Multifamily & Commercial Construction Serving the East Coast

Building Long-Term Partnerships Based on Integrity
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High Quality Products On Time & On Budget

You deserve a partner with integrity you can trust to deliver professional results and do the job right the first time. At Live Oak Contracting, our collaborative approach to every project ensures projects are delivered on time and on budget. Count on us to provide the most competitive pricing, aggressive scheduling, and highest quality product for your investment.

50+ Years in Multifamily & Commercial Construction

Your project is too important to trust with an inexperienced contractor. Our full-service firm has more than 50 years of experience spanning ten states. We specialize in everything from development, design-assist build, renovation, rehab, and more. We’ll put our team of experienced in-house professionals and our long-standing trade partner relationships to work for you.

We Build Value

When you work with our team, you’ll have access to our network of top quality owners, design teams and trade partners. We work closely together to develop value-added engineering and designs that increase returns and ensure a premium product. As your trusted partner, we stay in lock step with you to identify critical issues and offer guidance throughout the process to deliver successful projects.

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What We Offer

PROJECT DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW

PROJECT ESTIMATING

PLAN REVIEW AND VALUE ENGINEERING

DESIGN-ASSIST BUILD

PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

GENERAL CONTRACTING

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Over $1-Billion in Contract Work

We are licensed General Contractors in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia and are eligible for licenses in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. We are well-versed in multi-family market rate projects, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), low-income housing tax credit projects, commercial projects, rehabs, renovations, and senior living communities.

Market Futures

At Live Oak Contracting, we pay special attention to market information, especially concerning futures for Copper (HGU), Aluminum (ALIZ), Lumber (LBU), and Crude Oil (CLX). By staying updated on market futures, we’re able to buy when the market is low — saving our property owners on their developments.

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Follow Live Oak Contracting

We’re hiring a Senior Estimator! 🏗️ If you have 5-10 years of experience in construction estimating and are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Join Live Oak Contracting and help us build the future! Apply today, the link is in our bio!
Another great year at NMHC! 🏗️ Packed with insightful conversations, industry leaders, and exciting trends shaping multifamily development. While we didn’t snap as many photos as we hoped, we did capture some great moments—including time with Grant Cardone (10xgrowthcon) and Jason Shepard (dwelldesignstudio). Looking forward to another year of growth and innovation!
Check out the Jacksonville Business Journal’s latest feature on Live Oak Contracting! From shaping Jacksonville’s skyline to driving smart growth across the Southeast, we’re building for the future. Read more in the link in our bio.
A rare sight in Florida! ❄️ Watch as Arcadia 331 transforms into a winter wonderland in this snowfall timelapse. Plus the snowman we made in Myrtle Beach at Arcadia at Carolina Forest. Even in the snow, progress doesn't stop on this exciting project!
We’re excited to attend this year’s National Multifamily Housing Council Annual Conference! It’s always an incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, hear from inspiring speakers, and dive into the latest trends and insights. We look forward to connecting - see you there!
🎉 Big shoutout to Gabe Palacios on his 30th birthday! 🎉

Gabe is leading the way at Veranda Falls in Port St. Lucie, FL, and we’re proud to have him on the Live Oak team. Happy birthday, Gabe—here’s to many more milestones ahead!

#HappyBirthday #LiveOakTeam #30thCelebration
📢 Welcome to the Team! 📢
 
We’re excited to announce Jared Mauch as Live Oak Contracting’s new Vice President of Operations! With 20+ years of experience and a track record of managing over 5,830 multifamily units, Jared brings a wealth of expertise in construction management, field operations, and team leadership to further strengthen our national presence.

Jared has led large-scale projects across the country, holding key leadership roles at Roers Companies, Greenlight Construction, A.G. Spanos, and David Weekley Homes. He has successfully expanded construction divisions, built high-performing teams, and implemented strategies that drive efficiency and quality at every stage of development.
 

He also holds six state contractor licenses across Washington, Utah, Arizona, Oregon, California, and Colorado, making him one of the most well-credentialed operations leaders in the industry. As he steps into his role at Live Oak, he will lead our construction and operations teams, ensuring our projects continue to set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation.

With a hands-on leadership style and a passion for building strong teams, Jared is ready to take our projects—and our company—to the next level.

 
Welcome to the team, Jared! 👷‍♂️🔨 #LiveOakContracting #MultifamilyConstruction #Leadership #BuildingExcellence
What a fantastic shot—like a giant sandbox brought to life, complete with trucks and big ideas! The Verve is taking shape as our team works hard on the foundation for the precast garage. Building a vibrant student housing community in Orlando has never looked so exciting! Who says construction isn’t fun?
We are proud to sponsor the 2025 ULI Jacksonville Trends in Real Estate Conference next week. This event fuels innovation and keeps us ahead in an evolving industry. With his background in economics, our CEO Paul Bertozzi values the insights and discussions that shape the future of land use in North Florida. Here’s to another year of growth and collaboration!
Cheers to a fantastic 2024! As we close the year, we’re reflecting on the incredible projects, partnerships, and milestones we’ve achieved together.

Thank you to our amazing team and community for making it all possible. Here’s to building even greater things in 2025—Happy New Year! 🥂
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, peace, and plenty of holiday cheer. We’re grateful for the incredible support of our team, partners, and community this year. Here’s to building more memories together in the new year! ❤️🎁
We’ll be out of the office from Christmas Eve to New Year’s, taking time to celebrate the season with our loved ones. ❤️ Thank you for an amazing year—we look forward to connecting with you in 2025! Wishing you a joyful holiday and a happy New Year
We are excited to announce that Bill Ware has joined the Live Oak Contracting team as our new Development Manager. With more than 40 years of experience in real estate development, finance and construction management, Bill has worked on a wide range of projects across the Southeast, including Publix-anchored shopping centers, luxury multifamily communities, and mixed-use developments. He will oversee Live Oak’s development pipeline, ensuring our projects continue to deliver value and create meaningful impact in communities nationwide. Welcome to the team, Bill!
Build your future with Live Oak Contracting. We’re searching for driven individuals to join our team. If you’re committed to excellence and ready to leave your mark on impactful projects, apply now and be part of creating something extraordinary!
Exciting news! Stillwell at Wellen Park in Venice, FL, is officially complete! Explore the charming one—and two-story cottages for rent, designed for the perfect blend of relaxed living and vibrant community life.

Proud of Our Success

We have built our business on a commitment to integrity and trust, ensuring the highest quality product delivered on time and within budget. We’re committed to pushing the standards of our industry forward at every opportunity.