Newsletter – January 2025
Newsletter
CBC Board President
From the desk of Kurt Prochorena, PE, LEED AP
Dear Members and Friends of CBC,
I hope everyone enjoyed their summers and our very eventful fall season. Our goal at CBC has always been to foster a vibrant community within Connecticut’s architecture, engineering, and construction industry. As your newly appointed CBC president, my primary vision is to strengthen our role as a key resource and advocate for the AEC industry across the state. Over the next year, I will promote strong collaboration within our membership and increase engagement through valuable programming and networking opportunities. This will position our members to thrive in a rapidly changing industry landscape.
CBC strives to remain agile and on the pulse of evolving industry trends. I can assure you that the CBC will:
1. Embrace Innovation
2. Support sustainable and resilient design and construction and
3. Enhance Workforce Development: Aim to fill the growing skills gap in our industry by collaborating with educational institutions and providing visibility to the benefits of a career in the AEC industry!
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or CBC’s dedicated staff if you have any questions, ideas, or concerns. Thank you for choosing to be a part of our remarkable community, and I look forward to seeing you at our events this year.
Kurt Prochorena, P.E.
President, Connecticut Building Congress
Vice President – Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc.
Event Recaps
Bags and Brews Networking Social
We’ve had a great first half of the 2024-2025 season, with many successful events around Connecticut. September kicked off with the Bags and Brews Networking Social event in South Glastonbury. Everyone had a great time, connected with industry professionals, and we even found some corn hole experts!
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LeFloch Memorial Golf Outing and Scholarship Fundraiser.
We wrapped up September with the very successful LeFloch Memorial Golf Outing and Scholarship Fundraiser. This event afforded us quality time with friends and partners, and for the second year in a row we were able to send over $46,000 to the scholarship fund!! The weather, turnout, and overall vibes were perfect. Special thanks to the Golf Committee and onsite volunteer staff for making the event special!
Enfield Ambulatory Surgical Center Project Tour
October began with our Trinity Health Enfield Ambulatory Surgical Center Project Tour, which highlighted the collaborative approach by Consigli Construction and SLAM. The new 40,000 sq. ft. facility accommodates an ambulatory surgical center, medical offices, and diagnostic imaging.
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MJ Daly Heavy Metal
November featured the importance of BIM modeling and the benefits of off-site prefabrication such as the reduction in overall schedule, increase in quality control, addressing current labor shortages, and many more. Thank you to MJ Daly for hosting this event and for the hands-on learning experience throughout their impressive facility.
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Upcoming Events
“Where’s the Work? An In-Depth Look at Connecticut’s Economic Landscape”
Join the Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) for a dynamic panel discussion on Connecticut’s economic health and future opportunities. Our expert speakers will explore key topics, including state-level economic strategies, local development initiatives, and innovative financing and redevelopment opportunities driving growth in the region. Gain valuable insights from Hartford-area development leaders and connect with professionals shaping Connecticut’s economic future. (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)
2025 Healthcare Program
This exciting panel will discuss how facilities are adapting to meet the demands of modern healthcare. We’ll explore the many facets of clinical care, emphasizing the importance of efficient, profitable processes for maintaining relevance in New England’s healthcare systems. (Tuesday, February 18, 2025)
2025 Higher Education Program
Join us for an insightful discussion on Yale University’s upcoming capital improvement plans. This event offers a fresh perspective on how Yale is adapting existing campus spaces to meet evolving program needs. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion with campus leaders discuss their approach in transforming outdated facilities into vibrant, next-gen environments. Come learn how one of Connecticut’s largest urban campuses prioritizes and manages their capital improvements. (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
Adams Neurosciences Center and Bed Tower Project Tour
Join CBC for a tour of the new Yale New Haven Hospital’s (YNHH) Adams Neurosciences Center and Bed Tower Project. This project is currently in construction on YNHH’s Saint Raphael Campus in New Haven, CT and scheduled to open in 2027. This Turner, Shepley Bulfinch/BR+A Project will include an eight story, 500,000 square foot state of the art facility housing 184 single patient rooms and a suite of operating rooms, imaging and neuro – specific clinical space. (Tuesday, April 22, 2025)
2025 Young Member Social
This social will be tailored to our young professionals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow emerging leaders and build your network in a lively and engaging environment. (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)
2025 CBC 29th Annual Project Team Awards
Let’s celebrate with the project owners and teams that represent the 2025 Project Team Award Winners. The Connecticut Building Congress will honor project teams that demonstrated extraordinary collaboration in the execution of their projects.
Meet representatives from the project teams, including building owners, architects, engineers, constructors, subcontractors, suppliers and sub-consultants. (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
Save The Date
CBC News
Exciting news! CBC is partnering with High-Profile Media Group to elevate our chapter and its members! Every month in 2025, CBC members will have the opportunity to submit news to HIgh-Profile and/or to advertise at a steep discount. Active CBC members get 30% off of HP’s (1x) ad rates.
This new industry partnership kicks off in High-Profile’s January 2025 issue with a Q&A with our president, Kurt P. and the announcement of CBC’s 2025 board of directors!
To take advantage of this member-only opportunity or if you have any questions, email Anastasia@high-profile.com.
New Members
Arora Engineers
For over 38 years Arora Engineers, LLC (Arora) has specialized in providing engineering services tailored for clients in transportation, aviation, education, and the commercial sectors. We have re-thought the role played by a traditional MEP/Fire Life Safety engineering provider and our practice has evolved to emphasize the technology that connects systems infrastructure, improves operations and longevity, and makes life safer and easier for those who use it. Arora consistently ranks amongst the top engineering firms, ranking overall as one of BD+C’s 2023 Top 80 engineering firms. The firm employs 200+ staff members in 15 offices across the world, including our New England office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Falcon Engineering
At The Falcon Group, our team of experienced professionals come together to provide a wide range of services to meet all of our clients’ specific needs. From forensic engineering and architectural design, to capital reserve studies and energy consulting, our primary focus is on evaluating and restoring existing facilities including sites, low, mid, and high-rise buildings, in the multifamily, hospitality and institutional facilities.
Viking Construction, Inc.
Founded in 1991 and based in Bridgeport, our family-owned commercial construction company brings decades of expertise to every project. With the ability to self-perform site work, we offer comprehensive services tailored to each client’s needs. Whether serving as a construction manager or a general contractor, we are committed to delivering high-quality results with a personalized approach. Our legacy of excellence is built on trust, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to our community.
Walker Parking Consultants
Established in 1965 as a structural engineering firm, Walker Consultants began to specialize in parking design and consulting, and by the 1980s became the leading parking consulting firm in the United States.
With today’s rapidly changing landscape of ride apps, new mobility options, autonomous and electric vehicles, and sustainability, parking facilities must be designed with flexibility to accommodate new usage patterns and vehicle characteristics. Throughout all this change, they must still be designed to be efficient, user-friendly, durable, and cost-effective. This begins with studying and understanding the requirements of the facility’s users today and in the future.
Walker’s creative professionals, backed by more than 55 years of experience, will craft a facility that will function well today and decades into the future.
