dancker Announces Strategic Partnership with Falkbuilt and Welcomes Industry Talent to Growing Team
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Expanded capabilities and deep industry expertise signal bold next chapter for ForBuild, powered by dancker.
SOMERVILLE, N.J., June 1, 2026 — dancker, a leading commercial interiors integrator with nearly 200 years of experience helping clients transform how their people work and connect, announced a strategic partnership with Falkbuilt, a next-generation interior construction company known for its innovative, technology-forward approach to prefabricated solutions for the built environment. The expanded relationship gives dancker and ForBuild the opportunity to represent Falkbuilt across a broader territory, extending access to its Digital Component Construction solutions for clients across key markets. The partnership advances dancker’s ForBuild division and reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to evolving its partnerships to deliver the most forward-thinking solutions to clients in an expanded market.
Falkbuilt’s cutting-edge digital component construction technology and innovative manufacturing capabilities make it a natural fit for ForBuild’s forward thinking construction approach. The partnership positions ForBuild to offer clients a smarter, faster, and more sustainable path to high-performance interiors — backed by dancker’s signature focus on operational excellence and lasting relationships.
Alongside this partnership, dancker and ForBuild are proud to welcome two accomplished professionals to the team: Akua Lesesne, joining as Director of Strategic Development, and Elissa LaRochelle, who brings her design expertise and years of healthcare experience to the organization. Together, they deepen the bench of talent at a pivotal moment of growth.
Lesesne brings extensive experience in the healthcare sector, where she has built a reputation for cultivating trusted relationships and translating complex client needs into effective built environment solutions. Her network and industry knowledge are expected to be transformative assets as ForBuild deepens its presence in healthcare and other mission-critical markets.
“I’ve spent my career building relationships that make a real difference in healthcare environments — spaces where design and function directly impact people’s wellbeing. Joining dancker and the ForBuild team felt like a natural next step and am thrilled to be working with Rita Lemley, VP of Specialty Construction once again. The combination of Falkbuilt’s technology and dancker’s people-first philosophy is exactly the kind of partnership that allows me to bring my best work to clients who need it most.”
— Akua Lesesne, Director of Strategic Development, ForBuild, powered by dancker.
Kevin Klier, President of Growth Ventures at dancker, expressed enthusiasm about both the partnership and the new additions to the team.
“Aligning with Falkbuilt reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of what’s possible in interior construction. Their innovation is unmatched and paired with the talent we’re bringing on board — Akua’s deep relationships in healthcare and Elissa’s design expertise — we’re building something genuinely exciting for our clients and for this industry. Expanding our territory with Falkbuilt gives us a meaningful opportunity to bring this innovative construction approach to more clients and markets.”
— Kevin Klier, President of Growth Ventures, dancker
dancker and ForBuild look forward to advancing this partnership and welcoming these talented team members as they serve clients across healthcare, corporate, and mission-driven sectors. For more information about ForBuild and dancker’s full range of integrated services, visit forbuild.com and dancker.com.
About dancker
Founded in 1829, dancker is a commercial interiors integrator with nearly 200 years of experience creating environments where people thrive. Through its family of brands — including ForBuild, d’ploy, and DBE Systems— the company delivers holistic solutions across furniture, specialty construction, technology, and logistics. dancker is guided by a belief that great spaces empower people, make an impact, and facilitate connections.
About ForBuild, powered by dancker
ForBuild takes a forward-thinking approach to interior construction that offers unique prefabricated solutions that leverage technology and off-site efficiencies to clients seeking custom results. Powered by dancker and its 200-year legacy of operational excellence, ForBuild assists clients to build faster, cleaner and more sustainably.
About Falkbuilt
Falkbuilt was founded in 2019 by industry pioneers Mogens Smed and Barry Loberg, with a bold vision, and an empty factory. Since then, the company has grown into a leader in Digital Component Construction, revolutionizing the interior construction industry with a seamless, technology-driven approach. By combining decades of construction expertise with cutting-edge digital solutions, Falkbuilt has successfully completed thousands of projects across healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, commercial and corporate sectors.
Our commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and quality has made us the preferred partner for clients seeking innovative, cost-effective, and rapid interior construction solutions.
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