From spotlight features and employee highlights to award-winning projects and community milestones, explore the latest stories where KBE people, partners, and places are Building Excellence, Together.
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Honoring History While Building for the Future: Sunrise Senior Living Takes Shape in Tarrytown
KBE Building Corporation is serving as Construction Manager at Risk for Sunrise Senior Living's newest assisted living community in Tarrytown, New York. By restoring the historic Goebel House and constructing a modern addition, the project blends historic preservation with thoughtfully designed senior living spaces that will serve residents for years to come.
Building the Future Workforce: KBE Foundation Awards $18,000 in Construction Career Scholarships
The KBE Foundation celebrated the 11th year of its Construction Career Scholarship program by awarding $18,000 in scholarships to 18 graduating technical high school seniors. Since 2014, the program has helped 190 students pursue rewarding careers in the commercial construction industry.
Building Momentum in Bridgeport: Residence Inn by Marriott Takes Shape
KBE Building Corporation is currently leading construction of a new Residence Inn by Marriott in Bridgeport, Connecticut, transforming a former Brownfield site at Steelpointe Harbor into a modern hospitality destination that supports the city’s continued revitalization.
Where Education Meets Opportunity: Women Leveling Up in Construction
Behind every strong career is a strong foundation. This Women in Construction Week, KBE celebrates the students turning scholarship support, mentorship, and hands-on learning into powerful beginnings in the AEC industry.
Connecticut Hall receives Award of Merit during CBC's 29th Project Team Awards
At the 29th Annual Connecticut Building Congress Project Team Awards, UConn’s Connecticut Hall won an Award of Merit in the Higher Education (Large) category. The honor recognizes outstanding teamwork and project excellence among design and construction partners.
High Profile Feature: KBE and OSHA Formalize Ninth Safety Training Partnership for Steelpointe Harbor Project
KBE Building Corporation has signed its ninth safety training partnership with OSHA, focusing on the ongoing construction of The August at Steelpointe Harbor in Bridgeport. This renewed collaboration strengthens a long-standing relationship centered on safety, aiming to enhance training, boost hazard awareness, and foster a safety-first culture.
High Profile feature: KBE Breaks Ground on Mozaic Concierge Living in Stamford
KBE Building Corporation has officially broken ground on Mozaic Concierge Living, a new Life Plan Community in Stamford developed by Mozaic Senior Life. Spanning 483,888 square feet on a 15-acre site, the community will include 164 independent living residences and 42 care units for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
We-Ha Feature: KBE's progress on Wampanoag Country Club featured in West Hartford Business Buzz
Earlier this month, KBE welcomed Ronni Newton of We-Ha publication for a behind-the-scenes tour of our progress at Wampanoag Country Club. Her coverage of the site highlighted key milestones, including the newly installed roof and second floor addition.
High Profile Feature: Construction Scholarship Program Supports Trade Career and College-Bound Students
KBE's annual Construction Career Scholarship Awards Night took place on May 13th, 2025 at Farmington Gardens. During the ceremony, the KBE Foundation awarded $18,000 in scholarships to 18 talented young men and women from Connecticut who are pursuing careers in construction after high school.
CityBiz Feature - Stonington Village: $41.5M Construction Financing Secured for New Mixed-Use Development in Stonington, CT
CityBiz recently spotlighted Stonington Village, one of KBE’s exciting new projects. The first phase of this development is scheduled to be completed next year.
NEREJ Feature: KBE Building breaks ground on Seabury’s expansion - 43,000 s/f The Collamore Wing
Seabury, a vibrant active life community, recently celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for The Collamore Wing — a new expansion of independent living apartments.
KBE Building Corporation and READCO Break Ground on Stonington Village, Transforming Former Theater Site into Vibrant Mixed-Use Community
KBE Building Corporation, in collaboration with READCO Property Management, celebrated the official groundbreaking of Stonington Village, a new multi-use development located in Stonington, CT. The ceremony included demolition work of the existing Regal Cinemas theater, which closed its doors in September of 2022.
High Profile Feature - The August at Steelpointe Harbor: A Visionary Transformation of the Bridgeport Waterfront
"Perched along the picturesque Long Island Sound, The August at Steelpointe Harbor is ushering in a new era for Bridgeport’s waterfront. This 632,324sf luxury mixed-use development is more than just an ambitious real estate project – it’s a symbol of renewal, innovation, and forward-thinking urban development.”
KBE Listed Among ABC National’s Top Performers for Fourth Year
KBE Building Corporation has once again been named a “Top Performer” by the national Associated Builders and Contractors industry organization.
Celebrating Women in Construction Week 2025
The construction industry, long dominated by men, is undergoing a transformation, with women increasingly stepping into leadership and skilled trade roles. In 2025, women hold over 20% of leadership positions in construction firms, a notable improvement driven by initiatives like mentorship programs and company-sponsored diversity efforts.
We-Ha.com feature: ‘Topping Out’ of New Wampanoag Clubhouse Celebrated in West Hartford
Earlier this month, Wampanoag Country Club celebrated a major step forward in construction with a "topping-out" ceremony—a time-honored tradition symbolizing progress and achievement. The final steel beam was lifted into place, bringing the framework of their new clubhouse to life.
High Profile Feature: KBE Building Corporation Honored with CT ABC Awards
KBE Building Corporation proudly announced its recognition by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its dedication to project safety, quality, and excellence. The honors were presented during ABC Connecticut’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards event at the Aquaturf in Southington.
KBE Foundation Wrap-Up
High profile magazine recently featured a review of KBE foundation’s 2024 charitable events. Since 2009, KBE Build Corporation has embraced a deep commitment to philanthropic giving through the KBE Foundation.
KBE Building Corporation Honored with Multiple Prestigious Awards at ABC Connecticut’s Excellence in Construction Program
KBE Building Corporation’s commitment to project safety, quality, and excellence has been recognized with several awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC.) The awards were presented at ABC - Connecticut’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards event held at the Aquaturf in Southington.
KBE Breaks Ground on New Clubhouse at Wampanoag Country Club
Members from Wampanoag Country Club, KBE Building Corporation, Newman Architects, and others recently celebrated a groundbreaking for Wampanoag Country Club’s new clubhouse. The groundbreaking was held on the site of the new facility and took place exactly seven months to the day after fires destroyed the country club’s historic clubhouse.