Build July (2016)

Build Magazine 17 Company: Muller & Muller, Ltd. Name: Cate Muller Email: cem [email protected] Web Address: www.muller2.com Address: 700 N. Sangamon, Chicago, IL 60642 Telephone: 312-432-4180 Company: ReliantSouth Construction Group, Inc. Web Address: www.reliantsouth.com Address: 490 Grace Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 Telephone: (850) 215 5540 Another challenge faced by the firm has been weathering the recent economic crisis. The firm describes, “The commercial construction market in ReliantSouth’s core focal area is currently strong. The regional economy has rebounded from the recent recession and has stabilized in recent years. Workforce development will remain crucial in order for developing new subcontractors and also to develop a skilled workforce for other economic sectors. The other economic sector growth will subsequently create construction demand through its associated economic ripple effect.” ReliantSouth’s recent projects and growth have been primarily in the retail industry sector. The team has constructed seventeen projects at Pier Park North, which is a 360,000 square foot destination retail center located in Panama City Beach, Florida. Recently, ReliantSouth celebrated the grand opening of a Party America retail store with Party America management and the general public located at Pier Park North. The firm is currently breaking ground on a Roses Department Store project in Callaway, Florida where they will serve as the General Contractor for the 40,000 square foot retail project. With the success of the firm, they shared, “Current aspirations for ReliantSouth include opening an additional office to house growing staff and service additional clients. The firm has purchased land and plans to build soon. Further goals include expanding our regional presence with existing and new clients.” “The ReliantSouth focus for the future is diversification within the various construction market sectors. Further developing additional relationships within the existing successful markets of retail, restaurant and educational markets will also strengthen our team’s future.” It is without a doubt that these are exciting times for ReliantSouth. With their influx of new clients, the acquisition of land for a new office, and a promising revenue backlog the team has a bright future ahead.