Hunt Scores GC Project of the Year

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Corporate Offices and Training Facility project is comprised of a two-story 116,960 SF office building, a 19,360 SF weight training building, and a 1,000 SF maintenance building. Hunt and the owner determined that a fast track delivery method, teamed with a Design Process would help deliver everything the owners desired in a very short amount of time. The main building façade is a mixture of composite metal panels, glazed curtain wall, and stucco on a structural steel frame. The most intriguing aspect of the structure is the five-story, 22-ton football icon. The massive football is made of fabricated rolled structural steel tubing and is integrated into the main entry of the building. “We are truly honored to have received the Project of the Year Award for the Buccaneers Corporate Offices and Training Facility. We were up against some worthy projects and distinguished contractors and are flattered to have been recognized by the committee and awarded by the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.” said Hunt Construction’s Mark McCaskey.

Conshor Wins Sub-Contractor Project of the Year

Aria is a luxury high-rise condominium located in the prestigious Parkshore area of Naples, Florida. The project is 20 stories over parking with a fully landscaped amenity deck, sumptuous living units and grand common areas. Conshor, Incorporated was contracted to provide labor and material to form the foundations, columns, walls, slabs, beams, stairs, pool, caps, curbs and masonry filled cells. Additionally, Conshor placed the unfinished concrete and grouted the masonry filled cells. This entailed forming approximately 813,000 square feet of contact area and placing an estimated 5615 cubic yards of concrete and filled cell grout. The amount of planning, engineering, supervision and labor required for Aria’s forming, shoring and reshoring far exceeds that of the average high-rise condominium. This sublimely aesthetic structure demanded constant attention from Conshor to produce the high quality and artistic appeal envisioned by the owner and the architect while delivering the structure designed by the engineer.

Gulf Coast Members Lobby In Tallahassee

There are countless associations, all representing the interests of their members. ABC, while no different in this regard, is distinctly unique from all other associations. ABC was founded not only to represeent its members interest, but it was founded on a principle, the principle of Merit Shop and free markets, making us the largest free market advocacy organization in the country. Click here to see photos of our members at work in Tallahassee.

ABC Member In The News!

Hyde Park United Methodist Church tapped TriMar Construction, Inc. to build its 9,500-square-foot Youth Ministry Center, which will be dedicated at a special ceremony on Sunday, April 15. The project, designed by RBK architects, is located near downtown Tampa at 500 West Platt Street. The construction contract was estimated at $1.5 million.

FLIC Training Program

ABC’s Future Leaders In Construction Training Program is a half-year series of educational events designed to enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of young high-potential construction professionals. Through six monthly educational sessions, peer-to-peer networking, and community involvement activities, ABC’s FLIC prepares young professional for leadership roles within their company and with ABC. Click here for more information.

Legislative Updates

Day 28 of the 60-Day Regular Session
Last week in the Senate the Jessica Lunsford bill (SB 988) passed its third of four committees. The House Proposed Committee Bill (PCB SSC 8) was introduced and will receive a bill number soon.
The bills are identical. ABC and the League of Cities are discussing possible amendments to the OCIP bills (HB 843 & SB 1624). Language has been agreed to on the Crane Operator’s Certification bills (HB 1347 & SB 2068). It’s late in the Session but efforts are underway to have the bills scheduled for hearings in committee. The Senate and the House recessed on Friday, March 30 for 10 days in observance of Holy Week and Passover. Click here for details.