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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
We’re grateful for celebrating an early Thanksgiving potluck last Friday. This Thanksgiving, we want to share our appreciation to our clients, partners, and staff. We wouldn’t be where we are today without you!
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KBD Group Awarded at GC America Grand Opening
KBDG AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
GC America Grand Opening
On July 26, 2019, GC America Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of their new State-of-the-Art Facility. The grand opening began with a traditional Shinto blessing and purifying ceremony, performed by Senior Shinto Priest, Rev. Lawrence Koichi Barrish, of the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America. Several GC executives and prominent guests also participated in the ceremony.
KBD Group Awarded Certificate of Appreciation
KBD Group completed the GC Campus project on time and on budget and implemented steps to ensure the project would run efficiently. The project was also completed with zero injuries. For their efforts, the project team was recognized by Dr. Kiyotaka Nakao, President of GC. It was a tremendous honor to receive such appreciation for a project designed and constructed by our KBD Group team.
GC America Construction
The construction process began in July 2017, with the Ground Breaking Ceremony and project completion in June 2019. The expansion is largely made of reinforced concrete and consists of 53,374 square feet of state-of-the-art offices with 10 conference rooms on two levels, including a training laboratory, seminar rooms, research and development spaces, as well as 64,940 square feet of warehousing.
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KBD Group Employees (Left) with Dr. Kiyotaka Nakao, President of GC (Right)
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Employee Spotlight: Brandon Neerman
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Brandon Neermann
Brandon Neermann
At KBD Group, we understand that our employees are the backbone of our business. This month we want to recognize and shine the spotlight on Brandon Neermann, our preconstruction manager in Atlanta. Brandon received his bachelor’s degree in Building Construction from Georgia Tech. After he graduated, he worked for one year with Danko before coming to KBD Group in 2011. Brandon’s range of responsibilities include working with clients to providing accurate pricing for all phases of the project, along with coordinating value engineering, construction means and methods, and risk management. Brandon is married to Marianne Neermann and has four children. He has been with KBD Group for eight years and we are very happy to have him on board!
Get to know Brandon: Q&A
Why did you choose your profession?
Honestly, it chose me. When I graduated from Tech, I had a son that was just born and in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) fighting for his life. I didn’t feel like I could take a job that would potentially require me to travel during this time.
What do you like most about KBD Group?
The people. Everyone is polite and genuinely seems to enjoy being around each other.
What is your proudest moment at KBD Group?
Coming up with a new solution using secant piles to use as the outside formwork for a 60’ deep cylindrical pit. This prevented the project team from having to open excavate the pit, saving the project three months.
What do you find the most challenging at KBD Group?
Keeping up with the ever-shortening bid delivery times with a very streamlined department while also trying to leave time for personal improvement.
How has KBD helped you in your career development?
KBD has empowered me to take new responsibility, create new methodologies, and generally expand my knowledge.
What do you do when you’re not at work? Tell us about any activities or hobbies you enjoy.
I enjoy spending time with my family, playing Legos with my boys, and putting together model airplanes (mainly WWII) era. Feel free to come by my office to check them out! I also like to read.
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Hear What Interns Are Saying About KBD Group
Summer INTERNSHIP
Interns Share KBD Group Experience
KBD GROUP INTERnSHIP PROGRAM
A KBD Group internship builds a bridge for student success. Internships not only benefit a student’s academic journey, but also contribute greatly to the student’s future job search. Read on to find out what our interns are sharing about their KBD Group work experience:
Interview
Noel Vasquez
- How was your experience working with KBDG as an intern?
- Great! It was full of hands on experiences in the field and in the office. I had the opportunity to participate in the preconstruction process of a few projects and had the opportunity to work on the job site
- Is there anything new or interesting that you’ve learned during your internship?
- As it was my second-year internship, I had the opportunity to learn the basics of Revit (BIM software) this year, and master Procore (construction management software). Also, I learned how to negotiate with subcontractors.
- How would you describe working at the New Jersey office?
- I’d describe it as a family environment that’s committed to respect and teamwork.
Interview
Grayson Wages
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How was your experience working with KBDG as an intern?
