Recognition earned
the right way.
We don’t chase awards — we earn them through consistency, trust, and doing what’s right on every job site. From client praise to industry recognition, the results speak for themselves.
The real reward? Long-term relationships, successful outcomes, and work that builds something lasting.
“The challenges we faced were many – it would not be construction without them. But I think the professional relationships, good communication, and team spirit were critical to the overall success of the project.”
— Laura Cruickshank, FAIA, Master Planner and Chief Architect, Office of University Planning, Design, and Construction
University of Connecticut, Storrs Campus
“We were looking for a well-established firm with an excellent reputation for safety, a history of integrity, and demonstrated excellence in the project delivery And we needed a partner who knew the region, had relationships with the many trade contractors that would be needed as well as with the regulatory review process and expectations of the end-user agency, the Connecticut Aviation Authority.
KBE offered us all that and more.”
— Kelly Locke, Vice President, National Aviation Group, Austin Commercial
Bradley International Airport, Rental Car Facility
“KBE’s performance on this extraordinarily complex project, along with an extremely aggressive time schedule was far above average. They were able to meet all schedules, despite the vast number of changes, many of which were on the so called “fly,” which occur on a project of this magnitude. Their staff was very competent and knowledgeable and worked in harmony with the owners of the project. Their oversight of the numerous trade subcontractors created a seamless project. I would highly recommend and look forward to working with the KBE team in the future.”
— James Adams, Contracts Construction & Entitlements Oversight, Connecticut Department of Transportation
The SoNo Collection, Norwalk, CT
Building Excellence the Industry Can See
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The Whitney Center
A seven-story, 195,000-square-foot expansion and renovation of an active continuing care retirement community, featuring new independent living units, a two-story parking garage, and the Main Street amenity corridor.
Awarded the Excellence in Construction and People’s Choice Awards by Associated Builders & Contractors – Connecticut.
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Eastern Connecticut State University, Child & Family Development Center
A 40,276-square-foot dual-purpose facility housing an academic classroom wing and an interactive teaching day care center featuring a custom-built “Town Square” learning environment.
Recipient of the Project Team Award from the Connecticut Building Congress.
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University of Connecticut Putnam Refectory
A 42,000 sf modernization and interior fit-out of UConn’s existing dining facility, including the reconfiguration of servery and seating zones, addition of a new service elevator, sculptural timber stair linking levels, rooftop mechanical upgrades, and full refresh of finishes and equipment.
Awarded First Place (Institutional Category) by Associated Builders & Contractors – Connecticut.
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Western Connecticut State University, Centennial Hall & Parking Garage
A 128,000-square-foot residence hall with 338 beds and an adjacent 450-car parking garage, delivered on an accelerated 10-month schedule using prefabricated systems to meet tight deadlines.
Recipient of the Award of Merit from the Connecticut Building Congress.
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Connecticut College, Asset Reinvestment Program
A multi-year, $53 million campus-wide improvement initiative with over 300 projects completed, including code upgrades, major renovations, and LEED-certified buildings — all executed on a fast-track summer schedule.
Recipient of the Best in Show Award from Associated Builders & Contractors – Connecticut, the Project Achievement Award from the Construction Management Association of America, and the Partnered Project of the Year – Ruby Award from the International Partnering Institute.
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Yale University, Gilder Boathouse
A 22,000-square-foot, timber-framed boathouse on the Housatonic River, built on piles and featuring custom wood interiors, storage for racing shells, and facilities for Yale’s men’s and women’s rowing teams.
Recipient of the Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors – Connecticut.
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Connecticut College, Shain Library
A 41,000 sf renovation of the existing three-story library plus 4,600 sf of additions—featuring a new three-story entrance, expanded windows, and upgraded mechanical and electrical systems—all executed with zero injuries, zero claims, and completion three months ahead of schedule.
Awarded the Excellence in Construction (Institutional) by Associated Builders & Contractors – Connecticut, along with the “Best of the Best” Safety Award and Spirit Award.
