The construction workforce was smaller in every state and the District of Columbia in January 2010 than it was just 12 months earlier, according to a new analysis of federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The data indicated just how widespread the construction downturn is, association officials said, noting that [...]

SARASOTA, Fla. (March 5, 2010) – Michael Beaumier, vice president of Suffolk Construction, today announced the Palm Avenue parking garage construction schedule for the month of March. The permits for the parking garage, which will be located on Palm Avenue and Main Street, have been filed and the work will begin on schedule.
Phase One of [...]

Tampa Bay, Florida, March 3, 2010 – Garrison Developer Group of Florida (GDGFL) celebrated the start of construction on The Preserve at Alafia, 351-waterfront luxury apartments, with a groundbreaking ceremony last week. Executives from GDGFL were joined by Tampa-area dignitaries for the February 25th riverside ceremony and reception.
The luxury apartments of The Preserve are Phase [...]

Lakewood Ranch, FL / March 2, 2010 – International Construction Consultants’ plans for growth are revived with the hiring of Gretchen Miscik as Manager of Business Development, the firm announced today. In this role, Miscik will be responsible for deepening client relationships and will coordinate the development of a broader client base on the national [...]

Southwest Florida… J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. recently announced a new construction project that will boldly entice ice cream lovers, sweet tooths’ and job seekers within the Southwest Florida area. To be completed by April 1, 2010, will be the new Bob’s Twist & Shake ice cream shop located at 420 U.S. 41 in [...]

TAMPA, FL – Terry’s Electric, Inc., one of Florida’s leading electrical contractors, completed electrical work for the new Gulfside Regional Hospice located at 5748 Dean Dairy Road in Zephyrhills, in Pasco County, FL, under its contract with W.G. Mills, Inc., Sarasota, according to Mark Neveu, President of Orlando-based Terry’s Electric.
Having commemorated its 30th year in [...]

Tampa, FL – February 23, 2010 – Raymow Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce its newest team
member, Russ Prophit, who will serve as its Water Conservation Manager.
Mr. Prophit joins Raymow with over 32 years of green industry experience. Specifically, over the last
two decades, Mr. Prophit has focused on water resource management wherein he has acquired [...]

New Products! In an effort to provider local builders and remodelers with a complete “one-stop” shopping service, Kimal Lumber Company now stocks drywall and all related accessories, such as paper tape, joint compound, bead and more. They also have metal studs and related fasteners. These new products are competitive to the “big [...]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – (Feb. 22, 2010) – Hennessy Construction Services, a commercial construction manager, general contractor, design builder and mainstay of the local business and philanthropic communities, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, based on the theme of “90 Years Strong! Building Trust.”
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Lakeland, FL (Newswire) February 19, 2010 – Frank Kendrick and Timothy Jackson are on the cover of the March issue of Black Enterprise. The article “How We Grew Our Business Using Technology” is the feature of the issue.
Company COO, Timothy Jackson notes that “NuJak uses technology to plan and manage construction projects timely [...]

TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Division of Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. completed $2.6 million of work at the new 429,785-square-foot, 348-unit Tranquility Lakes Apartments in Brandon, FL, under its contract with Coastal Construction Management, New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Founded in 1958, Tri-City “has built its strong heritage on a business model philosophy to do more than [...]

SARASOTA, FL – February 16, 2010 – Holland Construction announces that Craig Campbell, Vice-President, has been selected to receive the Silver Leadership Award from Junior Achievement of West Central Florida, Inc.
Leadership Awards are based on each volunteer’s level of participation and leadership in Junior Achievement operations and are presented each year to Junior Achievement’s top [...]