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- NexGen – Class of 2025
GMF is proud to highlight Guy Callahan, our Safety Director, and Sara Taylor, our Marketing and Public Relations Manager for their involvement with the 2025 @abcflgulf NEXGEN class! Guy will be going through the program for the first time, and Sara is returning as a Class Chair! Congratulations to both of you on these achievements! […] - Team Member PromotionsCongratulations to our team members on their promotions! Their commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed and we look forward to their continued growth! […]
- Fall Career Fairs
Catch GMF at these fall career fairs over the next few weeks! We are looking forward to discussing full-time and internship opportunities with the students we meet. […] - Welcome our New Team Members!We’re proud to showcase our new hires for the last 12 months and the impact they’re making in the organization! […]
- Family Day at the Rays – 2024
The Tampa Bay Rays are undefeated when GMF Family Day is in the house! As the Proud Steel Partner of the Rays, GMF filled four sections of the stadium to cheer the Rays on to a win! Before the game, our families got to party with Richie Palacios, Raymond, and DJ Kitty. We’re looking forward to the next GMF Family Day! Rays up! […] - Luiz Jacintho – Preconstruction Executive
GMF is proud to announce the promotion of Luiz Jacintho to Preconstruction Executive! Luiz joined GMF in 2016 as a Project Engineer, working on Toy Story where he played a pivotal role in the Integrated Project Delivery System. With meticulous attention to detail, he proved adept at managing the complexities of large-scale amusement projects and project close-outs. Luiz distinguished himself as an invaluable asset, swiftly rising the ranks to Project Manager. His aptitude for document control, financials, and overall project design, backed by his civil engineering degree, led to him being challenged by our Executive Team to create a full-scale […] - Tim Mitchell – Project Executive – Graduates from Leadership Lakeland
Congratulations to Timothy Mitchell, GMF’s Project Executive! Tim was selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Class of XL Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lakeland Program and we recently had the opportunity to celebrate his graduation! We are proud of Tim’s impactful leadership at GMF and in our community, and we are eager to watch as he continues to inspire and empower those around him. […]Read More… from Tim Mitchell – Project Executive – Graduates from Leadership Lakeland
- Safety Week 2024
When every voice matters, everyone’s safety is paramount. Everyone has a voice, and those voices are recognized to enhance our safety culture. GMF is proud to be an advocate of @ConstructionSafetyWeek, and to recognize every voice. Follow us this week as we celebrate our team and their commitment to safety, and be sure to register your vote by clicking the link in our bio for why you are committed to valuing every voice! […] - Tyndall AirForce Base Topping Out
GMF is constructing the largest project in the Pentagon’s history at the Tyndall Air Force Base, and we have just topped off the first hangar! This hangar in Zone 1 will house six F-35 Fighter Jets, and the entire base will host over 75 jets that keep our country safe. Building a military base is an honor, and we are thankful for our partners at Hensel Phelps and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WMBB) — The skyline over the Tyndall Air Force Base’s runway is starting to look like its old self. Workers topped off the […] - Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day
GMF celebrated the Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day with the Flag Unfurling! As their Proud Steel Partner, our team is honored to have been selected to represent the Rays, Tampa Bay, and our country. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Even with plans for a new stadium in the works, fans will see some upgrades at Tropicana Field when they enter the doors on Opening Day. In the off season, the turf was replaced by a striped field. The stripes are meant to resemble a mowed grass field, similar to the Rays’ spring training facility and many other major league ballparks around the country. […] - GMF Steel Group Hosts Second Annual Career Fair for Students across Central Florida
GMF Steel Group hosted an annual career fair for the second time through the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) on February 9th, 2024. Attendees included over 300 high school, technical, and college students across Central Florida and 30 returning and new exhibitors who are registered SEAA members. Students participated in hands-on stations and received insight into trade career opportunities and alternative routes to the traditional career path. “SEAA’s career fair is an important opportunity to bring new exposure to the steel construction industry, and to educate students on different career options following school. We, at GMF Steel Group, are […]Read More… from GMF Steel Group Hosts Second Annual Career Fair for Students across Central Florida
- GMF Recognized as an ABC Accredited Quality Contractor
GMF Steel Group is proud to announce that we have been recognized as an Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC of Central Florida, ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, and ABC Carolinas Chapter. This prestigious certification nationally recognizes and honors construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas of corporate responsibility: quality, safety, talent management, craft and management education, and community relations. It is rewarding to witness our team’s commitment to providing our clients with the highest quality and standards of excellence in all operations. […]Read More… from GMF Recognized as an ABC Accredited Quality Contractor
- GMF Hosts the Tampa Bay Rays
GMF Steel Group had the pleasure of hosting Tampa Bay Rays, Walter P Moore, and Populous. They toured our manufacturing facility, learned the inner workings of each department within GMF, and experienced our new, state-of-the-art beam processing system firsthand! As the Rays’ Proud Steel Partner, we look forward to these events and future opportunities to work alongside each other. […] - Safety Awards – 2023
At the end of each year, we take time to recognize our team members’ safety commitment through our annual Safety Awards! We are proud to have a team that is dedicated to the safety and quality of all work performed in our field, plant, and office so we can continue to reach new standards of excellence. We’re thankful to our team for making safety a top priority this year and every year! […] - Women in Construction
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 […] - SEAA Career Fair 2023 Hosted by GMF Steel Group
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 […]Read More… from SEAA Career Fair 2023 Hosted by GMF Steel Group
- AISC IDEAS2 Merit Award
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 […] - GMF Steel Group Launched First Apprenticeship Program of its Kind in Central Florida
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 […]Read More… from GMF Steel Group Launched First Apprenticeship Program of its Kind in Central Florida
