Virginia State Capitol Building Restoration

Historic Capitol building meticulously restored and modernized

Gilbane, in association with The Christman Company (Gilbane | Christman), provided construction management at risk services for this comprehensive historic restoration and Capitol building modernization.

Project Overview

The project was completed on-time and within budget and achieved 29% SWaM participation, which exceeded the Commonwealth’s 20% requirement
The Virginia Capitol’s original structure was designed by Thomas Jefferson, with foundations dating back to 1785
It is the oldest continuously used Capitol in the United States
The project included installation of new roofing, gutter and skylight systems and a 27,000-SF underground Visitor’s Center that supports the renovation of the Capitol Building and the future needs within Capitol Square

The Virginia Capitol is the oldest continually used Capitol in the United States. It received its National Landmark designation in 1960 and received National Register of Historic Places listing in 1969.

Quick Stats

Client:
- Commonwealth of Virginia
Location: Richmond, VA
Architect:
- RMJM
Size: 101,000 SF
Awards:
- Associated General Contractors (AGC), Build America Award
- Building Design + Construction (BD+C), Gold Reconstruction & Renovation Award
- Mid-Atlantic Construction Magazine, Project of the Year