KBE BUILDING

What KBE BUILDING does

KBE Building Corporation is a privately held commercial construction firm founded in 1959 and headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut. The company provides integrated preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to enterprise and mid-market clients across 16 market sectors, including education, senior living, federal, healthcare, retail, municipal, entertainment, transportation, and industrial. KBE operates regional offices in Norwalk and Bridgeport, Connecticut; Laurel, Maryland; and Scottsdale, Arizona, with affiliated entities KBE-NY and New Valley Construction extending coverage into metropolitan New York and select national markets. The firm manages $400-$500 million in annual construction volume and is ranked among Engineering News-Record's top 400 construction companies nationally.

KBE's service model centers on direct field sales to project owners, with the company serving as a single-source provider from feasibility and preconstruction through closeout. The firm has built differentiated capabilities in sustainable construction (LEED and Passive House certification), complex urban redevelopment, fast-track delivery, and occupied-space construction. Select client relationships span higher education institutions (UConn, Bard, Wesleyan, Choate Rosemary Hall, SUNY Binghamton), senior living operators (Mozaic Senior Life, Maplewood, Sunrise, Jefferson's Ferry, Seabury), national developers (Brookfield Properties, Cordish Companies, Woodbury Corporation), and public-sector entities (City of Waterbury, CONRAC, NASCAR). The company is recognized for safety excellence, including an EMR of 0.65 (well below the industry average of 1.0), 25+ years of ABC STEP recognition, and nine OSHA safety training partnerships.

Revenue is generated primarily through lump-sum general contracting contracts and construction management agreements, with pricing determined through competitive bidding on a project basis. The firm employs 170-200+ preconstruction and construction staff across its regional offices, with approximately one-third of employees having ten or more years of tenure. Demand generation is driven by industry reputation, repeat clients, and referral relationships rather than digital marketing. KBE formalized its philanthropic program as the KBE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, in 2022.

Name

KBE BUILDING

Legal name

KBE Building Corporation

Website

https://kbebuilding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KBE Building Corporation is a privately held commercial construction firm founded in 1959, offering preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services across 16 market sectors with $400-$500M in annual construction volume.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Religious & Cultural Building Construction (Places of Worship, Museums, Libraries) (IMAFACAH)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management
• Design-build delivery
• Preconstruction services
• General contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Services - General Contracting: Traditional general contracting services for commercial construction projects across diverse market sectors including retail, education, senior living, healthcare, federal, corporate, hospitality, and institutional markets. Revenue generated through lump-sum contracts on completed projects.
2. Construction Management: Construction management services providing oversight, coordination, and project delivery for clients. The company manages $400-$500 million in annual construction volume through these services.
3. Design-Build: Integrated design-build delivery combining architectural design and construction under single contract, enabling faster project timelines and collaborative problem-solving with design partners.
4. Preconstruction Services: Early-stage preconstruction consulting including estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and constructability reviews to prepare projects for successful execution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KBE Building Corporation is a full-service, single-source commercial construction company providing preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services. The firm serves clients across 16+ market sectors including education, senior living, healthcare, federal, retail, entertainment, mixed-use residential, municipal, industrial, and transportation, managing $400-$500 million in annual construction volume across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Western US.

Product overview

KBE Building Corporation is a full-service commercial construction company offering preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services. The company operates across 16 market sectors: Community Use, Corporate/Office, Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Federal, Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, Mixed-Use Residential, Municipal, Retail, Self-Storage, Senior Living, Structured Parking, Sustainability, and Transportation. With offices in Connecticut, Maryland, Arizona, and New York, KBE serves the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Western US markets, managing $400-$500 million in annual construction volume. The company is known for safety excellence (ABC Diamond STEP awards), sustainable building practices (LEED, Passive House), and complex urban/transit projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KBE-NY: Affiliate serving clients in metropolitan New York area
• New Valley Construction
• KBE Foundation

