President & CEO
Directing VED's growth from regional contractor to Virginia's most trusted site developer over 25+ years.
Est. 1975
Virginia's Trusted
Site Development
Partner
100% in-house crews and equipment. Decades of large-scale project experience across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.
In-House ExecutionNo subcontractors, ever
VDOT PrequalifiedGovernment & DOT certified
0.68 EMR RatingFar below industry average
49-Year Track RecordDelivering since 1975
By The Numbers
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Years
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Projects Completed
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Acres Developed
Capabilities
Our
Expertise
In-house crews and equipment across every discipline — from first cut to final grade.
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Capabilities
Our Expertise
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Site Development
Complete preparation, clearing, and grading for projects of any scale — clearing, grubbing, mass cut and fill, and fine grading.
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Earthwork & Grading
Mass excavation and precision grading from initial clearing to final subgrade. We bring the machines and the expertise.
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Underground Utilities
Water, sewer, storm drainage, and complex pipeline systems installed with precision by our in-house crews.
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Heavy Civil Construction
Bridges, retaining walls, and large-scale civil infrastructure executed with engineering precision and full crew ownership.
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Equipment Rental
Full fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment — excavators, dozers, scrapers — available for project rental with operator support.
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Construction Management
End-to-end project oversight from estimating through final delivery, ensuring schedule fidelity and zero budget surprises.
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Discuss Your Project Industries
Who We Serve
Critical infrastructure for sectors that demand precision, scale, and compliance.
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The VED Advantage
We don'tsubcontract.We execute.
When a $50M development hinges on the site work finishing on schedule, developers don't gamble. They call VED.
Est. 1975
Fully Self-Performed
Own fleet, own crews — zero subcontractor risk. Every machine, every operator, every variable is ours.
Unmatched Safety
0.68 EMR, OSHA 30-hour certified crews, daily site briefings. Safety isn't a policy — it's our culture.
Government Trusted
VDOT prequalified, Class A licensed, DBE certified. We meet the standards public agencies demand.
49 Years Proven
Since 1975, hundreds of projects delivered on time and on budget. Our reputation is our bond.
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Commercial Development· 120 Acres
Northern VA Tech Campus
Mass grading, utility installation, and complete site preparation for a major data center campus in Northern Virginia.
LocationLoudoun County, VA
Scale120 Acres
Duration18 Months
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Commercial Development · 120 AcresView All Projects
Richmond Commerce Park — 120 Acres
Client Results
Their in-house capabilities and equipment fleet meant zero delays. VED delivered on a $60M site in Richmond ahead of schedule — exceptional experience from start to finish.
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How We Work
Our Process
A proven approach that eliminates surprises and guarantees schedule fidelity.
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Discovery
Site analysis, geotechnical review, and constructability assessment.
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Planning
Resource allocation, critical path scheduling, and detailed phasing.
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Execution
Our crews and equipment deliver relentless, measurable daily progress.
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Delivery
Final grading, punch list, and turnover — on spec, on time.
4-Phase DeliveryStart Your Project
Trust & Credentials
Licensed, Certified
& Insured.
Every project VED undertakes is backed by the industry's most rigorous certifications — so you can award the contract with complete confidence.
VDOT Prequalified
Virginia DOT
VDP-2024Class A Contractor
DPOR Virginia
Lic. 2705-023OSHA 30-Hour
U.S. Dept. of Labor
CertifiedEMR 0.68
Verified Safety Rating
Below Avg. IndustryDBE Certified
SWAM Virginia
RegisteredISO 9001
Quality Management
CompliantLeadership
Our Team
Experienced professionals who bring decades of industry expertise to every project.
VP of Operations
Fleet & crew operations across every active project site.
David Patterson
Director of Safety
Maintaining VED's 0.68 EMR — far below the industry average.
Karen Sullivan
Chief Estimator
Precision estimating and budget fidelity from bid to closeout.
James Crawford
Join Our Team
Built by the best.Grow with us.
49 years of Virginia site development — because we invest in our people. Real advancement, strong pay, and a crew culture built on safety and respect.
0.68
EMR Safety Rating
Among the safest crews in Virginia.
49+
Years in Business
Stable, growing, and built to last.
100%
In-House Workforce
Real jobs. Real ownership. No subs.
FAQ
Common Questions
Have a different question? Reach out to our team directly.
Contact UsWhat size projects does VED handle?
We specialize in large-scale site development, typically handling projects ranging from 50 to 500+ acres. Our fleet of over 200 pieces of heavy equipment — including excavators, dozers, scrapers, and graders — combined with our experienced crew capacity, allow us to execute major earthwork, mass grading, and complex utility installation for commercial developers, government agencies, and institutional clients across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.
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