News Archive for Orr Partners Construction Management, Project Management, Property Management, and Real Estate Development in Washington DC area

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03/05/2021

It’ll Be Fun (For 374 Arlington Households) to Stay at the YMCA

On behalf of the YMCA, Orr Partners has filed plans with Arlington County proposing to redevelop its location at 3400 13th Street Nwith a new 88,815 square foot recreational facility...more

02/19/2021

A New Wood-Burning Seafood House Will Anchor D.C.’s Next Big Waterfront Neighborhood

The projects add to a mixed-use development in former U.S. Coast Guard headquarters that now house RiverPoint apartments...more

01/27/2021

Lessons from an Association that Opened a Headquarters During a Global Pandemic

While no organization wants to finish construction on a new building during a pandemic, the American Physical Therapy Association turned this unfortunate timing into an opportunity...more

10/23/2020

Construction Begins On $86M Senior Housing Redevelopment In Reston

Orr Partners is honored to be part of the team building a new home for hundreds of low-income seniors living in a 50-year-old property in Reston...more

10/06/2020

Despite pandemic, Columbia Pike corridor still sees growth

Among the standout events of the year was the opening of Centro, the mixed-use development... All 366 units are now leased, said David Orr of Orr Partners... more

10/05/2020

9 D.C.-Area Developments Preparing To Deliver In Q4

RiverPoint is one of these featured developments and Orr is ready for the challenges of delivering a new project in 2020 with pre-leasing already underway... more

08/24/2020

Gulfstream, Jet Aviation Open New Florida Facility

Jet Aviation and sister company Gulfstream [with project management by Orr Partners] have opened their new co-located FBO/aircraft maintenance complex at Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport... more

07/2020

Orr Partners — Class A in D.C.

A 1970s office building revamped into a waterfront mixed-use maultifamily development in Washington, D.C. The former headquarters of the United States Coast Guard in southwest Washington, D.C. is being redeveloped into a state-of-the-art mixed-use apartment building on the banks of the Anacostia River. more

07/02/2020

Even With Closed Doors, Here’s How The YMCA Kept The Community Going Through The Pandemic

Orr is honored to be a part of the Y’s team for the development of their North Arlington Location. [Northern Virginia Magazine] caught up with Pamela Curran, executive vice president and the chief operating officer of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington to find out how the organization has adapted since March. more

05/28/2020

Lake Anne House Senior Housing Project in Reston Closes

...Grimm+Parker Architects, Charles P. Johnson and Associates, Orr Partners, and Bozzuto Construction, Enterprise and Fellowship, will develop the 56 studio apartments, 178 one-bedroom apartments, and six two-bedroom apartments at the New Lake Anne House...more

03/27/2020

Orr Partners Ranks 7th for Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers in Greater D.C.

Washington Business Journal ranked companies by Metro-area square feet under construction in 2019...more

11/26/2019

Brian Kaplan Joins CoreNet Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors

Brian Kaplan, Sr. Project Manager and Interiors Director at Orr Partners, has joined the 2020 CoreNet Mid-Atlantic Chapter Board of Directors as a Young Leader Co-Chair...more

11/07/2019

Orr Partners Announces Hiring of Melissa Matthews

Orr Partners has hired Melissa Matthews as a Senior Project Manager. Ms. Matthews is joining Orr to manage major development projects...more

11/06/2019

Spike Gjerde plans big food hall and two restaurants at Buzzard Point

Developers Western Development, Akridge, Orr Partners and Jefferson Apartment Group are turning the former office complex at 2100 Second St. and 2121 First St. SW into RiverPoint, a residential complex...more

03/29/2019

Orr Partners Ranks 5th for Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers in Greater D.C.

Washington Business Journal ranked companies by Metro-area square feet under construction in 2018...more

02/19/2019

Orr Partners Completes New NADA Office

Orr Partners recently completed the headquarters for the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) in Tysons, Va...more

02/05/2019

Orr Partners Announces Hiring of Brian Kaplan

Orr Partners has hired Brian Kaplan as Senior Project Manager and Interiors Director. Mr. Kaplan is joining the Orr team to lead and expand Orr’s portfolio of interiors project management business...more

01/24/2019

First new construction in National Landing — a headquarters not named HQ2 — breaks ground

Work on the very first new building slated for National Landing is underway. But this has nothing to do with Amazon.com Inc.’s HQ2. The American Physical Therapy Association’s future home [an Orr project] at 3030 Potomac Ave. in Alexandria...more

