The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 has prompted a recent southern migration as Americans experienced an increase in their disposable income and a dip in their taxes. As a result, renters are
Tuesday, June 18th Live Oak Contracting celebrated the groundbreaking of Olea at Nocatee, a $22 million active adult apartment community located in Nocatee, FL. With an anticipated completion date of winter 2021, the community will
The Live Oak Contracting team was proud to accept the 2019 Canopy Award for Treemendous Corporate Stewardship for our work with Greenscape of Jacksonville. The ceremony took place at The Mayors Environmental Luncheon which recognizes
Live Oak Contracting has been named #4 on a list of the Best Multifamily Contractors in Jacksonville from GC Magazine. GC Magazine is the first magazine focused on general contractors with the goal of highlighting
Many factors go into the preparation of a job site before building and development can begin, involving a range of different preparatory tasks depending on the condition of the site’s environment. The term “sitework” encompasses
Jacksonville-based Multifamily and Commercial Contractor Reaches New Business Milestone April 25th, 2019 marked the 5-year anniversary of Live Oak Contracting, a Jacksonville-based multifamily and commercial contractor with projects spanning across the East Coast of the
Live Oak’s Estimator Chip Schwab was recently chosen to be a 2019 JAX MVP with the Jaguars Foundation. JAX MVPs are community leaders chosen to participate in a networking and development program while fundraising for
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
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
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
Although it has been 18 months since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the construction industry continues to familiarize itself with new programs created as a result of this bill. One of the
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
Live Oak Contracting Promotes Jacksonville’s Reforestation Through Greenscape Arbor Day Tree Festival This Arbor Day, Live Oak Contracting will promote Jacksonville’s reforestation through the “Greenscape Tree Festival,” a free event donating thousands of trees to
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,
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 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
Live Oak Contracting has relocated to a new office space that is more than double the square footage to accommodate their rapidly growing business. They are now located at 100 N. Laura Street.
Construction sites are inherently full of potentially unsafe conditions. Not only is there the potential for injury from falls, loose debris and electric shock, workers could experience lifting equipment failure, crane accidents, weld accidents and
July 19, 2018 (Jacksonville, Florida): Live Oak Contracting proudly announced its latest project: Avalon at James Island located in Charleston, South Carolina. Construction is slated to begin by the beginning of August 2018 with an
Live Oak Contracting believes in building long term partnerships based on integrity. From our Clients to our team of professionals, we incorporate a collaborative approach to every project, ensuring the highest quality product delivered on time and in budget.
