ENR Southeast Events Showcase
A showcase of snapshots from recent A/E/C industry events in the four-state region of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Whether it's an awards function, a groundbreaking or an industry conference, post and share your photos here!
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IBT
IBT, a global construction group with headquarters in Miami and offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, is helping to replant a tropic rain forest in the Dominican Republic as part of the nation’s ongoing reforestation efforts.IBT employees helped to dig holes, plant, and tamp in 1,500 western pine and cypress trees, golden penta, and guázara seedlings. A cumulative 65,000 seedlings have been planted in the 16-square-mile reserve since it was created in 1996 for soil and water conservation.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Arc Culinary | Moss Construction
Chad Moss, Executive Vice President of Moss Construction presents Dennis Haas, President/CEO at Arc Broward with a $360,000 donation. The foundation’s donation will be used to support the expansion of the non-profit’s culinary program. Arc Culinary provides hands-on training opportunities for students with disabilities and other life challenges. The program also provides catering services and reinvests the revenue to support the entry-level culinary arts certificate and job placement services.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Moss Construction
Jose and Delsy Ferrer cut the ribbon to their newly rebuilt home on May 18. In February 2019, the Ferrer family’s house was destroyed in a fire, just months after the couple had finished paying off the mortgage. A community coalition headed by Broward County Commissioner Mark Bogen, The Florida Panthers, and Moss Construction came together and raised $50,000 to rebuild the Ferrer’s house. "We are proud to have been part of this great collaboration,” said Scott Moss, CEO of Moss Construction.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Moss Construction
On May 18, a community coalition headed by Broward County Commissioner Mark Bogen, The Florida Panthers, and Moss Construction held a ribbon cutting for the completion of Jose and Delsy Ferrer’s home. The Hialeah couple had lost their home to a fire in 2019. “This project was only possible because our business partners came together to donate their time, labor and materials to help restore this family’s home,” said Scott Moss, CEO of Moss Construction.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
JE Dunn Construction
Sharing warmth for the cold-weather season, a JE Dunn Construction project team delivers over 100 winter coats for students at Harper-Archer Elementary School. JE Dunn’s recent renovation converted the former middle school facility. Pictured from left to right: Jackie Avello, Laura Merrill, and Cory Hinz, all of JE Dunn, and Harper Archer representatives Shonda Fulton, Dr. Dione Simon Taylor and LaJuana Ezzard.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Plumb Bob Classic | Moss Foundation
The Moss Foundation hosted its 6th annual charitable golf tournament, the Plumb Bob Classic, at the Trump National Doral Golf Club on Dec. 6. The golf tournament raised $275,000 for Florida nonprofits. At the event, the Moss Foundation presented eight non-profit organizations with contributions totaling $185,000. Fort Lauderdale based HANDY received $50,000 from the nonprofit. From left to right: Desiree Saunders and Kirk Brown from HANDY, and Moss Foundation president Chad Moss.
Friday, December 23, 2019
Plumb Bob Classic | Moss Foundation
The Moss Foundation hosted its 6th annual charitable golf tournament, the Plumb Bob Classic, at the Trump National Doral Golf Club on Dec. 6. The golf tournament attracted more than 272 golfers who played on two separate courses, and raised $275,000 for Florida nonprofits. At the event, Chad Moss of the Moss Foundation presented eight non-profit organizations with contributions totaling $185,000. The remaining funds that were raised will be donated to several charities throughout 2020.
