News » Project Update: Art House St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Art House St. Petersburg condominium project. 

To date, RSI has installed 2,768 tons of rebar, poured 24,694 cubic yards of concrete, and installed 499,000 pounds of post-tensioning cables and stud rails.

RSI will be placing Level 19 soon, and during the next month, RSI will be working on the topping slabs for the amenity deck and slab-on-grade.

The safety netting system is on the building on Level 15 and will continue up the building for the duration of the project. Metal temporary handrails are also installed for protection.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, on this exciting new project.

News » Project Update: Go Bobcats!

RSI recently began a turnkey concrete package for the new Texas State Bobcats End Zone Expansion project.

The first pour was Level 1, Segment C of the project, which will be the area for the new weight room. RSI poured 8,400 square feet of concrete (400 cubic yards).

RSI is working with the general contractor, White Construction, on this exciting new project.

News » Project Update: Selene Oceanfront Residences Ft. Lauderdale

RSI’s work on a turnkey concrete package for the new Selene oceanfront towers in Ft. Lauderdale continues.

RSI has finished Level 15 on the East Tower and Level 10 on the South Tower, with 29,618 cubic yards of concrete poured for the project as of this writing. RSI will begin work on the pool deck soon.

The two new towers will be 26 stories each with direct access to the renowned Las Olas Beach for a total of 196 luxury residences with great views and resort-style amenities.

RSI is working with the general contractor Coastal Construction on this exciting and prestigious project.

News » Project Awarded: Texas State Bobcats End Zone Expansion

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Texas State Bobcats End Zone Expansion project.

The expansion project will remodel the south end zone portion of the stadium to relocate the athletic performance center to open into the end zone, connect the west and east concourse level balcony, and create a rooftop alumni pavilion and deck. The project will also provide a new weight and training room and expand the existing locker rooms. The existing weight room will be converted to position meeting rooms.

RSI will pour 52,400 square feet of concrete for the project, which includes two foundation slabs, several elevated slabs, 102 piers, and a slab-on-metal deck.

RSI is working with the general contractor, White Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of this exciting new project.

News » RSI Wins ABC Central TX Excellence in Construction Award

Associated Builders and Contractors of Central Texas (ABC) recently recognized RSI with an ABC Central Texas Safety Award of Excellence, stating “Kudos to the entire team for their unwavering commitment to safety and top-notch safety training. This achievement is a testament to Reinforced Structures, Inc.‘s outstanding safety performance.”

ABC Central Texas is a trade association representing the commercial construction industry with over 180 member companies throughout fifteen counties in Central Texas. The Central Texas chapter is one of 68 ABC chapters nationally, with 21,000 members total.

Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.

News » University of Texas MER Cleanroom Expansion

RSI has begun work on the University of Texas at Austin Micro Electronics Research (MER) Cleanroom expansion.

The total project will require just over 2,000 cubic yards of concrete, with an exterior slab-on-ground of approximately 10,000 square feet. Interior work includes extensive trenching with walls of varying heights and a new 12” slab on grade. The project also includes approximately 11,000 square feet of elevated slabs on metal deck.

While not a large project, the project has many logistical challenges, the biggest being working alongside the existing cleanroom facility which must remain open and operational.  RSI was chosen for this project based on our excellent safety record and our willingness to go above and beyond with regards to planning and accommodating extreme logistical conditions. 

RSI is working with the general contractor, Flintco, on this challenging and demanding project.

News » Project Update: Belpointe Towers

RSI’s work is progressing nicely on the turnkey concrete package for the new Belpointe Towers St. Petersburg apartment project at 1000 1st Ave. N. in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District: Table assembly for the first typical floor has begun and the East Tower amenity deck is being poured this month.

The total concrete poured so far is 10553 cubic yards, with 850 tons of rebar used.

