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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KBE Launches Another Design-Build Project: Grace Hall Expands Student Housing at SUNY Binghamton University
KBE Building Corporation, in partnership with Newman Architects, is proud to bring a new chapter of student living to SUNY Binghamton University with the construction of Grace Hall, the first residence hall built on campus in more than a decade. This six-story, 112,280-square-foot facility will provide 364 new beds along with thoughtfully designed study, meeting, and social spaces that support the University’s growing student population. Rooted in its natural surroundings and designed to foster connection, Grace Hall blends modern suite-style living with inviting indoor and outdoor community spaces, creating an environment where students can live, learn, and thrive.
KBE Underway on Modernization of UConn’s Plant Diagnostic Lab
KBE Building Corporation is nearing completion of the 8,000 SF Jones Lab renovation at UConn, begun in June 2025. The updated Jones Annex will house modern labs and educational spaces supporting plant and soil health research, diagnostics, and public outreach, while the main building has remained operational throughout construction.
Breaking Through: Senior Housing Development Gains Momentum
Senior housing development is moving forward once again, driven by strong demand and renewed market confidence. KBE Building Corporation is helping lead this momentum across the Northeast, partnering with developers to deliver innovative, high-quality communities that support the evolving needs of an aging population.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

