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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
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“We are here to answer all your building questions, large or small, design- or construction-related. We have the expertise and knowledge to look at everything through a unique lens which is always blending good design, constructability and costs.”

Spencer Read / President

What is Integrated Design-Build?

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.

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.

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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.

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Project Solution Consulting

A 360-degree approach to shape and guide your commercial building project.
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Construction

When you choose Mitchell Design Build, you choose a team of construction professionals dedicated to perfection, excellence, and high-quality workmanship. In delivering award-winning projects, our staff of estimators, project coordinators, construction managers, general superintendents and on-staff construction craftsmen are backed by highly competent and experienced administrative support.
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Architecture

Mitchell Design Build’s commercial in-house architectural team creates award-winning work using the best tools available. This, coupled with decades of construction experience, provides unmatched attention to detail that builds on your project’s goals.
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Building Maintenance & Renovations

From minor space changes to complete renovations to maintenance and repairs, we can create a space that works for your business. Plus, we’ll help maintain and upgrade that space as your company grows and changes.
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Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

With reduced costs, minimized labor expenses and quicker construction, Mitchell Design Build is proud to offer pre-engineered metal buildings. More than just cookie-cutter buildings, these metal structures are 100% customizable to your specific project needs. Plus, each has the longevity and durability you need without sacrificing quality.
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Energy Efficiency

Whether you’re looking for a certified green building or looking to save on utility costs, we’re here to help. Every project is approached with optimal energy-efficient solutions in mind.
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Code Consulting

At Mitchell Design Build, we take codes seriously. We even have Certified Code Enforcement Specialists on staff—something that truly sets us apart.
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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.

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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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See our spaces

At Mitchell Design Build, we understand both design and construction, and work together to keep your project moving forward.

Check out these featured projects

VP Supply

A carefully planned multi-phase renovation transformed VP Supply’s space into a bright, energy-efficient, modern, functional office.

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PEKO/Maguire Properties

Completed October 2022. Services: Integrated Design Build / Architecture / Construction / Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings / Code consulting / Site Preparation

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Temple Sinai

Completed June 2023. Services: Construction

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Kim Baxter / QCI

It was clear from the beginning that they were going to be a partner and not just someone we hired, and that played out from the moment we started. They were very responsive. We were a priority. It was clear they were devoted to what they do, and they were very intense in their attention to their project. That gave us a lot of confidence.

Scott Reardon / D3 Engineering

We chose to work with Mitchell because they felt most like us. They’re a small business and we’re a small business. They felt like they were the right size for us. The owners or leaders were on site to communicate with us.

Harvey Fleming / Arctic Glacier

We used Mitchell on a major renovation of our plant. The project was full of unknowns because its such an old building. They had to build walls and tear down other walls. There was a lot of engineering and some unforeseen issues, yet they were able to work through them in a timely fashion and stay within time frame and the budget.

 

Keeping up with Mitchell Design Build

Read about our groundbreaking work, learn what we’re doing in the community and follow us on social media.

🎉 Congratulations to Spencer Read on 20 years with Mitchell Design Build! 🎉

Spencer began his journey with us in 2005 as a drafter. Today, he leads the company as President and Owner—bringing purpose, clarity, and heart to everything we do.

Spencer is an intentional leader committed to growth and building a people-first business for our clients, vendors, and employees. He embodies our core values of Integration, Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, and Accountability, and his vision continues to shape the future of MDB.

Here’s to 20 amazing years—and many more ahead! 👏

#20YearAnniversary #Leadership #DesignBuildDoneRight #IntegratedDesignBuild #CoreValues #TeamMDB #WorkAnniversary

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🎉 Congratulations to Spencer Read on 20 years with Mitchell Design Build! 🎉 Spencer began his journey with us in 2005 as a drafter. Today, he leads the company as President and Owner—bringing purpose, clarity, and heart to everything we do. Spencer is an intentional leader committed to growth and building a people-first business for our clients, vendors, and employees. He embodies our core values of Integration, Teamwork, Integrity, Relationships, and Accountability, and his vision continues to shape the future of MDB. Here’s to 20 amazing years—and many more ahead! 👏 #20YearAnniversary #Leadership #DesignBuildDoneRight #IntegratedDesignBuild #CoreValues #TeamMDB #WorkAnniversary

🎉 Join us in welcoming Jacob Boll to the Mitchell Design Build team as our new Director of Finance & Administration! Jacob brings valuable insight and experience as we continue growing and planning for the future. Welcome, Jacob! 👋📊 #TeamMDB #IntegratedDesignBuild #DesignBuildDoneRight #FutureFocused #WelcomeAboard

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🎉 Join us in welcoming Jacob Boll to the Mitchell Design Build team as our new Director of Finance & Administration! Jacob brings valuable insight and experience as we continue growing and planning for the future. Welcome, Jacob! 👋📊 #TeamMDB #IntegratedDesignBuild #DesignBuildDoneRight #FutureFocused #WelcomeAboard

🎉 Flashback Friday!
Earlier this week, we announced that we’ve been awarded the Construction Specifications Institute’s 2025 Design-Build Award for our work on the Ultraphil Center for Aseptic Excellence —and we’re still riding the high! 🙌

Today, we’re flashing back to last year, when we proudly accepted the 2024 Design-Build Award for our work on the Peko Precision Manufacturing Building. 🏆 Huge thanks again to Maguire Properties, Livingston Associates and Herrick Saylor Engineers—this project was a true showcase of the power of Integrated Design-Build to accelerate schedules and control costs.

Two years, two awards. Let’s keep building!

