About People Expertise Portfolio News & Insights Careers Contact PK–12 Schools Photo courtesy of: Karl Connolly PK–12 EXPERTISE B&D plans and delivers 21st century public, charter, and independent schools that become the anchors of our communities. Our leadership is represented in our innovative processes, our stakeholder engagement, our track record of creating opportunities for local and minority businesses, and our work on some of the most sustainable school projects in the nation. Featured Outcomes Planning & Development Advisory Implementation Advisory Management Advisory Leading the Way: K–12 P3 Advisory Leading the Way: Community Engagement & Communications Related News & Insights FEATURED OUTCOMES Across small towns and large cities, B&D has planned and delivered school projects and district-wide programs totaling several billion dollars in value. View All → Our projects have established new standards of excellence in school design and construction. These case studies showcase our commitment to elevating school facilities from the mundane to the inspirational. REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Long-neglected district undergoes bond-powered modernization MARYLAND STADIUM AUTHORITY / BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Baltimore City Public Schools strengthens its community by investing in 21st century facilities “B&D recommended an effective new project delivery method, guided us through a complicated public approval process, and kept our project on schedule and on budget in the face of numerous hurdles.” William E. Finn, Former Director of Facilities Alexandria City (VA) Public Schools OUR APPROACH We transform educational environments to achieve academic, social, and financial goals. Developing a 30-year road map for school modernization work. Implementing a sustainability program across dozens of schools. Coordinating technical inspections. Ensuring economic inclusion goals. These are just a few examples of how B&D partners with our clients. Our solutions reinvigorate the school building as a catalyst for learning and collaboration. Define the strategic framework. B&D sets decision-making criteria with a focus on educational and community objectives. Ensure market responsiveness. We gain a thorough understanding of facility and market context to develop educational specifications, capital plans, and master facilities plans. Maximize financial performance. Our understanding of project delivery and operations allows institutions to develop projects with less risk, more control, and more value. Design an implementation and ownership plan. We represent our clients in determining advantageous partnerships, funding strategies, and project phasing. Strengthen the client’s role as owner. Program, vision, and project organization are at the forefront when B&D oversees design and construction. Engage stakeholders. Our communications approach always puts the community of students, parents, teachers, and administrators at the center of project development. Manage risk and project control. B&D’s close monitoring of activities through preconstruction, construction, and turnover ensures programs run on time and on budget. Navigate technical processes. We lead our clients through complicated processes such as procurement, regulatory approvals, permitting, and inspections. Prioritize investments. B&D’s strategic framework empowers schools to make decisions that best enhance operational performance. Align funds and resources. Through research and analysis, we determine which operational assets require realignment. Protect against potential risks. Our sustainable approach addresses factors such as a changing market dynamic or leadership transition. Find the right partners. When solutions need the expertise of external partners, we lead a selection and negotiation process that maximizes the client’s interests. LEADING THE WAY K–12 P3 Advisory B&D’s P3 advisory team leverages its proprietary decision-making methodologies to help K–12 districts plan, implement, and manage both land swap deals and large-scale construction and modernization projects. K–12 P3s are relatively new in the US, with only a single large-scale project currently underway in Prince George’s County, Maryland. In addition to our role on that project, B&D’s team has worked on more than 100 higher ed P3 initiatives valued at $3.5B. Read a Case Study → LEADING THE WAY Community Engagement & Communications B&D knows that stakeholder and community engagement is the key to implementing a school modernization program, from communicating about construction progress and swing space locations to organizing public forums and ribbon cutting celebrations. Our PK–12 communications and public relations specialists foster participation and inclusiveness among parents, students, administrators, teachers, and neighbors. Read More → RELATED NEWS & INSIGHTS B&D thought leaders share their ideas and expertise on topics shaping today’s schools. View All → Prince George’s County Public Schools’ alternative delivery project reaches financial close NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS | JANUARY 12, 2021 Northern Virginia’s George Mason High School: A 21st Century School ARTICLES | JUNE 27, 2019 Developing Schools for Sustained Growth and Success ARTICLES | DECEMBER 7, 2018 Have a question about your school or program? Photo courtesy of: Cox Graae and Spack Architects CENTERS P3 Resource Center Contact Us © 2021 Brailsford & Dunlavey | Privacy Policy | Site Map Receive our Newsletter