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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA, JUNE 23, 2003 – HITT Contracting Inc. has promoted Nick Raico to Director of HITT Healthcare and interim Director of HITT Biotech.

Nick Raico, who joined HITT Contracting in 2002, has more than 13 years experience in the construction industry. Mr. Raico has been responsible for overseeing the construction of facilities in both the medical and biotech arena. As Director of HITT Healthcare, Mr. Raico will be responsible for managing technically complex projects that will enable healthcare providers to enhance patient care. He will also serve as interim Director of HITT Biotech.

HITT Healthcare offers technical insight into facilities and associated systems of the medical arena. With experience ranging from clinics and assisted living facilities to cutting-edge neurological suites and oncology additions, HITT Healthcare leads the way in delivering enhancements that enable providers to focus on their primary mission of patient care.

HITT Biotech’s experience encompasses cGMP, toxicology, fermentation, vivarium and primers facilities for leading research and pharmaceutical companies. Delivering quality work within program goals is at the forefront of HITT Biotech’s team approach giving researchers appropriate environments to achieve medical breakthroughs.

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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.