BUILDING LEGACIES FOR A THRIVING FUTURE
FEATURED PROJECTS
Virginia Western Community College Stem Building
Branch Builds was selected over strong national competition for this state-of-the-art, high-tech STEM Building, adding to our impressive science/lab project resume. The facility, dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is the largest on-campus and was designed with input from faculty and staff to serve the region’s growing needs. Read More
Frederick County
Middle School
Frederick County’s newest Middle School was designed from the students perspective, to foster their academic, physical and social development. The three level building has a masonry façade and lots of windows to provide day-lighting, which is conducive to enhanced learning. Read More
Moore’s Lake
Apartments
Branch was selected to serve as the Construction Manager on this dynamic apartment project via a competitive bid/qualifications-based procurement process. The contract was awarded following multiple preconstruction value analysis sessions that resulted in an end product that met the owner’s budgetary, density and quality requirements. Read More
ABOUT BRANCH BUILDS
Branch Builds is recognized as one of the largest and most respected construction management and general contracting firms in Virginia and North Carolina. Our team of employee-owners delivers exceptional results on a diverse array of projects to a broad range of private and public sector clients. Driven by a commitment to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our clients and industry partners, Branch Builds operates on principles of shared respect and transparency. We pride ourselves on building high performance teams that deliver value and accountability on our diverse array of projects.
EXPERTISE
Our three school renovations in Montgomery County, Virginia are 99% complete! All schools are occupied, and all three projects were ahead of schedule during every phase. A huge thanks to our employee owners who made it happen! #Buildinglegacies
Did you know Construction is STEM?
Most people don’t make the connection, but during October we celebrate Careers in Construction Month and share stories, statistics, and bust myths about what it’s like to work in our industry. Follow us here and on our Instagram and TikTok pages to learn about all the opportunities and careers in construction. #CICM
Fun fact: Studies show that happy employees are more productive and have less stress. At Branch, we believe in giving our employee owners the resources and tools they need to keep them enjoying the day-to-day challenges their job presents.
How it's going vs. How it started.
The VUE in Blackburg, VA, is moving into the final stages. The three new upscale apartment buildings contain 206 units and eatures a pool, fitness room, and rooftop hangout area with wide views of the New River Valley!
Thank you to our project team, who goes above and beyond to showcase quality in all that they do. #BuildingLegacies
With beautiful natural light and an open feel, this project is one of those we never get tired of looking back at. This Science Hall built in 2015 for Liberty University. Some interesting features include a cadaver storage area and a dissection laboratory.
Project: Liberty University Science Hall, 2015
Owner: Liberty University
Architect: VMDO
Happy Independence Day! We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday.
Every project has a lot of moving parts. Thanks to good communication and collaboration between our employee owners and trade partners, we are able to make sure that everything can happen on time and correctly.
Project: Christiansburg PPEA
Owner: Montgomery County Public Schools
Architect: 5 Design, LLC
We're pleased to announce that our president, Cathy Underwood, was selected as one of the top 42 (out of 300 nominations) Women in Leadership by @virginia_business Magazine. Cathy's accomplishments and contributions to Branch over the years have set her apart from her peers, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Check out her profile, along with the accomplishments of the other amazing women in Virginia.
We are proud to announce that our Centennial Terrace Apartments in Downtown Richmond placed second in the Home Builders Association of Virginia's Multifamily Project of the Year.
Our Richmond team did an incredible job bringing the 5 floors of this wood-framed residential apartment building to life! It features granite countertops, hardwood flooring, tiled bathrooms, and large windows. Congratulations to our project team and employee owners who had a hand in making this project happen.
Owner: Goodstein Development
Architect: Walter Parks Architects
Summer is finally here! We hope you can find some time to relax and enjoy the season while it lasts.
Project: Park 37, 2020
Owner: Green Valley, LLC
Architect: BSB Design
Work smarter, right? Technology is constantly changing and improving the way we operate in our industry. In this case, it means using a machine to eliminate the manual part of lifting blocks! #BuildingLegacies
Not a bad view from 260 feet above our Carillion Crystal Springs Tower Project. The two, tower cranes we have installed will be a crucial part of the project moving forward. #BuildingLegacies
Project: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Expansion
Owner: Carilion Clinic
Architect: ESa
The Robert E. Aylor Middle School was built with the students being top of mind. The project includes collaborative learning environments that are designed to allow for maximum flexibility for the staff and students. #BuildingLegacies
Project: Robert E. Aylor Middle School Replacement, 2021
Owner: Frederick County Public Schools
Architect: RRM
Over the last decade, one of our favorite projects has to be the Cregger Athletic Center for Roanoke College. This 155,000sf build was designed with the intent of being a state-of-the-art athletic and event facility for the college. #ThrowbackThursday #BuildingLegacies
Project: Roanoke College Cregger Athletic Center, August 2016
Owner: Roanoke College
Architect: VMDO
Golden hour sure is looking beautiful from the common area of our recently completed Centennial Terrace apartments in Downtown Richmond. #BuildingLegacies
Project: Centennial Terrace Apartments, 2021
Owner: Goodstein Development
Architect: Walter Parks Architects