Rochester's Only True
Design-Build Company
Design-Build Professionals
Since 1983, Mitchell Design Build has delivered integrated and innovative building solutions to commercial businesses. From initial site selection to construction completion, we’ve worked on more than 40 million square feet of property in the Rochester and Western New York areas. We create award-winning spaces where businesses not only grow but thrive.
Each project is approached with real-world expertise by a team of professionals who not only understand the design phase but also know construction. This collaborative approach promotes creative problem solving and innovation. From a high-level view to the smallest details, a design-build balance is applied every step of the way, resulting in a streamlined process that keeps your project moving.
This integrated approach also gives you:
- Streamlined communication
- A 360-degree view of your project
- Condensed timelines
- Cost savings
- Optimized quality
- Single source accountability
Spencer Read / President
What is Integrated Design-Build?
As Rochester’s only true integrated design-build company, Mitchell Design Build will provide you with all the services you need to complete your building project and maintain it for its lifespan.
Integrated Design-Build
Integrated design-build provides a comprehensive approach to project delivery where building design and construction are provided in a streamlined fashion by the design-build team. This unified flow of work from initial concept to completion improves desired outcomes, timelines, costs, and communication.
Project Solution Consulting
Construction
Architecture
Building Maintenance & Renovations
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Energy Efficiency
Code Consulting
Matterport 3D Building Capture
Using state-of-the-art Matterport technology, our in-house expert creates highly detailed, immersive 3D virtual models of your space with unmatched precision.
An integrated approach from a cohesive team
When you work with Mitchell Design Build, you’ll have access to a team where each member knows your project’s details inside and out. We work diligently to find complete, proactive solutions to minimize setbacks while maximizing efficiencies.
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Keeping up with Mitchell Design Build
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Out with the old, in with the steel. ❄️💪
Arctic Glacier turned to us for a full design-build renovation of a 14,000 sq ft section in the heart of their nearly 100-year-old ice production facility. Decades of extreme temps had taken their toll on the original wood-framed structure, so our team got to work.
We carefully removed the entire center of the facility and replaced it with a brand-new steel structure—all while preserving the surrounding buildings. A massive transformation, right in the middle of a historic site. #IntegratedDesignBuild #CommercialConstruction #SteelUpgrade #iceicebaby #TeamMDB #fairportny
👋 Meet the Team Monday! 🎉
Say hello to Tony Holtz, one of our talented Architectural Designers! 🏗️ Tony first joined us as an intern in 2023 while studying at Alfred State, and he made such a great impression that we couldn’t wait to bring him on full-time after graduation!
With a lifelong connection to construction and a knack for all things tech, Tony has become our Matterport expert, bringing projects to life in 3D. We’re lucky to have him on the team! 🙌
#MeetTheTeam #IntegratedDesignBuild #Architecture #Construction #MatterportMagic #TeamMDB
🎉✂️ It’s Official! ✂️🎉
Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for the UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence—a state-of-the-art facility inside the historic Sibley Building in downtown Rochester!
As the design-build partner, we’re proud to have played a role in bringing this cutting-edge space to life. This facility is set to redefine beverage processing excellence, and we can’t wait to see the impact it makes! #RibbonCutting #ROC #585 #DesignBuild #IntegratedDesignBuild #Innovation
☘️ At MDB, we believe great buildings (and great relationships!) are built with skill, teamwork, and just a little bit of luck. Wishing you a St. Patrick’s Day filled with good fortune, strong foundations, and a touch of Irish charm! 🍀🏗️ #HappyStPatricksDay #LuckyToBuild #IntegratedDesignBuild
🚧 Safety First, Always! 🚧
At MDB, safety isn’t just a requirement—it’s a mindset. Our on-site safety meetings ensure that every team member is prepared, informed, and looking out for one another. From reviewing project plans to reinforcing best practices, these meetings keep our job sites running smoothly and, most importantly, safely.
👷♂️ Why it matters:
✅ Prevents accidents before they happen
✅ Ensures clear communication across teams
✅ Reinforces our culture of accountability & teamwork
A well-prepared team is a safe team. Let’s keep building safely and efficiently! 💪 #ConstructionSafety #Teamwork #SafetyFirst #TeamMDB #IntegratedDesignBuild #CommercialConstruction
📢 One Team, One Vision! 🏗️🤝
At Mitchell Design Build, Teamwork is more than a core value—it’s what makes our integrated design-build approach work for our clients. With architecture and construction under one roof, we collaborate as one team to deliver successful projects.
Bringing everyone together for our recent all-hands meeting was a great reminder of the strength of our team. When we work together, we build better—for each other and for our clients.
A huge thank to our team for your dedication! #Teamwork #BetterTogether #IntegratedDesignBuild #architecture #commercialconstruction #corevalues #TeamMDB
🔹 From Vision to Reality! 🔹
The first image is a rendering of a conference room project - swipe to the second image and see the completed project—nearly identical to the design! 🎨🏗️
Rendering drawings can play a key role in our process. They allow our clients to:
✅ Visualize the finished space before construction even begins
✅ Make informed decisions about layout, materials, and finishes
✅ Ensure alignment between expectations and the final result
✅ Streamline communication between designers, builders, and clients
The result? A smoother, more efficient project with no surprises. When design and construction are fully integrated, great things happen! #IntegratedDesignBuild #RenderToReality #CommercialConstruction #ConstructionExcellence #DesignExcellence #TeamMDB ➡➡
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