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Company Culture

Live Oak Supports Club Blue’s Halloween Bash

At Live Oak Contracting, we’re proud supporters of area organizations that work to make a difference in our community. This month, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida’s young professional group, Club Blue, hosted

Time Lapse Update | Atlantic on the Avenue

Construction at Atlantic on the Avenue in North Charleston, SC is nearing completion! This project includes (4) buildings totaling 262 market rate apartments, a community pool, and more. Our on-site cameras have been capturing the progress

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Live Oak In The News: Construction In Focus

Strong values are at the heart of Live Oak’s success. From the long-standing relationships we’ve built with developers, architects, and designers, to our dedicated team of industry professionals, we strive to foster a culture of

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Inside Live Oak – Kevin Powell

Our blog series, “Inside Live Oak” gives an insight into our business and a look at the professionals who are integral to our success, as well as the success of our client’s projects. This week,

Solana on Rivers: A Case Study in Project Management | Live Oak Contracting
Multi-Family Construction

Atlantic on the Avenue: A Case Study on Project Management

Overview Live Oak Contracting was brought on as lead contractor for Atlantic on the Avenue, an apartment complex consisting of 202 units, a clubhouse, and three garage buildings located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Over

Atlantic on the Avenue: A Case Study on Due Diligence

Overview Live Oak Contracting was brought on to complete due diligence for Atlantic on the Avenue prior to the project’s groundbreaking in November 2015. Atlantic on the Avenue, located in North Charleston, South Carolina, consists

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The Increasing Affordability Divide

Contractors are having trouble keeping up with demand for apartments, which in turn causes a shortage of affordable apartments. The cost of living continues to rise while wages and salaries remain the same. This brings

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Document Management in the Digital Age

Construction, like most industries, is document intensive. Everything must be carefully recorded and managed from plan changes to job site safety. The key to a successful project is communication and the key to communication is

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Live Oak News

Why 2016 is a Great Time to Be in Multifamily

The multifamily housing market looks to be stronger than ever this year. Across the nation, unit vacancies are down, job growth is strong and the pool of rental applicants is growing. Since the last recession,

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Live Oak News

Case Study: Winter Construction in Connecticut

Construction in colder climates presents significant challenges for any contractor. Our current project, The Arbors at Brighton Park, located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is a great example.

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Inside Live Oak: Woody Garner, Senior Project Manager

It’s part of the Live Oak Contracting mission to work honestly in all aspects of our business. Our blog series, “Inside Live Oak,” gives you an insight into the Live Oak Team, their background, experience

Vaughn Motorgroup | Live Oak Contracting
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Case Study: Vaughn Motorgroup

Overview Converting 12,000 square feet of abandoned warehouse space into a luxury used car dealership was no easy task, but when Barry Vaughn approached Live Oak Contracting with his project we were immediately on board.

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Live Oak News

Let the Healing Begin: A New Take on Concrete

Two things are certain about concrete: it is going to harden and it is going to eventually crack. Although concrete has been a common building material since Roman times, solutions to its most common problems

White Papers

New White Paper: Projects are Up, Workers are Down

In every area of the country, and especially in the South, general contractors are scrambling to find qualified project managers and skilled tradesmen. Subcontractors are experiencing the pinch of having more available work than hands

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Live Oak News

The Four C’s of Construction Market Forecasting

In any industry, market information is key. Knowing how the market is trending and what customers will desire, ahead of time, is incredibly useful information, but only if it is applied correctly. Live Oak Contracting

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Commercial Construction

Working With High Occupancy Communities During Construction

With the demand for multifamily housing rising and vacancy rates decreasing, many developers and investors are choosing to renovate existing properties in addition building to new construction. Typically, this construction takes place in populous urban

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Construction News

Paul Bertozzi Speaks at the University of Florida

Paul Bertozzi, managing partner at Live Oak Contracting, was recently invited to be a guest speaker at a senior Construction Financing course held at the University of Florida. Established in 1935 the Rinker School is

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