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Tandem Breaks Ground on the New K-8 at Clark and Lorraine

On September 28, 2023 we celebrated breaking ground on a new school for the first time in 15 years! In August 2025, we will welcome students and families to the brand-new K-8 campus in Skye Ranch...

New Milestone Achievement for Safe Children Coalition Youth Shelter

SCC was recently awarded $750,000 in funding to support construction of the 9,000-square-foot shelter, which will be located on two acres on Sawyer Road in north Sarasota. The facility will offer...

Tandem Breaks Ground on the New Sarasota County Administration Center

The 120,000-square-foot building, which will be constructed at 1 Apex Road, Sarasota, will house the Sarasota County Commissioners and Chambers, County Administration, County Attorney, Clerk &...

Tandem Breaks Ground in Parrish

On August 11th, 2023 Tandem broke ground on the new Parrish Community Park. This new 15.4 million project will consist of a community gathering space with amenities such as walking trails, picnic...

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Gabriela Kaniuga Promoted to Project Manager!

Please join us in congratulating our newest Project Manager, Gabriela Kaniuga, on her recent promotion! Gabriela has been with Tandem for six years and has been the definition of a team player. She...

TANDEM'S RECENT PROMOTIONS & RECRUITMENT

Tandem Construction would like to recognize and celebrate two promotions and several new hires for the company. Dan Harris has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Dan is in his sixth year...

RESILIENT RETREAT IS ALMOST HERE | JUNE 2022

Resilient Retreat's 84-acre campus is dedicated to empowering survivors of trauma and abuse to thrive through self-care and community. They serve these survivors through innovative approaches to...

LEAVER FAMILY HONORED WITH 2022 SARASOTA COUNTY HERITAGE AWARD FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | MAY 2022

Last Week, The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation presented the 2022 Heritage Awards for "Outstanding Historic Preservation Projects" in Sarasota County. Tandem Owner, Brian Leaver and his...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION TO LEAD CM WORK FOR $30 MILLION SCGOV 17TH STREET PARK - PHASE 1 | APRIL 2022

For the first time in 25 years, Sarasota County Government Parks and Recreation Department is making major investments in new and improved sports complexes across the County. Tandem is proud to be...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION IS "BUILDING THE FUTURE" FOR THE SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY | MAY 2022

For 50 years, the The Suncoast Humane Society has been the safety net for tens of thousands of dogs, cats, bunnies and ferrets. The facility rescues, houses, cares for, and adopts pets out of their...

TANDEM EMPLOYEES ENJOY THE 32ND ANNUAL EDC HOB NOB!

Several of our Tandem employees showed up to support local businesses and network at the 32nd Annual Hob Nob BBQ put on by the Bradenton Area  Economic Development Corporation (EDC) at Dolphin...

A TOPPING OUT CELEBRATION FOR VENICE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY

Tandem Construction, along with a substantial list of incredible Subcontractors, were celebrated at the Topping Out party for the Venice Public Safety Facility last week. This tradition of having the...

EXCITEMENT STIRS OVER NEW ATLANTA BRAVES PLAYERS ACADEMY!

Wrapping up in December of 2019, the Atlanta Braves Players Academy in North Port was a project that Tandem had excitedly anticipated completing since the start of last year. Because of our hard work...

GRACI AND DENNIS MCGILLICUDDY: OPENING THE DOORS TO A HAPPIER PLACE

An article from Sarasota Magazine: Thanks to the passion and vision of local Sarasota philanthropists Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy, children in need of foster care will soon have the opportunity to...

NORTH CHARLOTTE REGIONAL PARK - NOW OPEN

At approximately 30,000 square feet, this Recreation Center hosts a multi-purpose gymnasium, fitness center, multipurpose rooms, community garden as well as Community Services administrative offices...

ANN AND CHUCK DEVER REGIONAL PARK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC!

September 12, 2019, Tandem Construction's Project Team, along with Charlotte County Commission, commemorated the Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony....

VENICE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX GROUNDBREAKING

The city of Venice broke ground on Friday, May 17th, 2019 on their new 31,421 square foot Public Safety Complex. Tandem Construction, in partnership with AJAX Building Corporation, are focused on one...

ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING FACILITY COMPLETE!

Several months of hard work and dedication went into this incredible project, and Tandem Construction is now excited to announce the completion of the Atlanta Braves Spring Training Facility, located...

CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

Acrobats, Jugglers, and Clowns, oh my! After 12 months, 3,000 working hours, and countless amounts of dedication, the team at Tandem Construction was able to successfully complete the Circus Arts...

IMG EXPANDS ACCOMMODATIONS WITH NEW LEGACY HOTEL

IMG Announces additions to their Bradenton campus. Known as an elite sports and educational destination is now able to offer accommodations to match. Nestled in Bradenton, Florida, IMG recently...

ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING FACILITY TOPPING OUT CEREMONY

This Friday, July 20th, the Atlanta Braves hosted an astounding topping out ceremony to represent another magnificent milestone in the construction of the Spring Training Facility in North Port....

TANDEM WINS THE 2018 FRANK G. BERLIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

On Friday, June 15th, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announced finalists at the 2018 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business Awards held at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. This event recognizes...

CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY BREAKS GROUND

A new era of circus arts legacy is in progress at the Circus Arts Conservatory in Sarasota, FL. Tandem Construction has officially broke ground on the soon to be state-of-the-art facility. This $4...

ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING FACILITY PROGRESS REPORT

The $125 million Atlanta Braves Spring Training Facility is beginning to become more of a reality. Tandem Construction and Barton Malow have managed to maintain a tight schedule despite recent...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION AND KIMLEY-HORN HOST THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S EDEXPLORESRQ PROGRAM

On Tuesday, March 13 2018, Tandem Construction and Kimley-Horn hosted a group of eighth grade students from the Sarasota Middle School Technology Student Association (TSA). These students, along with...

BRIAN LEAVER INTRODUCED AS GCBX BOARD CHAIR FOR 2018

On February 1st, 2018 Tandem Construction’s Senior Vice President, Brian Leaver, was introduced as the Gulf Coast Builder’s Exchange Board Chair. This prestigious position has been held by leaders in...

FOSTER ANGELS 2017

For years, Tandem Construction has asked our clients, subcontractors, design partners, and community partners to join us in supporting the Safe Children's Coalition's Foster Angels Program for the...

SRQ BUILDING OF THE YEAR - INFINITY / IMG TAKE HOME PLATINUM AND GOLD!

On October 26, 2017 Tandem Construction celebrated as several of our major projects received award recognition from SRQ Magazine's "Building of the Year". Each year, SRQ Magazine proudly presents...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION + BARTON MALOW SELECTED TO BUILD THE ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING COMPLEX IN NORTH PORT, FL

On Thursday, October 12, 2017 The West Villages Improvement District Board unanimously approved the decision to begin formal negotiations with Tandem Construction and Barton Malow to deliver the...

NEW COLLEGE HEISER NATURAL SCIENCES COMPLEX OPENING CEREMONY

Leaders from New College of Florida, the State University System and Tandem Construction addressed a crowd of 100 students, professors, and community members on Thursday evening as they celebrated...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION AND FAWLEY BRYANT ARCHITECTURE HOSTS THE ED EXPLORER PROGRAM

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. and 20 students from Sarasota Middle visited Tandem Construction and Fawley Bryant Architecture to learn about Architecture and Construction...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION AND JOEY D'S TEAM UP AT BRADENTON AREA EDC HOB NOB

Tandem Construction and Joey D's team up to provide wings and pasta to almost 900 people at the Bradenton Area EDC Hob Nob event.

FOSTER LOVE

Please take a look at this heartfelt profile put together by the Business Observer highlighting our own Brian Leaver for his work with local foster programs at the Safe Children Coalition under the...

TANDEM BREAKS GROUND ON DUTCHMAN HOSPITALITY GROUP HOTEL

The new Carlisle Inn Sarasota is a four story hotel located in the Pine Craft neighborhood in beautiful Sarasota, FL. It will feature 100 hotel rooms, three large meeting rooms, café, fitness...

TANDEM BREAKS GROUND ON CENTAURI INSURANCE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Tandem recently broke ground on Centauri Specialty Insurance's new Corporate Headquarters in Lakewood Ranch. Designed by Fawley Bryant Architects in partnership with Hees & Associates (Structural...

TANDEM CONSTRUCTION BREAKS GROUND ON MID COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE

We are honored to be the Construction Manager for several Sarasota County Government projects. Yesterday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mid-County Tax Collectors Office, where we...

TANDEM RECOGNIZED IN BUSINESS OBSERVER'S TOP 30 PROJECTS

This week, and for the third consecutive year, Tandem Construction has received media recognition for several high profile projects that are currently under construction in Southwest Florida. Every...