Building Relationships
Relationships are everything
When it comes to construction, there are few other industries in the world that are so dependent upon so many relationships to be successful. When those relationships are open, collaborative, committed, and proactive, the end result is exceptional.
For this reason, the single driving factor in KBE’s business culture is this: Our business relationships are the core and foundation of our success. We evaluate our daily business decisions in light of this defining belief.
KBE’s relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing — because we build relationships first, buildings second.
Stephen George, Manager of Planning, Design & Construction, Connecticut College (ret.)
“KBE is a firm that I trust to care for, support, and protect the College, its students, and our way of life.”
Stephen George, Manager of Planning, Design & Construction, Connecticut College (ret.)
Meg Zayan, former Dean and Director of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene – University of Bridgeport
“We are so pleased with the quality of the workmanship that went into creating this state-of-the-art facility.”
Meg Zayan, former Dean and Director of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene – University of Bridgeport
Steven Biasi, OSHA’s Acting Area Director in the Bridgeport Office
“Partnerships like the one with KBE provide a very effective, top-down emphasis to ensure a safer and healthier construction workplace.”
Steven Biasi, OSHA’s Acting Area Director in the Bridgeport Office
David Simpson, Director of Public Works, City of Waterbury
“Throughout the project, KBE’s staff remained professional, honest, and creative. Their perseverance, collaborative approach to the work, and innovative thinking is the reason the project was so successful.”
David Simpson, Director of Public Works, City of Waterbury
Jerry Franklin, former President & CEO of Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
“Teamwork was been the byword of this project – and at all times, [the KBE staff] recognized and respected our role as a key team player, and worked hard to foster the spirit of collaboration and cooperation that was critical to our new building.”
Jerry Franklin, former President & CEO of Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.
David Bryant, former Principal of Lyman Hall High School, Vernon Cleaves Vocational Agricultural Center
“KBE listened carefully to our concerns and crafted creative solutions based on that input.”