The Akre Capital Management headquarters in historic Middleburg, VA has been awarded with a 2017 Award of Excellence in Construction from the Metro Washington Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).  The Award will be presented to the Scott-Long Construction Company for outstanding work in the construction of the office building.

The 10,000 sf renovation of the Akre Capital Management headquarters included renovations to the stucco and masonry structure to preserve the historic outward appearance of the building (constructed in the 1940’s as a car dealership) while providing a high-tech office environment.

ABC (www.abcmetrowashington.org) the Metro Washington Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, is a national non-profit construction trade association working to promote the interests of merit shop contracts.

The Scott-Long Construction Company (www.scottlong.com) headquartered in Chantilly, VA is a full-service construction firm specializing in the commercial office, private schools, healthcare and institutional industries.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced this week that Bowie Gridley Architects’ recent work at the Leake II/Skipwith Hall Building at The University of Virginia received LEED Gold certification. With an impressive 62 of the required points, this new 14,500 sf facility management shop support and office building incorporates a variety of sustainable technologies including green roofs, photovoltaic panels, LED lighting, highly efficient mechanical systems and glazing, as well permeable paving systems at adjacent driveway and patios.

The new two-level office building includes new office space, private offices and conference rooms. A clerestory roof provides natural daylight over the central portion of the building. The welcoming interior was designed to promote collaboration and impromptu discussions through the open office floorplan. To promote a healthful work environment, furniture was selected with ergonomic principles in mind, such as adjustable standing desks and standing chairs.