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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.

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.

May 21, 2024

Introducing the newest Cochran & Mann team member, Mark Casagrande Sr., our new project manager.

April 24, 2024

Montgomery College, the number one community college in Maryland and one of the top 10 community colleges in the nation, has expanded its campus through the completion of the highly anticipated East County Education Center (ECEC) led by general contractor Henley Construction.

March 7, 2024

As Women in Construction Week unfolds this first week of March, Cochran & Mann, a commercial painting company serving Maryland, Virginia, and DC, takes pride in recognizing the contributions of women within our industry. We are honored to celebrate our team members' diverse talents and expertise, including the remarkable women who play key roles in our success.

February 22, 2024

In every workplace, there's that one person who just lights up the room with their energy and drive. At Cochran & Mann, that person is Miranda Hobbs. Miranda's journey with the company started back in high school when she joined as an Assistant Project Manager, working alongside her uncle, Will Cochran Jr. 

January 23, 2024

Enhance your property with these top 2024 commercial painting trends. 

Your commercial space is a reflection of your business and brand. Keeping up with the trends and enhancing your outdated corporate and commercial properties plays a pivotal role in fostering the right ambiance and impression for your customers, clients, and guests. At Cochran & Mann, we are excited to help bring your vision to life with these top commercial painting trends in 2024.