The Lester Group announced an expansion of its businesses with the addition of Custom Builder Supply Company, a well-respected brand in Williamsburg, Virginia, and James City County. The strategic move became effective on June 3 and strengthens The Lester Group’s presence in the Virginia building supply market.

Humid or wet environments require the right kind of building materials, especially finishes, which are often the front line of exposure to moisture. Materials that are absorbent, prone to moisture damage or can support the growth of mold or other microbes are usually inappropriate for damp spaces.

The urban design and architecture firm Cooper Robertson has been selected to develop a community-focused master plan for Greenbrier, a regional economic hub located within the city of Chesapeake, Virginia.

L&W Supply announced that Ron Shillingburg has been named branch manager of its Fishersville, Virginia, location.

L&W Supply has announced that Gretchen Ray has been named branch manager of its Springfield, Virginia, location.

The Manassas Supply Center in Virginia is a carefully designed modern space, providing trade professionals and homeowners all the materials and tools needed for successful projects while also fostering collaboration and education among architects and designers through engaging events.

A worker died last month after they plunged from a connector bridge at a construction site on the University of Virginia’s campus, according to Avery Donmoyer of The Cavalier Daily.

GMS established three new greenfield locations since its last platform expansion press release. The activities expand the company’s presence, provide enhanced service and broaden the product offerings in their respective markets.

Van Metre Companies, Northern Virginia’s Premier Home Builder, has been named Pro Builder’s 2022 Builder of the Year.

Gilbane Building Company has been selected by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts as the Construction Manager at Risk, charged with planning and supervising construction of the museum’s upcoming renovation and expansion project, which includes the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Wing II, the largest expansion in its history.