Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- Clark Construction has landed a $524 million contract to build the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- The project will include advanced energy-efficient systems and sustainable practices to reduce energy use intensity and achieve LEED Gold v4 certification.
Clark Construction has been awarded a $524 million contract to construct the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. The project, which includes $115.8 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding, aims to enhance the nation’s cyber defense abilities and critical infrastructure security. The building, located on the St. Elizabeths West campus, will house CISA, the leading organization for cyber defense in the U.S.
The contract aligns with the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda and emphasizes sustainability through advanced energy-efficient systems such as chilled beams and energy recovery ventilation. The project aims to reduce energy use intensity by 72% compared to other office buildings and achieve LEED Gold v4 certification.
Clark Construction plans to start work on the project in the fall of 2024 and expects to complete it by 2027. The addition of the CISA headquarters to the St. Elizabeths West campus is part of the ongoing effort to consolidate the Department of Homeland Security into one location, further supporting the government’s commitment to investing in American infrastructure and clean energy industries.
