KBE Building Futures - Higher Ed

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For more information:Cora HarkinsManager of Business Development

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firm profile

Regionally located in Farmington, Connecticut, and Columbia,

Maryland, KBE Building Corporation is a $300 million,

full-service construction firm offering design-build,

construction management, and general contracting services to

meet our clients’ needs.

Our strong work ethic, commitment to safety, customer service,

and quality construction remain our core principles. As one of

the region’s largest and most successful contractors, KBE

Building Corporation continues to grow and achieve exceptional

results for our clients.

We offer the philosophy, availability, and hands-on expertise of

an organization that is one of the leading construction firms on

the East Coast. Our clients receive personalized service while

benefiting from our financial stability, dependability, and

buying power. Our accredited safety and compliance programs

give our clients peace of mind and are a point of pride for our

organization. Through our technological sophistication, clients

and consultants have 24/7 online access to all critical project

data, ensuring the vital communication needed to deliver

successful projects. Our size, financial strength and $500 million

bonding capacity puts a level of purchasing power behind your

projects that few contractors can match - all without sacrificing

the individualized service or attention to detail you deserve.

an “owner’s” contractor

We view ourselves as an “owner’s contractor” - an outgrowth of

our founding 51 years ago as the construction arm of a major

Northeast developer. While 100% of our work today is for

third-party clients, we haven’t lost the training and philosophy

gained in those early years. We still view each project as if it were

our own, and work hard to ensure that every project lives up to

and exceeds the owner’s expectations. This “owner’s”

philosophy is the most significant source for our great success

and growth over the past twenty years - from a $25 million in

annual volume company to a $300 million company today.

Engineering News Record, one of the industry’s most respected

publications, ranks us among the Nation’s Top 400 Contractors.

project experience

Our clients tell us they value our sense of urgency and our clear

commitment to team collaboration in achieving project goals.

Our superior customer satisfaction speaks for itself through the

high percentage of repeat business we earn.

Our experience includes the following project types:

• Higher Education, Secondary Education,

Elementary Education

• Academic and Athletic Facilities

• University Residence Halls

• Federal, State, and Municipal Facilities

• Laboratory Facilities

• Corporate Office and Tenant fit-ups

• Health Care, Senior Housing, and Assisted Living

Communities

• Corrections, Judicial and Public Service Facilities

• Financial Institutions

• State and Municipal Buildingss

• Retail Centers and Retail Facilities (Specialty, Mid-Box, and

Big Box)

• Hotels, Hospitality and Entertainment Centers

• Community, Athletic and Fitness Centers

• Movie Theaters and Performing Arts Centers

• Parking Garages

• Warehouses and Distribution Centers

university of virginiakellogg house residence hallcharlottesville, va

owner University of Virginia

architect JSA Architects

Silver Spring, MD

size 54,000 sf

cost $14.35 million

services Design-Builder

& Constructor

Five-story residence hall provides 191 new student

beds, and an additional 9 beds for resident

assistants and staff. Structural steel and masonry

construction.

design-build

university of connecticuthilltop residence hallstorrs, ct

owner University of Connecticut

architect Newman Architects

New Haven, CT

size 138,000 sf

cost $18.3 million


& Constructor

The KBE/Newman team designed and constructed this

450-bed dormitory in just 12 months, which included

an unusually severe winter. The aggressive schedule

was achieved without compromising quality or safety,

delivering the project one full semester ahead of

schedule.

design-build

wesleyan universityfauver field residence complexmiddletown, ct

owner Wesleyan University


New Haven, CT

size 44,027 sf (Freshmen)

42,642 sf (Upperclassmen)

cost $17 million

services Design-Builder & Constructor

Design-Build of new residence hall housing both freshmen and upper classmen. The building is LEED certified.

design-build

st. mary’s college of marylandwaring commons residence complexst. mary’s city, maryland

owner St. Mary’s College of Maryland


New Haven, CT

size/beds Phase 1 & 2: 67,000 sf | 252 beds

Phase 3: 19,750 sf | 88 beds

cost Phase 1 & 2: $10.5 million

Phase 3: $4.2 million


St. Mary’s College of Maryland called on the KBE/Newman design-build team to complete its

multi-phased residence complex. Phases 1 and 2 were completed one full semester ahead of

schedule, despite working in some of the worst winter weather on record in Maryland. Phase 3

completed the nine-building, wood framed residence hall complex set on St. Mary’s historic

waterfront campus.

