KBE Building Corp. Starts Structural Demolition at Connecticut College's Shain Library

NEW LONDON, Conn. — KBE Building Corporation has started structural demolition at Connecticut College's Shain Library in preparation for a $9-million renovation and addition that comprises more than 45,000 square feet.

KBE is construction manager at risk for the renovation and addition at Connecticut College, one of the state's liberal arts schools. The project comprises 41,000 square feet of renovations to the existing 3-story library, plus 4,600 square feet of additions, including a new 3-story entrance with clerestory, enlarged windows and mechanical and electrical upgrades.

In addition to making architectural finish improvements, KBE will re-purpose several areas while adding collaboration rooms, seminar rooms, office spaces and a 24-hour café and outdoor gathering area. During construction, KBE will erect temporary protection around the library's books and archives.

The Shain Library renovation is one of many innovative projects KBE has completed on the campus. Since 2005, KBE has completed more than 300 facilities improvement projects as part of its asset reinvestment initiative, including the award-winning LEED Gold-certified New London Hall Science Center and the LEED Silver-certified Fitness Center.

The Shain Library renovation and addition is scheduled for completion in summer 2015. KBE is also construction manager at risk for the school's boiler replacement project, scheduled for completion in fall 2014.

KBE has also managed construction for several Maryland institutions, including Hood College and the University of Maryland Baltimore County.