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Sacred Heart University Community Theatre
A 22,000-square-foot restoration and transformation of a century-old vaudeville theater into a dynamic performance and entertainment venue. Work included a new stage and balcony, modernized building systems, exterior façade repair, interior demolition to studs, new seating, mezzanine gathering spaces, green rooms, and audiovisual upgrades.
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JM Wright Technical High School
A transformative renovation of a historic technical high school, modernized to support next-generation trade and academic education. The extensive project included upgrades to classrooms, labs, shops, and building systems, reinvigorating a critical institution in Connecticut’s technical school system.
KBE was honored not only for its construction excellence, but also for its continued support of the Connecticut Technical High School System, awarding scholarships to graduating students pursuing construction careers.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland James P. Muldoon River Center
An award‑winning, waterfront campus facility designed to support river science and experiential learning. The project includes state-of-the-art laboratories, observation decks, classrooms, and flexible studios optimized for environmental study and engagement.
Awarded for design excellence, the Muldoon River Center reflects KBE’s dedication to sustainable, mission-driven academic projects.
Awards: Excellence in Construction Awards, Associated Builders & Contractors (Baltimore); Architectural Excellence Award, American Institute of Architects (Potomac Valley)
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Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center
A transformative addition to Connecticut’s busiest airport, this fast-tracked facility improves passenger experience with integrated rental car services, public transit access, and pedestrian-friendly design—all while reshaping the airport’s footprint for future growth.
Honored with multiple awards for innovation, safety, and execution, including: “Project of the Year” by Airport Business Magazine; First Place in “Mega Projects” by ABC Connecticut Excellence in Construction Awards; “Award of Merit” – Airport/Transit Category by ENR New England, and more.
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NASCAR Raceway Clash - L.A. Memorial Coliseum
A purpose-built quarter-mile oval track constructed inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a rapid six-week turnaround — done to host the high-profile NASCAR Busch Light Clash events. This unique stadium installation demanded tight logistics, creative staging, and exacting standards under extreme timelines.
Awarded Best Project Winner by ENR for innovation and execution.
Recognized by the Industry’s Best
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Honor Award: Connecticut College, Shain Library, New London, CT
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2023 Project of the Year: Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center
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ABC Top Performer 2025, #151 (of 250) |Top General Contractor #78 (of 170)
ABC Top Performer 2024, #164 (of 250) |Top General Contractor #89 (of 150) | Top Residential Contractors #17 (of 20)
ABC Top Performer 2023, #119 (of 250) |Top General Contractor #55 (of 151) | Top Residential Contractors #16 (of 20)
ABC Top Performer 2022, #101 (of 200) |Top General Contractor #55 (of 125) | Top Parking Contractors #8 (of 20) | Top Retail Contractors #13 (of 20)
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STEP Awards (Safety Training & Evaluation Process): 2022-2024 Diamond Level | 2002-2021 Platinum Level | 1995-2001 Gold Level
Certified Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) 2002-2024
2024 Excellence in Construction Award of Merit: City of Waterbury ARPA/ESSER Program
2023 Excellence in Construction Award: The Vero at Orange, Orange, CT
2023 Excellence in Construction Award: Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center, Windsor Locks, CT
2022 Excellence in Construction Award: The Linden at Brookfield Senior Living, Brookfield, CT
2021 Excellence in Construction Merit Award, Special Projects: Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, Fairfield, CT
2020 Excellence in Construction Award: Maplewood Senior Living, Southport, CT
2019 Excellence in Construction Award: City of Waterbury Consolidated Public Works Facility
2018 Excellence in Construction Award: Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse, Torrington, CT
2018 Excellence in Construction Award: UConn Putnam Refectory, Storrs, CT
2017 Merit Cup at ABC’s 41st Annual Meeting
2017 Excellence in Construction Award: Jewish Senior Services, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus - Bridgeport, CT
2017 Award of Merit: UConn, Next Generation Connecticut Residence Hall - Storrs, CT
2015 Excellence in Construction Awards: Annapolis Commissary & Exchange (Chesapeake Shores Chapter)
