On The Books
Cole St Commons
Healthcare & Essential workers housing community
J.A.C. Building & Development Group is serving as Construction Manager for the full redevelopment of the historic St. Mary’s Elementary School campus, working alongside the developer, architecture teams, engineers, the building department, the general contractor, and all subcontractors and vendors to deliver the project from start to finish.
Originally built between 1936 and 1945, the former school will be transformed into a modern housing community designed specifically for healthcare employees of the nearby hospital and essential workers such as teachers and police officers. Four existing buildings will be reconstructed into high‑quality, affordable residences totaling 44 apartments. A future phase will introduce a new ground‑up building with an additional 48 units, expanding the campus into a vibrant multi‑building community.
Long‑term plans also include the potential addition of a daycare center and recreational facilities, supporting a complete, service‑oriented environment. The goal is to create a thriving, dignified living community that provides exceptional quality for some of the region’s most vital workforce members.
Avery point, Uconn
The University of Connecticut has selected KayBar to lead the development of a new residence hall, dining facility, and recreation space at the Avery Point campus in Groton, CT. The planned 84,000‑square‑foot project will introduce modern housing for up to 250 students, along with an adjacent dining facility designed to seat more than 125 and strengthen the campus community experience.
Built with a focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and long‑term performance, the project is targeting compliance with Connecticut’s High Performance Building standards and is pursuing LEED Silver certification.
J.A.C. Building & Development Group is supporting KayBar Development and the project’s architectural team through due diligence and feasibility, including preliminary budgeting and early‑stage planning.
