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DFS Construction is always getting involved in the community and completing exciting projects.  Find out the latest about DFS.

5
May

Vital Voices Headquarters Opening

MAY 5-7, 2022, WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vital Voices, an international, non-profit organization that invests in women leaders, is proud to announce the new Vital Voices Global Headquarters for Women’s Leadership, coming to the center of downtown Washington, D.C. DFS Construction is honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Vital Voices on their Global Headquarters. Helping […]

22
Sep

The Herald’s Grand Opening

We are pleased to announce the grand opening of The Herald building. Originally built in 1923, the building once housed the printing presses and offices of the old Washington Times-Herald, where Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis worked as the “Inquiring Camera Girl.” The sprawling lobby lounge preserves the incredible 22′ ceiling height and pays homage to the […]

7
Jun

DFS Wins Multiple IIDA Awards

Winning an award is always an honor, and we are incredibly proud to announce that multiple DFS Construction projects were award winners at the 2021 IIDA MAC Premiere Design Awards! Not only did the University of Arizona Government Affairs Office earn the Corporate Award (under 15,000 SF), but this amazing project also received the Pinnacle […]

29
Oct

RIAA Wins NAIOP 2020 Award of Excellence

We are proud to announce that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) project has been awarded the 2020 NAIOP Award of Excellence for Best Interiors. DFS, in collaboration with OTJ Architects, created a space that encompasses all the demands of a high-efficiency workspace and the intimacy of a performance venue, for the RIAA to […]

10
Dec

Office Snapshots Features Interstate Hotels & Resorts’ Offices

Interstate Hotels & Resorts needed a new headquarters to host their members and provide a collaborative space for their staff.  The entire headquarters was broken up by client-focused areas and staff-focused areas.  The front-of-house spaces were all designed and constructed to host clients, consisting of warm, welcoming materials, reflective of the hospitality-centric brand. DFS Construction […]

8
May

FiscalNote Wins 2019 IIDA Award

We are honored to have been the contractor for the award-winning FiscalNote project designed by OTJ Architects, recognized by an esteemed panel of Jurors for The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Interior Design Association Premier Designs Awards for 2019!

3
Apr

DFS Wins 2018 Contractor of the Year Award

Last night, DFS Construction was recognized as the Best Construction Contractor at the 2019 Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Association of Greater DC, CREBA awards! We are honored to be named Best in the Industry for 2 years running. Congratulations to all the worthy honorees!

3
Jan

TechSpace Ballston Named Arlington’s Best Coworking Space of 2018

Located right outside of Washington D.C. in the heart of Arlington, TechSpace Ballston occupies the 8th floor of the Two Liberty Center.  This 19,808 square foot co-working space is comprised of 56 private office suites, an open café, a co-working lounge, 3 conference rooms and 198 workstations. Arlington’s TechSpace office is 1 of 9 offices […]

18
Sep

ABC Award of Excellence Awarded to Department of Corrections

DFS Construction converted an abandoned meat packing warehouse into a training facility for correctional officers for the DC Department of Corrections (DOC). The finished product included classrooms, cardio gym, fitness gyms, locker rooms, showers, offices, conference rooms, a stage for graduation ceremonies, open office areas for modular furniture, an employee break-room, a separate pantry, and […]

14
Mar

Columbia Heights Village Wins NAHB Gold Award

Recently completed Columbia Heights Village took NAHB’s Gold Award for the Remodeling Specialty Project category this year.  The purpose of the renovation was to deliver high-quality, supportive spaces that are outfitted to empower residents to collaborate constructively amongst themselves and with staff. The new lobby and 4,300-square-foot community room rival market-rate properties and have become the […]