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
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 #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
Building Bikes and Spreading Joy with Onbikes At Burgess Civil, giving back is part of who we are—and this season, we were proud to once again participate in Santa’s Bike Shop with the incredible team at Onbikes. Together, we helped build dozens of bikes, each one destined to bring a smile to
Inspiring the Next Generation of Builders and Thinker Today, the Burgess Civil team had the privilege of returning to Anderson Elementary for the annual CEOs in Schools event—an initiative we’ve proudly supported since 2018. Our owner, Ben Burgess, spent the morning engaging with students, sharing stories, and encouraging curiosity around STEM (Science,
Burgess Civil Named Safety Excellence Crew of the Month at USF Project We’re proud to announce that Burgess Civil has been recognized as the first-ever Safety Excellence Crew of the Month at the University of South Florida (USF) project, presented by Manhattan Construction in partnership with Milwaukee Tools. This award honors crews
Burgess Civil Ranked #24 on Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 We’re proud to share that Burgess Civil has been ranked #24 on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2025 Fast 50 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing privately held companies in Tampa Bay. This recognition highlights not only our growth—but the purpose behind
