Smithsonian Institution

Washington, DC

With his death in 1829, James Smithson, a British scientist, bequeathed his entire estate to the United States to found “an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” President Andrew Jackson announced the bequest to Congress in 1836, but it was not until 1846, by an act of Congress signed by President James K. Polk, that the Smithsonian Institution was established. Over its 164-year history, the institution has expanded several times.

National Fire Protection has performed numerous projects throughout the Smithsonian Institution’s museums in the National Capitol Area. As with all museum contracting, special care and planning is required to ensure that exhibits are properly protected and patrons are safe at all times. NFP has performed work at the following Smithsonian facilities:

Arts and Industries Building
National Air and Space Museum
National Museum of American History
National Museum of Natural History
National Postal Museum
National Zoological Park

Your vigilance and dedication to do "whatever is best for the project" demonstrated superb customer care and project focus.
Nick D. Yamodis

Your individual commitment and steadfast devotion to duty displayed throughout the subject project has been outstanding.
Nick D. Yamodis

Under your leadership this project has exceeded all anticipated performance measures and contributed immeasurably to maintaining the overall timeline for Research Development, Testing, and Evaluation.
Nick D. Yamodis

I would like to personally thank your Foreman, Craftsmen, and Managers for the quality, safety and performance demonstrated in resurrecting this building.
William T. Thumm

Your contribution to making the Pentagon a safer and better place is recognized and appreciated. This amazing feat could not have been accomplished without your accomplishments.
Tom Miller

In 2009, NFP was the recipient of an “Excellence in Design and Construction Coordination” award for its work on the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center project.

NFP was Clark/Balfour Beatty Construction’s Subcontractor of the Month in August 2009 for the New Campus East project.

In 2005 National Fire Protection received the Certificate of Appreciation by Centex/Balfour Beatty for performance, professionalism, enthusiasm, positive attitude, Integrity and teamwork.

Hensel Phelps Construction Co. is proud and privileged for having the opportunity to work with you.
William T. Thumm

NFP was the recipient of a 2004 WBC Craftsmanship Award in Recognition of its Outstanding Work on the ATF National Laboratory – Fire Research Center project.

I would like to congratulate and thank you for your performance, hard work and dedication on the Pentagon Wedge 2 project.
Tom Miller

In 2005 National Fire Protection received the Craftsmanship award for it’s work on the National Gallery of Art Work Area #2

Your leadership and attention to detail is executing both professional management and high quality construction has resulted in a monumental effort on a coming deadline.
Nick D. Yamodis

National Fire Protection received the 2003 Certificate of Recognition for outstanding dedication and contribution to the Post Sept 11, 2001, Pentagon Phoenix Project.

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