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Early-stage construction consulting including feasibility analysis, budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering to prepare projects for successful execution. For owners and developers planning commercial construction.
• Construction Management Full-service project oversight managing trades, schedules, budgets, and quality control from groundbreaking through project closeout. Provided for commercial construction projects.
• Design-Build Integrated design and construction delivery method pairing architecture with construction expertise for streamlined project delivery under a single contract.
• General Contracting Traditional bid-build construction delivery with direct management of subcontractors and field operations for commercial construction projects.
• Education Construction Construction of residence halls, dining centers, labs, classrooms, and athletic spaces for public and private educational institutions.
• Senior Living Construction Construction of independent living, assisted living, and memory care residences balancing operational needs with resident-focused design.
• Healthcare Construction Construction of surgical centers, dental and specialty clinics, senior living communities, and hospital expansions in active medical environments.
• Federal Construction Construction of secure, highly regulated facilities supporting military readiness including commissaries, exchanges, reserve centers, and medical clinics.
• Retail Construction Construction of grocery stores, banks, restaurants, hotels, and lifestyle centers designed for visibility, flexibility, and customer flow.
• Sustainable/Green Building Construction LEED-certified and Passive House-designed facilities meeting ambitious energy, wellness, and environmental goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed 280,000 SF Connecticut Hall residence and dining facility at UConn in 17 months - a record timeline for campus housing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• READCO Property ManagementmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2025Strategic partnership on Stonington Village mixed-use development in Stonington, CT. READCO is the property developer while KBE serves as Construction Manager at Risk. The project involves transforming a former theater site into a three-phase mixed-use community with residential, commercial, and recreational facilities.
• Mozaic Senior LifemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Development partnership for Mozaic Concierge Living in Stamford, CT. Mozaic Senior Life is the developer for the 483,888 SF Life Plan Community (164 independent living + 42 care units). KBE serves as construction manager at risk.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine formal safety training partnerships with OSHA and CONN-OSHA - a distinction granted only to firms with exceptional safety records. These partnerships promote top-down commitment to job site safety, improving outcomes for workers and reinforcing a shared responsibility culture. Most recent partnership focused on The August at Steelpointe Harbor project in Bridgeport, CT.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing membership and active participation in ABC. KBE has been a recognized STEP contractor for 25+ years and has achieved Accredited Quality Contractor status for nearly 30 years. The company has been named ABC Top Performer for four consecutive years.
• SP Residential I, LLCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership for The August at Steelpointe Harbor project - a 632,324 SF luxury mixed-use development in Bridgeport, CT. KBE serves as construction manager at risk for this transformative waterfront project.
• Austin CommercialmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient relationship for Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center project. Austin Commercial served as the client/developer while KBE provided construction services as the local partner for this $210 million, 1.4 million SF project.
• PGALsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of record for Bradley International Airport Ground Transportation Center project. PGAL (Atlanta, GA) provided architectural design services for the 13.4-acre, 1.4 million SF consolidated rental car and parking facility.
• The Cordish CompaniesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient partnership for Waterside District redevelopment in Norfolk, VA. The Cordish Companies (Baltimore, MD) is the developer while KBE served as Construction Manager at Risk for the 130,000 SF transformation of an aging mall into an entertainment and retail destination.
• Brown Craig TurnersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of record for Waterside District project in Norfolk, VA. Brown Craig Turner (Baltimore, MD) provided design services for the 130,000 SF entertainment and retail redevelopment.
• Brookfield PropertiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient partnership for The SoNo Collection in Norwalk, CT. Brookfield Properties (Chicago, IL) is the developer for this 1.2 million SF multi-level mixed-use retail development. KBE served as general contractor.
• CallisonRTKLsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of record for The SoNo Collection project. CallisonRTKL (Washington, DC) provided architectural design for the 1.2 million SF retail development.
• Newman ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing design partnership on multiple projects including UConn Connecticut Hall, Wampanoag Country Club, and SUNY Binghamton Grace Hall. Newman Architects (New Haven, CT) serves as architect of record on design-build teams with KBE.
• SasakisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridging architect for UConn Connecticut Hall project. Sasaki provided additional architectural expertise alongside Newman Architects for the 280,000 SF residence and dining facility.
• Moseley ArchitectssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of record for Maplewood at Princeton senior living project. Moseley Architects (Springfield, VA) provided architectural design for the 98,754 SF senior living community.
• Woodbury CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient partnership for Abbington at Gilbert senior living community in Arizona. Woodbury Corporation (Utah) is the developer for the 86-unit assisted living and memory care community. KBE's Scottsdale office managed construction.
• FFKR ArchitectssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect of record for Abbington at Gilbert project. FFKR Architects (Salt Lake City, UT and Tempe, AZ) provided architectural design for the senior living community.
• KBE-NYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company serving metropolitan New York clients. Part of the KBE Companies network along with New Valley Construction, providing extended geographic coverage across the US.
• New Valley ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company working with select clients throughout the US. Part of the KBE Companies network providing extended geographic coverage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gilbane Building Company: Providence, RI-based full-service commercial GC with deep Northeast and Mid-Atlantic presence, similar integrated CM/design-build/GC delivery model, and comparable institutional client roster including healthcare, education, and senior living.
• Whiting-Turner Contracting Company: Baltimore-headquartered mid-size commercial GC focused on Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, comparable in service offerings and institutional client mix (education, healthcare, federal) to KBE.
• Shawmut Design and Construction: Boston-based commercial construction firm with similar size, Northeast regional focus, and emphasis on commercial and institutional clients including healthcare, education, and corporate.
• Consigli Construction: Massachusetts-based commercial GC with overlapping Northeast service area, similar full-service CM/GC/design-build capabilities and institutional client base.
• Suffolk Construction: Boston-headquartered national commercial GC with strong Northeast and Mid-Atlantic presence, similar integrated delivery methods and serving healthcare, education, commercial, and entertainment clients.
• Structure Tone: NYC-based commercial interiors and construction manager with overlapping Northeast client base, similar institutional and corporate project focus.

Broad incumbents

• Clark Construction: Larger Bethesda, MD-based commercial GC operating nationally with significant federal, healthcare, and institutional capabilities at a much greater scale than KBE.
• Turner Construction: One of the largest U.S. commercial GCs with deep institutional, healthcare, and education portfolios nationwide; competes with KBE for regional institutional pursuits.
• AECOM: Global engineering and construction services firm with integrated design-build and program management capabilities operating across all of KBE's market sectors at significantly larger scale.
• Skanska USA: Major multinational commercial GC with strong Northeast and U.S. presence serving healthcare, education, transportation, and corporate clients at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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