11/13/2018

Powder Mountain Is the Hottest Design Destination You Probably Haven't Heard Of

This hidden gem of a ski resort in Utah is fast becoming a progressive alpine mecca and features Orr's Copper Crest West development...more

11/09/2018

Orr Partners Announces Hiring of Heather Spigner

Orr Partners, an industry leader in project management and owner’s representation services, has hired Heather Spigner as Project Manager. Ms. Spigner is joining the Orr team in Savannah, GA...more

08/30/2018

Kate O’Hara Selected for CNCC Mentorship Program

Kate O’Hara, Orr Partners Property Management Vice President, has been selected as a mentor for the CNCC Connecting Future Leaders Mentoring Program...more

08/16/2018

Orr Employees Help Prepare Kids for First Day of School

Earlier this month, Orr Partners partnered with JK Moving Services to collect backpacks and school supplies for children in need in the Washington, DC metro area...more

08/03/2018

Mack Real Estate Lends $160M on Redevelopment of Former US Coast Guard HQ

“We’re really excited to move forward with our project in the most exciting new neighborhood of D.C.,” David Orr, the founder and chairman of Orr Partners...more

06/26/2018

Orr Partners Announces Hiring of Nicholas Irwin

Orr Partners Property Management (Orr PM), a leading property and asset management company, has hired Nicholas Irwin as Building Engineer...more

06/21/2018

Orr Construction Management at Powder Mountain

Powder Mountain has engaged Orr Partners for construction and project management services on various projects on the mountain as the resort continues to expand...more

06/01/2018

Orr’s Yelp Project Wins Award

Orr Partners delivered project management services for an award winning project for Yelp, one of the world’s leading social media companies...more

04/25/2018

Honeygrow to Open in Reston Town Center West in May

“Another great food option coming to RTC West!” Scott Siegel, President. More news on this Orr project...more

04/24/2018

Gulfstream To Expand In Savannah

“We are thrilled to be continuing our long standing partnership with Gulfstream on this great project!” Scott Siegel, President...more

04/05/2018

Kate O’Hara Celebrates 10 Years with Orr Partners!

Kate O’Hara, Vice President, is celebrating her 10-year anniversary with Orr Partners Property Management. Hired in 2008 to manage a single property, Ms. O’Hara has grown Orr PM into one of the premier boutique project management firms...more

03/20/2018

Continuing Education for Orr Partners Staff

Orr Partners’ Senior Project Manager Stephanie Moumen recently completed a 3-day workshop presented by George Mason University’s Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship...more

03/19/2018

Yelp brings a touch of Silicon Valley to its new D.C. digs

"A piece of Silicon Valley has landed in D.C." and Orr couldn't be more proud to be part of making it happen...more

03/15/2018

Centro Arlington Mixed-Use Development Underway

Orr Partners is making significant progress on construction of Centro Arlington (formerly Village Center). The project has obtained a Footing to Grade Permit and the first of two tower cranes has been erected...more

03/13/2018

Orr Partners Announces Hiring of Stephanie Moumen

Orr Partners has hired Stephanie Moumen as Senior Project Manager. Ms. Moumen will be working on the General Dynamics HQ project, as well as a large mixed-use project...more

02/09/2018

Kate O’Hara Mentors Women in Commercial Real Estate

Kate O’Hara, Orr Partners Property Management Vice President, has volunteered as a mentor for the CREW Network Leadership Certificate program, which features year-long specialized leadership development, industry training and...more

02/05/2018

VY/Reston Heights opens luxury apartments, retail in downtown Reston

This Orr project is ready for leasing! “Amazing transformation, incredible project!” Scott Siegel, President...more

12/12/2017

Orr Partners Announces Promotion of Kerem Demirci

Orr Partners has announced the promotion of Kerem Demirci to Project Manager. “Kerem’s growth has been tremendous and it is attributable to his extraordinary work ethic...more

11/30/2017

VY at Reston Heights to Begin Leasing in December

"It is always great to see the hard work on a project translate into a beautiful building." Scott Siegel, Orr President...more

11/28/2017

Alexandria association plans new HQ in Potomac Yard

"We are proud to be a part of such a transformative project!" Scott Siegel, Orr President...more

11/13/2017

Real Estate Executive Speaker Series: David Orr, Chairman of Orr Partners

November 30, 2017 attend a candid conversation with industry leader David Orr, Chairman of Orr Partners. Quality real estate development requires innovative thinking...More

