LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Perini Management Services, Inc. (PMSI), has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of State to renovate the Chancery of the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay.

The embassy building in Montevideo, constructed in 1969 in the modernist style of cast-in-place concrete, was designed by the internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei. This renovation project will enhance the longevity of the building by upgrading the building shell and utility systems, and reconfiguring interior spaces throughout the building.

Construction is expected to begin later this year with substantial completion anticipated in 2021. PMSI specializes in worldwide federal construction and has provided multiple renovations and upgrades at U.S. embassies throughout the world for more than 30 years.

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building and specialty construction company offering diversified general contracting and design-build services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world. We have provided construction services since 1894 and have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing large, complex projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control measures.

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Source: Tutor Perini Corporation