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Top Projects and Real Estate Deals is the premier recognition program for the region’s built environment. Honoring the best real estate deals and building and construction projects in Virginia, it is the must-attend annual event to meet the people and firms who are doing outstanding work in the regional built environment.
Save the Date
July 28, 2026
5:30pm to 9:00pm
Location:
Independence Golf Club
600 Founders Bridge Blvd
Midlothian, VA 23113
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact your account manager or email [email protected]
If you have questions about this awards event, please email [email protected]
Mission
VA Business’ Top Projects event brings together leaders in economic development, real estate, and construction to connect, learn, and celebrate outstanding projects from across the Commonwealth.
Event Format
Top Projects is an annual look back at the exceptional work completed over the previous year. The program highlights projects that have revitalized historic landmarks and introduced new developments that shape the future of Virginia’s built environment.
Winners will be honored at the Leaders in Construction and Real Estate and Top Projects Awards Ceremony, featured in the Top Projects special publication in VA Business, and recognized online at vabusiness.com.
Top Project Qualifications
Projects must have been completed between January 2025 and December 2025.
Eligible projects must be located within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Additional Questions
Do honorees need to speak at the event?
Honorees do not speak live during the event. Each winning project will be highlighted in a multimedia video that will be shown during the awards program.
Can I purchase advertising in the publication?
The Top Projects program is supported through sponsorships. Advertising included in the special publication is part of sponsorship packages.
I purchased a ticket but did not receive it. What should I do?
Your entry to the live event is your name badge, which will be available at the registration table. You will receive an email with event details one to two days prior to the event. This email will not serve as a ticket.
For additional questions or assistance, please contact Gina Galloway at [email protected]
Top Projects
Atlantic Park
Atlantic Avenue between 18th and 20th streets, Virginia Beach
Project Owner: Venture Realty Group
Chasen
2922 W. Marshall St., Richmond
Project Owner: Capital Square
Crescent Business Center Building 7
10382 Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland
Project Owner: Merritt Properties
Dan River Falls
420 Memorial Drive, Danville
Project Owner: The Alexander Company
Fairwinds Landing – Dominion Marine Coordination Center
Fairwinds Landing, Norfolk
Project Owner: Fairwinds Landing LLC
Fuse at Mason Square
3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Project Owner: George Mason University
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Donor Recovery Center
3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church
Project Owner: Inova Health System
Monument Drive Parking & Commuter Transit Center
12113 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
Project Owner: Fairfax County
Springline at District 60 Phase I
7053 Celebration Park Ave., North Chesterfield
Project Owner: Chesterfield Economic Development
The Pinnacle on 31st Street
521 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach
Project Owner: The Breeden Company
West Falls
201 W. Falls Station Blvd., Falls Church
Project Owner: Hoffman & Associates
Port 460 Logistics Center (Phase 1)
2925 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk
Project Owner: Rockefeller Group / Matan Cos. joint venture
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus — Academic Building One
3625 Potomac Ave., Alexandria
Project Owner: Virginia Tech
Phenix Commerce Center
30 Aberdeen Road, Hampton
Project Owner: NorthPoint Development
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center
1020 Bon Secours Drive, Suffolk
Project Owner: Bon Secours
Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Riverfront site near Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond
Project Owner: Live Nation/Red Light Management
JW Marriott Reston Station
11350 Reston Station Blvd., Reston
Project Owner: Comstock
BLVD Haley Apartments
1860 Reston Row Plaza, Reston
Project Owner: Comstock
Top Real Estate Deals
Longwood Industrial Portfolio sale
Broker: Virgil G. Nelson, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
LS Greenlink USA site acquisition
Brokers: Sam Rapoport, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.; Peter Belisle, Belcon Advisors
5001 Eisenhower office to residential conversion
Facilitator: Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
Google land transactions (Chesterfield County)
Facilitator: Chesterfield County Economic Development
Dulles Discovery 2 sale
Seller: Peterson Companies
Harrison Street Medical Office Portfolio
Broker: Newmark
Eastport Industrial Park
Brokers: Cushman & Wakefield; Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
The Collective West Creek
Brokers: Carter Wood, Drew White and Cole Carns, Berkadia
Metropolis at Innsbrook
Broker: Newmark
Tysons Plaza
Buyer: JBG Smith
Harbor Commerce Center
Broker: Will Bradley & Mark Williford, Newmark
Top Companies
Top Contractor
W.M. Jordan Co.
Top Project: Atlantic Park
Top Developer/Project Owner
Venture Realty Group
Top Project: Atlantic Park
Top Architect
WDG
Top Project: JW Marriott Reston Station
Top Interior Designer
Michael Graves Architecture
Top Projects: JW Marriott Reston Station; BLVD Haley Apartments
Top Engineering Firm
Timmons Group
Top Project: Springline at District 60 Phase I
Top Broker
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Top Deals: Longwood Industrial Portfolio; Eastwood Industrial Park
Subcontractor of the Year
Mackey Electrical Services Inc.
Top Project: Monument Drive Parking & Commuter Transit Center
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