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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.

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By Business Observer Staff
February 1, 2019

Labor short, materials tight in 2019

Hurricanes, fears of housing slowdowns may mean construction materials pinch for Florida builders. 

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By Grier Ferguson
February 1, 2019

Homebuilder sees big growth in new focus area

Despite heavy competition, a new division of a national homebuilder makes strides into Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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By Grier Ferguson
February 1, 2019

Lighter, simpler interiors take center stage on west coast of Florida

Miromar Design Center showroom manager says whites and off-whites are consistent colors in home design.

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February 1, 2019

Developer: Sustainable homebuilding staple of future

Developer Marshall Gobuty is hard at work bringing energy efficient homes to market. But does he think other area homebuilders will also start going green? 

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By Mark Gordon
February 1, 2019

Prominent homebuilder readies for a new realm of competitors

Neal Communities has bevy of units, including Neal Signature Homes, Neal Land Ventures and Charlene Neal PureStyle, among others. The 266-employee company had $453.4 million in revenue in 2017, up 5.3% from $430.30 million in 2016.

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By Business Observer Staff
February 1, 2019

Real estate industry: confidence is high

A deeper look at three markets in the region — Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater; Sarasota-Bradenton; and Fort Myers-Naples — reveals several core themes. One is the market, after a lengthy run-up is, in some cases, flattening out. And to some, that’s OK.

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By Brian Hartz
February 1, 2019

As housing hot streak continues, builders throw money at creature comforts

While location will always be the No. 1 priority for buyers, amenities have become a key influence on home purchases in the Tampa Bay, Florida, region.

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By Brian Hartz
February 1, 2019

In residential real estate, the home is now a tech sector

Tampa Bay, Florida, homebuilders are responding to the rising popularity of “smart home” automation services by prewiring new residences for future-proof high-tech compatibility. Another shift: designing homes with zero Wi-Fi dead zones.