The finished Belpointe Towers will have two 15-story residential towers, with a total of 269 units; 15,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space; and a 355-space parking garage on the 2nd – 4th floors. Level 15 will feature a deck with fabulous views of St. Petersburg and the luxury apartments will offer convenient and walkable access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

RSI is working with the general contractor, JE Dunn Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of this exciting new project.

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News » Project Update: Art House St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Art House St. Petersburg condominium project. 

Currently RSI is working on the 4th floor and so far, has poured 8,621 cubic yards of concrete; installed 1,110 tons of rebar; and 66,860 pounds of post tensioning. After the level 4 is poured we will install a static netting system that will stay in place over the adjacent building for the duration of the project.

The new building will be 44 stories with resort-style living and work-from-home amenities.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, on this exciting new project.

News » Project Update: Selene Oceanfront Residences Ft. Lauderdale

RSI’s work on a turnkey concrete package for the new Selene oceanfront towers in Ft. Lauderdale continues, with the foundation nearing completion and the vertical work on the structure beginning.

As of this writing RSI has placed 15,300 cubic yards of concrete and is on level 4 on the East Tower and level 1.5 on the South Tower.

The two new towers will be 26 stories each with direct access to the renowned Las Olas Beach for a total of 196 luxury residences with great views and resort-style amenities.

RSI is working with the general contractor Coastal Construction on this exciting and prestigious project.

News » Project Top Out: Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Mote SEA project in Sarasota. RSI recently topped out the project and has a few remaining items of work to complete.

The new 110,000 square foot, $130 million facility is built on 12 acres in Nathan Benderson Park, near the Sarasota and Manatee County line and adjacent to the University Town Center mall. 

With an anticipated opening date in Winter 2024, the new facility will be the public-facing portion of Mote and will provide a convenient and easily accessible venue for the public. Mote SEA will also benefit more than 65,000 children from Sarasota and Manatee counties with interactive state-of-the-art STEM teaching labs and free educational programming.

The new structure contains multiple aquatic tanks including a huge Gulf of Mexico tank, a large manatee tank, an otter tank, and other smaller tanks.  The finished facility will also have a food court, gift shop, and other amenities.

The concrete portion of the project contains 13,000 cubic yards of concrete and 2,100 tons of rebar.

RSI is working with the general contractors, Willis Smith Construction/Whiting-Turner JV and enjoys being a part of this exciting, landmark project.

News » Project Update: Pier 66 Condominium, Phase 2, Ft. Lauderdale

RSI has started its work on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for Phase 2 of the new Pier 66 residential project in Ft. Lauderdale.

The two-building project is in one of the most recognizable and luxurious marinas of Fort Lauderdale. RSI’s work on Phase 2 has begun, with a total of 31,063 cubic yards of concrete; 1,900 tons of rebar; and 755,000 pounds of post tension cables used to date for Phase 1 and Phase 2 combined.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Americaribe-Moriarty Joint Venture, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Art House St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Art House St. Petersburg condominium project.  To view a drone video of RSI’s work on the project, please go to https://youtu.be/xwNzMy-MExc.

The new building will be 44 stories with resort-style living and work-from-home amenities, including co-working space with a variety of seating and meeting areas. Cloud 9, on the 9th floor of the building, will include wellness, socializing, and entertainment facilities, such as a pool, club room, game room, and theater. The building will also include two furnished suites for guests.

The residences will feature open designs, floor-to-ceiling glass, and spacious terraces for views of the city skyline and Tampa Bay.

RSI anticipates the project will have just under 1,000,000 square feet of finished concrete slabs, using 52,500 cubic yards of concrete, 4500 tons of rebar, and just over 1,000,000 pounds of post tensioning.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: Newport + Fig Student Housing

RSI recently topped out its turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new housing project at Newport and Fig Streets in Tampa, Reign Living Student Apartments.

RSI installed 365,000 pounds of post tension material for the new 8-story, 257,960 square-foot building and 127,292 square-foot, 2-story parking garage. The building will house 576 students with 150 rooms, with amenities that include a rooftop clubhouse, a fitness center, and a pool. The building will be walking distance to the University of Tampa.