Working with KBDG has been an awesome experience because I get to learn from this amazing team! It’s important to have a way to make yourself stand out from other college graduates and this internship is a huge help.
Is there anything new or interesting that you’ve learned during your internship?
- One of the most interesting topics I learned while interning this summer is 5D modeling and how KBDG plans to incorporate it in upcoming projects.
How would you describe working at the Atlanta office?
The Atlanta office is a very welcoming environment! Everyone here is very helpful with teaching and assisting anyway they can to help you succeed.
Interview
Juan Badillo
How was your experience working with KBDG as an intern?
My internship with KBDG was phenomenal. Thanks to my experience at KBDG, I was able to secure a job with a subcontractor.
Is there anything new or interesting that you’ve learned during your internship?
I enjoyed learning about takeoffs and bids during the preconstruction phase.
How would you describe working at the Atlanta office?
My colleagues at KBDG were some of the best I’ve ever worked with.
Interview
Trenten Mcpherson
How was your experience working with KBDG as an intern?
My experiences with KBD were great. I received all the help I needed and was not expected to do anything that was not necessary or unobtainable. I would say having an internship has made my resume look more professional as before the only thing that I could document on my resume were part-time jobs, and Kajima is more than that.
Is there anything new or interesting that you’ve learned during your internship?
What I learned at Kajima was that there is always something you can improve on. I thought I knew all there was to know in the office setting. Brandon Neermann acted as a mentor and taught me that it was always important to walk into the bosses’ office with a notebook and writing utensil.
How would you describe working at the Atlanta office?
The words I would use to describe my Atlanta office colleagues would be professional, patient, impressionable, and they understand the importance of family first.
Interview
Yoshinori Nomura
- How was your experience working with KBDG as an intern?
- Working with KBDG has been an immersive experience. Everyone was open to sharing their knowledge about the business.
- Is there anything new or interesting that you’ve learned during your internship?
- Everything done was a new experience, from understanding the facets of pre-construction to the first-hand experience of managing the job site, we learned an extensive amount. Understanding everyone’s decision making was the most interesting part of this internship.
- How would you describe the New Jersey office, your colleagues, and working here?
- The office environment is kind, caring and open. Thank you for receiving us with such open arms.
KBD GROUP INTERSHIP PROGRAM
KBD Group is very fortunate to have this great group of interns participate in our program. If you’re interested in applying for an internship position, submit your resume to kwhitehead@kbd.group or apply under our Careers tab at www.kbd.group.
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4D/5D BIM For Construction
The use of 4D/5D BIM has provided proven results by offering real-time data during the phase of construction, improving and driving cost, and providing the ability to make and adapt quickly to any changes.
KBD GROUP TEAM TRAINED IN OSHA 10
KBD GROUP TEAM TRAINED IN OSHA 10
KBD Group Operations Meeting 2019
KBD GROUP Biannual Operations Meeting
KBD GROUP OPERATIONS MEETING
KBD Group team members participated in our biannual Operations meeting on August 28, 2019. The Operations meeting serves as the building blocks toward achieving our clients’ success one project at a time. Our company leaders presented on a range of topics including new business opportunities, enhancements to our technology, and reviewing performance metrics for this year.
● The launch of our new KBD Group website developed and designed in-house.
● An action plan for continuous improvement.
● Our high-level goals for 2020.
Our Operations meeting ensures that every goal ties back to our company mission and vision. At KBD Group, we understand the necessity to employ both talent and determination to reach the outcomes we’re striving to achieve every day for our clients. Learn more about our initiatives to help your project prosper by contacting us today!
Photos From the Operations Meeting
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KBD Group Launch New Website
Major Announcement
Introducing the New KBD GROUP Website
We’re excited to finally reveal our new and improved website. We redesigned our website to bring you a better experience through our new sharp interface and faster performance. With this update, our hope is to make it easier for users to navigate and find the information they’re looking for. Simplicity and efficiency is our target goal. Please explore our new website and check back frequently for updates.
New Website Features:
- Improved User Experience (UX)
- Improved User Interface (UI)
- Faster Performace
- Mobile Ready Interface
- Designed/Developed In-house
- Updated Web Technology
In-House Creativity
The new website was designed and developed in-house by KBD Group Marketing Team
