Burgess Civil founder Ben Burgess recently joined host Chris Coghlan on The Contractor’s Playbook, a construction leadership podcast focused on the experiences, challenges, and lessons that shape successful leaders throughout the construction industry. During the conversation, Ben shares the story behind Burgess Civil and reflects on more than 12 years of building and
Strong projects start with strong planning. At Burgess Civil, civil construction estimating is more than determining quantities and costs, it establishes the foundation for how a project will be planned, managed, and executed in the field. In this month’s Leadership Insights, our Director of Estimating, Andrew H. Babchick, shares his perspective on why a
We’re proud to share that Burgess Civil has once again been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 as one of the region’s fastest-growing privately held companies. This year, Burgess Civil earned the #36 ranking, marking our eighth appearance on the Fast 50 list. Even more meaningful, our eight appearances tie Burgess Civil
500 S Falkenburg Project Update | Utilities and Storm Systems Underway Exciting progress continues at the 500 S Falkenburg project as our team advances key site development milestones and prepares for the next phase of construction. With warehouse building pads now complete and mass excavation nearing completion, the project is positioned for
Burgess Civil Ranked #43 in the 2026 UF Gator100 We are proud to share that Burgess Civil has once again been recognized in the University of Florida's Gator100, ranking #43 in 2026 among the fastest-growing Gator-led businesses in the world. Multiple Consecutive Years of Recognition This marks multiple consecutive years of recognition from 2020 through
HETA Safety Awareness Day: Risk Assessment at Burgess Civil In recognition of HETA Safety Awareness Day, our Safety Coordinator Alfredo Valentin shares the importance of preventing serious injuries and fatalities through effective risk assessment. What Is Risk Assessment? Simply put, risk assessment is the process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and putting controls in place
Burgess Civil Ranked #27 Largest Contractor in the Gulf Coast Region We are proud to announce that Burgess Civil has been named the 27th Largest Contractor in the Gulf Coast Region by the Business Observer, based on 2025 revenue. This recognition highlights our continued growth and the dedication of the entire Burgess
YMCA & BayCare Wesley Chapel Project Update Great progress continues at the YMCA & BayCare Wesley Chapel project, as our teams maintain strong momentum and stay on schedule. With utility installation on track to be completed this month, crews are transitioning into the next phase while keeping quality and efficiency at the
Trust the Process: A Leadership Reminder from Burgess Civil At Burgess Civil, leadership is about more than delivering projects on time, it’s about developing people and building character along the way. Recently, our CEO Ben Burgess shared a powerful reminder with the team: “DON’T RUSH THE FUTURE.” It’s easy to want success
Supporting the Next Generation: Burgess Civil Sponsors USF ASCE Concrete Canoe Team We’re proud to announce our continued partnership as a sponsor of the USF ASCE Concrete Canoe Team for the 2025–2026 season. As part of our commitment to supporting STEM education and the future of civil engineering, this sponsorship allows us
