The Building Design and Construction Division (BDCD) is an award-winning organization responsible for implementing all major building, renovation and major capital renewal projects identified in the Fairfax County Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including fire stations, libraries, courts, police stations, office buildings, maintenance facilities, parking structures, human services facilities and other major infrastructure and public-private partnership (P3) projects. In collaboration with the community, and county agencies and stakeholders, BDCD provides quality, cost effective buildings and infrastructure in a safe, timely and environmentally sound manner. BDCD manages project planning, design and construction for an ongoing program of approximately 70 active projects with a total value of over $1 billion. BDCD utilizes innovative approaches to project development including sustainability, multiple procurement models, continuous process improvement initiatives, and strategic planning and leadership in all areas of the design and construction programs.
The major organizational areas in BDCD include: Building Construction Branch, Building Design Branch(s), Public Private Partnerships Branch, and Special Projects Section.
Building Construction Branch (BCB) is responsible for delivering Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects through various project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR). BCB’s primary responsibilities are construction management including the construction bidding and procurement process, the overall construction process, and administering the construction contracts for capital projects. BCB manages the overall quality control of construction work and assures code compliance including all regulatory approvals, constructability/plan review, compliance with project scope & schedule, cost control, risk analysis, and field inspections as well as general project reporting and leadership during the construction phase.
Public Private Partnerships Branch (P3B) manages the development of large, complex Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, working in conjunction with other public and private development partners on joint P3 development projects. Typical joint development projects include master planning, real estate transactions, joint development agreements, and joint infrastructure development.
