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New Demographics Promoting Multifamily Growth | Live Oak Contracting
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New Demographics Promoting Multifamily Growth

According to the National Multifamily Housing Council, the United States will need 4.6 million new multifamily units by 2030 in order to keep up with the projected demand. This boom is in spite of concerns

Swinging in the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy | Live Oak Contracting
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Swinging in the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy

Founded in 1950, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) strives to free families from the life-threatening effects of muscular dystrophy and muscle-debilitating diseases. Live Oak Contracting was proud to partner with the organization by sponsoring this

Live Oak Named Best Place to Work
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Live Oak Contracting Named Best Place to Work

Honored by Jacksonville Business Journal 2019 Employee Survey Live Oak Contracting has been selected as one of Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2019 Best Places to Work in Northeast Florida. Presented by the American City Business Journals

Inside Live Oak: Jay Borkowski | Live Oak Contracting
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Inside Live Oak: Jay Borkowski

Hailing from Shelton, CT with over 33 years of construction experience, Jay Borkowski serves as Director of Field Operations for Live Oak Contracting’s Northeast Division. Learn more about Jay in our latest Inside Live Oak

Case Study: San Marco Promenade | Live Oak Contracting
Project Updates

Case Study: San Marco Promenade

The San Marco Promenade is a $33.35 million Class A, E-Urban style apartment community consisting of 284 units currently being built along Philips Highway in Jacksonville, Florida. As the full-service general contractor on the project,

Markets to Watch: Jacksonville | Live Oak Contracting
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Markets to Watch: Jacksonville

Ranking in the top 50 for overall real estate prospects and the top 10 for homebuilding prospects, according to ULI’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, there’s no doubt that Jacksonville is undergoing serious growth.

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Fall Festival Fundraiser for the Jaguars Foundation

As a Veteran Airborne Army Ranger, our Director of Preconstruction Kevin Powell is an advocate for fellow veterans. On Wednesday, November 7th, Kevin and the Live Oak Contracting team hosted a Fall Festival Cocktail Party

Project Announcement: McKewn and Great Lakes Apartments | Like Oak
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Project Announcement: McKewn and Great Lakes Apartments

Live Oak Contracting has broken ground on two exciting new projects, McKewn Apartments in Charleston, South Carolina and Great Pond Apartments in Windsor, Connecticut! The McKewn is a multifamily project located in Charleston, South Carolina and

Economic Outlook: Are We Headed for Another Recession? | Live Oak Contracting
Construction News

Economic Outlook: Are We Headed for Another Recession?

The construction industry is often an indicator of the country’s economic health and though the looming threat of trade wars have the industry concerned, construction is thriving along with the rest of the country.  In

San Marco Promenade Ground Breaking Event | Live Oak Contracting
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San Marco Promenade Ground Breaking Event

This week marked the beginning of an exciting project that’s making a positive impact along Philips Highway in San Marco East. We’ve broken ground on our new project, the luxury apartment community San Marco Promenade.

The Future of Women in Construction | Live Oak Contracting
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The Future of Women in Construction

According to 2010 statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), women make up only 9% of the workforce in construction. That percentage equates to about 800,000 women employed in various capacities throughout the

Live Oak Contracting Ranked 34th on the 2018 Inc. 5000 List | Live Oak Contracting
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Live Oak Contracting Ranked 34th on the 2018 Inc. 5000 List

Live Oak Contracting was also recognized as the Fastest Growing Contracting Company with Three-Year Sales Growth of 7,382% Jacksonville, FL/August 17, 2018 – Inc. magazine announced earlier this week the 37th annual Inc. 5000 list, the

group breaking ground ceremony at construction site
Live Oak News

Live Oak Breaks Ground on The Beacon at Gateway

One of Scarborough’s newest multifamily apartment complexes, The Beacon at Gateway was honored by the surrounding residents and elected officials with an official groundbreaking ceremony this past Tuesday, June 19.

Kevin Powell Selected as a Jax MVP | Live Oak Contracting
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Kevin Powell Selected as a JAX MVP with the Jaguars Foundation

Live Oak’s Director of Preconstruction Kevin Powell was chosen as one of this year’s 2018 JAX MVP’s with the Jaguars Foundation. Selected for their role as local emerging leaders in the community, JAX MVPs are part of an exclusive networking and development team that helps support the Jaguars

Live Oak Tees Up at Putt N' Crawl 2018 | Live Oak Contracting
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Live Oak Tees Up at Putt N’ Crawl 2018

Live Oak Contracting is proud to sponsor events making an impact in our community. Last week, we participated in the annual Jax Beach Putt N’ Crawl to help raise money for local Jacksonville nonprofits such

Case Study: Post & Main | Live Oak Contracting
Project Updates

Case Study: Post & Main

Overview Post & Main is a 186-unit development situated along the shores of Old Saybrook in Fenwick, Connecticut with a project value of over $24 million. It is comprised of eight apartment buildings, six garage

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