Southeast City Scoop: Tampa
City Scoop: Tampa
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McGraw Hill Construction forecasts a surge in the commercial and manufacturing subcategories. 
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Firms in Focus
Alfonso Architects
1705 N. 16th St., Tampa
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President/Founder:Alberto Alfonso Founded: 1980 Employees: 30
Getting Crafty: The Tampa-based architectural firm is designing the estimated $35-million Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, planned for downtown St. Petersburg. |
City Grill
Steve P. Cona III President/CEO
Associated Builders and Contractors, Gulf Coast Chapter
There's growing optimism about Tampa Bay's construction economy, says Cona. "There are so many projects in the pipeline that were not there a year ago," he says. "We believe fourth quarter 2014 and first quarter 2015 will see a big increase in private-sector commercial construction."Cona adds that local contractors are "excited" about a coming overhaul of Tampa International Airport and Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik's plans to redevelop the Channelside area.