design-build

western connecticut state universitycentennial hall residence complex & parking garagedanbury, ct

owner State of Connecticut

Department of Public Works


New Haven, CT

size 128,000 sf

cost $27.2 million


& Constructor

The design-build residence hall provides 90 Student

Suites (338 student beds), 12 Resident Assistant Suites,

and one Director Suite. The new parking garage

provides 450 spaces. This was the first public building in

the State of Connecticut University system to achieve

LEED-NCv2 Certification.

design-build

university of maryland baltimore countypatapsco hallcatonsville, md

owner UMBC Facilities Management


New Haven, CT

size 52,000 sf

cost $14.8 million


The Patapsco Hall addition will include four stories and a limited

basement. There will be 68 double rooms, eight triples, 24 singles

and three studio apartments for graduate resident staff that will

include a kitchen and bathroom in each unit. The additions will be

connected to the west end of Patapsco Hall. This building will be

the first LEED certified residence facility at UMBC.

design-build

eastern connecticut state universitygelsi young hallwillimantic, ct



architect Schoenhardt Architects

Simsbury, CT

size 40,000 sf

cost $8.2 million


This administrative office building was constructed in just 13 months, delivering the design-build project four months ahead of schedule. The project

included the design and interior fit-out of the president’s suite, which encompassed the president’s office, conference room and board room.

design-build

eastern connecticut state universityscience centerwillimantic, ct

owner State of Connecticut Department of Public Works

architect The S/L/A/M Collaborative

size 173,000 sf

cost $47.3 million

services Construction Administrator

This new 6-story science building provides state-of-the-art chemistry, physics, astronomy,

meteorology and biology departments classrooms, administrative offices, and laboratories

while integrating the university’s science and mathematics departments into one location in

the southwestern corner of campus. KBE provided all cost estimates and constructability

reviews during the Preconstruction phase and oversaw the 2-year construction project.

connecticut collegeasset reinvestment programnew london, ct

owner Connecticut College

Architect Moser Pilon Nelson

Noyes Vogt Architects

Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architects

DuBose Associates

size Campus-wide

cost $53 million

services Preconstruction Services and

Construction Manager at Risk | GMP

Each year since 2005, Connecticut College, KBE, the design teams and trade contractors

have spent the 9-month school year meticulously planning an impressive scope of work

that is then implemented over the 12-week summer break. This “Asset Reinvestment

Program” is a well-conceived, 7-year campus renewal plan for renovating and preserving the

college’s most important asset - its physical facilities and campus. The program is designed

to enhance technology in learning environments, revitalize student life, boost energy

efficiency, and update staff and faculty office spaces. The project has incorporated formal

Partnering principles - with the net result of not one single claim over the six years of work

to date.

university of bridgeportcampus-wide facilities improvement programbridgeport, ct

owner University of Bridgeport

architect Antinuzzi Associates

size Campus-wide

cost $20 million

services Preconstruction Services, Construction

Manager at Risk and as Advisor

The University of Bridgeport has called on KBE for a campus-wide

rehabilitation program designed to improve the University’s physical and

technological infrastructure. The multi-phase project includes renovations

and upgrades to a number of campus facilities.

Projects include:

• Campus-wide Electric Grid Replacement: Seven month project to replace

the entire high-voltage utility infrastructure at the 40-acre campus. The

project affected nearly 50 building on the urban campus, with phased

power shut-downs and start-ups.

• Elevator Modernization Project: Phased upgrades to 7 elevators in two

occupied campus buildings.

• Campus-wide IT/Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement

• President’s Executive Offices Updates: Interior renovations

• Wahlstrom Library Upgrades: Telecomunications & IT upgrades, new

circulation area, and internet cafe.

• Fones School of Dental Hygiene: Renovation of two floors in existing

campus facility to create a state-of-the art 30-chair dental clinic. The

facility is fully ADA-accessible, allowing for more elderly patients to

receive clinical services. Construction required the integration of new

M/E/P systems to meet the clinic’s operational requirements. The work

was completed while the building was fully occupied and operational.