2014 Excellence in Construction Awards & People’s Choice Awards: Harvard Ellis Technical High School, Danielson, CT; JM Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT: and US Navy Submarine Base Commissary, Groton, CT
2013 Excellence in Construction & People’s Choice Awards: Carrington Elementary School, Waterbury, CT and CPBN Learning Lab, Hartford, CT
2012 Excellence in Construction & People’s Choice Awards, New London Science Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2012 Excellence in Construction, Award of Merit: McMahon Dining Hall, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
2012 Excellence in Construction, Special Jury Award for Public Service: Jennifer L. Hawke-Petite Health Lodge, Channel 3 Kids Camp, Andover, CT
2011 Excellence in Construction & People’s Choice Awards: Whitney Center, Hamden, CT
2011 Excellence in Construction, Best In Show: Armed Forces Reserve Center, Middletown, CT
2010 Excellence in Construction: Science Park Garage, New Haven, CT, Danbury Police Station, Danbury, CT, Fitness Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2010 People’s Choice Award: Science Park Garage, New Haven, CT
2009 Excellence in Construction Award: James P. Muldoon River Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD, Stamford Town Center, Stamford, CT
2008 Excellence in Construction, Best In Show: Asset Reinvestment Program, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2007 Excellence In Construction Award: University of Connecticut Student Union
2005 Excellence in Construction, 30-Year Award: Gilder Boathouse, Yale University, New Haven, CT
2005 Excellence in Construction, Best of the 1990s Award: One Century Tower, New Haven, CT
2005 Excellence in Construction: SS&C Financial Learning Accelerator, University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT
2020 Excellence in Construction Award: Maplewood Senior Living
2018 Excellence in Construction Award: UConn Putnam Refectory, Storrs, CT
2018 Excellence in Construction Award: Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse, Torrington, CT
2017 Excellence in Construction Award: Jewish Senior Services, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus, Bridgeport, CT
2017 Excellence in Construction Award of Merit: University of Connecticut, Next Generation Connecticut Residence Hall, Storrs, CT
2017 Merit Cup to KBE Building Corporation at ABC’s 41st Annual Meeting
2010 Best of Best Safety Award for GC/CM, Over 100,000 Work Hours
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2025 Blue Ribbon Honorable Mention, Education Category: University of Connecticut, Connecticut Hall, Storrs, CT
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2025 Project Team Merit Award: University of Connecticut, Connecticut Hall, Storrs, CT
2022 Project Team Award: The Linden at Brookfield Senior Living, Brookfield, CT
2021 Project Team Merit Award: Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, Fairfield, CT
2020 Project Team Award of Merit: The SoNo Collection, South Norwalk, CT
2018 Project Team of the Year Award: Litchfield Judicial District Courthouse, Torrington, CT (First Place for the New Construction category)
2016 Project Team Awards - Award of Merit: Jordan’s Furniture, New Haven, CT
2015 Project Team Award: Connecticut College Steam Boiler Plant, New London, CT
2015 Project Team Award: Harvard Ellis Technical High School, Danielson, CT
2014 Project Team Award: Carrington Elementary School, Waterbury, CT
2013 Small Projects - Award of Merit: McMahon Dining Hall, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
2013 Major Renovation Award - First Place: New London Science Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2012 Best New Project over $10 million - First Place: New London Science Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2010 Project Team Award: Mauro-Sheridan Magnet School, New Haven, CT
2010 Award of Merit: Firtness Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT; Science Park Garage, New Haven, CT
2008 Project Team Awards - FIrst Place: Asset Reinvestment Program, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2007 Project Team Award - First Place: Hamden Middle School, Hamden, CT
2006 Project Team Award - First Place: Fauver Field Residence Complex, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
2006 Project Team Award - First Place, Child and Family Development Center, ECSU, Willimantic, CT
2006 Project Team Award - Award of Merit: North Haven High School, North Haven, CT
2005 Award of Merit: Centennial Hall Residence Complex and Parking Garage, WCSU, Danbury, CT
2004 Project Team Awards - First Place: Guilford Emergency Services Facility, Guilford, CT
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2012 Community Service Award: Jennifer L Hawke-Petite Health Lodge, Channel 3 Kids Camp, Andover, CT
2011 Community Service Award: 50 Ways to Make a Difference Program
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2024 Project Achievement Awards, Projects of $25 million: University of Connecticut, Connecticut Hall
2023 Firm of the Year Award
2022 Construction Management Award for Buildings over $25 million: Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center
2021 Firm of the Year Award
2020 Construction Management Award for Buildings over $25 million: The SoNo Collection, South Norwalk, CT
