Leading Florida Construction Company Earns Prestigious Awards in Safety and Excellence in Commercial Construction
BOCA RATON, Fla. — The Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) awarded Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) three PRISM Awards in safety, craftsmanship and commercial construction. The annual awards are presented to builders, developers, architects, planners, interior designers, landscape architects, marketing and sales professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the building industry throughout South Florida. Winners were honored at GCBA’s PRISM award ceremony on Aug. 27 hosted at Cucina Cabana in North Palm Beach. Learn more at https://members.gcbaflorida.com/news/Details/2020-prism-award-winners-36661.
“We are so honored to win the PRISM awards! As a construction company based in Florida, we help many commercial and residential property owners with roofing, restoration and storm damage repairs. We’re committed to ongoing education, certifications and accreditations in the industry to continue to provide expertise and unparalleled craftsmanship throughout all facets of every project. Remaining innovative is key, and utilizing every tool that we have at our fingertips is paramount to our success. We use state-of-the-art technology to ensure safety standards are monitored with the most advanced tools on the market,” says Stephen Shanton, CEO and president, Venture Construction Group of Florida.
PRISM award categories include new construction, craftsmanship, commercial, residential, multi-family building, custom homes, renovations, architecture, interior design, green building, safety, sales and marketing.
VCGFL earned a “Gold” award in the “Craftsmanship- Commercial Exterior” category for their work at Nautilus Cove Condominiums in Panama City Beach, Fla. VCGFL provided a comprehensive property inspection, damage assessment, emergency services, tarping, and re-roofing of 18 buildings totaling 260,000 square feet. The property had endured severe property damage after Hurricane Michael.
VCGFL won the “Silver” award in the “Craftsmanship- Commercial Exterior” category for their work at Circle Bay Yacht Club and Condominiums in Stuart, Fla. VCGFL conducted a full inspection and found severe water, wind, and hail damaged roofing; pavement drainage issues; damaged metal carports; and outdated HVAC and electrical systems that were no longer up to code. Many of the condos were dated to the 1970s, 80s and 90s. VCGFL reroofed 15 buildings totaling 150,000 square feet; replaced over 52,000 square feet of damaged carport metal; repaved 346,500 square feet of new asphalt; updated the HVAC and electrical systems. Overall, the property received a total makeover that provided enhanced design, aesthetics, and energy savings, while meeting current building codes.
VCGFL earned the “Silver- Safety Team of the Year Award” due to best practices, accreditations, protocols and education in safety. VCGFL uses advanced technology including EarthCam webcam services and 4G LTE TrueLook cameras that provide high definition security and project time-lapsing video on each and every project in progress; Matterport 3D cameras that record a full-scale 360-degree three-dimensional view of jobsites; aerial drone photography and video; mapping and surveying services to enhance safety measures while providing advanced documentation and enhanced reporting.
About Venture Construction Group of Florida
Founded in 1998, Venture Construction Group of Florida (VCGFL) is an award-winning leader in construction, restoration, renovations, roofing, storm damage repairs, and 24/7 emergency services throughout Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas and the Caribbean. Specializing in industrial/ commercial projects, VCGFL assists property managers, condominium boards, homeowner associations, association boards, hotels, and business complexes with general contractor services, roofing, specialty construction, historical restoration, water and flood mitigation, and property repairs due to fire, flood, water, wind and hurricanes. With offices in Boca Raton, Ft. Myers, Naples, Panama City Beach, Orlando, Stuart, Tampa, San Juan, and Nassau, VCGFL is committed to operational excellence and exceptional customer service. VCGFL takes care of the details every step of the way including roofing, siding, windows, drywall, flooring, paint, gutters to rebuilding properties after major storm events from hurricanes, tornadoes, and hailstorms. VCGFL has earned leading industry awards including the Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) Silver PRISM Award for Safety Team of the Year, GCBA Gold PRISM Award for Craftsmanship- Commercial Exterior, GCBA Silver PRISM Award for Craftsmanship- Commercial Exterior, Owens Corning Pinnacle Award for Safety, Roofing Alliance MVP Award, Coatings Pro Contractor Award, Pro Remodeler Forty Under 40 Award, Qualified Remodeler Top 500 Remodelers Award, Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award, Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association S.T.A.R. Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing Awards in Sustainability and Community Service. Shanton is a certified member of the WindStorm Insurance Network™ and is a WIND Certified Umpire®, WIND Certified Appraiser®, and WIND Certified Fellow®. VCGFL carries advanced accreditations and is an exclusive certified National Storm Damage Center Preferred Contractor and Certified Member of the United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors. VCGFL is a proud member of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) Industry Members Association (EIMA); Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA); Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA); Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association (IAUA); National Association of Environmentally Responsible Mold Contractors (NAERMC); National Association of Home Builders (NAHB); National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA); NRCA Qualified Trainer; Property Liability and Resource Bureau (PLRB); Restoration Industry Association (RIA). VCGFL is a registered U.S. Federal Government Contractor and holds leading manufacturer certifications including Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, Mule-Hide Legacy Contractor, Certified CertainTeed Contractor, and Duro-Last Certified Contractor status. VCGFL credentials have been vetted and screened through independent third-party Global Risk Management Solutions. For more information, call 866-459-8351 or visit us online at www.VCGFL.com.
About the Gold Coast Builders Association
The Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) was established in 1986. GCBA’s mission is to promote the home building, development and remodeling industry in Palm Beach and northern Broward Counties. GCBA provides exceptional service to members through strategic planning, governmental affairs, education, sales and marketing. Learn more at www.GCBAFlorida.com.
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