• Athletic Fields: Conversion of a vacant campus lot into a multi-purpose

athletic field with state-of-the-art stadium lighting and bleacher seating

for over 1,000. The two-phased project also includes a new concession

stand facility, press box, parking lots and landscaping plaza.

• Mandeville Hall: Window replacement and installation of new HVAC

systems in main classroom building.

fones school of dental hygiene

wahlstrom library

president’s executive offices

eastern connecticut state universityearly childhood development & resource centerwillimantic, ct



architect Karl Norton Architect, LLC

Mansfield, CT

size 40,276 sf

cost $9 million

services General Contractor

This award winning dual-purpose academic facility provides

both a fully operational “teaching” day care center and academic

classrooms for the University’s Early Childhood Development

Program. One feature of the day care is the “Town Square”, with

its child-size false storefronts and huge artificial tree that

provide interactive learning for the children.

western connecticut state universityruth haas library, swing building & midtown campus infrastructuredanbury, ct

owner State of Connecticut Department

of Public Works

architect Galliher, Baier & Best

Simsbury, CT

Seelye, Stevenson, Value, Knecht

Stratford, CT

size 44,230 sf renovation

46,000 sf addition

cost $18.5 million


The Ruth A. Haas Library project encompassed the renovation and

addition to the five-story library. A 35,000 sf swing building - a

permanent campus facility - was built as part of this project, to

temporarily house the library’s 210,000 books, periodicals and other

materials during the phased construction project. The library

remained fully operational throughout construction.

university of maryland, eastern shorecoastal ecology laboratory and research centerprincess anne, maryland

owner University of Maryland - Eastern Shore

architect HLM Design, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

size 10,135 sf

cost $3 million

services Construction Manager at Risk

The University of Maryland - Eastern Shore’s Coastal Ecology

Teaching and Research Laboratory is set 200 feet from the shore of the

Sinepuxent River, near the bridge to Assateague Island. The facility is

used for research into the unique ecosystem of the coastal setting, and

enables students and faculty to explore ocean, coastal, and marine

environmental science.

central connecticut state universitynicolaus copernicus hallnew britain, ct



architect Mitchell Architectural Group

Newtown, CT

size 181,000 sf

cost $14.1 million


Comprehensive renovation of a five story academic science

building, including full M|E|P upgrades and seismic code compli-

ance. The steel-framed building contains state-of-the-art

laboratories for technology education, automation and electronic

mechanics, soils, CAD drafting, construction applications, as well as

classrooms, faculty offices, and a mentoring center. The building

remained fully operational throughout the comprehensive

renovation.

university of connecticutss & c financial technology learning acceleratorhartford, ct

owner Capital Properties

Hartford, CT

architect Schoenhardt Architects

Simsbury, CT

size 41,000 sf

cost $4.1 million


The UCONN Business School’s SS&C Technologies Financial Accelerator is a

technology mecca located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The higher education

facility was built to create an experiential learning lab. Designed as a replica of the

New York Stock Exchange, the first floor features a live trading floor with real-time

stock feeds. The stock feeds are projected on two 130-foot tickers. The above floors

house several high-tech classrooms, meeting rooms, and café.

eastern connecticut state universityj eugene smith librarywillimantic, ct



architect Du Bose Associates, Inc

size 125,000 sf

cost $18.6 million

services Construction Manager as Advisor

This four-story structural steel-and brick building, with its

distinctive clock tower, provides numerous computer labs with

enhanced telecommunications support, in addition to the library’s

extensive collection of books, periodicals, and other resource

materials.

st. mary’s college of maryland james p. muldoon river centerst. mary’s city, md

owner St. Mary’s College of Maryland

architect Muse Architects

Bethesda, MD

size 13,800 sf

cost $5.5 million


The historic waterfront campus of St. Mary’s College of Maryland has been graced with a new boathouse for sailing and crew programs, biology research,

and waterfront recreation. The award-winning project includes docks, ramps, and boardwalks to improve access to the river. The River Center incorporates

significant sustainable design features, including 36 geo-thermal wells, which have substantially reduced operating costs.

