Van Metre Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate company that specializes in residential and commercial development, construction, and property management. The company was founded in 1955 by A. James Van Metre Sr. and is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. Van Metre Companies has built over 20,000 homes and apartments, and has developed over 5 million square feet of commercial space in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The company is committed to sustainable development and has received numerous awards for its green building practices.