Synergos Acquires The Largest Shell Contractor In The Southeast
Synergos Companies, a fast-growing family of residential construction trade partners, has taken another giant step forward with the recently announced acquisition of the largest shell contractor in the Southeast, ODC Construction.
Orlando-based ODC Construction has built a reputation as a leader in shell construction in Florida and the Carolinas. Established in 2011, ODC specializes in foundations, first-floor block masonry and lumber framing services.
Synergos CEO Rich Gallagher says the ODC acquisition was the logical next step as the Arizona-based company seeks to expand its footprint in the Southeast:
Given the growth trends in the Southeast, Florida is the perfect next step for Synergos as we bring our business model to construction markets that value predictability and genuine builder-trade partnerships. ODC is a trusted name in the greater Orlando market, both known and appreciated nationally. ODC shares our vision of quality and transparency. – Rich Gallagher
Synergos has an innovative business model focused on making construction projects a truly integrated process, and each acquisition is viewed as another step in reducing inefficiencies and waste. Prior to ODC, Synergos acquired companies with a strong market presence in Arizona, California and Nevada.
For more information, visit synergoscompanies.com.
McShane Completes Two New Developments In Georgia
National general contractor, McShane Construction, has announced the completion of two new Georgia communities in Metro Atlanta.
In Fairburn, McShane completed OSLO, a 288-unit multi-family complex with five garden-style apartment buildings, 4,000 square feet of retail space and 7,000 square feet of amenity space including a saltwater pool, clubroom, pickleball courts, dog park, pet spa and walking trails.
Simultaneously in Doraville, McShane announced the completion of a brand new senior living facility. Veranda at Assembly is a 100-unit affordable senior living community complete with a bistro/café, fitness room, yoga room, fourth-floor outdoor terrace and a dog park.
Illinois-based McShane Corporation completed the OSLO project for Atlanta-based South City Partners, while the Doraville project was completed for Atlanta’s Integral Group. Both SCP and Integral Group are repeat clients of McShane, according to the official press releases.
Moss Announces Completion of St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
This week Moss, a Florida-based, privately held construction firm announced the on-time completion of the $376-million St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences, a new luxury resort situated on Longboat Key near Sarasota.
According to the official press release, a dedicated team of skilled construction workers transformed the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort site over the past 28 months with as many as 800 workers on-site during peak construction.
The 18-acre, 1.1-million square foot resort and residences include five six-story buildings with 168 guest rooms, 26 luxury oceanfront suites, as well as 69 private luxury residences ranging from 1,553 to 5,895 square feet.
Resort amenities include a 20,000-square foot St. Regis Spa, an 800-foot private beach and 42 water features including a winding river and 500,000-gallon saltwater lagoon where guests can swim with tropical fish and giant tortoises.
For more photos and videos of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences, visit the official website.
BOSS Crane & Rigging Announces Georgia Expansion
Leading crane, lifting and rigging provider, BOSS Crane & Rigging, has announced the next step in the company’s Georgia expansion with the opening of a new location in Lake City just east of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Bennett On-Site Services operating as BOSS Crane & Rigging is one of the fastest growing affiliated operating companies of McDonough, Georgia-based Bennett Family of Companies.
According to the official press release, the new Lake City location “will enhance BOSS’ ability to provide specialized heavy haul and heavy lift services across the Southeast, positioning the company to better serve its clients and projects in the region.”
For more information or to request a quote, visit bosscrane.com.
UF Now Home To One Of The World's Largest 3D Printers
The University of Florida is now home to one of the world’s largest and most advanced 3D construction printers which will play a pivotal role in both the College of Engineering and the College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP).
The 27,000 pound BOD3 printer was shipped in multiple containers from Denmark to the Port of Savannah before arriving in Gainesville last week aboard two semi trucks. Manufactured by COBOD, the BOD3 model is the company’s third generation construction printer. The University of Miami is home to a BOD2.
Forrest Masters, Ph.D., interim dean of UF’s College of Engineering, believes the BOD3 will help UF take a major step forward with infrastructure-driven interdisciplinary research and education.
“The addition of this cutting-edge equipment will distinguish UF from its peers by offering unique experiential learning opportunities. UF remains at the forefront of addressing industry needs, and through the introduction of our new Industrialized Construction program, the 3D printer will exemplify the latest advancements in technology aimed at addressing critical societal challenges.”
To learn more about how UF’s big plans to make BOD3 an integral component of an automated prefabrication system, visit news.ufl.edu.
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