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Vernon Davis Inducted into Builders Council Hall of Fame
St. Augustine, FL (Jan. 11, 2011) – Vernon Davis, CEO of A. D. Davis Construction Corp., has been inducted into the St. Johns Builders Council Hall of Fame. The award recognizes Davis’ 40 year career in construction.
Vernon began working alongside his father A.D. Davis in 1971 and became president of the residential and commercial construction business in 1984. The company has been in business in St. Johns County for 56 years.
Along with Vernon’s management of commercial and residential projects since the 70s are several significant renovation and restoration projects including: Flagler College, Lightner Museum, St. Augustine Lightkeepers House, Cathedral Parish School and Trinity Episcopal Church.
In 1974, Vernon was instrumental in A.D. Davis Construction becoming a full-service Butler Builder, providing metal building systems for commercial construction. Among the Butler Buildings constructed by A.D. Davis are Burton Electronics and St. Johns County Fire Station 12.
Recently A.D. Davis completed construction of the St. Johns Council on Aging River House, 179 Marine St., which won a Horizon Award Horizon from the Associated General Contractors of America, Greater Florida chapter.
For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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A.D. Davis Construction Promotes Wayne Davis
St. Augustine, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2010) – A.D. Davis Construction recently promoted Wayne Davis to General Superintendent. Wayne, who has 33 years of construction experience, will be responsible for field operations including A.D. Davis Corp.’s award winning safety program. Wayne joined A.D. Davis as a carpenter in 1994 and quickly rose to the role of superintendent.
“Since joining A.D. Davis, Wayne has worked closely with our other job superintendents, employees and clients,” said Mike Davis, President of A.D. Davis Construciton. “He has worked to mentor our younger superintendents and is an asset to our company. Wayne has earned the respect of our employees and our clients. As another member of the third generation involved in the family business I am very proud of Wayne’s hard work and accomplishments.”
Wayne’s past projects include the Council on Aging River House, Inlet Sunrise Condominiums, construction of the Dobes residence, Fisher residence, Klien residence, Cedars Condominium and the construction of two Prosperity Bank buildings.
For over 55 years, A.D. Davis Construction Corp. has been in continuous operation serving Northeast Florida. Through three generations, the company has been owned and operated by the Davis family of St. Augustine, Fla. A.D. Davis Construction specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, and renovations and historic restorations.
For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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A.D. Davis Construction Receives Florida Preservation Award
St. Augustine, FL (June 4, 2010) – The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has recognized A. D. Davis Construction Corp.for its restoration of the Ponce Hall Towers at Flagler College. The company is the recipient of the 2010 Florida Preservation Award along with Kennith Smith, project architect.
The restoration work of Ponce Hall Towers required the replacement of ballasters, handrails and the installation of columns to improve structural stability. The original terra cotta was replaced with cast stone, which matched in color and design. A.D. Davis worked with the City of St. Augustine’s (HARB) Historical Architectural Review Board to ensure the restoration was true to the Towers original design and construction from the 1880s. The cast stone was designed by local vendor St. Augustine Cast Stone and was installed by Byron & James. A.D. Davis, Kenneth Smith Architects, St. Augustine Cast Stone and Byron & James also teamed up to replace similar pieces for the City of St. Augustine on a tower at the Lightner Museum located across the street from Flagler College.
For over 55 years, A.D. Davis has been helping St. Augustine restore its past and build for the future. The construction company has been working on restoration, renovation expansion projects at Flagler College since 1973. Their work at Flagler College has included restoration and renovation of the main campus dorm rooms, the Kirby Smith House, 6 Valencia Street, 9 Carrera Street and 20 Valencia Street.
Through three generations, A.D. Davis Construction has been owned and operated by the Davis family of St. Augustine, FL. A.D. Davis Construction specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, and renovations and historic restorations.
