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.

News & Views

Courtney Yasuda 10/19/26 Courtney Yasuda 10/19/26

KBE Begins Construction on Major Expansion at StoneRidge Senior Living

KBE Building Corporation has officially begun construction on the $72 million expansion of StoneRidge Senior Living in Mystic, CT. Serving as Construction Manager at Risk, KBE will oversee the addition of 68 new residential units and renovations to existing community amenities.

Courtney Yasuda 10/14/26 Courtney Yasuda 10/14/26

Advancing the Vision for Steelpointe: KBE Completes Steelpointe Car Wash Along Bridgeport Waterfront

A piece of Steelpointe Harbor's transformation is complete! KBE Building Corporation has wrapped up construction of the new 5,000-square-foot Steelpointe Car Wash in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As General Contractor, KBE helped bring another commercial amenity to the growing waterfront district, contributing to the continued revitalization of this former brownfield site into a thriving mixed-use destination.

Courtney Yasuda 8/10/26 Courtney Yasuda 8/10/26

Welcoming a New Senior Living Community: Benchmark at Mount Pleasant Opens in Westchester County

Benchmark at Mount Pleasant brings a new standard of senior living to Westchester County. Located in Thornwood, New York, the 91,000-square-foot community offers thoughtfully designed assisted living and memory care residences paired with hospitality-inspired amenities that promote wellness, engagement, and connection. Serving as Construction Manager at Risk, KBE Building Corporation partnered with Benchmark Senior Living and the project team to deliver a welcoming environment that balances comfort, accessibility, and specialized care. As Benchmark's first community in Westchester County, the development represents an important addition to the region's growing senior living landscape.

Courtney Yasuda 3/16/26 Courtney Yasuda 3/16/26

Setting a New Campus Standard: KBE Delivers Passive House Student Residences at Bard College

KBE Building Corporation helped set a new standard in campus housing at Bard College, delivering one of the nation’s first Passive House–designed student residence complexes. With 450 beds across five high-performance buildings, the project blends sustainability, comfort, and community.

Courtney Yasuda 3/9/26 Courtney Yasuda 3/9/26

Expanding Capacity, Enhancing Care: UConn Health Emergency Department Expansion

At UConn Health, KBE Building Corporation delivered a carefully coordinated Emergency Department expansion that enhances patient triage, improves efficiency, and supports frontline care through precision healthcare construction in an active medical setting.

Allison Minutillo 10/29/25 Allison Minutillo 10/29/25

Redefining Retail: The SoNo Collection Sets a New Standard for Urban Shopping Centers

Experience meets ambition at The SoNo Collection. See how KBE turned a bold retail vision into a cultural and commercial landmark in South Norwalk.

Allison Minutillo 10/29/25 Allison Minutillo 10/29/25

Building for Dignity: KBE Delivers Luxury Senior Living in Princeton

Designed with dignity, care, and hospitality in mind, Maplewood at Princeton redefines the senior living experience. KBE delivered a 98,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that blends refined design with high-functioning healthcare—creating a warm, wellness-focused environment where residents feel truly at home.

Allison Minutillo 10/29/25 Allison Minutillo 10/29/25

A Historic Dining Hall, Modernized: Inside the Transformation of UConn’s Connecticut Hall

A major renovation at the heart of UConn’s campus, Connecticut Hall was transformed into a vibrant, modern dining facility through KBE’s expert construction management. The result? A reimagined space that enhances student experience, earns industry recognition, and underscores KBE’s role in shaping campus life.

Allison Minutillo 10/29/25 Allison Minutillo 10/29/25

A Riverfront Revival: Reinventing the Waterside District

KBE brought the heart of Norfolk’s waterfront to life with the Waterside District—an ambitious transformation of an aging mall into a dynamic dining and entertainment destination. From early design support to fast-track delivery, this project exemplifies KBE’s ability to balance vision, speed, and scale for urban redevelopment.

Allison Minutillo 10/29/25 Allison Minutillo 10/29/25

Building a NASCAR Racetrack Inside the L.A. Coliseum — Then Tearing It All Out

KBE transformed the historic L.A. Coliseum into a NASCAR-ready racetrack — three years in a row. See how our team delivered this high-speed, high-stakes build from track pour to teardown.

Allison Minutillo 10/29/25 Allison Minutillo 10/29/25

A Milestone Build That Elevates Travel: Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center

KBE’s award-winning work on the Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center showcases a bold fusion of scale, speed, and sophistication. Discover how our team helped shape one of New England’s most impactful infrastructure upgrades—delivered on time, built for the future.

7/16/25 7/16/25

KBE Completes Multi-Phase Expansion at Jefferson's Ferry

KBE Building Corporation has wrapped up an impressive nine-phase expansion and renovation at Jefferson’s Ferry Life Plan Community in South Setauket, NY. This major project added beautifully designed residential units and revitalized common spaces, all while keeping the community fully operational.

5/23/24 5/23/24

The Abbington at Gilbert

Abbington of Gilbert, a new senior living community located at 3239 Mercy Rd., celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 16, 2024.