{"id":5726,"date":"2016-10-06T10:44:38","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T14:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consigli.com\/?p=5726"},"modified":"2020-12-09T11:05:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:05:50","slug":"agc-awards-consigli-construction-overall-best-project-award-for-renwick-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consigli.com\/agc-awards-consigli-construction-overall-best-project-award-for-renwick-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"AGC Awards Consigli Construction “Overall Best Project” Award for Renwick Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

WASHINGTON DC \u2013<\/strong> In recognition of the outstanding skill and quality craftsmanship displayed in the complete renovation of the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C., the Associated General Contractors of Metro D.C.<\/a> presented Consigli Construction Co., Inc. with its distinguished Best Overall Project Award<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re humbled and honored to receive this prestigious award from the AGC of DC,\u201d said President Matthew Consigli. \u201cWe\u2019re very proud of our work on the Renwick Gallery, and the dedication and craftsmanship that we showed on the project are hallmarks of our company\u2019s core values. Every project is important to us, but the Renwick Gallery meant that we were preserving a piece of our country\u2019s cultural history so we\u2019re incredibly thankful for this recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Originally built in 1859 as the country\u2019s first museum specifically designed for showcasing great works of art to the public, the Renwick Gallery was saved from demolition in 1962 by first lady Jackie Kennedy and offered to the Smithsonian in 1965.<\/p>\n

Started in April 2014<\/a>, the first renovation of the Renwick Gallery in 45 years involved state-of-the-art preservation design, sustainable and energy-efficient technologies and construction techniques to bring the 19th century National Historic Landmark up to 21st century museum standards\u2014from basement to attic. Located in a high-security area, across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House, construction required creative logistics and constant communication with the Secret Service.<\/p>\n

Renovations<\/a> included:<\/p>\n