A ribbon cutting marks a building’s opening, but the years that follow reveal whether the idea behind it actually works. In Alexandria, Va., the Patrick Henry K–8 School and a city recreation center share one campus, giving students and residents access to gyms, fields, and community spaces. After years of use, the project offers valuable lessons for school districts and local governments nationwide. Click below to discover what happens beyond the ribbon cutting.

Samer Nassar

B&D is pleased to begin working with two Northern Virginia public-sector clients investing in the future of their communities.

Town of Herndon

Herndon, VA

Real estate advisory, transaction services

City of Fairfax Schools

Fairfax, VA

Owner's representation

We're proud to support each client as it turns important plans into action. Click below to read more about each project.

Photos courtesy of Google Earth, City of Fairfax Public Schools

L-R: Jeff Bonvechio, Diego Martinez, Andrew Chaveas

Let's build what's next for Maryland's communities

Visit our team at Booth 712 at the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference

Maryland’s county leaders are gathering in Ocean City to exchange ideas and explore new approaches to the challenges facing their communities! If you have your boots on the ground (or toes in the sand) at the MACo Summer Conference, stop by Booth 712 to meet B&D’s Jeff Bonvechio, Diego Martinez and Andrew Chaveas.

Not in Ocean City? Our municipal team would still love to connect after the conference to discuss how your community can advance critical infrastructure, housing and economic development priorities amid growing needs and limited resources. Click below to connect with our team and start the conversation.

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Opening day isn’t the end of a building’s story. It’s when the building begins to prove itself. In her debut article for our Insights column, B&D's Rachael Romano explores how post-occupancy assessments cut through scattered feedback, uncover root causes and reveal which design and operational decisions should be repeated, improved or reconsidered. Before planning your next capital project, find out what your completed buildings are already telling you. Click below to read the full article.

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