For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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General Contractors of America Awards A.D. Davis Construction for River House
St. Augustine, FL (March 5, 2010) – A. D. Davis Construction Corp. has been recognized as a Horizon Award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, Greater Florida chapter. The award of distinction in the $2 to $6 million new construction category recognizes A.D. Davis Construction for their work on the Council on Aging’s River House. The Horizon Award recognizes general contractors for their superior skill, high level of integrity, hard work, ingenuity and commitment to every construction project
The River House, which opened to the public in January, is a community-gathering center located at 179 Marine St., St. Augustine, Florida. From conception to construction, the River House presented unique challenges requiring innovative and sometimes, imaginative perspectives, designs and solutions.
“Our company is proud to have been a part of River House, a community center that will benefit St. Augustine residents of all ages for many generations,” says Mike Davis, President of A.D. Davis Construction Corp., “We were even more pleased to be able to donate a portion of our services as general contractor for this beautiful community facility.”
For 55 years, A.D. Davis Construction Corp. has been in continuous operation serving Northeast Florida. Through three generations, the company has been owned and operated by the Davis family of St. Augustine, FL. A.D. Davis Construction specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, and renovations and historic restorations.
For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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A.D. Davis Construction Recognized for Workplace Safety
St. Augustine, FL (Sept. 16, 2009) – A. D. Davis Construction Corp. has been recognized for surpassing 900 days of operation without a workplace injury. The family owned and operated construction company received the SafeWorks! award of recognition from the FCCI Insurance Group, represented by Dan Alexander, Thompson Baker Agency.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry ranks among the top five industries in incidents of workplace injury. Criteria for the SafeWorks! Award include risk management attitude, loss ratio, accident frequency, existence of safety and return to work programs and tenure with FCCI.
Mike Davis, President of A.D. Davis Construction Corp., credited his company’s outstanding safety record to their consistent and ongoing training of employees and the work of his company’s safety manager.
Alexander noted that the combination of A.D. Davis’ commitment to safety programs, claims management and loss control strategies were behind their recognition by ThompsonBaker Agency and the FCCI Insurance Group of Sarasota Florida.
“I have known the Davis family not only as business clients, but also as friends” said Alexander. “ They have always been conscientious and diligent in the performance of their business; have consistently demonstrated high standards and are always willing to go that extra mile to make sure things are done to complete satisfaction. They are proud of their insurance track record and because of this are being recognized. Through the combination of AD Davis’ commitment to safety programs, claims management and loss control strategies they are being recognized by ThompsonBaker Agency and the FCCI Insurance Group of Sarasota Florida.”
For 55 years, A.D. Davis Construction Corp. has been in continuous operation serving Northeast Florida. Through three generations, the company has been owned and operated by the Davis family of St. Augustine, FL. A.D. Davis Construction specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, and renovations and historic restorations.
For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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A.D. Davis Construction Official Completes “Green” Certification
Local Company Celebrates 55 Years in Business
St. Augustine, FL (Jan. 26, 2009) – Rhett Davis, Project Manager, A.D. Davis Construction Corp. recently completed the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification test to become LEED accredited. Davis, 30, obtained his professional LEED certification to help deliver green building solutions to A.D. Davis commercial and residential customers.
The LEED Green Building Rating System™ encourages global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
A.D. Davis Construction Corp. recently celebrated 55 continuous years in business. The family owned and operated construction company headquartered in St. Augustine was included among the 50 fastest growing private companies recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2008. A.D. Davis Construction Corp., 3940 Lewis Speedway, specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, and renovations and historic restorations. For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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Pictured (L-R seated): With AD Davis Construction Corp: Kevin Gregory, Vernon Davis, and Rhett Davis; (L-R standing): with FCCI Tom O’Reilly Loss Control, Jennifer Thompson Underwriter, Heidi Boutieller Claims Manager, ThompsonBaker - Dan Alexander & Matt Baker, with FCCI- Jim Rooney Marketing Underwriter
A.D. Davis Construction Recognized for Workplace Safety
St. Augustine, FL (Sept. 16, 2009) – A. D. Davis Construction Corp. has been recognized for surpassing 900 days of operation without a workplace injury. The family owned and operated construction company received the SafeWorks! award of recognition from the FCCI Insurance Group, represented by Dan Alexander, Thompson Baker Agency.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry ranks among the top five industries in incidents of workplace injury. Criteria for the SafeWorks! Award include risk management attitude, loss ratio, accident frequency, existence of safety and return to work programs and tenure with FCCI.
