INNOVATION IN ACTION

We will be capturing real world perspectives of innovation in the field – introducing our community and the industry to hot markets, interesting people and industry leading companies. While our members and partners are not able to join us, it doesn’t mean that they have to miss out. We’ll be their eyes and ears! We’ll share the things we plan to look at and questions we intend to ask and invite our community to help drive the conversation – ensuring they get nearly as much value as they would if they joined us. We’ll conduct interviews and take tours – recording the experience through video, pictures and audio and sharing the results as on-demand content. Our visits include.

Van Metre BASE Factory Tour

Van Metre has vast experience across all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. Experienced craftsmen work side by side in their manufacturing facility where they translate architects designs into carefully engineered products. We will be touring the Building and Strategic Enterprises (BASE) factory to see how Van Metre creates trusses and frames as well as learning more about their best practices and see innovation in action.

Interview at Middleburg Communities

Middleburg Communities is a fully integrated rental housing expert. By enhancing the lives of others, they contribute positively to neighborhoods and maximize real returns for their partners. We will sit down with Chris Finlay, managing partner + CEO, to talk about their current projects and what they are doing to stay ahead of the curve throughout the markets they serve.

One-on-One with KTGY

KTGY is a leading international full-service architecture design and planning firm delivering innovation, artistry and attention to detail across multiple offices and studios. Talking with the director of design for the R+D Studio, Marissa Kasden, we will get a look into the big picture opportunities, modern sustainable practices and impeccable design standards that KTGY is using to move the industry forward.