The Dewberry Way

Since its founding, Dewberry has held to a few time-tested principles that have served us well:

  • Clients First. We keep our client's big picture objectives in focus as we serve them first and foremost.
  • Our People. They are excellent because we hire and promote solely on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character.
  • Excellence. Speed like a race car, accuracy like a fine Swiss watch, and dependability because we do what we say. 
  • Value. Lower design fees because of our efficiency and low overhead; more "bang for the buck" in construction costs because of our innovative solutions. 
  • Teamwork. We share our knowledge with each other and work together with the client as a team. 
  • Intellectual Honesty. We seek the truth in problem-solving, in project management and team communication, and above all, in evaluating our own abilities and performance. 
  • Traditional Values. We embrace and practice very simple values: honesty, loyalty, frugality, fairness, professional ethics, dedication, respect, family values, charity, community involvement, patriotism, and hard work.

Founder Signature
Sidney O. Dewberry
Chairman Emeritus and Founder

Legacy Timeline

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Fast Facts

Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia

Number of Employees
1,800

Offices
More than 40 locations in 18 states

Services
Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Program Management, Consulting, Surveying, and Mapping

2010 Revenue
$300 million

History
Established in Arlington, Va, in 1956 with six employees. Moved headquarters to Fairfax County in 1965. Original services included land design and surveying.

Ownership
The Dewberry family