A large commercial construction firm broke ground on its new headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, with plans to erect a giant overhead covering that would generate enough energy to supply its power needs.
Hitt Contracting's new corporate offices at 7125 W. Falls Station Blvd. near the West Falls Church Metro station is expected to be completed in early 2027.
Plans call for the six-story, 270,000-square-foot property to include a 40,000-square-foot research lab "developed in partnership with Virginia Tech's Coalition for Smart Construction," Hitt said.
“This space will provide an opportunity to partner with industry in the development of new technologies and approaches that will transform the construction industry while supporting graduate student research and experiential learning," said Julie Ross, the dean of engineering at the school, in a statement.
The headquarters complex will be covered by a 100,000-square-foot solar canopy and wind turbines that would offset all of its energy needs, Hitt said. The building is also set to contain wellness facilities, a conference center and a cafe.
The new building will be home to more than 900 employees, according to Hitt. The general contractor plans to relocate from its 147,000-square-foot office at 2900 Fairview Park Drive where it has been since at least 2010, according to CoStar research.
With the start of construction on its new headquarters, Hitt is "laying the foundation for innovation, progress, and collaboration," CEO Kim Roy said in a statement.
Hitt's current projects in the Washington area include the expansion of the National Geographic museum in downtown D.C.
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Gensler designed Hitt's new headquarters.