RSI is currently wrapping up punch-list items on the amenity deck and clubhouse.

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, Verdex Construction LLC, meeting an accelerated schedule for within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Selene Oceanfront Residences Ft. Lauderdale

RSI has begun its work on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Selene oceanfront towers in Ft. Lauderdale by pouring 1910 cubic yards of concrete in the building core mat foundation.

The two new towers will be 26 stories each with direct access to the renowned Las Olas Beach for a total of 196 luxury residences with great views and resort-style amenities.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

RSI recently finished the Gulf of Mexico tank as part of its turnkey concrete package for the new Mote SEA project in Sarasota.

The Gulf of Mexico tank is the largest and most complicated of the tanks at the Mote SEA and is a major project milestone.

When completed, the new aquarium will be a 110,000 square foot, $130 million facility on 12 acres near the Sarasota and Manatee County line.

Other tanks in the structure will include a large manatee tank, an otter tank, and other smaller tanks for a total of 16 tanks. The facility will also have a food court, gift shop, and other amenities.

RSI is working with the general contractors, Willis Smith Construction/Whiting-Turner JV, and we continue to enjoy our work on this exciting, landmark project.

News » Project Awarded: Belpointe Towers

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Belpointe Towers St. Petersburg apartment project. 

The demolition for the project involved tearing down two vacant office buildings and an old hotel at the corner of 1000 1st Ave. N. in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District.

The finished Belpointe Towers will have two 15-story residential towers, with a total of 269 units; 15,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space; and a 355-space parking garage on the 2nd – 4th floors. Level 15 will feature a deck with fabulous views of St. Petersburg and the luxury apartments will offer convenient and walkable access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

RSI is working with the general contractor, JE Dunn Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

RSI’s work continues on a turnkey concrete package for the new Mote SEA project in Sarasota.

The new 110,000 square foot, $130 million facility will be built on 12 acres in Nathan Benderson Park, near the Sarasota and Manatee County line and adjacent to the University Town Center mall. 

The new structure will include multiple aquatic tanks including a huge Gulf of Mexico tank, a large manatee tank, an otter tank, and other smaller tanks for a total of 16 tanks. The facility will also have a food court, gift shop, and other amenities.

When complete, the concrete portion of the project will contain 13,300 cubic yards of concrete and 2,100 tons of rebar.

RSI is working with the general contractors, Willis Smith Construction/Whiting-Turner JV, and we are enjoying our work on this exciting, landmark project.

News » Project Awarded: Art House St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Art House St. Petersburg condominium project. 

The new building will be 44 stories with resort-style living and work-from-home amenities, including co-working space with a variety of seating and meeting areas. Cloud 9, on the 9th floor of the building, will include wellness, socializing, and entertainment facilities, such as a pool, club room, game room, and theater. The building will also include two furnished suites for guests.

The residences will feature open designs, floor-to-ceiling glass, and spacious terraces for views of the city skyline and Tampa Bay.

RSI anticipates the project will have just under 1,000,000 square feet of finished concrete slabs, using 52,500 cubic yards of concrete, 4500 tons of rebar, and just over 1,000,000 pounds of post tensioning.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: Grove Central Condominiums

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Grove Central condominium project.

The new building is 23 levels (550,438 square feet) with 402 multifamily, workforce, and co-living units. The parking garage is 6 levels (635,963 SF). RSI placed 57,000+- cubic yards of concrete for the project.

The project connects to and facilitates privately funded improvements made to the adjacent Coconut Grove Metrorail station, and integrates directly with The Underline linear park, Miami-Dade’s bus system, and the City of Miami’s popular trolley network.

RSI worked closely with Juneau Construction for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

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News » Project Top Out: Pier 66 Phase 1

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for Phase 1 and 2 of the new Pier 66 residential project in Ft. Lauderdale.

