News

GES performed the renovation of all existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for the Woods Community Center located in Burke, VA. The existing historic building was modified by removing an existing addition and providing a new two story wing which includes small, medium and large meeting rooms, activity spaces, kitchen, bathrooms, parlor, porch, balcony, deck, terrace, storage rooms and loading... Continue Reading

As part of its strategic plan, Dickinson College made a commitment to update its dated athletic facilities to bring them on par with similar NCAA facilities. A 2013 Masterplan looked at similar Division III schools and provided a roadmap for developing facilities that would help them recruit and retain top ranked athletes to the school. Concurrent to this effort GES provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing fire protection and engineering services for the design of a new athletic training facility at Dickinson College. The project involved demolition of an existing locker room facility, and... Continue Reading

Under an IDIQ Contract and as part of comprehensive design teams, GES is providing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and life safety engineering design and construction administration to the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). Task orders have included projects at the Meadowbrook and Wheaton Park Stables, the Waters House, the Century Manor House at Woodlawn Park, and the Needwood... Continue Reading

GES provided MEP & FP engineering services for the development of a feasibility study and preparation of construction documents for the complete interior renovation of four apartment complexes, including renovation of the bathroom areas. Project included the design of a new HVAC system, power, indoor/outdoor lighting and fire suppression system. A solar thermal water heating system was installed to reduce energy cost and increase energy... Continue Reading

GES provided MEP & FP engineering design and post design services for this new 46,000 sf Livery Stable and Fennessey Condominiums. The project includes the historic preservation of a DC landmark (livery stable) and the addition of a high rise, nine-story luxury condominium. Each condo is equipped with modern lighting fixtures, efficient mechanical systems and advanced telecommunication systems including an IT hub for satellite, cat5 and coax... Continue Reading

GES provided MEP & FP design and construction administration services for this new four-story luxury condominium. The 40,000 sf 43 unit condominium complex includes slab heating for the condo units residing above the first floor slab and for the exposed sprinkler... Continue Reading

GES provided the MEP & FP design and construction administration services for this new four-story plus cellar level luxury condominium. This 24,000 sf, 20 unit condominium complex includes on grade parking (with handicap accessible spaces) and a private roof terrace with recreational... Continue Reading

GES provided MEP & FP engineering design and post design services for the renovation of seven underprivileged apartment complexes totaling approximately 300,000 sf. In addition, GES performed a comprehensive evaluation of all of the MEP & FP systems for the complete overhaul and renovation of the seven buildings. The study outlines the nature and extent of the investigation performed and includes comprehensive findings, recommendations and conclusions, which were used in the... Continue Reading

GES provided MEP & FP engineering services for the fit - out of the sixth and seventh floors. The existing 130,000 sf facility consists of commercial office space on the lower levels and residential space on the top two floors (sixth and seventh floors). The existing space consisted of a shell with only base building systems present. The luxury condos valued at over $1,000/sf consist of high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, Brazilian Cherry flooring, marble baths, gas fire places and balcony views of the Potomac... Continue Reading

GES provided MEP & FP Engineering services for a new intergenerational community consisting of 27 affordable apartments for seniors, for young families transitioning out of foster care, and for other families. DC Child and Family Services Agency, DC Office on Aging and DC Department of Housing and Community Development were all partnered on the project to make Genesis the first community in DC based on the Generations of Hope Community model. The project consisted of 25,892sf of new construction containing a mix of one, two and three bedroom configurations.  The five story building... Continue Reading