Friday, December 23, 2019
Toys for Tots Program | Kaufman Lynn Construction
Steve Lellouche, Traci Villa and Tayler Kirsch help collect toys at Kaufman Lynn Construction as part of the company’s annual support for the Toys for Tots Program.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Kaufman Lynn Construction Associate Owners
Kaufman Lynn Construction Associate Owners opened the doors in Delray Beach for clients, partners and community friends to celebrate the companies’ 30th Anniversary. The Open House was an opportunity for everyone to raise a glass with CEO Mike Kaufman. (L-R): Mike Kaufman, CEO, Kaufman Lynn Construction; Frank White, President, Kaufman Lynn Construction
Friday, November 8, 2019
Kaufman Lynn Construction Associate Owners
Kaufman Lynn Construction Associate Owners opened the doors in Delray Beach for clients, partners and community friends to celebrate the companies’ 30th Anniversary. Since 1989 Kaufman Lynn Construction has grown to a firm of 225 associates across three states. (L-R): Tim Bonczek, Ethel Issacs Williams, Steve Kaufman
Friday, November 8, 2019
Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.’s 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.’s 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament raised a record-breaking $50,000 which for the sixth consecutive year benefited AdventHealth Altamonte. Held on October 14 at Heathrow Country Club, CES’s charitable tournaments have raised $370,000. “Life-changing events decades ago shaped our family’s lifelong philanthropy in support of AdventHealth Altamonte and other causes,” said Shelly Morgan, who along with her husband, Todd, co-founded CES in 1992.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Grand Opening of the new Don Soffer Aventura High School
The City of Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman and Don Soffer (center) cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of the new Don Soffer Aventura High School. Joining with the mayor are City Commissioners Denise Landman, Dr. Linda Marks, Gladys Mezrhi, Marc Narotsky, Robert Shelley and Howard Weinberg; Principal David McKnight; Kaufman Lynn Construction President Frank White; and other special guests.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
14th annual “Back to School Drive” | Moss Foundation
The Moss Foundation, with support and contributions from employees, subcontractors, and vendors of Moss Construction, collected $47,670 worth of school supplies for their 14th annual “Back to School Drive.” The supplies were delivered to 18 Title I schools and organizations in South Florida. In addition, across the country Moss Construction offices joined in the efforts which resulted in Title I schools and organizations in Hawaii, California, Texas, Tampa and Orlando also receiving donations.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Kaufman Lynn Construction
Associates at Kaufman Lynn Construction stuff backpacks with school supplies for students at the Florence Fuller Child Development Center in Boca Raton, FL. More than 60 backpacks were filled with crayons, pencils, glue, scissors, notebooks, rulers and folders. The annual backpack drive is part of the company's KL Cares program, an employee initiative which encourages community involvement. (L-R) Traci Villa, Tammy Cady, Steve Lellouche, Courtney Kohanfard, Ethel Isaacs Williams
Monday, August 26, 2019
Dominion Republic Tree Planting
Judith Rodriguez, human resources manager at IBT of Miami, plants a tree in the Dominion Republic in a joint effort to help the country with reforestation. IBT, a global construction group headquartered in Miami with offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, helped to plant 2,000 trees. IBT employees spent a day in the mountainous Constanza township region to help plant 2,000 pine, juniper and palm trees at a collaborative tree planting project within the Scientific Reserve Las Neblinas.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
AIA Orlando Annual Design Awards Gala | Paul J. Ford & Company
Paul J. Ford & Company’s Orlando-based structural engineers received the “Consultant of the Year” award May 5th at the AIA Orlando Annual Design Awards Gala, which brings together architects, designers and allied professionals to celebrate exemplary design. Accepting the award, PJF Engineering Manager, Jeff Yeager, PE stated “[PJF] thanks AIA Orlando for recognizing our efforts to provide our clients with quality structural engineering consulting and presenting us with this distinguished award.”
Monday, May 6, 2019
January 18th Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Orlando-based Williams Company Building Division participated in the January 18th Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for the $27 million Carlton Union Building at Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. In a January 26th Stetson University TODAY article titled “Worth the Wait”, Williams CEO Bob Lipscomb stated, “Workers literally rebuilt the building from the inside. Along the way, they added about 40,000 square feet of space and managed to complete the work while the building remained in use.”
Monday, February 18, 2019
Goodwill Construction Training Program | Skanska USA
In Nashville, Skanska USA recently gifted the Goodwill Construction Training Program a 56-inch-tall, 23-drawer industrial tool chest that will provide storage space as well as learning opportunities for the classroom participants.
The Goodwill Construction Training Program covers safety, construction math, hand and power tools, blueprints, rigging, and job search assistance. Since the program began in 2012, 436 students have graduated.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Moss Foundation
The Moss Foundation raised more than $225,000 during the organization’s 5th annual Plumb Bob Classic, which took place at the Trump National Doral Golf Club. At the Dec. 3 event, Chad Moss of the Moss Foundation presented seven non-profit organizations, HANDY Inc., Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, Wounded Warrior Outdoors, Voices For Children Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Metropolitan Ministries Inc., and Place of Hope with contributions totaling $125,000.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture's Distinguished Landscape Architecture Alumnus Award
The University of Florida Department of Landscape Architecture, part of the UF College of Design, Construction and Planning, has honored GAI Consultants' Assistant Vice President Frank Bellomo, PLA with the 2018 Distinguished Landscape Architecture Alumnus Award. Mr. Bellomo received the award during the Department’s annual end-of-year celebration. Frank is a Senior Director of Landscape Architecture for GAI’s Community Solutions Group.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Moss Construction
Moss Construction and the School District of Osceola County, Fla., celebrated the groundbreaking of Harmony Middle School AA on Wednesday, March 28. More than 1,400 students from sixth through eighth grade will attend the new 170,000-square-foot educational facility, which is slated to open for the August 2019 school year. From left to right: Dave Tolbert, Bob Moss, Ricky Booth, Debra Pace, Tim Weisheyer, Jay Wheeler and Fred Hawkins.
