Oct

Clearwater Design-Build Contractor Named a 2026 GrowFL Companies to Watch Honoree

Construction Corps, a design-build contractor in Clearwater, FL, has been named an honoree of the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. Just two months after being announced as a finalist, the company moved up to honoree status, a milestone that belongs to the cre...

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Nov

How to Vet a General Contractor in Florida: The 10-Point Checklist

CONSTRUCTION CORPS | HOMEOWNER PROTECTION 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)...

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Nov

How Long Do Building Permits Take in Pinellas County? Real Timelines Plus Private Provider Options

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). 35+ years in construction. Last updated November 2026. Statu...

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Oct

Notice to Owner and Florida Lien Law: What Statute 713 Means for Homeowners

CONSTRUCTION CORPS | HOMEOWNER PROTECTION 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). Last updated...

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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

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). Construction Corps maintains in-house engineering credential...

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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...

17

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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