Month: May 2023

Women in Construction week celebrates and recognizes the great initiatives and hard work of all the women in the Construction Industry. GMF Steel Group is very appreciative of our female team members who have taken the steps to be an active member in construction and encourage other women to do the same. Kelly Ceci, our Production/BIM Engineer, states, “I love the construction industry because of the idea of learning something new. There is always room for improvement, and I know I can find more innovative methods to implement in my daily tasks.” Kelly works to ensure the Fabrication Plant is […]

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GMF Steel Group had the opportunity to host the 2023 Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) Career Fair at our corporate headquarters. This event began with a classroom introduction to students on what SEAA is and how they can make a career in the trades, a tour of GMF’s fabrication plant, and an open common area filled with 14 exhibitors- including the GMF team. The SEAA career fair is designed to be a hands-on experience that informs local students about career opportunities in the construction industry, including GMF’s NCCER Accredited Ironworker Apprenticeship Program. GMF Steel Group launched its Structural Steel […]

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GMF Steel Group had the pleasure of accepting an AISC IDEAS2 Merit Award for the L. Gale Lemerand Student Center at Daytona State College. This 75,000 sq. ft. steel-framed building has many stunning features including hiding the support for the cantilever in the stair tower enclosure and a bronze-clad gateway acting as two outreached arms that welcome and embrace visitors. Structural steel was chosen for this project because it successfully relays the project goal of openness and was the more efficient and economical option. Using steel allowed the team to create a 90-ft tall portal to separate each wing, while […]

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GMF Steel Group launched its Structural Steel Ironworker Apprenticeship Program on June 16, 2022. To inaugurate the Apprenticeship Program, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at GMF’s Corporate Office. Attendees included apprentices along with Polk County Commissioners, representatives for state and federal legislatures, as well as Bill Mutz, the City of Lakeland Mayor. The program’s curriculum is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and nationally recognized by the Structural Steel and Construction Industry. The coursework was developed with GMF’s industry-leading standards and innovation at its core. Participation in the training is free, and all apprentices will […]

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