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INDUSTRIAL PLOTS & QUALITY TALKS

Contractors, Closers & Connections is proud to present Industrial Plots & Quality Talks, a private, curated gathering for senior leaders across the commercial real estate and construction ecosystem.

📍 Station DC | Union Market District
1323 4th Street NE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002

📅 Friday, February 20, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Set within one of Washington, D.C.’s most active redevelopment corridors, Industrial Plots & Quality Talks convenes the professionals shaping the industrial real estate landscape—from land acquisition and development to capital deployment, construction, and long-term execution.

This invite-only event is designed to foster substantive dialogue, strategic relationships, and market-relevant insight in an intentionally curated environment for decision-makers.

FEATURED CONVERSATION

Cocktails with Ken Biberaj featuring Brian Naumick

The afternoon will feature a live Cocktails with Ken conversation with Ken Biberaj, a nationally respected commercial real estate executive and thought leader.

About Ken Biberaj
Ken Biberaj is an Executive Managing Director at Savills, where he advises corporations and institutional clients on site selection, portfolio strategy, and public-sector incentives. His career spans senior leadership roles across real estate, hospitality, and civic organizations, including service as Chairman of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.

Ken is also the host of the Coffee / Cocktails with Ken thought-leadership series, engaging leaders across business, government, and real estate in candid conversations on markets, leadership, and influence. His ability to connect policy, capital, and execution makes his perspective particularly relevant to today’s industrial real estate environment.

Discussion themes will include:

•  Industrial market fundamentals and capital trends
• Site selection and policy considerations impacting development
• Leadership, brand, and influence in commercial real estate
• Building durable relationships in a shifting market cycle

About Brian Naumick
Brian Naumick is a Vice President and Managing Director at Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate, where he is responsible for originating, structuring, and delivering complex real estate and infrastructure developments across the public and private sectors. He works closely with institutional owners, universities, municipalities, and corporate partners to form strategic partnerships and guide projects from early concept through execution and deliveryBrian brings deep experience in public-private partnerships (P3s), innovation-driven development, and large-scale mixed-use and campus environments. His work includes leadership roles on transformational projects such as university innovation campuses and urban redevelopment initiatives that integrate real estate, infrastructure, and long-term operational strategy.

Known for his ability to bridge policy objectives, capital structures, and execution risk, Brian offers a practical, solutions-oriented perspective on how complex developments get done in today’s evolving market environment.

About Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate

Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate is a leading U.S. developer specializing in complex infrastructure, public-private partnership (P3), and institutional real estate projects. Founded in 2001 and operating as an affiliate of Clark Construction Group, Edgemoor integrates development, financial structuring, and delivery execution to manage risk and ensure certainty for public and private sector clients.

Financial & Portfolio Overview

• Projects Delivered or Under Development: ~$4.5+ billion
• Active Development Pipeline: ~$1+ billion
• Project Volume: 100+ major infrastructure and real estate assets
• Ownership Structure: Privately held; affiliate of Clark Construction Group

Note: As a private developer, Edgemoor does not publicly report traditional AUM; portfolio value reflects total project capitalization managed and delivered.

Asset & Sector Specialization

• Public-private partnership (P3) developments
• Higher education and innovation campuses
• Aviation and transportation infrastructure
• Civic, judicial, and mission-critical public facilities
• Large-scale mixed-use and institutional assets

Core Differentiation

Edgemoor is recognized for its ability to structure, finance, and deliver highly complex projects that require alignment among public agencies, institutional owners, capital partners, and delivery teams. Its turnkey and guaranteed delivery model reduces execution risk while preserving long-term asset performance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is designed for professionals actively engaged in:
✔ Commercial Real Estate, Development, Investment, & Management
✔ Construction, Engineering, and Project Delivery
✔ Brokerage, Leasing, and Tenant representation
✔ Capital Markets, Lenders, and Equity Partners
✔ Ownership, Asset Management, and Portfolio Strategy
✔ Public-Private Partnerships and Economic Development

Attendance is intentionally limited to ensure a high-caliber, peer-level audience.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Curated, off-the-record conversation
• Meaningful networking with senior CRE professionals
• Thought leadership grounded in real-world execution
• Cocktails, light refreshments, and business-casual engagement

ABOUT THE VENUE: STATION DC

Station DC is a premier innovation hub and members’ club located in the heart of the Union Market District. Designed as a convening space for leaders across business, policy, technology, and real estate, Station DC offers a modern, industrial-inspired setting ideal for strategic dialogue and curated professional gatherings.

Its flexible event spaces, mission-driven community, and location within one of the city’s most active redevelopment zones make it a fitting backdrop for conversations centered on industrial real estate and urban transformation.

ABOUT UNION MARKET: HISTORY & URBAN RENEWAL

The Union Market District is rooted in Washington, D.C.’s industrial and wholesale history. Its origins trace back to Centre Market (1871)—once one of the largest public markets in the country. When Centre Market was demolished in 1931 to make way for the National Archives, many vendors relocated northeast, forming the Union Terminal Market, which became a critical regional food distribution hub.

In its modern form, Union Market occupies a 1967 warehouse structure, later redeveloped and reopened in 2012 as a curated food hall of approximately 20,000 square feet, serving as the catalyst for broader neighborhood reinvestment.

Today, the Union Market District spans roughly 45 acres of formerly industrial land that has undergone significant rezoning and redevelopment. According to the Urban Land Institute, the area supports up to 8 million square feet of mixed-use development, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, and experiential uses. The district has attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment, transforming it into one of Washington, D.C.’s most economically productive and culturally relevant neighborhoods.

Union Market now draws millions of visitors annually, supports a growing base of employers and residents, and stands as a national example of how industrial heritage can be successfully repurposed through thoughtful urban renewal—making it an especially relevant setting for Industrial Plots & Quality Talks.