ABC Excellence in Construction Awards: Recognizing Projects of Construction Excellence by Central Florida Contractors
Each year, the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards shine a spotlight on the most outstanding construction projects by Central Florida contractors, celebrating exemplary standards and achievements within the industry. This year, International Flooring INC proudly stands among the celebrated, having secured not one, but three ABC Excellence in Construction Awards. Hosted by the Associated Builders and Contractors Central Florida (ABC CF), this premier competition honors the dedication, craftsmanship, and innovation of its members. From a competitive field of 115 projects, each rigorously judged on criteria ranging from execution of design to owner satisfaction, International Flooring, Inc.’s excellence in craftsmanship and commitment to quality has distinguished them as a leader in the construction sector.
EIC 2024 Award One: Renaissance Orlando Marketplace Renovation, Orlando
PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Interiors, $1 – $5 million
EAGLE AWARD:
International Flooring, Inc.
Interior Finishes, Interiors, Under $500,000
The Renaissance Orlando Marketplace renovation consisted of crafting a culinary haven nestled in the resort at SeaWorld. With a sprawling expanse of 4,175 SF, the ambitious project redefines the essence of the hotel’s retail space, transforming it into the Bella Grove Provisions Marketplace.
PCL contracted International Flooring, Inc. (IFI) for 2,000 SF of self-leveling the subfloor and installation of 5.340 SF of floor and wall tile with six different tiles and one tile base. The scope required careful attention to scheduling and coordination with all trades, and the IFI team’s ability to work with multiple trades in a tight workspace, having 5-6 installers onsite at a time, added extra value in overcoming scheduling challenges. The large, curved partition door added another challenge requiring an intricate tile-to-tile transition that the team changed the location of the transition and adjusted to ensure it matched up perfectly.
Overall, the project exemplifies commitment to innovation, adaptability, and delivering exceptional results in even the most demanding environments and giving guests a dynamic space, expanded to cater to a wider array of their needs.
EIC 2024 Award Two: Ritz Carlton Naples Expansion and Renovation, Naples
EAGLE AWARD:
International Flooring Inc.
Interior Finishes, Commercial, $5-$10 million
Central Florida Waterproofing, Inc., International Flooring Inc. (IFI), KHS&S Contractors, and UCC Group Inc. were contracted by PCL Construction to transform the Ritz-Calton Naples resort, including the Nolita Restaurant renovation, lobby renovation, and tower expansion.
IFl’s scope included the guestrooms, corridors, and public spaces, including the new club lounge, pool bar, and cabanas. The team installed wood, carpet, tile, stone, VCT, and granite slabs throughout the spaces. One of the most unique features is the stone pattern in the lobby. To achieve the pattern, IFI had the stone pre-water jet cut and then hand cut the stone that went around the pattern, making an eye-catching statement when you walk into the lobby. The stairs were prefabricated stone and installed onsite.
EIC Award Three: The Flats at Evermore Orlando Resort, Orlando
PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Commercial, $50 – $100 million
EAGLE AWARD:
International Flooring Inc.
Interior Finishes, Residential/Multifamily, $1 – $5 million
With a blend of beach escape and Central Florida attractions, The Flats at Evermore Orlando Resort represents part of a remarkable redevelopment effort, turning the Villas of Grand Cypress property into a resort designed to cater to families seeking a memorable vacation experience. PCL Construction Services, Inc. took on the role of construction manager for the Flats project, which is comprised of three standalone five-story buildings. Among them, one structure houses 54, 2,000 Sf four-bedroom, four-bathroom units, while the other two buildings each contain 50 units with various floor plans. The structures are situated by the edge of the expansive eight-acre aquatic sanctuary, employing Crystal Lagoons technology to craft a haven of luxury and serenity.
The International Flooring Inc. (IFI) team installed tile, carpet, stone thresholds, sound underlayment, waterproofing, and vinyl cove base in all the suites. Overall, IFI installed 145,900 SF of wall tile and 171,930 SF of flooring. With an average of 20 people working on site, their team’s ability to work with multiple trades and coordinate teams to work in multiple buildings at once to ensure they stayed on schedule. They also had a unique opportunity to create two custom color grouts that matched exactly with the vanity wall tile and laundry wall tile, as well as the bunkroom’s floor tile that was a two-tile pattern.
Precise scheduling of construction and logistics was imperative to maintain this project’s timeline and quality standards. As a result, the Flats not only harmonize with the resort’s ambiance but also elevate it, offering guests a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.