The two-building project is in one of the most recognizable and luxurious marinas of Fort Lauderdale. The first building will house 38 units, including a private plunge pool in each unit’s balcony. The first two floors of the building will include office space, restaurants and shops that will create a new Marina Promenade that runs along the waterway.

RSI has poured 25,493 cubic yards of concrete, and used 1,853 tons of steel and 514,000 pounds of post tensioning cables, for the first building (Phase 1) of the project.

RSI’s work on the second phase of the residential portion of the project, a second 10-story condominium tower similar to the first, will begin in April.

The residential towers are part of a larger Pier 66 renovation that includes the hotel’s Pier Tower, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irma.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Americaribe-Moriarty Joint Venture, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences

Two and a half months early, RSI completed its turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the residential portion of the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences. 

RSI worked on the three six-story Residences, which will have 69 luxury condominiums, as well as a massive podium level which serves as the amenities level and cover for residence parking. The project is located on the 17.6 acre site that was formerly the location of the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

Amenities for residents will include an infinity swimming pool, a salt-water lagoon, a spa and wellness center, beachside cabanas, a private clubhouse, individual garages, 24-hour security, butler and concierge services, and a Bentley and chauffeur service.

RSI worked with Moss & Associates on this prestigious project.

News » Project Top Out: Victory Plaza Office Project, Austin

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Victory Plaza office project at 5209 Burnet Road in Austin.

The finished concrete work includes 4 levels of office space, plus a courtyard, with 144,746 square feet of post-tension slab. RSI’s work also included a 4-level parking garage, with an elevated garage post-tension slab of 9,800 square feet, a topping slab of 73,151 square feet, and 15,100 square feet of slab-on-ground concrete.

The offices are scheduled to open in December 2023. Amenities include 24-hour access, a car charging station, direct elevator exposure, abundant natural light, and wi-fi. The building is designed to take advantage of the surrounding natural landscape and heritage trees, as well as to blend in with the surrounding mid-century modern architecture of the neighborhood homes.

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, Flintco, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Newport + Fig Student Housing

RSI has begun work on its turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new housing project at Newport and Fig Streets in Tampa, Reign Living Student Apartments.

The new 8-story 257,960 square-foot building will also have a 127,292 square-foot, 2-story parking garage.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Verdex Construction LLC, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: Symphony Square-Office, Austin

RSI recently topped out its turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Symphony Square-Office project in Austin, Texas.

The new building is in downtown Austin on 12th Street and Red River, one block off Interstate I-35 and adjacent to the entire downtown Austin area.

RSI poured 13,688 cubic yards of concrete for the 4-level parking garage, the 7 floors of office space, and the rooftop.  The square foot total for the floors was 302,673, with a total of 117,282 vertical square feet.

RSI worked closely the general contractor, Greystar Development and Construction Group, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: 101 N. Meridian Apartments

RSI has begun a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new 101 N. Meridian building in Tampa’s Channelside District.

RSI is currently pouring the 6th floor, which includes the pool and amenity deck, along with some residential units. To date, RSI has poured a total of 8,541 cubic yards of concrete and has installed 730 tons of rebar, with 281,883 pounds of post tensioning cables.

When complete, the new 15-story building will be approximately 530,000 square feet with 330 luxury units and a parking garage with 366 spaces.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Selene Oceanfront Residences Ft. Lauderdale

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Selene oceanfront towers in Ft. Lauderdale. 

The two new towers will be 26 stories each with direct access to the renowned Las Olas Beach. The 196 residences will include private terraces with glass railings and spectacular Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal, and city skyline views. Resort-style amenities, including 5300 square feet of restaurant space at the base of the building, concierge service, a social room, a pool and spa, and a theater room will provide a luxury experience for residents and their guests.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » University of Miami in Coral Gables Student Housing

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for Phase 2B of the new student housing project at the University of Miami in Coral Gables.

The new housing will provide two tower, one 10 floors and the other 11 of student resident space. The new towers are part of a multiyear, multiphase plan for Centennial Village on the U of M campus.

