Commercial Construction in Clearwater, Florida

Florida Construction Specialists handles a comprehensive range of commercial construction projects in Clearwater including design-build construction, medical and healthcare facilities, multi-family developments, industrial and warehouse buildings, tenant improvements, retail construction, and hospitality projects serving Clearwater Beach's thriving tourism industry. Our projects typically range from $500,000 to $50 million or more.

Yes, we have extensive experience navigating Clearwater's permitting requirements through Pinellas County Building Services and the City of Clearwater. We understand local zoning codes, coastal construction regulations, flood zone requirements, and the specific permitting processes for commercial construction in areas like Downtown Clearwater, the US 19 commercial corridor, and the Clearwater Beach tourism district.

Florida Construction Specialists maintains bonding capacity exceeding $10 million, which allows us to take on large-scale commercial projects that many contractors cannot. This financial strength, combined with our License CBC1262722, gives Clearwater property owners confidence in our ability to complete substantial projects including major hospitality and healthcare developments.

Absolutely. Clearwater Beach is consistently ranked among America's best beaches, driving significant hospitality construction demand. We handle hotel renovations, restaurant buildouts, resort amenity construction, retail spaces, and mixed-use tourism developments. We understand the unique challenges of construction in high-traffic tourism areas, including working around seasonal peaks and coordinating with beach access requirements.

Yes, medical and healthcare construction is one of our core specialties. We have extensive experience with AHCA-compliant medical construction including medical office buildings, surgical centers, specialty clinics, and healthcare facilities. We understand the Clearwater healthcare corridor around Morton Plant Mease and the specialized requirements for medical construction including infection control, specialized MEP systems, and regulatory compliance.

Yes, design-build is one of our core service offerings for Clearwater commercial clients. This single-source approach streamlines communication, accelerates project delivery, and provides clear accountability. We coordinate architects, engineers, and construction teams under one contract, which is particularly valuable for projects in Clearwater's competitive commercial market where speed to occupancy matters.

We serve all of Clearwater including Downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, the US 19 commercial corridor, the Countryside area, East Clearwater, and the Clearwater Mall district. Our Ruskin headquarters positions us centrally to serve Pinellas County efficiently, and we maintain strong relationships with local subcontractors throughout Clearwater.

Clearwater's coastal location requires specialized knowledge of FEMA flood zone construction requirements, including elevated construction, flood-resistant materials, and proper venting for areas below base flood elevation. We're experienced with both VE and AE flood zones common in Clearwater and ensure all commercial projects meet or exceed flood plain management requirements.

Yes, the US 19 corridor is one of Clearwater's most active commercial construction areas. We handle retail centers, shopping plaza renovations, restaurant construction, automotive facilities, and commercial office buildings along this major thoroughfare. We understand the corridor's specific requirements including FDOT access considerations and the competitive retail environment.

Three key differentiators set us apart in the Clearwater market: First, we only work as a prime contractor—never subcontracting our general contracting services—which means direct accountability on every project. Second, our $10M+ bonding capacity enables large-scale projects that many local contractors cannot handle. Third, our principal brings 43+ years of construction and insurance industry experience, including work as an Executive General Adjuster, providing unique expertise for risk management and coastal construction challenges.