused primarily on energy efficiency.  The office features open spaces, with closed spaces limited to conference rooms and meeting spaces.  Lutron Ecosystem lighting control was installed throughout the office.  This system features daylight sensing, occupancy and vacancy sensing, addressable dimming ballasts and controls all programmed using an iPod Touch.  All perimeter windows received motorized shades that adjust based on time of day, allowing a balance of natural lighting and energy efficiency.  The IPD team brought the Bridgewater project to completion on time and within the IPD target budget.