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Moss Construction celebrates the official groundbreaking of Nova Southeastern University’s new $73.5 million Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine on Wednesday, March 7, in Clearwater. From left: Scott Needham, Bill West, Adolfo Cotilla, Bob Moss, Dr. George Hanbury, Dr. Pallavi Patel, Dr. Kiran Patel, Ron Assaf, David Ciampini, Tyler Harper, Toby Manulak, Ricky Holland and Eric Miller. The project is scheduled to be completed summer of 2019.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
IBT of Miami
IBT of Miami delivered aid to thousands of families stranded by falling rock and mudslides after recordbreaking rainfall recently in a region of Bolivia where the global construction company is building a highway. Since last year, IBT has been working in the Chaco region of Bolivia, one of the areas most affected by the heavy rains, to build the highway that joins the towns of Entre Ríos and Palos Blancos. The $80 million infrastructure project is planned for completion this year.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale
On Jan. 19, Moss celebrated the topping out of Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Fort Lauderdale. The two-tower luxury development, located at 2200 N. Ocean Boulevard, is being developed by The Related Group, Fortune International Group and The Fairwinds Group. The North Tower, which is 97 percent sold, is expected to complete in Spring 2018, while The South Tower, which is 70 percent sold, has a projected completion date in Summer 2018.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Moss
On Jan. 10, Moss celebrated the groundbreaking of the $80 million Icon Central mixed-used development in downtown St. Petersburg. The upscale multifamily highrise is being developed by Miami-based The Related Group and will include 368 residential units as well a total renovation of the 1926 Union Trust Bank building. Completion is slated for mid 2019, with units ranging from 542 to 1,470 square feet. The tower will also include 19,000 square feet of street-level retail.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Moss Foundation
On Dec. 4, the Moss Foundation raised more than $200,000 during the organization’s 4th annual charitable golf tournament, the Plumb Bob Classic, which took place at the Weston Hills Country Club in Fort Lauderdale.
At the event, Chad Moss of the Moss Foundation presented three non-profit organizations, Wounded Warrior Outdoors, HANDY and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County each with $25,000 checks.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Moss Foundation
As part of the Moss Foundation’s efforts, Bob Moss, center, with the Moss team assemble 30 Thanksgiving baskets to complete a holiday meal for the families of children who participate in HANDY, a non-profit organization dedicated to achieve positive, lasting change for youth by providing life skills, education and a supportive community.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.
Orlando-based Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.’s co-founders Todd and Shelly Morgan presented a $25,000 check to Florida Hospital Foundation president David Collis, right, at CES’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held October 23. The event marked the company’s fourth consecutive year of support for Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. Thanks in great part to their numerous tournament sponsors and supporters, CES’s charitable tournaments have now raised over $225,000 benefiting local causes.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Florida Panthers Foundation Community Champions Grant Program
The Moss Foundation will continue for a second year as the presenting sponsor of the Florida Panthers Foundation Community Champions Grant Program. A total of 41 grants will be presented throughout the Panthers 2017-18 hockey season. The most recent $25,000 grant was awarded on Oct. 20 to HANDY, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and young adults who have been removed from their homes because of domestic violence, substance abuse, physical abuse and abandonment.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
2017 U.S. Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
ZAPATA is a proud recipient of the 2017 U.S. Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Manuel L. Zapata, president, accepted the award for ZAPATA at a formal ceremony held at the Pentagon on August 25, 2017. This award is the highest honor presented to employers by the U.S. Department of Defense for their support of employees who are Active Guard and Reserve members. ZAPATA was one of 15 recipients selected from over 3,000 companies nominated to receive this year’s prestigious award.
Friday, September 8, 2017
Moss Foundation
Moss Foundation, with support and contributions from employees, subcontractors, and vendors of Moss & Associates, LLC collected $50,000 worth of school supplies for their Back to School Drive. The 12th annual school supply drive benefited seven schools across Miami-Dade County, Broward and West Palm Beach.
