Farmington, Conn., November 19, 2018 – KBE Building Corporation has provided 368 turkey dinners for families in Conn. and Md. as part of its 10th annual Gift of Gobble event. KBE employees and their families joined together to assemble and distribute the boxes on Nov. 17 and 19 to organizations throughout Conn. and Md. Over… Read more »
Year: 2018
Two KBE Projects Honored by Associated Builders and Contractors of CT
Posted by Randy Goldstein & filed under Awards, Projects
11/2/18 – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) CT Chapter honored two KBE Building Corporation projects at the organization’s Excellence in Construction Awards event on October 25, 2018 at the Aqua Turf Club. Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse project and the Putnam Refectory Renovation project at University of Connecticut (UConn) were each given the top award in their… Read more »
KBE Completes Colaccino Center for Health Sciences at American International College
Posted by Randy Goldstein & filed under Projects
10/25/18 – KBE Building Corporation recently completed construction on the Colaccino Center for Health Sciences at American International College (AIC). KBE provided General Contractor services for the two-story, 6,000 sf renovation and 15,000 sf addition on AIC’s Springfield, Mass. campus. “We are always happy to see the hard work put in by all team members… Read more »
Transformation of Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club on Schedule
Posted by Randy Goldstein & filed under Projects
10/24/18 – Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in October for the expansion of the Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club in Darien, Connecticut, with KBE Building Corporation leading the construction effort. The $11.5 million design-build project will transform this 104-year old historic equestrian facility, long recognized for training award-winning equestrian champions, into one of the area’s most… Read more »
KBE Named a 2018 Best Workplace
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KBE Building Corporation Named A Top Workplace in CT Farmington, Conn., Sept. 25, 2018 – KBE Building Corporation, a $300 million construction services firm located in Farmington and Norwalk, was named one of The Hartford Courant’s Top Workplaces in Connecticut for 2018. The Courant’s 2018 Top Workplaces event was held at the Aqua Turf… Read more »
KBE’s Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse Project Named Project Team of the Year by Connecticut Building Congress
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6/25/2018 – The new Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse was named Project Team of the Year and also earned First Place for the New Construction category by the Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) at the organization’s awards dinner on June 12, 2018 at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford. The Courthouse was a Design-Build project between KBE Building… Read more »
A Tale of Student Housing on Two Campuses
Posted by Randy Goldstein & filed under Projects
What are the chances? Two new residence halls on two campuses nearly 400 miles apart – both awarded to the same construction firm. Both campuses modeled on a historic campus design theory, which is enjoying a resurgence as campuses across the county seek to build deeper engagement with their students. Here’s a look at the… Read more »
KBE Expands Preconstruction Services Team; Millard Promoted to Manager of Preconstruction Services
Posted by Randy Goldstein & filed under Associates
1/22/18 – In response to a steadily growing client base and demand for in-depth preconstruction services, KBE Building Corporation has promoted Erica Millard, CPE, LEED AP, to Manager of Preconstruction Services, and has added two new Preconstruction Managers. As head of KBE’s preconstruction department, Ms. Millard oversees a staff of three preconstruction managers and is responsible… Read more »
KBE’s 50 Ways to Make a Difference Program Donates $2.75 Million Over Last Nine Years
Posted by Randy Goldstein & filed under Philanthropy
1/16/18 – Nine years. $2.75 million in donations and services. 13,000 volunteer hours. Those are the latest tallies from KBE Building Corporation’s 50 Ways to Make A Difference corporate philanthropy program, launched in 2009. The program was established to celebrate the firm’s new ownership, name change, and then-50 years in business. Over the years, KBE has… Read more »