FALLS CHURCH, VA — HITT Contracting, a commercial construction firm, marked a milestone in construction with the groundbreaking of its new headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, minutes from Washington, D.C. The 270,000-square-foot, six-story building aims to drive impactful change through sustainability, research and development, and the partnership between industry and academia.
"As we break ground on our new headquarters, we're laying the foundation for innovation, progress, and collaboration," said Kim Roy, CEO of HITT Contracting. "This building is so much more than an office — it's a beacon of what's possible when curiosity, ingenuity, and determination fuse to create a new vision."
The building will feature facilities to drive advancements in construction, most notably a 40,000-square-foot research lab developed in partnership with Virginia Tech's Coalition for Smart Construction. This collaboration fosters hands-on research and development to address challenges in the built environment, including sustainability, labor shortages, and material innovation.
"We are excited to partner with HITT and grow our network of innovation to address the future of smart construction. Upon completion, this space will provide an opportunity to partner with [the] 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, Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean of Engineering at Virginia Tech. "Together, we can imagine the future and help to develop the technology and the talent to get it there."
Designed by Gensler, the headquarters aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification and meet net-zero energy and net-zero carbon goals. The building will be powered by a 100,000-square-foot photovoltaic solar canopy and wind turbines, offsetting all of its energy needs. Other sustainable features include an advanced Power over Ethernet system for lighting, electrical power, and data, as well as office furniture produced from recycled materials by HITT's 3D printing farm. A HyperWall building envelope system, developed with Building Composites, will also debut at the facility, offering a lighter, stronger, and more efficient construction solution.
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Anticipated to deliver in early 2027, the project underscores HITT's 88-year commitment to Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located near the West Falls Church Metro station, the new location will provide mass transit access for 900-plus local team members, supporting sustainable urban development.
