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By Grier Ferguson
September 6, 2019

By tapping into needs of several entities, construction firm develops niche in cold storage facilities

Lakewood Ranch-based Halfacre Construction Co. has done over 20 cold storage projects — and counting.

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By Jay Schlichter
September 6, 2019

Construction firm turns historic building into community foundation

Nearly 100-year-old railroad depot transformed into welcoming space for collaboration efforts.

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By Jay Schlichter
September 6, 2019

Solar ground mount racking company leader had specific vision for their headquarters

Construction firm that build Fort Myers-based TerraSmart gave all the credit to company president.

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By Brian Hartz
September 6, 2019

Power up: St. Pete Pier set to wow visitors with unique canopies

The eye-catching, covered approach to the Sunshine City's new showpiece features a complex solar energy array.

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By Brian Hartz
September 6, 2019

Kick back at the Salt Shack, the latest waterfront restaurant to open in Tampa

The Salt Shack, Tampa's newest waterfront restaurant, has opened on previously vacant land located at Rattlesnake Point in south Tampa, Florida.

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By Brian Hartz
September 6, 2019

New apartment community an oasis of cool amid urban jungle

NRP Group, a Cleveland-based multifamily housing developer, has completed Allure at Gateway, a 274-unit, $48 million apartment community in Pinellas Park, Florida, that offers striking water features and creature comforts.

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By Andrew Warfield
May 31, 2019

'Consultive contracting' builds repeat business

Commercial contractor builds business by advocating for its clients, striving to always do the right thing and instilling a culture of ethics. Returning phone calls doesn’t hurt, either.

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By John Haughey
March 29, 2019

Highly-touted driverless car testing track in region nears several milestones

Commercial clients are coming into view for SunTrax. Will Google or Uber be next?

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By Mark Gordon
March 15, 2019

The Top 50 Contractors: More than $5.5 billion in revenue

The Business Observers' ranking of the top 50 contractors by revenue includes top projects and more.

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By Grier Ferguson
March 15, 2019

Seeing growth, construction firm puts more resources into Florida's west coast

Pompano Beach-based Current Builders has opened an office in St. Petersburg.

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By Mark Gordon
March 15, 2019

Behind fast-track classes, group aims to solve labor shortage

The labor shortage that plagues a variety of fields in the region has met a formidable foe: classes that get workers on the job — quickly.

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By Brian Hartz
March 15, 2019

Mind the gap: Construction firm wins by combining youth, experience

Suffolk Construction Co., a Boston-based national builder with a large presence in the region, has implemented an innovative reverse mentoring program at its Tampa, Florida, office.