RSI began work in October and is currently working on level 3 of the North Tower. The project will use 22,000+ cubic yards of concrete and 1500 tons of rebar.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Newport + Fig Student Housing

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new housing project at Newport and Fig Streets in Tampa, Reign Living Student Apartments.

The new 8-story 257,960 square-foot building will house 576 students with 150 rooms. The project includes a 127,292 square-foot, 2-story parking garage with 303 spaces. Amenities in the new space include a rooftop clubhouse, a fitness center, and a pool. The building will be walking distance to the University of Tampa.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Verdex Construction LLC, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Symphony Square-Office, Austin

RSI’s work is underway on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Symphony Square-Office project in Austin, Texas.

The new building will be in downtown Austin on 12th Street and Red River, one block off Interstate I-35 and adjacent to the entire downtown Austin area.

The building will have 158,800 gross square footage of office space and 129,005 square feet of parking, using 13,500 cubic yards of concrete.

RSI is working closely the general contractor, Greystar Development and Construction Group, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: 101 N. Meridian Apartments

RSI has begun a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new 101 N. Meridian building in Tampa’s Channelside District.

The new 15-story building will be approximately 530,000 square feet with 330 luxury units and a parking garage with 366 spaces.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences

RSI’s progress continues on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences. 

RSI is working on the three six-story Residences, which will have 69 luxury condominiums, as well as a massive podium level which serves as the amenities level and cover for residence parking.

Amenities for residents will include an infinity swimming pool, a salt-water lagoon, a spa and wellness center, beachside cabanas, a private clubhouse, individual garages, 24-hour security, butler and concierge services, and a Bentley and chauffeur service.

RSI is working with Moss & Associates on this prestigious project.

News » Project Complete: Ascent St. Petersburg

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Ascent St. Petersburg building.

The project topped out recently with plans to open in 2023.

The new $170 million building offers 354 apartments, ranging from studios to penthouse units. The tower also includes a 172-room AC by Marriott hotel. Amenities include outdoor pools on the 6th and 36th floors, 6,800 square feet of retail space, and 4 levels of parking.

RSI worked closely with the construction arm of Greystar Real Estate Partners, the global leader in rental housing, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: 101 N. Meridian Apartments

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new 101 N. Meridian building in Tampa’s Channelside District.

The new 15-story building will be approximately 530,000 square feet with 330 luxury units and a parking garage with 366 spaces. Amenities will include a pool terrace with cabanas, a green roof terrace, and a fitness center. The mixed-use building will have 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail shops and services and will be conveniently located near Channelside’s dining and entertainment options.

RSI anticipates its work on the project will begin in mid-August, with completion of the concrete work to conclude in about 40 weeks.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA)

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Mote SEA project in Sarasota.

The new 110,000 square foot, $130 million facility will be built on 12 acres in Nathan Benderson Park, near the Sarasota and Manatee County line and adjacent to the University Town Center mall. 

The new facility will be the public-facing portion of Mote and will provide a convenient and easily accessible venue for the public, while also benefiting more than 65,000 children from Sarasota and Manatee counties with interactive state-of-the-art STEM teaching labs and free educational programming.

The new structure will include multiple aquatic tanks including a huge Gulf of Mexico tank, a large manatee tank, an otter tank, and other smaller tanks.  The facility will also have a food court, gift shop, and other amenities.

When complete, the concrete portion of the project will contain 13,000 cubic yards of concrete and 2,100 tons of rebar.

RSI is working with the general contractors, Willis Smith Construction/Whiting-Turner JV, and we look forward to working on this exciting, landmark project.

News » Project Update: St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences

RSI has begun its work on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences. 

RSI is working on the three six-story Residences, which will have 69 luxury condominiums, as well as a massive podium level which serves as the amenities level and cover for residence parking.

RSI is working with Moss & Associates on this prestigious project.

News » Project Complete: Hyde Park House Tampa

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new Hyde Park House luxury condominium project in Tampa.

