When the Nisqually earthquake damaged the historic Washington State Legislative Building in 2001, rapid stabilization efforts were critical, and a goal was established to reopen the building in time for the 2005 legislative session. Mortenson coordinated the move-out of the entire building, which included complete documentation of the building conditions for historical purposes and hazardous materials abatement. Mortenson then completed significant seismic upgrades to the structure and installed new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, and data systems. Historical materials throughout the building were cleaned and repaired. A disruption avoidance plan allowed for continued operations of the campus throughout construction.
- Completion Date
August 2006
- Delivery Method
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General Contractor/Construction Manager
- Additional Project Facts
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Washington State Dept. of General Administration
$88,800,000
258,000 Square Feet
Awards
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Distinguished Project Award, 2005 - Northwest Construction News Magazine
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Special Achievement Award, 2005 - Washington State Dept. of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
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Honorable Mention Award, 2004 - Northwest Construction News Magazine
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Civic Design Award, 2005 - American Institute of Architects (AIA) - National
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Excellence in Architecture Award, 2006 - American Institute of Architects (AIA) - National