2020 Construction Management Award for Buildings over $25 million: The Church of St. Michael The Archangel Restoration and Renovation (VCC/KBE Joint Venture)
2019 Project Achievement Award for Best Building Project over $25 million: Maplewood Senior Living Center
2018 Project Achievement Award for Best Building Project over $25 million: Seabury Active Life Community, Bloomfield, CT
2012 Project of the Year: Beverly High School, Beverly, MA
2008 Project Achievement Award - First Place: Asset Reinvestment Program, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2007 Project Achievement Award: Student Union, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
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2013 New England Design-Build Award: Armed Forces Reserve Center, Middletown, CT
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The Top 400 2025, #354 (of 400)
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2023 Best Projects Merit Award: Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center
2021 Best Projects Merit Award: Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, Fairfield, CT
2019 Best Projects: Seabury Active Life Community, Bloomfield, CT
2015 Best Projects: Connecticut College, Shain Library, New London, CT
2013 Best Projects: Connecticut College, Science Center, New London, CT
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2023 Best Projects: NASCAR Busch Light Clash at LA Memorial Coliseum
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2019 Top Workplaces
2020 Top Workplaces
2021 Top Workplaces
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2013 John Martin Partnered Project of the Year Ruby Award: New London Hall Science Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2011 John Martin Partnered Project of the Year Saphire Award: Fitness Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2010 John Martin Partnered Project of the Year Ruby Award: Asset Reinvestment Program, Connecticut College, New London, CT
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2015 Business Champion of the Year award for Community Service
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2010 Pacesetter Award - Best in Overall Safety Program: Bronze
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2013 Large Business of the Year
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2012 Engineering Excellence Award: Armed Forces Reserve Center, Middletown, CT
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2012 Honor Award for Best Education/Institutional Project: Hillside Residential Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
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2009 Citation Award for Architectural Excellence: James P. Muldoon River Center, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD
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2010 Excellence in Construction Safety and Health Award
2009 Excellence in Construction Safety and Health Award
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2010 Build Connecticut Award - Second Place: Fitness Center, Connecticut College, New London, CT
2009 Marvin Black Award for Excellence in Partnering: Asset Reinvestment Program, Connecticut College, New London, CT
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2005 Audio Visual Award: SS&C Financial Learning Accelerator, Hartford, CT, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Everyone Goes Home Safe
KBE is nationally recognized for a safety-first culture that’s rooted in preparation, accountability, and respect for every person on our job sites. From OSHA partnerships to industry-leading awards, our track record proves it. Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a promise.
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KBE has earned nine OSHA Safety Training Partnerships — a distinction granted only to firms with exceptional safety records. These partnerships, in collaboration with OSHA and CONN-OSHA, promote top-down commitment to job site safety, improving outcomes for workers and reinforcing a shared responsibility culture.
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We’ve received more than 30 industry safety awards, including multiple Diamond-level ABC STEP Awards — the highest level of recognition — as well as Platinum, Gold, and Silver honors over the past 25+ years. These awards reflect the strength of our safety program and the consistent performance of our field teams.
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KBE has been twice recognized with ABC’s National Safety Excellence Award, known as the “Best of the Best” honor. This award goes to companies that demonstrate world-class training, measurable results, and a culture of safety that goes far beyond compliance.
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More than 100 members of KBE’s construction staff hold OSHA 30-hour certifications — a reflection of the depth of our training commitment. Our Corporate Safety Team includes OSHA-Certified Trainers who also review subcontractor safety plans before work begins, ensuring our entire site ecosystem is aligned and prepared.