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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, APRIL 11, 2003 – HITT Contracting Inc. has been awarded construction of the new west refrigeration plant for the Architect of the Capitol based on technical merit.

Upon completion, this plant will provide 30,000 tons of cooling and the added capacity to serve the needs of the New Capitol Visitor Center, as well as replace existing equipment loads. HITT, in partnership with Poole and Kent, will complete the project in approximately two years from start to commissioning. Senior Vice President of Technology David Michaelson states, “We [HITT] are thrilled to be awarded this $67 million project and look forward to partnering with Poole and Kent and the Architect of the Capitol to produce an award-winning project.”

Work is scheduled to begin in early May 2003. Senior Vice President of Technology David R. Michaelson is overseeing HITT’s project team, along with Senior Project Manager John F. Seeman. Poole and Kent’s efforts will be led by Tom Lynott, and on site by Project Manager Glen Meredith, who is transitioning from their successful project at The Washington Convention Center.

About HITT Contracting Inc.
HITT Contracting was founded in 1937 and has grown to be ranked today among the 100 Largest General Contractors in the United States, with offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Charleston, and Baltimore. HITT Contracting provides award-winning turnkey construction services from changing a doorknob to complete delivery of headquarter facilities/campuses. The company has more than 600 employees, including a 325-member, skilled in-house field force available to fulfill the requirements of their expanding base of repeat and new clients. Their $410 million volume in 2001 comprises today's leading market sectors, including corporate base building and interiors, law firms, technology, biotech, institutional, government, aviation, and healthcare. For more information, please visit www.hitt-gc.com.