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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🎉 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

🎉 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

🎉 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

👷♀️📐 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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