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      <title>Construction Corps Named a Finalist for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards</title>
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      <description>Construction Corps has been named a finalist for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to WatchAwards, a statewide program recognizing high-growth...</description>
      
      
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      <title>Design-Build vs Design-Bid-Build in Florida: How Each Works, and Why We Often Sell the Plans First</title>
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      <description> CONSTRUCTION CORPS  |&#38;nbsp; DELIVERY METHOD GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps.  U. S.  Army combat veteran...</description>
      <author>Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor, Construction Corps. Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022.</author>
      
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      <title>What Does a Home Addition Cost in Florida in 2026? Real Numbers From a Tampa Bay Contractor's Book</title>
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      <description> CONSTRUCTION CORPS  |&#38;nbsp; COST GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps.  U. S.  Army combat veteran.  Licensed ...</description>
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      <title>Hurricane Damage Rebuild in Tampa Bay: Insurance Deadlines, the FEMA 50% Rule, and Permits</title>
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      <description> CONSTRUCTION CORPS  |&#38;nbsp; STORM RECOVERY GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps.  U. S.  Army combat veteran...</description>
      <author>Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor, Construction Corps. Licensed general contractor since 2007, first in California; Florida licensed since 2022.</author>
      
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      <title>What Veteran-Owned Actually Means When You Hire a Contractor: SDVOSB, VOSB, and Why It Matters in Tampa Bay</title>
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      <description> CONSTRUCTION CORPS: HIRING A CONTRACTOR GUIDE By Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor at Construction Corps.  U. S.  Army combat veteran (Infantr...</description>
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      <title>Historic Drive British Female Duo Pilots Construction Dump Truck in Safety Harbor 4th of July Parade</title>
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      <description>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...</description>
      
      
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      <title>ADA Title III for Florida Commercial Property Owners: What 'Readily Achievable' Actually Means When You Renovate</title>
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      <description>Last updated May 2026.  References federal regulations current at the time of publication and the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition).  Key t...</description>
      <author> Matt Thompson, Owner and General Contractor, Construction Corps</author>
      
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      <title>The Kitchen That Became a $549,000 Whole-Home Renovation: A Pinellas County Case Study</title>
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      <description>Most whole-home renovations in Pinellas County do not start as whole-home renovations.  They start as kitchen conversations.  The family in this case st...</description>
      <author>Matt Thompson, Owner, Construction Corps. U.S. Army Combat Veteran. 30+ years construction experience. Licenses CGC1530192, EC13013956, CFC1432954, MRSR5676, FBPE39242</author>
      
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      <title>Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor in Florida: What Statute 489 Actually Means for the Homeowner</title>
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      <description>Licenses: CGC1530192, EC13013956, CFC1432954, MRSR5676, FBPE39242 You will find dozens of blog posts telling Florida homeowners how to avoid hiring an...</description>
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      <title>Pinellas County ADU Cost Guide: What $185K to $625K Actually Buys You in 2026</title>
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      <description>Licenses: CGC1530192, EC13013956, CFC1432954, MRSR5676, FBPE39242 A Clearwater family asked us to build them a 750-square-foot detached accessory dwel...</description>
      <author>Matt Thompson | Owner, Construction Corps | U.S. Army Combat Veteran | 30+ Years in Construction</author>
      
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      <title>Hurricane Wind Load Engineering on a Florida Addition: A Tampa Bay Owner's Guide to What Code Actually Requires</title>
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      <description>Licenses: CGC1530192, EC13013956, CFC1432954, MRSR5676, FBPE39242 Most Tampa Bay homeowners planning an addition focus on the floor plan, the finishes...</description>
      <author>Matt Thompson | Owner, Construction Corps | U.S. Army Combat Veteran | 30+ Years in Construction</author>
      
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      <title>Top Home Remodeling Ideas to Increase Property Value in 2026</title>
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      <description>If you are planning to renovate your home in 2026, you are stepping into an exciting year filled with fresh design trends and innovative building solu...</description>
      
      
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