Leadership Growth Promotions to partner signal leadership expansion and greater capacity to pursue larger, multi-disciplinary projects in Vermont and New England. This strengthens BRD's ability to win school, municipal and institutional work with clients who value reliability and quality. Sales angle: engage decision-makers in districts and towns to propose design-build partnerships and co-sell with local contractors like DEW Construction.

Public Sector Focus BRD has demonstrated public engagement and feasibility study capabilities through community space projects, indicating a solid pipeline in municipal facilities, libraries and community centers. Target opportunities: RFPs for master planning, space modernization, and phased renovations aligned to procurement cycles. Position BRD as a trusted partner for planning-led architecture and stakeholder-inclusive design.

Education Projects Recent collaboration on a significant school project (Bellows Free Academy) with DEW Construction highlights education sector experience and ability to deliver visible facilities improvements. Combined with repeat client relationships, this suggests ongoing opportunities in K-12 and higher-ed facility upgrades, expansions and campus planning. Marketing focus: emphasize integrated design, cost control and long-term facility performance.

Sustainability Expertise Polly Wheeler, Director of Sustainability, was promoted to partner, underscoring a strong sustainability focus within BRD. The 2017 Efficiency Vermont Best of the Best Award adds credibility in energy-efficient design. Opportunity: position BRD for energy retrofits, green building guidance and grant-assisted school projects.

Partnerships & Growth Existing partnerships with DEW Construction and a track record of repeat clients demonstrate a proven go-to-market through collaboration and long-term relationships. This supports cross-selling design services, feasibility studies and master planning across municipal, educational, and institutional markets in Vermont and New England.