On Time, On Mission: Advancing Access with Ochsner Health in Lafayette
In Lafayette, Kent Design Build and Ochsner Health transform the former Daily Advertiser printing facility into a modern outpatient center—delivering a major healthcare renovation that expands access and strengthens community care.
Intern to Industry: How Students Grew During Kent’s 2025 Summer Program
The 2025 Kent Design Build Summer Internship gave four students twelve weeks of hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to projects shaping communities. Guided by Darby Frugé, interns worked with project managers, superintendents, and crews to see the culture and complexity of the industry. Their capstone presentations showed growth, clarity, and effort that exceeded expectations.
Swift, Safe, Successful: HVAC Installation at Southland Industrial Coatings
At Southland Industrial Coatings, Kent Design Build, Allegiance Crane, and Guy Thibodeaux Air Conditioning completed the safe installation of twelve 20-ton HVAC units in just one day—showcasing the planning, coordination, and precision driving one of St. Landry Parish’s key industrial projects.
From Hogs to Healing: A New Era of Patient Care in Hammond
From showroom to recovery center—what was once a Harley-Davidson dealership is becoming a state-of-the-art sports performance and rehabilitation facility for North Oaks Health System. Designed for healing, built for impact.
Progress in Motion: Expanding Access at OLOL RMC
Lafayette is growing—and so is Our Lady of Lourdes. Kent Design Build is proud to lead a multi-phase expansion adding ER exam rooms, surgical capacity, and clinical space. It’s more than construction. It’s a commitment to care, access, and the future of healthcare in Acadiana.
From Blueprints to Belonging: Kent Joins Camp Tiger Paw for a Day of Impact
Building stronger communities means showing up where it matters most. Our continued partnership with Camp Tiger Paw reflects that commitment. This incredible program for individuals with disabilities reminds us that true impact isn’t always made with steel and concrete—it’s found in connection, compassion, and shared experiences. That’s how we build with heart.
Building Smarter: How Kent and Gulf South Metal Works Are Using Modular Erection to Deliver Safer, Faster Results for Laborde Products
Building smarter means embracing innovation that drives real results. Our work with Laborde Products and Gulf South Metalworks showcases that commitment. Through modular erection, we're delivering a safer, faster steel build—setting a new pace for precision and progress.
Advancing with Heart: Kent Joins Northshore Humane Society Capital Campaign
At Kent Design Build, we’re proud to build spaces that serve with heart. Our partnership with Northshore Humane Society in Covington reflects just that. The new 21,000-square-foot facility is a bold step forward in animal care, designed for healing, connection, and community.
OUHC Bertrand Renovation: Expanding Healthcare Access in Lafayette
At Kent Design Build, we take pride in delivering healthcare construction that meets the evolving needs of local communities. Our work on the OUHC Bertrand renovation in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a prime example—transforming a legacy commercial site into a state-of-the-art facility for Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics.
Building for Growth: Inside the Southland Industrial Coatings Facility Project in St. Landry Parish
At Kent Design Build, we’re passionate about constructing spaces that fuel local economies and empower industries. Our recent partnership with Southland Industrial Coatings is a shining example of how strategic construction can drive long-term economic growth.
A Look Inside the LA Barnhouse Brewery Project in Ponchatoula
Kent Design Build is making impressive progress on the LA Barnhouse Brewery—the future home of Butterfly Girl Kombucha. The building structure and envelope are complete, and interior rough-ins for both the new brewery and office spaces are well underway as we prepare for the delivery of brewery equipment and the installation of finishes. We’re thrilled to offer you an inside look at the development of this state-of-the-art brewery, located in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Driving Progress: A Walkthrough of the New Porsche New Orleans Dealership
Kent Design Build is proud to share our progress on the highly anticipated Gen 5 Porsche of New Orleans dealership. Located on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, Louisiana, this 35,000 sq. ft. facility is set to redefine automotive luxury and innovation as one of only six Gen 5 Porsche dealerships in the United States. This project reflects our dedication to precision, excellence, and bringing visionary designs to life.
A Major Milestone for Kent Design Build
Kent Design Build and Stirling have officially opened their new corporate headquarters at River Chase Office II, marking a significant milestone in their continued growth and commitment to the region. This cutting-edge facility underscores their investment in St. Tammany Parish and will serve as a cornerstone for future expansion.
Building Vital Spaces: Our Approach To Healthcare
At Kent Design Build, we create spaces that support healing, innovation, and care. Our latest healthcare projects, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Lafayette General, highlight the expertise and precision that medical facilities demand. At Our Lady of Lourdes, our team worked within an active hospital, implementing STARC containment systems and negative pressure rooms to maintain infection control while seamlessly renovating third-floor patient spaces. Meanwhile, we took Lafayette General from vision to reality, delivering an 11,000 sq. ft. facility with three specialized medical suites.Every detail was designed with both patient experience and medical efficiency in mind.
Evolving with a Client: A Look back on American Factory Direct Gonzales
American Factory Direct has six locations across the greater Louisiana-Mississippi area, with half of them being constructed by our team here at Kent Design Build. Our tireless attention to detail, creativity, and efficient construction practices allow the Comeaux family, founders and operators of American Factory Direct, to trust that their vision will be carried out by Kent Design Build even as they continue to grow and develop.
Building Space for Growing Faith: First Baptist Denham Springs
A church is more than a building, it is a home for worship and connection. Our approach to church construction is rooted in serving the people who gather there. Learn more about how our design build enhances a sense of community and belonging for faith buildings.
Serving Ministry Through Design Build
A church is more than a building, it is a home for worship and connection. Our approach to church construction is rooted in serving the people who gather there. Learn more about how our design build enhances a sense of community and belonging for faith buildings.
Modern Aesthetics and Functionality: Explore Home Furniture Lafayette
Take a look inside Home Furniture Lafayette – a 42,000 square foot pre-engineered building constructed from the ground up. This project was completed in collaboration with Ritter Maher Architects and the innovative solutions of Butler Manufacturing.
Inside the Construction of the BlueSky Store
We are thrilled to unveil the BlueSky Store, a comprehensive 11,900 SF facility designed to meet all your convenience needs. This modern establishment combines a 7,500 SF gas station and Subway with a 4,400 SF tunnel carwash, all situated on the same site to provide a seamless experience.
Streamlining Success with Preferred Design-Build Excellence
Explore the Scott Equipment Project in Mandeville, Louisiana with Jake Palmisano, Project Manager, and Casey McGinnis, Superintendent.
Scott Equipment, now an 18,000-square-foot facility, showcases a seamless collaboration between Butler and Konecrane. The project includes a Butler Building, office space, and a warehouse with two overhead cranes – a result of effective teamwork and a design-build approach.