Pirtle

Our Company

Industry Rankings & Awards

Our commitment to excellence, creative solutions to challenges, and ability to complete projects on time and within budget have made Pirtle one of the most respected construction companies in South Florida. Since 1968, our firm has completed more than 400 projects, many receiving prestigious awards and accolades from clients and industry partners.

2010 USGBC South Florida Chapter "MOST OUTSTANDING GREEN BUSINESS"

ABC National Certified Green Builder
One of eight firms in United States and first firm in Florida to receive this recognition

NAMC South Florida Chapter Private Sector Award
National Association of Minority Contractors

2010 Outstanding New or Modernization Project
Everglades Elementary School
School District of Palm Beach County

2010 Outstanding Majority Construction Firm Supporting District's Diversity Program
School District of Palm Beach County

2010 SBIC High-Performance Buidling Awards
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
Pine Jog Elementary School and FAU Environmental Education Center

2010 CASF Craftsmanship Award Winner for Precast Concrete, Glass & Glazing, and Signage
Construction Association of South Florida Craftsmanship
City of Miami/Miami Dade County Public Schools College of Policing and Forensic Sciences

2010 ABC Excellence In Construction Award for Green/LEED Project
Associated Builders and Contractors
Florida Atlantic Univeristy Environmental Education Center / School District of Palm Beach County Pine Jog Elementary School - LEED Gold Certified 

2010 ABC Excellence In Construction Award for Institutional $15 - $30 Million
Associated Builders and Contractors
Pine Crest Lower School and Administrative Building - LEED Gold Certified

2009 Best of 2009 Judges Award (Best Overal Project in Southeast) and Best Green Building
Southeast Construction Magazine
Florida Atlantic Univeristy Environmental Education Center / School District of Palm Beach County Pine Jog Elementary School 

2008 Real Estate & Construction Review Green Building of America Award
Pine Jog Elementary School and FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center - LEED Gold Certified

2008 Real Estate & Construction Review Green Building of America Award
Pirtle Construction Company Corporate Office - LEED Silver Certified

2008 Presidential Award
The Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce

2008 Corporate Partner of the Year Award
Palm Beach Partners and School District of Palm Beach County

2008 National Excellence In Construction Award for Commercial under $5 M
2008 Regional Excellence In Construction Award for Commercial under $5 M
Associated Builders and Contractors
Pirtle Construction Corporate Office Building - LEED Silver Certified

2008 Excellence In Construction Award for Green/LEED Project
Associated Builders and Contractors
South Regional/Broward Community College Library - LEED Silver Certified

2008 Excellence In Construction Award for Institutional $75 M and over
Associated Builders and Contractors
West Broward High School

2008 Exemplary Dade Partnership School Wide Award
Miami Dade County Public Schools

2008 Tilt-Up Achievement Award, Tilt-Up Concrete Association
South Miami K-8 School

2008 Tilt-Up Achievement Award, Tilt-Up Concrete Association
South Hialeah K-8 School

2008 Award of Merit for Middle Schools, FEFPA Architectural Showcase
Glades Middle School

2007 Excellence in Real Estate, Office Building Category, South Florida Business Journal
Pirtle Construction Corporate Office Building - LEED Silver Certified

2007 Outstanding Modernization Project, School District of Palm Beach County
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School

2006 Outstanding New Construction Project, School District of Palm Beach County
Elbridge Gale Elementary School

Roy F. Kenzie Award, 2007 Best Capital Projects/ Beautification Category, Florida Redevelopment Association
Young Circle ArtsPark

Presidents Award, 2007 Best Project Overall, Florida Redevelopment Association
Young Circle ArtsPark

2007 Tilt-Up Achievement Award, Tilt-Up Concrete Association
South Regional/Broward College Joint-Use Library

2007 Award of Merit for High Schools, FEFPA Architectural Showcase
Seminole Ridge Community High School

2006 First Place Elementary School, FEFPA Architectural Showcase
Hobe Sound Elementary School

2006 First Place High School, FEFPA Architectural Showcase
Coral Glades High School

Pirtle Construction honored with 2006 Zero Lost Time Accident Achievement Award & Certificate of Recognition

TCA Safety Award Best of 2003, Award of Merit
Southeast Construction Magazine
Wellington Elementary School

James B. Pirtle honored with the M.R. Harrison Lifetime Achievement Award, South Florida Associated General Contractors (AGC)


Industry Rankings

62nd
in South Florida
South Florida Business Leader
2009 Top 200 Private Companies


6th
2009 Largest General Contractors


33rd
2009 Largest Private Company


10th 
Southeast U.S. 2009 Top Educational Facilities Contractor


54th
Southeast U.S. 2009 Top Contractors


25th
Southeast U.S. 2009 Top Green Builder



375th
2009 The Top 400 Contractors