School modernization project reaches milestone

MacArthur HS held Topping Out ceremony, celebrated construction workers and school staff

Washington, DC's MacArthur High School recently reached a major milestone in its campus modernization, with a Topping Out Celebration marking the placement of the final structural beam. From beam signings and a staff lunch to a raffle and remarks from project partners, the event highlighted just how far the project has come, and what’s still ahead as the school moves toward completion. B&D is proud to be part of this project. Watch the video of the ceremony and click below to read the full story.

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

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Can schools help address the housing crisis?

Using public land to rethink workforce housing opportunities

As communities look for new ways to address workforce housing challenges, schools and other public facilities are becoming part of a broader planning conversation. In this Project Spotlight, we share how B&D’s integrated planning approach, informed by work in Alexandria, Virginia, helps public-sector leaders think differently about public land, long-term facilities needs, and cross-sector collaboration while keeping educational priorities front and center. Click below to read the full story.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

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Winning resilience dollars for K12 schools

How Mid-Atlantic districts can position projects to win infrastructure funding

Federal and state resilience funding is flowing right now, but many K–12 districts are missing it because their projects are not positioned the right way. In this article, Deisy Brangman, B&D’s resident expert on school infrastructure and resilience funding, breaks down how Mid-Atlantic districts can shift from chasing grants to building fundable, outcome-driven projects that unlock dollars for energy upgrades, climate resilience, and healthier schools. The window is open, the competition is real, and readiness is everything. Click below to read the full article.

ASK THE EXPERT

Mitigating threats

In this month’s Ask the Expert, B&D project manager Aneura Phillips shares what it really takes to keep complex projects moving forward when conditions change. Drawing on her background in architecture and delivery, Aneura discusses underestimated risks like stakeholder misalignment, procurement constraints, and cost volatility, and explains why flexibility, early engagement, and trusted partners are essential to resilient project planning. Click below to read the full interview.

Read the interview

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