Commercial Construction in St. Petersburg, Florida

Florida Construction Specialists handles a comprehensive range of commercial construction projects in St. Petersburg including design-build construction, medical and healthcare facilities, multi-family developments, industrial and warehouse buildings, tenant improvements, retail construction, historic restoration, and federal facility compliance projects. Our projects typically range from $500,000 to $50 million or more.

Yes, we have extensive experience navigating Pinellas County's permitting requirements through the City of St. Petersburg Development Services Department. We understand local zoning codes, flood zone regulations, waterfront development requirements, and the specific permitting processes for St. Petersburg's various districts including Downtown, Gateway, Edge District, and the historic Old Northeast.

Absolutely. Florida Construction Specialists has completed significant federal historic compliance projects including the $2 million Bay Pines Veterans Hospital renovation in St. Petersburg. We understand Section 106 requirements, coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and have experience meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation on federal properties.

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 St. Petersburg property owners and developers confidence in our ability to complete substantial projects.

Yes, we have extensive experience with waterfront commercial construction in St. Petersburg. We understand the unique requirements including Army Corps of Engineers coordination, seawall considerations, elevated construction in flood zones, marine-grade materials, and the specific permitting requirements for properties near Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

We serve all of St. Petersburg including Downtown St. Pete, the Gateway area, Edge District, Grand Central District, Old Northeast, Historic Kenwood, Pinellas Point, Tyrone, and surrounding areas. Our Ruskin headquarters is strategically located to serve St. Petersburg and all of Pinellas County efficiently.

Yes, design-build is one of our core service offerings for St. Petersburg 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 for seamless project execution, particularly valuable for the fast-moving St. Pete development market.

Absolutely. We have extensive experience with AHCA-compliant medical construction in St. Petersburg including medical offices, surgical centers, clinics, and specialty healthcare facilities. We understand the unique requirements of medical construction including infection control protocols, specialized MEP systems, and regulatory compliance specific to Florida healthcare facilities.

We use Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling for all commercial projects, with experienced project managers who understand St. Petersburg's construction environment. Regular progress meetings, proactive issue resolution, and relationships with local subcontractors and Pinellas County officials help us maintain schedules even when challenges arise, including coordination with the city's active downtown development.

Three key differentiators set us apart: First, we only work as a prime contractor—never subcontracting our general contracting services—which means direct accountability on every St. Petersburg project. Second, our $10M+ bonding capacity enables large-scale projects that many contractors cannot undertake. Third, our unique expertise in federal historic compliance, demonstrated by projects like Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, brings specialized capabilities to St. Petersburg's commercial construction market.