#FlashbackFriday #AwardWinningTeam #DesignBuildDoneRight #IntegratedDelivery #BackToBack #IntegratedDesignBuild #TeamMDB

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🎉 Flashback Friday! Earlier this week, we announced that we’ve been awarded the Construction Specifications Institute’s 2025 Design-Build Award for our work on the Ultraphil Center for Aseptic Excellence —and we’re still riding the high! 🙌 Today, we’re flashing back to last year, when we proudly accepted the 2024 Design-Build Award for our work on the Peko Precision Manufacturing Building. 🏆 Huge thanks again to Maguire Properties, Livingston Associates and Herrick Saylor Engineers—this project was a true showcase of the power of Integrated Design-Build to accelerate schedules and control costs. Two years, two awards. Let’s keep building! #FlashbackFriday #AwardWinningTeam #DesignBuildDoneRight #IntegratedDelivery #BackToBack #IntegratedDesignBuild #TeamMDB

🚧 Demo is underway at Skyview on the Ridge!
We’re hard at work on our project for the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, removing an old section of concrete flooring as we prepare to build a brand new space from the ground up. 🛠️

Excited to bring this important project to life—stay tuned for more updates!

#DemoDay #IntegratedDesignBuild #SkyviewOnTheRidge #ChildAdvocacyCenter #RochesterNY #BuildWithPurpose #TeamMDB

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🚧 Demo is underway at Skyview on the Ridge! We’re hard at work on our project for the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, removing an old section of concrete flooring as we prepare to build a brand new space from the ground up. 🛠️ Excited to bring this important project to life—stay tuned for more updates! #DemoDay #IntegratedDesignBuild #SkyviewOnTheRidge #ChildAdvocacyCenter #RochesterNY #BuildWithPurpose #TeamMDB

🎉 We’re proud to announce that Mitchell Design Build has been awarded the Construction Specifications Institute’s 2025 Design-Build Award for our work on the JCS Process and Control Systems UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence! 🏆

This state-of-the-art facility—located inside Rochester’s iconic Sibley Building—is designed to set a new standard for beverage processing innovation. As the integrated design-build partner, Mitchell provided a seamless blend of architectural vision and construction expertise to bring this complex project to life.

This award recognizes the strength of our team and the value of true design-build delivery: efficient timelines, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence from start to finish.

#CSIAwards2025 #IntegratedDesignBuild #sibleybuilding #RochesterNY #architecture #commercialconstruction #ultraphil

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🎉 We’re proud to announce that Mitchell Design Build has been awarded the Construction Specifications Institute’s 2025 Design-Build Award for our work on the JCS Process and Control Systems UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence! 🏆 This state-of-the-art facility—located inside Rochester’s iconic Sibley Building—is designed to set a new standard for beverage processing innovation. As the integrated design-build partner, Mitchell provided a seamless blend of architectural vision and construction expertise to bring this complex project to life. This award recognizes the strength of our team and the value of true design-build delivery: efficient timelines, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence from start to finish. #CSIAwards2025 #IntegratedDesignBuild #sibleybuilding #RochesterNY #architecture #commercialconstruction #ultraphil

🌸 Happy Mother`s Day! 🌷 Whether you`re a biological mom, adoptive mom, stepmom, fur mom, or a mother figure in someone`s life, your nurturing spirit and unconditional love shape the world in beautiful ways. Thank you for all you do, today and every day. #happymothersday #forallthemoms

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🌸 Happy Mother's Day! 🌷 Whether you're a biological mom, adoptive mom, stepmom, fur mom, or a mother figure in someone's life, your nurturing spirit and unconditional love shape the world in beautiful ways. Thank you for all you do, today and every day. #happymothersday #forallthemoms

👷‍♀️📐 Safety by Design
At Mitchell Design Build, safety starts long before boots hit the jobsite.

From 📊 planning and 📦 logistics to 🧱 materials and 🚧 staging, our integrated design-build approach weaves safety into every phase of the project.

This #ConstructionSafetyWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the teamwork between our architects, project managers, and field crews that makes every site safer and every build smarter.

#SafetyByDesign #IntegratedDesignBuild #DesignBuild #BuiltOnSafety #ROCconstruction #CommercialConstruction #Architecture #teamwork

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👷‍♀️📐 Safety by Design At Mitchell Design Build, safety starts long before boots hit the jobsite. From 📊 planning and 📦 logistics to 🧱 materials and 🚧 staging, our integrated design-build approach weaves safety into every phase of the project. This #ConstructionSafetyWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the teamwork between our architects, project managers, and field crews that makes every site safer and every build smarter. #SafetyByDesign #IntegratedDesignBuild #DesignBuild #BuiltOnSafety #ROCconstruction #CommercialConstruction #Architecture #teamwork

🛠️ Happy National Skilled Trades Day!

At Mitchell, design and construction go hand in hand—and today, we’re giving a big shoutout to the skilled tradespeople who turn vision into reality. From the first drawing to the final walk-through, nothing gets built without their know-how, hustle, and heart.

We’re proud to build with you. 👷‍♀️💪👷‍♂️
#SkilledTradesDay #DesignBuildStrong #TeamMDB #IntegratedDesignBuild #rocconstruction

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🛠️ Happy National Skilled Trades Day! At Mitchell, design and construction go hand in hand—and today, we’re giving a big shoutout to the skilled tradespeople who turn vision into reality. From the first drawing to the final walk-through, nothing gets built without their know-how, hustle, and heart. We’re proud to build with you. 👷‍♀️💪👷‍♂️ #SkilledTradesDay #DesignBuildStrong #TeamMDB #IntegratedDesignBuild #rocconstruction

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