RSI’s work on the project featured architectural beams and a crown parapet, and RSI installed 1700 tons of steel, poured 16,000 cubic yards of concrete, and installed 362,000 pounds of post-tensioning as part of its work on the new structure.

The new building is approximately 350,000 square feet and will contain 70 residences on 22 floors and an expansive amenity terrace on the 5thfloor overlooking Bayshore Boulevard and Hillsborough Bay. Amenities will include a resort-style pool, entertainment areas, and a comprehensive fitness center. The new building is well-situated for residents to enjoy historic Hyde Park and its walkable streets, restaurants, and shops.

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, Kast Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Pier 66 Residential Tower

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Pier 66 residential project in Ft. Lauderdale.

The new building will be an 11-story residential tower in one of the most recognizable and luxurious marinas of Fort Lauderdale. The finished structure will house 38 units, including a private plunge pool in each unit’s balcony. The first two floors of the building will include office space, restaurants and shops that will create a new Marina Promenade that runs along the waterway.

When complete, the concrete portion of the project will contain 25,500 cubic yards of concrete and 1,900 tons of rebar.

The residential tower is part of a larger Pier 66 renovation that includes the hotel’s Pier Tower, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Irma. A second phase of the residential portion of the project is planned, with a second 11-story condominium tower similar to the first.

RSI is working with the general contractor, Americaribe-Moriarty Joint Venture, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: 334 St. Pete Apartments

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new 334 St. Pete Apartments building and parking garage.

RSI recently topped out the core structure of the building and parking garage, as well as the last pour for the roof. The pool deck is also complete, and the final work on the planter walls and crane openings will be complete within the next few weeks.

To date, RSI has poured 17,632 cubic yards of concrete and has placed 1,422 tons of rebar and 539,779 pounds of post-tensioning cable.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top-Out: Sage Longboat Key Condominium

RSI has completed the bulk of its work on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through top-out for the new Sage Longboat Key condominium project.

RSI poured 54,000 cubic yards of concrete for the five-floor building located on a stretch Longboat Key beach.

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, to achieve on-time delivery of the project.

News » Project Awarded: St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences.  RSI will be working on the Residential portion of the project.

RSI’s work is scheduled to begin in April on the 17.6 acre site that was formerly the location of the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

Overall, the project will include a 166-room luxury hotel, which is being provided by another concrete subcontractor, and three six-story residential buildings that RSI will provide. The residential portion of the project will have 69 luxury condominiums with units priced between $2.5-$9 million.

Amenities for residents include an infinity swimming pool, a salt-water lagoon, a spa and wellness center, beachside cabanas, a private clubhouse, individual garages, 24-hour security, butler and concierge services, and a Bentley and chauffeur service.

The resort portion of the project will be a Marriott International hotel and will include meeting space, catering services, state-of-the-art technology, and professional meeting planners.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Symphony Square-Office, Austin

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Symphony Square-Office project in Austin, Texas.

The new building will be in downtown Austin on 12th Street and Red River. The building will have 8 levels of offices with 158,800 gross square footage of office space. There will be 4 levels of below-grade parking with a total of 129,005 square feet of parking. The concrete portion of the project will take 32 weeks and will use 13,500 cubic yards of concrete.

This is RSI’s first project for the Texas/Austin office and will get a great deal of exposure since it is one block off Interstate I-35 and runs adjacent to the entire downtown Austin area.

RSI is working closely the general contractor, Greystar Development and Construction Group, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Sage Longboat Key Condominium

RSI has started work on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Sage Longboat Key condominium project.

To date, RSI has poured 39,800 cubic yards of concrete, used 320 tons of steel, and installed 145,000 pounds of post-tensioning for its work on the new building.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Hyde Park House Tampa

RSI is continuing its work on the new Hyde Park House luxury condominium project in Tampa and is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new structure.

