Luxury homeowners need PM early
Why Savvy Luxury Homeowners Are Engaging Independent Project Managers Early
Beyond traditional architecture and construction, projects now involve specialists in smart technology integration, wellness amenities, sustainable design, and even disaster-resilient materials. Increasingly, savvy homeowners are recognizing the need for an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) to be involved from the very start.
Fifth Avenue Residence
Behind the Build: Fifth Avenue Residence Overlooking Central Park
When a longtime corporate client turned to VVA for help with their private residence overlooking NYC's Central Park, the assignment was both an honor and a natural next step.
Welcoming Lisa Knip
Employee Spotlight: Welcoming Lisa Knip, Expanding VVA into Toronto
VVA is proud to announce the addition of Lisa Knip as our first team member in Toronto, marking an exciting new chapter in our firm’s growth across North America.
Adam Kavanagh RICS Board
VVA’s Adam Kavanagh Appointed to RICS Americas World Regional Board
We are proud to share that Adam Kavanagh, Partner and Managing Director at VVA - Part of Drees & Sommer has been appointed to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Americas World Regional Board.
behind the build - global financial leader
Behind the Build: A Seamless Relocation for a Global Financial Leader
Relocating a major office isn’t just about finding a new address—it’s about creating a space that supports how a team works today, and how it will grow tomorrow.
Meet the PMC Riders
VVA Rides for a Cause: 4th Annual Pan-Mass Challenge
The VVA riding team hit the road for our fourth consecutive year participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge—a 160-mile bike-a-thon across Massachusetts that raises critical funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This year, we raised over $98,000, with every dollar going directly to patient care and groundbreaking research in oncology, pathology, and immunotherapy.
Preserving brand experience
The Brand is the Experience: Why Hospitality Projects Need a Design Guardian From Day One
In hospitality and retail development, the stakes are uniquely high. A restaurant or resort isn't just a space—it’s a branded experience. And that experience is fragile. Agatha Habjan, LEED AP, explains why every hospitality project needs one critical role: a design and brand guardian.
IPG Merchandise Mart
Behind the Build: Interpublic Group (IPG) at Chicago’s Iconic Merchandise Mart
When four distinct marketing agencies under the Interpublic Group (IPG) umbrella came together to share a single-floor office at Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart, VVA’s job was to make it work in a cohesive, creative, and efficient way.