Tompkins Awarded Contract to Build Viewing Stands
for 2005 U.S. Presidential Inauguration Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., July 14, 2004
Tompkins Builders, Inc., was selected as general contractor to
construct the viewing stands for the 2005 Presidential Inauguration
ceremony, which will take place on January 20th on the West Front of
the U.S. Capitol. The project owner and architect is the Architect
of the Capitol (AOC), Washington, D.C. Tompkins is a subsidiary of
Turner Construction Company, the nation’s leading general builder.
The $1.36 million project is slated to begin in October 2004.
Viewing stands will accommodate all ceremony guests, which include
the President, Congressional attendees, diplomats, V.I.P guests and
the band and choir.
This is the fourth consecutive time that Tompkins has been
selected to construct the stands for the inauguration ceremony.
Tompkins will now have to comply with all post-9/11 security
measures during this assignment. The firm’s scope of work also
includes demolition of the stands, which will begin 72 hours after
the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony.
About Tompkins
Located in Washington, D.C., Tompkins Builders, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, offers a
full range of construction-related services in both the private and
public sectors. From preconstruction services to construction
management, design-build contracting to general contracting, the
firm specializes in base building construction, renovations,
restorations, additions and tenant fit-out projects. These
disciplines, along with quality service, results-oriented
management, and experienced personnel, provide the foundation of its
construction practice. For more information, visit our website at
www.tompkinsbuilders.com.
About Turner
Turner is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first
or second in the major segments of the building construction field.
During 2003, Turner completed $6.1 billion of construction. Turner
is the only builder offering clients a network of 46 offices across
the U.S. Founded in 1902, the firm was acquired in 1999 by HOCHTIEF,
one of the world's leading international construction companies. For
more information, visit Turner's website at
www.turnerconstruction.com.
Contact:
Public Relations
Tompkins Builders, Inc.
(202) 898-5748
Fax (202) 898-2531
info@tbius.com
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