RSI’s work on the project features architectural beams and a crown parapet, and so far RSI has installed 1700 tons of steel, poured 16,000 cubic yards of concrete, and installed 362,000 pounds of post-tensioning as part of its work on the new structure.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Kast Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: 334 St. Pete Apartments

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new 334 St. Apartments building and parking garage.

RSI has currently completed up to level 14 on the tower and is beginning work on level 15. Level 6 of the garage is poured and work has begun on the level 7 deck. To date, RSI has poured 11,080.50 cubic yards of concrete for the new building and parking garage.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project

News » Project Update: Ascent St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Ascent St. Petersburg building.

To date, RSI has installed 19,461 cubic yards of concrete, has recently completed level 15 of the main tower, and is working on levels 16 and 17.

The $170 million project will include 32,000 cubic yards of concrete with just under 750,000 gross square feet of space when finished.

RSI is working closely with the construction arm of Greystar Real Estate Partners, the global leader in rental housing, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Bal Harbour Shops, Miami

RSI’s work on its turnkey concrete package for the Bal Harbour Shops expansion project continues.

To date RSI has:

• placed 3,478 cubic yards of concrete for the new helix ramp to the existing parking garage.
• used 9,218 cubic yards of concrete at the new parking garage addition.
• installed 1550 tons of rebar between both the helix and the new parking garage.
• used 96,494 SF of precast joists on the new parking garage.
• placed 2372 cubic yards of crushed stone aggregate at the foundation of both the new garage and the helix.

When completed, the new garage will be 6 stories, with 405,000 square feet of space.

RSI has been coordinating with the general contractor and other trades on the project to complete all construction with minimal impact to the stores in the high-end shopping mall that includes more than 100 global brands, including Chanel, Gucci and Tiffany & Co.

RSI will continue working closely with joint venture general contractor, Brodson/Coastal/Tishman, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Sage Longboat Key Condominium

RSI has started work on a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Sage Longboat Key condominium project.

The new building will be five floors and 140,000 square feet. Units will cost between $4mil - $6mil each.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: 334 St. Pete Apartments

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new 334 St. Apartments building and parking garage.

RSI is currently completing the tower main pile cap and beginning work on the tower foundations and the first lift of columns. The garage and tower cranes will be in working status very soon.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Ascent St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Ascent St. Petersburg building.

To date, RSI has installed 971 tons of rebar, poured 6700 cubic yards of concrete, and is currently working on level three of 37 floors.

The $170 million project will include 32,000 cubic yards of concrete with just under 750,000 gross square feet of space when finished.

RSI is working closely with the construction arm of Greystar Real Estate Partners, the global leader in rental housing, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Sage Longboat Key Condominium

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Sage Longboat Key condominium project.

The new building will be five floors and 140,000 square feet and is situated on a 260-foot stretch of Longboat Key beach. Each floor will have just four spacious units, for a total of 16 units. Units will have views of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay,

The new community will provide a coastal lifestyle that blends luxury, health, and environmental wellness. Amenities will include a private beach, an in-ground pool and lounge area with firepits and cabanas, a fitness center, a meditative garden, a yoga studio, and a rooftop terrace. Units will cost between $4mil - $6mil each.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Bal Harbour Shops, Miami

RSI’s work on its turnkey concrete package for the Bal Harbour Shops expansion project continues. To date RSI has poured 356 cubic yards of concrete and installed 17 tons of steel for a temporary ramp, fire pump room, and emergency gate.

Work on the new garage has also begun, and so far RSI has poured 1661 cubic yards of concrete, installed 250 tons of steel, and used 12,080 square feet of precast joists. When completed, the new garage will be 6 stories, with 405,000 square feet of space.

RSI has also poured 126 cubic yards of concrete and installed 15.4 tons of steel for the new north entrance to the mall.

RSI has been coordinating with the general contractor and other trades on the project to complete all construction with minimal impact to the stores in the high-end shopping mall that includes more than 100 global brands, including Chanel, Gucci and Tiffany & Co.

RSI will continue working closely with joint venture general contractor, Brodson/Coastal/Tishman, for on-time and on-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Complete: Water Street Block H Tampa

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for Block H of the downtown Tampa Water Street project.

