Maret School's Barrett Fields take center stage

Homecoming game marks first use of the newly-renovated multipurpose field

When Maret School in Washington, D.C. hosted its homecoming under the Friday night lights of the newly opened Barrett Fields on Oct. 3, the celebration marked more than a win on the field—it was the unveiling of a revitalized campus space designed to bring the community together. The upgraded complex now provides a dynamic home for student-athletes across all levels, blending thoughtful infrastructure with everyday usability. B&D was proud to serve as project manager for this effort, helping Maret take the project from vision to reality. Click below to read the full story.

CASE STUDY: MARYLAND SCHOOLS

Staff of Maryland's Cross Country ES/MS visiting the school's construction site, July 2023. Photo: B&D.

How a smarter insurance strategy saved millions

Innovative program also made worksites safer and more efficient

Maryland’s 21st Century School Buildings Program proved that innovation isn’t just about design and technology; it’s also about rethinking how projects are managed and protected. In an article, B&D President Will Mangrum and Eric Johnson, SVP of the Maryland Stadium Authority, highlight how MSA’s introduction of an Owner-Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) changed the game for both cost and safety—saving an estimated $8.1 million and creating safer worksites across dozens of projects. The approach streamlined coverage, empowered small contractors, and built a lasting culture of accountability. Click below to read the full feature.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: REIMAGINING OUR CITIES

Washington, DC bike path. Photo: Shutterstock

Reimagining our cities through the built environment

How investing in social infrastructure can strengthen and reunite communities

Cities thrive when people connect—and today, that connection depends on how we design and invest in shared spaces. In this month’s thought leadership feature, B&D’s Ellery Ammons explores how “social infrastructure”—parks, libraries, and civic spaces—can rebuild trust, combat isolation, and strengthen the social fabric of our communities. It’s a call to rethink the built environment not just as a collection of structures, but as the stage for public life itself. Click below for the full story.

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