09/12/2017

Orr Partners Sponsors Charity Golf Tournament

Orr Partners participated in the 23rd Northern Virginia Annual Water For People Golf Tournament In Memory of Herb Evans on May 1, 2017 as a Tee, Longest Drive and Foursome Sponsor...more

08/04/2017

Construction is booming in Frederick Co., VA

"We’ve been blown away by the pace of construction on American Woodmark’s new HQ and are very excited by the potential for growth in Frederick County," Jim Behrend, Vice President... More

06/13/2017

Orr Partners Supports Future Healthcare Providers

Kate O’Hara, Orr Partners Property Management Vice President, was recognized by The Claude Moore Health Academy for her “continued support in the education of future healthcare providers.”...more

05/18/2017

Washington, D.C.'s Most Impressive Buildings You Need to See

"It is a pleasure to manage the beautiful House of Sweden property on the Georgetown waterfront. The building is lovely and the location and views are spectacular!" Kate O'Hara, Orr Property Management Vice President... More

05/02/2017

Orr's AOL Headquarters Project Wins the Pinnacle Award

The IIDA-MAC Premiere Design Awards honored the AOL Headquarters project with their top award for best overall design... More

04/27/2017

American Woodmark breaks Ground on New HQ with Governor McAuliffe!

On March 31, 2017, American Woodmark celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Project Unity headquarters in Frederick County, Virginia...more

04/27/2017

Washington Business Journal's Best Real Estate Deals of 2016

Orr Partners' River Point project (Former Coast Guard headquarters) was honored by the Washington Business Journal as one of the Best Real Estate Deals of 2016... More
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04/06/2017

Topping Out Celebrated at VY at Reston Heights!

On March 20, 2017 Orr Partners was part of the “topping out” celebration at VY at Reston Heights in Reston, Virginia. The important milestone of placing the final roof trusses at the top of this JBG development was marked with a party...more

03/28/2017

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant at RTC West completed!

Orr Partners is managing the transformation of RTC West in Reston, Virginia. This project includes the conversion of 480,000 square feet of existing office space into a mixed-use development...more

03/28/2017

These Companies Around Washington, D.C. Have the Coolest Office Perks

“It was great being a part of two forward thinking projects for Alarm.com and CustomInk!” Scott Siegel, Orr President...more

03/09/2017

Phase 2 of Alarm.com headquarters completed!

Orr Partners is managing the tenant improvements for a new headquarters for Alarm.com in McLean, Virginia, which includes three phases. Phases 1 and 2 of this multi-floor tenant project have been successfully completed...more

03/06/2017

David Orr Named to CPRO Board

The CPRO Board of Directors at its February 23rd meeting voted to elect three new members – David Orr, Linda LeDuc and Tom Gibson – who will fill board positions available respectively as Business, Civic and At-Large representatives....more

02/28/2017

485-Unit Development Planned for Former Coast Guard Headquarters at Buzzard Point

A development team led by Akridge, Western Development and Orr Partners recently filed an application to renovate and convert the former US Coast Guard headquarters in Buzzard Point into a block-long project...more

01/27/2017

Jim Behrend Wins it All

Vice President Jim Behrend’s Fear the Chief squad captured the 3rd Annual Orr Fantasy Football League (OFFL) crown with a 161 to 136 victory over President Scott Siegel’s team...more

01/11/2017

National Children’s Museum closes in on deal for downtown D.C. spot

“The effort put into making this possible by the Board has been inspiring. We are thrilled to be part of such a meaningful project and great team.” Scott Siegel, Orr President...more

12/22/2016

Orr Partners Engaged by Town of Vienna

The Town of Vienna has selected Orr Partners to manage the completion of the Vienna Community Center. The renovated and expanded project will include a new 9,000 SF gymnasium, a 5,000 SF addition...more

12/02/2016

Continuing to Go Green

Orr Partners has added another LEED accredited team member to its already deep bench of LEED professionals. Assistant Project Manager Kerem Demirci successfully passed his LEED Green Associate...more

12/01/2016

American Woodmark to consolidate headquarters

"American Woodmark places incredible importance on their staff and community and we are proud to be working with them on their headquarters project," said Scott Siegel, President...more

11/16/2016

Orr Partners Wins Award

Orr Partners delivered project management services for an award winning project for AOL. The AOL Steve Case Center renovation project received the highest honor from NAIOP Northern Virginia...more

11/14/2016

Orr Partners is ecstatic to be part of this project!

