01 Exploring Inventive Elements
Sourcing the right materials means understanding and trusting your options. Co|Lab provides a platform to bring the AEC community together to test innovative materials that will benefit our stakeholders.
Co|Lab serves as HITT Contracting’s designated space for the research and testing of emerging materials, approaches, and technology that will rapidly transform the construction and real estate industries. This important work will rely heavily on collaboration amongst our industry and community partners, investing resources to mock up, test, and share our experiences broadly to improve the way we build.
“Construction shapes the world we live in, driving economic growth, producing jobs, and creating the built environment around us. As building professionals, we must take responsibility for innovating and improving our industry.”
-Kim Roy, HITT CEO
As we continue to celebrate Earth Day, we're proud to showcase Co|Lab, our sustainability-focused R&D space dedicated to bringing ideas to life in Falls Church, Virginia. The space serves as a hub for research and testing of emerging materials, methods, performance, and technology to transform the construction and real estate industries. Here are a few green facts about our facility:
Did you know?
🍃 The floors are made of recycled water bottles in an effort to reduce and reuse.
🍃 Co|Lab has over 2,800 sf of space using SunPower 360w panels. These solar panels provide the building’s annual power usage.
🍃 A hydronic system recirculates water to flow under and through flooring for efficient and consistent warmth.
To learn more about Co|Lab and the innovations taking place there, visit the link in our bio.
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Being #CommittedToWhatsNext includes reducing our carbon footprint to positively impact our environment, team members, clients, and society as a whole. 🌿 As a company, HITT has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2023. [Read more in bio.]
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Join us for another Co|Lab Masters Series virtual event on Thursday, February 4 from 1-2 p.m. HITT's Co-President Drew Mucci and @Autodesk's Amy Marks will discuss prefabrication and industrialized construction. Register or learn more at the link in our bio.👆
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Did you miss the September, October, or November Co|Lab Masters Series events? Stay tuned for more events in 2021, and watch the most recent sessions at CoLab.Build/Insights
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