Phase: <span>Partner Selection</span>
Selected next, since the previous structure had to be safely taken down before anything new could rise.
The Intec Group selected as architect of record
Committee representatives reviewed architectural proposals from a vetted list of firms before selecting Intec.
Civil engineering, land use attorney, permit expeditor, and pre-con firm engaged
Each vendor selected only after the committee vetted and weighed multiple strong options, with assistance from the project management firm.
Overall coordination of the rebuild. Runs bi-weekly design meetings, issues weekly flash reports and meeting minutes, manages the draw/invoice process, and maintains the project budget. Reston, VA.
GLW (Gutschick, Little & Weber)
Site civil engineering: soil grading, stormwater management, forest conservation plan, parking layout, and preliminary plan submission to the county.
Site and landscape design; conducted site visit July 2026 and is coordinating on stormwater management zone revisions.
Safe removal of the fire-damaged structure, following septic removal, asbestos abatement, and utility disconnection. Work began January 30, 2026 and concluded in February.
Project management firm engaged
The first and most essential partner, bringing experience with large commercial projects and deep familiarity with Montgomery County.