Design Build

Over 22 years ago, we introduced a better way to build. We provide clients with a single source of responsibility to design and build their projects. Our integrated team continues to offer a high degree of quality and efficiency, aspects that were lacking in traditional contractor-led design build projects. Our team of planners, programmers, designers, estimators and builders work collaboratively to produce faster, smoother and less costly projects, tailored to our clients’ needs. We work open book, guarantee cost, and return unused contingency funds incrementally, giving clients additional savings.

WORK

Check out some samples of our work below.

Kent School Hoerle Hall

New Dormitory, Faculty Housing & Academic Building

University of Hartford

Shaw Center

St. Francis Hospital Medical Center – Trinity Health

Lighthouse Surgery Center

Chapel Haven

Residential / Education Facility (REACH)

design thinkers

#Design Build

Architect to CM. . .Going to the Dark Side

The thought of working on the contractor side of the industry wasn’t something new to me. Earlier on in my career, I had investigated other opportunities where I could use my architectural knowledge and experience, outside of design, in roles such as owner’s rep, Construction Management (CM), facilities, but couldn’t make that jump. - Matt Ciaglo

Climate change – material selection matters

As a specification writer and architect, I spend a good deal of my time reviewing and learning more about new and existing building materials. But my real passion is finding materials that support and push sustainable design forward. I use my expertise and passion to help project teams, make their projects greener and ultimately combat climate change. - Ross Spiegel

SLAM CS Receives 2019 DBIA – NE Gold Award

GLASTONBURY, CT – January 23, 2020 — S/L/A/M Construction Services (SLAM CS) has received a Design-Build Institute of America New England (DBIA – NE) Gold Award for the Out-Patient Suite Renovation at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, located in New Britain, Connecticut. SLAM CS accepted the award at the 2019 DBIA New England Region Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner held on Jan. 21, 2020 at the Sheraton Framingham, MA.