yale university gilder boathousederby, ct

owner Yale University

architect Turner Brooks Architects

New Haven, CT

size 22,000 sf

cost $5.7 million


Set on the Housatonic River, the award-winning

22,000 sf Gilder Boathouse serves as home to Yale

University’s men’s and women’s athletic teams. With

its unique timber-framed structure, the boathouse

features a nautical design that accents the natural

beauty of the riverfront. Built partially on piles, the

structure’s footings are located on land while the

rest of the boathouse projects over water. Natural

materials are exposed throughout the building in

the timber framing, wood roof decking, wood

flooring, and fireplace.

montgomery collegecommons buildingtakoma park, md

owner Montgomery College

architect Gaudreau, Inc

Baltimore, MD

size 30,000 sf

cost $7.6 million


Comprehensive renovation of the two-story commons

building on Montgomery College’s Takoma Park Campus. Work

included full interior demolition and reconstruction, including

the addition of a new stairwell, elevator and new M |E|P, HVAC,

telecommunications, security |CCTV and fire alarm systems.

wesleyan universityfreeman athletic centermiddletown, ct

owner Wesleyan University

architect Moser Pilon Architects

Wethersfield, CT

size 56,408 sf

cost $10.1 million


Renovations and additions project to create a new

intercollegiate gymnasium, squash center, fitness center, team

rooms, and other related improvements. Project scope also

included a new “Zamboni” equipment room, with associated

snow-melt drainage system.

connecticut collegefitness centernew london ct

owner Connecticut College

architect Einhorn Yaffee Prescott

Boston, MA

size 10,406 sf addition

4,492 sf renovation

cost $4.5 million


Timber-and-glass addition to the College’s Fitness Center, and renovation of

the existing facility and lobby. The project includes significant sustainable

design features and is pursuing LEED Silver Certification. KBE led the

formal Partnering program for the project. The Fitness Center project

received the 2010 “Excellence in Construction Award” from the CT Associa-

tion of Builders and Contractors and the Ruby Partnering Award from the

International Partnering Institute.

university of connecticutstudent recreation and athletic centerstorrs, ct


architect Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff

Boston, MA

size 41,000 sf (Field House)

35,000 sf (Gymnasium)

cost $11.4 million


Year-long additions and renovations project included:

• Field House

• Gymnasium

• Swimming Pool

• Weight/Exercise Rooms on mezzanine level

• Squash/Racquetball Courts

• Faculty Dining Facility

university of connecticutstudent unionstorrs, ct


architects Cannon Design, Boston, MA

WTW Architects, Pittsburgh, PA

size 99,870 sf renovation

130,830 sf addition

cost $55 million


The multi-phased renovation and addition more than doubled the size of the existing facility, which first opened on campus in 1953, expanding it from

99,870 sf to 230,700 sf. The project encompassed the creation of a cafeteria, restaurant, food court, and convenience store. As the campus’ cultural hub,

the Student Union features a 500-seat theater, new art gallery, large event spaces, and the new home of the campus radio station, along with a centralized

post office with 15,000 postal boxes. The Student Union remained fully operational throughout the 4 year, highly phased project. KBE was recognized

with an Award of Excellence by the Construction Management Association of America.

western connecticut state universitywestside campus centerdanbury, ct

owner State of Connecticut Department of

Public Works

architect Andrew Goldman Architects

New York, NY

size 49,074 sf

cost $17.8 million


The new Westside Campus Center was designed and built to fulfill a

critical need at Western Connecticut State University. With three

residence halls situated at its Westside Campus and no central

gathering place, the new Center provides a needed sense of commu-

nity for students and faculty.

The Center consists of two buildings connected by a glass atrium and

encompassed by a curtain wall system of structural glass and glazing

shapes. The complex design of the building’s exterior called for many

unique structural steel parts assembled into intricate geometrical

shapes and formations.

owner Hood College

architect Bushman Dreyfus Architects, PCL

Charlottesville, VA

size 41,000 sf (Phase 1)

cost Phase 1: $3.1 million

Phase 2: $15 million (estimated)


KBE’s Phase 1 scope of work on the Hood College

campus included upgrades to the 41,000 sf Meyran Hall

student residences, installation of a synthetic turf athletic field,

with associated underground stormwater retention. Also

included is the construction of the new Nicodemus Athletic

Center (locker rooms) and installation of associated utilities.

hood collegephase 1: new athletic fields, nicodemus athletic facility, renovations to meyran hall residences frederick, md

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