Oct

Design-Build vs Design-Bid-Build in Florida: How Each Works, and Why We Often Sell the Plans First

CONSTRUCTION CORPS | DELIVERY METHOD GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps. U. S. Army combat veteran. Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022 (CGC, FBPE, EC, CFC, MRSR, MRSA). Const...

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Sep

Florida Building Code 9th Edition: What Changes December 31, 2026 for Tampa Bay Projects

CONSTRUCTION CORPS | CODE TRANSITION GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps. U. S. Army combat veteran. Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022 (CGC, FBPE, EC, CFC, MRSR, MRSA). Const...

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Sep

What Does a Home Addition Cost in Florida in 2026? Real Numbers From a Tampa Bay Contractor's Book

CONSTRUCTION CORPS | COST GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps. U. S. Army combat veteran. Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022 (CGC, EC, CFC, MRSR, FBPE). The cost ranges in thi...

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Aug

Construction Corps named a 2026 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch finalist

Construction Corps Named a Finalist for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards

Construction Corps has been named a finalist for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to WatchAwards, a statewide program recognizing high-growth, second-stage companies headquartered in Florida. More than 500 companies were nominated this year. Following the nomination and a...

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Aug

Hurricane Damage Rebuild in Tampa Bay: Insurance Deadlines, the FEMA 50% Rule, and Permits

CONSTRUCTION CORPS | STORM RECOVERY GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps. U. S. Army combat veteran. Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022 (CGC, EC, CFC, MRSR, FBPE). Construction...

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Aug

What Veteran-Owned Actually Means When You Hire a Contractor: SDVOSB, VOSB, and Why It Matters in Tampa Bay

CONSTRUCTION CORPS: HIRING A CONTRACTOR GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps. U. S. Army combat veteran (Infantry, 11B). Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022 (CGC, EC, CFC, MRSR, FBPE). Thir...

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Jul

ADA Title III for Florida Commercial Property Owners: What 'Readily Achievable' Actually Means When You Renovate

Last updated May 2026. References federal regulations current at the time of publication and the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition). Key takeaways for Florida commercial property owners ▸ Florida ranked #2 nationally in 2025 for federal ADA Title III lawsuit fil...

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Jul

The Kitchen That Became a $549,000 Whole-Home Renovation: A Pinellas County Case Study

Most whole-home renovations in Pinellas County do not start as whole-home renovations. They start as kitchen conversations. The family in this case study called us about updating their kitchen. They were thinking new cabinets, new countertops, a refresh of the appliances. Quoted ...

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Jul

Historic Drive British Female Duo Pilots Construction Dump Truck in Safety Harbor 4th of July Parade

SAFETY HARBOR, FL, July 4, 2026. Spectators lining Main Street were treated to a unique sight during the 17th Annual Safety Harbor 4th of July Parade. In what is believed to be the first occurrence of its kind, two British-American women took the wheel of a Construction Corp...

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Jun

Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor in Florida: What Statute 489 Actually Means for the Homeowner

Licenses: CGC1530192, FBPE39242, EC13013956, CFC1432954, MRSR5676, MRSA5772 You will find dozens of blog posts telling Florida homeowners how to avoid hiring an unlicensed contractor. This is not one of them. This one explains what happens to YOU, as the homeowner, if you already...

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