Weingarten Realty announced today the acquisition of 5.2 acres of land at the corner of King and North Beauregard Streets that will be the site of The Gateway Alexandria (“Gateway”), a premier mixed-use project...more

09/01/2016

MacGregor Property Management Changes Name to Orr Partners Property Management

Effective September 1, 2016, MacGregor Property Management’s name will be changed to Orr Partners Property Management...more

08/17/2016

Power team to remake the Coast Guard's former Buzzard Point headquarters

The Coast Guard's former waterfront headquarters south of D.C. United's planned soccer stadium in Buzzard Point is being primed for new life as a residential and retail development...more

05/02/2016

Orr Partners in the Classroom

Dan Strotman, a Vice President with Orr Partners, recently went back to school. Way back to the 3rd grade at Garfield Elementary School in Fairfax County...more

04/08/2016

Orr Partners is proud to be on the RTC West team!

RTC West will be home to two more restaurants: Nando's and Mezeh, in addition to Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, which will anchor the new retail space...more

02/23/2016

346-Unit Columbia Pike Development Approved

Gone will be the existing Food Star grocery store and several small retail businesses, and in their place will rise the Columbia Pike Village Center from developer Orr Partners...more

02/10/2016

Orr Partners Engaged by Engility

Engility has selected Orr Partners to manage a confidential project in northern Virginia...more

01/12/2016

Orr Partners Engaged by Vox Media

Vox Media has selected Orr Partners to manage the expansion of their 1201 Connecticut Avenue office in Washington, DC...more

01/11/2016

On Columbia Pike, surface parking will give way to proposed Village Center

The project, from Reston-based Orr Partners, will replace the existing Food Star grocery store and a sea of surface parking...more

01/07/2016

Orr Fantasy Football — Clif White Wins it All

Project Manager Clif White’s Winter is Coming squad captured the 2nd Annual Orr Fantasy Football (OFF) crown with a 173 to 141 victory over Lizz Adam’s Twinkle Toes...more

09/14/2015

Orr Partners Completes St. Albans School Athletic Facility Improvement Project

Orr Partners is pleased to announce the recent completion of the athletic field and facilities renovation and expansion project for St. Albans School...more

09/01/2015

Orr Partners Engaged by American Woodmark

Orr Partners, an industry leader in project management and owner’s representation services has been engaged by American Woodmark Corporation to provide comprehensive development and program management services for their new headquarters facility in Winchester, Virginia...more

04/27/2015

Food Star on Columbia Pike Could Become Six-Story Apartment Building

The proposed building, from developer Orr Partners, would be six stories...more

04/07/2015

Orr Partners' March Madness

Senior Project Manager Russ Wheeler cut down the nets and displayed his impressive prognosticative skills in winning the 2015 Orr Partners’ March Madness bracket challenge...more

12/23/2014

Project Manager by Day, Fantasy Football “Expert” by Night

In a playoff run that was described as “miraculous” and “unbelievable” by his co-workers and peers, Project Manager Grid Gremi capped an exciting inaugural season of the Orr Fantasy Football League by defeating Vice President Dan Strotman 143 to 122 to win the championship...more

07/22/2014

MacGregor Property Management Receives 2014 Best of Reston Award

MacGregor Property Management (now Orr Partners Property Management) has been selected for the 2014 Best of Reston Award in the Property Management Company category by the Reston Award Program....more

05/29/2014

Orr Partners Helped Build Playhouses to Aid Md. Families in Need

Through a collaborative effort, Orr Partners, The JBG Companies, Davis Construction, and Studios Architecture have created a fun and unique playhouse incorporating transit-oriented, mixed-use and sustainable design concepts. With a train car, market, apartment and fire pole spread across 2 levels, there is plenty of room to live, move and play! From an electric generating bike pedal, train car wobble-board floor, chalkboard walls and second story skylight - each carefully-crafted detail will ignite a child’s creativity and vivid imagination.

Rebuilding Together Montgomery County is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to helping elderly and/or disabled low-income homeowners and families with children through home renovation and repair. The one-of-a-kind playhouses, crafted by distinguished area builders, were sold at a live auction reception hosted by Wisconsin Place, raising over $90,000...more

05/21/2014

Orr Partners Engaged by Alarm.com

Orr Partners, an industry leader in project management and owner’s representation services, has been engaged by Alarm.com to provide comprehensive project and program management services for their new headquarters facility in Tysons Corner, Virginia...more

04/11/2014

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