Rashid Salem

Rashid Salem is the Founder and Principal of Petra Development, a national real estate development company with over $2 billion in total development value. Specializing in luxury residential, mixed-use, and affordable housing, Rashid has delivered 3,250+ residential units across Washington, DC, Dallas, Prince George's County, and Miami. His work integrates sustainable building technologies, mass timber construction, and zero-energy design, with a focus on long-term durability and community impact. Through Blueprint Robotics, Rashid leads advanced industrialized construction operations, applying robotics and offsite fabrication to improve quality and scalability in multifamily housing.