Company Overview
Pirtle Construction Company was founded in 1968 as Pirtle, Brewer and Clark
Construction Co., Inc. In 1972, James B. Pirtle gained controlling interest of
the company and incorporated it as James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., now
doing business as Pirtle Construction Company. Since 1968, Pirtle Construction
Company has established itself as one of the most highly respected construction
companies in Florida.
The Pirtle team prides itself on having a unique hands-on approach to
construction, starting at the very top. All of our executives have direct,
on-site experience working in construction in addition to their varied
backgrounds in construction and engineering. Three out of five have their
General Contractors license in Florida, and all of them are directly involved in
managing and overseeing different projects. Site walk-throughs by executives is
standard practice.
We offer training and mentoring programs to all of our employees so that every
member of our team has a chance to grow in experience and expertise. We pride
ourselves on meeting and exceeding safety standards on every one of our construction
projects. We can work with any team of designers and builders, quickly resolving challenges and offering solutions and advice.
We've lead the way in Green building and sustainable design, having built two of the first LEED Certified buildings in South Florida, including our own LEED Silver office building.
With an annual project volume of over $300 million, Pirtle Construction Company has a wide range of commercial and institutional expertise as well as an unbeatable track record of quality and success. We've grown consistently throughout our history, constructing more than 400 facilities throughout Florida. Our experience includes the successful completion of more than 250 K-12 and higher education projects, as well as libraries, cultural arts centers, museums, office buildings, public safety facilities, municipal complexes, healthcare and parking garages.
2008 Pirtle Construction Facts:
- 90% of our work comes from satisfied, repeat clients.
- For 40 years, Pirtle has remained free of litigation with Owners and Architects.
- Pirtle is one of the most financially stable privately owned builders in South Florida with a bonding capacity in excess of $500 million.
- Safety is paramount at Pirtle Construction. Pirtle�s OSHA recordable incident rate in 2007 was lower than the industry averages.
- Pirtle provides pre-construction, construction management, design/build and general contracting services to clients in numerous industry sectors.
- Pirtle Construction is a LEED builder and a proud member of the United States Green Building Council.
- Our people are our primary asset. Pirtle employs over 160 highly experienced construction professionals.
Mission Statement:
To serve our clients' and community's infrastructure needs by constructing lasting, quality commercial and institutional structures in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. By applying the principles of partnering, teamwork and quality workmanship, we strive to provide value and excellence in all of our endeavors.