GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
TOPS OUT, SET TO OPEN IN APRIL, 2008
 Washington, D.C.,
May 16, 2007
This week, Perini/Tompkins Joint Venture celebrated the topping
out ceremony of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center,
the largest project currently under construction on the Eastern
Seaboard. Gaylord Hotels also announced April 25, 2008 as the
official grand opening date of the resort.
Located along the Potomac River in Prince Georges County, MD, the
resort stands 20 stories high and offers a breathtaking view of the
river. Construction of the resort is on schedule and has reached a
critical point. Workers have begun installing the 50-ton, 240 and
210-foot steel trusses that will stretch from one side of the resort
to the other, creating the framework for a spectacular
glass-enclosed atrium. When complete, the atrium will cover more
than 1.5-acres of lush, indoor tropical gardens - a signature
feature of all Gaylord properties. To date, more than 1.8 million
man hours have been worked on the project.
“This project holds a special place for Tompkins,” said Ed Small,
president of Tompkins Builders. “Beyond the Gaylord’s magnificent
size and scope, the resort promises to drive economic growth and
create over 1,500 job opportunities for residents. Tompkins is proud
to be an integral part of such a positive and significant project.”
About Tompkins Builders
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Tompkins, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, offers a full range of
construction-related services in both the private and public
sectors. Quality service, along with results-oriented management,
and experienced personnel, provide the foundation of Tompkins’
construction practice. Today, Tompkins is ranked as one of the
largest general contracting firms domiciled in the Mid-Atlantic, and
the largest General Contractor domiciled in Washington, D.C. Some of
the most visible illustrations of Tompkins’ work are the National
World War II Memorial, the Reflecting Pool, the Gaylord Hotel and
Convention Center, Station Place Buildings I and II, the FDA Center
for Drug Evaluation and Research, the Unified Communications Center,
the Monarch and Bethesda View Condominiums.
About Perini Corporation
Perini Corporation is a leading construction services company
offering diversified general contracting, construction management
and design-build services to private clients and public agencies
throughout the world. Perini has provided construction services
since 1894 and has established a strong reputation within their
markets by executing large complex projects on time and within
budget while adhering to strict quality control measures. Perini
offers general contracting, preconstruction planning and
comprehensive project management services, including the planning
and scheduling of manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors
required for a project.
Contact:
Siwar Bandar
Tompkins Builders, Inc.
(202) 898-5748
Fax (202) 898-2531
info@tbius.com
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