Mike Davis, President of A.D. Davis Construction Corp., credited his company’s outstanding safety record to their consistent and ongoing training of employees and the work of his company’s safety manager.
Alexander noted that the combination of A.D. Davis’ commitment to safety programs, claims management and loss control strategies were behind their recognition by ThompsonBaker Agency and the FCCI Insurance Group of Sarasota Florida.
“I have known the Davis family not only as business clients, but also as friends” said Alexander. “ They have always been conscientious and diligent in the performance of their business; have consistently demonstrated high standards and are always willing to go that extra mile to make sure things are done to complete satisfaction. They are proud of their insurance track record and because of this are being recognized. Through the combination of AD Davis’ commitment to safety programs, claims management and loss control strategies they are being recognized by ThompsonBaker Agency and the FCCI Insurance Group of Sarasota Florida.”
For 55 years, A.D. Davis Construction Corp. has been in continuous operation serving Northeast Florida. Through three generations, the company has been owned and operated by the Davis family of St. Augustine, FL. A.D. Davis Construction specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, and renovations and historic restorations.
For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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A.D. Davis Construction Inspires College’s Gingerbread Builders For New Winter Wonderland Feature
St. Augustine, FL (Dec. 18, 2008) – Visitors to this year’s Winter Wonderland at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre are in for yet another sweet treat. A.D. Davis Construction Corp., sponsors of the attraction’s Ice Slide, has added a custom-built gingerbread house to the scene.
Students at the First Coast Technical College School of Culinary Arts in St. Augustine constructed this house using 50 pounds of gingerbread dough, 10 pounds of royal icing and at least 10 pounds of candy. Aspiring culinarians Kirk Kief, Samantha Pridgen, Victoria Perry and Charles John drew their design, with a little whimsical holiday interpretation, from a showplace Crescent Beach home built by A.D. Davis. The gingerbread house is modeled after the Quinn Residence on Lancaster Place, a three-story 7,770 sq ft beachside residence.
The gingerbread builders added plenty of realistic touches to their completely edible creation (no tasting, please). “They also did cast isomalt sugar for the pool and some of the railings,” said David S. Bearl, program coordinator for the college’s school of culinary arts and business and industry services. “They worked at least 30 hours each on the house so collectively there are quite a few hours involved!”
The work will be on display at the free-admission Winter Wonderland, noon to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 3 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South.
A donation from A.D. Davis will go to FCTC’s scholarship fund to help students with books, uniforms and tuition, and that’s just a small part of the company’s community involvement and outreach. For more than 50 years, A.D. Davis Construction Corp. has been in continuous operation serving Northeast Florida. Through three generations, the company has been owned and operated by the Davis family of St. Augustine. A.D. Davis Construction specializes in custom residential construction, large-scale commercial projects, renovations and historic restorations. For more information about A.D. Davis Construction Corp, visit www.addavis.com or call (904) 824-3533.
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A.D. Davis Construction is proud to be a member or supporter of the following community organizations:
St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
St. Augustine Association for Retarded Citizens
St. Augustine YMCA
St. John’s County Youth Basketball
St. Joseph Academy
Rotary Club of St. Augustine
City of St. Augustine Code Enforcement, Adjustments & Appeals Board
Flagler Hospital Foundation Board
St. Augustine Little League
A.D. Davis is proud of its record of service to the community and equally proud of our employees who give of their time and talents to make St. Johns County a strong, viable community.