Monday, August 28, 2017
2017 Tools 4 Seminole Schools
On August 15, Orlando-based Roger B. Kennedy Construction donated $8,525 in collected cash contributions plus 10 full boxes and six full backpacks of school supplies for the 2017 Tools 4 Seminole Schools supply drive. The drive benefits A Gift For Teaching - Seminole, a program of The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to enhance the superior performance of students and teachers in Seminole County Public Schools.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Manuel Zapata, president, was recognized with the Patriotic Employer Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). He was nominated by Lt. Col. Shane Smith, PE, who is a member of the Air National Guard and ZAPATA’s Director of Engineering Operations. Since 1992, ZAPATA has been committed to recruiting and hiring Veterans and members of the Guard and Reserve. ZAPATA proactively works with employees who are service members to help them fulfill their military service obligations.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Gilbane Building Company and the Norton Museum of Art
Gilbane Building Company and the Norton Museum of Art held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the placement of the final beam over 54 feet above the future main entrance where a large canopy will be attached later. Two cranes lifted ten tons of metal, signed by construction workers, Norton Museum staff and others in attendance. The dramatic entrance is designed by Foster + Partners. More than 175 well wishers came to celebrate the construction milestone.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
DeAngelis Diamond
DeAngelis Diamond breaks ground on $140 million health and wellness destination in Estero, Florida. Lee Health Coconut Point will be the only comprehensive medical center in Southern Lee County.
Pictured Left to Right: Michael Nachef, DeAngelis Diamond Team- John DeAngelis, Doug Young, Reggie Morgan, Andrew Small, Bruce Young, Chris Curran, Caiden Sinclair, Colby Paul
Thursday, May 18, 2017
DeAngelis Diamond
DeAngelis Diamond has broken ground on the Shepherd Living at Savannah Quarters project located in Pooler, GA. When complete, this $27 million project will cover 10 acres and accommodate 124 residents. Two single story buildings totaling 86,000 square feet will serve as senior living, a spa and wellness center, physical therapy, and memory care.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Gilbane Building Company
L-R: Paul Sullivan VP Gilbane, NCDOL Commissioner Cherie Berry, and Paul Pierron, senior project engineer for Gilbane supporting National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event held in Raleigh, NC.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Gilbane Building Company
As part of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, Gilbane Building Company, along with Barnhill Contracting Company and Clancy & Theys Construction Company, partnered with the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) and OSHA to provide free fall protection training and fall protection gear inspections to local industry trades. NCDOL Commissioner Cherie Berry stressed the importance of safety in construction, specifically regarding fall protection.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Gilbane Building Company
Local city officials, Gainesville Fire and Rescue and the community joined Gilbane Building Company to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Gainesville Fire Station No. 1. The new 24,000-square-foot fire station provides 3 large drive-thru apparatus bays and 2 small vehicle bays.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Plaza Construction
Plaza Construction presented a check for $180,000 to Voices For Children Foundation, Inc. at Plaza’s 11th Annual Golf Invitational at La Gorce Country Club on April 3. Accepting the check from tournament host and foundation board member Brad Meltzer, President of Plaza’s Southeast Region, center, were Voices For Children Foundation’s President and CEO Nelson Hincapie, left, and foundation Chairman of the Board Jay Shapiro, Esq., a Shareholder at Stearns Weaver Miller, P.A., right.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Moss & Associates
Moss & Associates, The Related Group and Dezer Development celebrated the topping off of Hyde Midtown Suites & Residences, a $98 million luxury condo-hotel project, with a luncheon for nearly 400 employees and guests. The property is located at 3401 NE 1st Ave., and consists of 410 luxury residential units and 60 hotel suites.
Monday, February 27, 2017
SchenkelShultz Architecture
For the second straight year, SchenkelShultz Architecture, Orlando, won the First Place Award in the University Category at the Florida Educational Facilities Planners’ Association’s 2017 Architectural Showcase. The firm took top honors for the LEED® Gold certified, $12.7 million Global UCF Building at the University of Central Florida. SchenkelShultz also won an Award of Merit in the High School Category for the School District of Osceola County’s $75.7 million High School at Boggy Creek.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Moss & Associates
Moss & Associates celebrated the topping off of Fort Lauderdale’s tallest building to date, the much anticipated, 45-story ICON Las Olas, with a luncheon for nearly 650 employees and guests.
The $160 million luxury residential project, which is being developed in partnership with the Related Group and Rabina Properties, is located at 500 E Las Olas Blvd., and consists of 272 luxury residential units ranging from 960 to 1,926 square-feet.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
DPR Construction
Employees from DPR Construction’s South Florida office present a $40,000 grant through the DPR Foundation to Milagro Center. The grant will support Milagro’s STARS program and Teen Leadership program. In additional to financial support, DPR Construction provides ongoing facility renovations, and career and education guidance to the youth at Milagro.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017