KBE Building Corp. breaks ground for $17 million renovation project

Jordan's Furniture in New Haven will undergo a $17 million renovation led by construction manager KBE Building Corp., which broke ground on May 6. The 193,000 s/f project, designed by architect BL Companies, encompasses the following scope: * Renovation of existing building (two stories and mezzanines) * New entrance feature, signage feature, and canopy * New exterior doors and interior partitions * New single story detached pump house totaling approximately 514 s/f * Roof patching * Exterior site work including demolition of pavement; sidewalks and tree removal; utility coordination; new paving; plantings; concrete and brick paving; storm and sanitary drainage including infiltration system; off-site water line The project is scheduled for completion in late fall.