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Andrea C. Fitch
Director of Marketing, HITT Contracting Inc.
(703) 846-9095 / afitch@hitt-gc.com

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, MAY 7, 2004 – Two projects for which HITT Contracting Inc. was the general contractor were given Washington Building Congress’ (WBC) “Craftsmanship” awards at their annual banquet held May 7, 2004 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The WBC is a group of companies and individuals dedicated to the highest standards and practices in the real estate, design, and construction industries of the Washington, D.C. area. In its 48th year, this awards program recognizes the efforts of local craftspeople and the important role they play in the industry.

The Fair Lakes VII office building, tenant fit-out and garage in Fairfax, Virginia received an award for Finishes (Marble/Granite subcategory) by Boatman and Magnani, Inc. Davis Carter Scott was the architect.

The same subcontractor, Boatman and Magnani, Inc., was also honored with another award for their finish work (Marble/Granite subcategory) for the Crystal Square V project in Arlington, Virginia. WDG Architecture, PLLC was the architect.

About HITT Contracting Inc.
Founded in 1937, HITT Contracting has grown to be ranked among today's 100 Largest General Contractors nationwide, with offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Charleston, and Baltimore. Our client-focused teams fulfill any program need from a doorknob change to base building shells and complete tenant/owner fit-outs. Company-wide we maintain 575 employees, including a 325-member, skilled in-house field force available 24/7 to support our clients long after initial occupancy. The HITT Way for quality and excellence defines the core of our mission and how we are structured. Teams are organized into expert market sector divisions, specializing in corporate base building and interiors, government, biotech, law firms, institutional, technology, healthcare, and aviation. Complementing these market sector teams are the Paint and Service, Preconstruction, and Subcontractor Relations divisions. For more information, please visit www.hitt-gc.com.