Blog

March 27, 2025

Whether it’s Women in Construction Week, International Women’s Month, or any day on the job, we recognize the valuable role women play in shaping the future of commercial painting and wallcovering. From detailed finishes to complex wallcovering installations, their craftsmanship speaks for itself.

Women continue to bring skill, perspective, and professionalism to the trades—helping to close the industry’s skills gap.

February 26, 2025

Commercial design trends continue to prioritize bold color choices, multi-functional materials, and personalized branding. The push for dynamic, engaging spaces is transforming the way businesses, schools, and institutions approach interior design.

January 22, 2025

Color plays a pivotal role in defining the identity of your commercial space. In competitive regions like the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia Metro areas, staying on trend with colors ensures your property stands out.

December 19, 2024

This year, Cochran & Mann proudly celebrates Tom Shoemaker’s 10th anniversary as a valued member of our team. Since joining in 2014, Tom has brought an unparalleled level of dedication, expertise, and leadership to our projects and our clients.

December 16, 2024

Cochran & Mann is proud to announce our latest contract award for Somos at McLean Metro in McLean, Virginia. This new multi-family housing development will feature 456 units (231 in Phase A) in a contemporary setting aimed at enhancing affordable housing options in Fairfax County.

November 5, 2024

From historic renovations to new construction projects, Cochran & Mann is versatile in meeting the commercial painting, interior and exterior wall renovations, and wallcovering needs of our clients and partners in the Maryland and Northern Virginia region.

October 9, 2024

Adrian Gongora’s journey is a testament to a positive attitude, adaptability and making your own opportunities. Growing up in Mexico and Spain, as the youngest of 8 siblings, Adrian’s early ambitions led him to pursue an education in economics. He earned a degree and later a master’s in macroeconomics. 

August 30, 2024

Cochran & Mann has been awarded the painting and wall covering contract for the MCPS Crown High School project in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with general contractor Keller.

Crown High School will be located on the southern portion of Crown Farm. The school will encompass 358,000 square feet across four stories, featuring an auditorium, state-of-the-art classrooms, athletic facilities, and communal spaces. The project is slated to begin in late 2025, with the school opening its doors to students in the fall of 2027.

August 12, 2024

Cochran & Mann, a leading commercial painting and wallcovering company headquartered in Frederick, MD, with an operations location in Gaithersburg, is a proud member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington.

July 11, 2024

Choosing the right paint color for your commercial space can be one of the more time-consuming challenges in your commercial building or renovation project. With this in mind, paint suppliers are investing resources to simplify the color decision-making process.