RSI poured 21,019 cubic yards of concrete and used 1602 tons of steel rebar and 320,291 pounds of post-tensioning while completing their work on the new 24-floor building.

Block H is part of Strategic Property Partners’ (SPP) $3 billion Water Street project in downtown Tampa. Investors in the project include Bill Gates and Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The exterior façade of Block H features an exposed-to-view architectural concrete finish. The building is just over 480,000 square feet, with 23 floors of retail and living space, plus a 24th floor rooftop amenities area.

The 50-acre Water Street project is the first WELL-Certified Community, a concept that expands the WELL-Building Standard. The mixed-use district features extra-wide sidewalks, a full-service grocery store, regular fitness programming, buildings spaced to encourage walking, reduced light pollution, tree-canopy shaded sidewalks, and fountains.

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Hyde Park House Tampa

RSI has begun work on the new Hyde Park House luxury condominium project in Tampa and is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new structure.

The new building will be approximately 350,000 square feet with about 16,000 cubic yards of concrete. Estimated time for completion is one year, and RSI recently completed the first pour of level eight.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Kast Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Ascent St. Petersburg

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundation through rooftop for the new Ascent St. Petersburg building.

The $170 million project will include 32,000 cubic yards of concrete with just under 750,000 gross square feet of space. The 36-story mixed-use building will be constructed on the previously vacant lot on northwest corner of 2nd Street and 1st Avenue in down St. Pete, next to the Duke Energy building and across the street from the Jannus Block entertainment hub.

Ascent St. Petersburg will contain a 172-room AC by Marriott hotel, 354+ residential apartments, and 6,600+ square feet of commercial space. Planned amenities include a fitness center, pool, and rooftop bar.

RSI is working closely with the construction arm of Greystar Real Estate Partners, the global leader in rental housing, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: Starwood Headquarters Miami Beach

RSI poured the Starwood roof ahead of schedule and finished the concrete portion of the new Starwood Capital Group headquarters building in November.

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new building that has 136,342 square feet of office space and 305 parking spaces. It is the first ever Class A office building in Miami Beach, and the city’s first new corporate office building in more than 20 years. There are two levels of retail and restaurant space, on the first and second floor, with a total of 8,088 square feet of retail space.

RSI’s work on the concrete for landscape areas continues.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction/Brodson Construction Joint Venture, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Bal Harbour Shops, Miami

RSI’s work on its turnkey concrete package for the Bal Harbour Shops expansion project has begun. The work includes a new helix ramp for the existing parking garage, as well as the construction of a new 6-story, 405,000 square foot parking garage on 96th Street to support the expanded retail space.

The new parking garage will have 2775 tons of rebar; 20,753 cubic yards of concrete; and 258,140 square feet of precast. RSI’s work on Bal Harbour Shops also includes a new north entrance to the mall, which has been completed.

RSI has been coordinating with the general contractor and other trades on the project to complete all construction with minimal impact to the stores in the high-end shopping mall that includes more than 100 global brands, including Chanel, Gucci and Tiffany & Co.

RSI will continue working closely with joint venture general contractor, Brodson/Coastal/Tishman, for on-time and on-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Celebrates: The Dalí Museum’s 10th Anniversary

On January 11th, the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg celebrated its 10th anniversary. The vision for the museum was to create a building that reflected Dali’s style both inside and out, and RSI played an integral role in accomplishing that vision by handling the concrete work for the project, a $30 million, 66,400-square-foot structure. The museum is now home to more than 2,000 works including nearly 100 oil paintings; over 100 watercolors and drawings; and 1,300 prints, photographs, sculptures and other pieces of art.

Architectural firm HOK’s Tampa office designed the new museum in collaboration with the Tampa office of Walter P. Moore as structural engineer. The structure combines the rational with the fantastical: a simple rectangle with 18-inch thick hurricane-proof walls out of which erupts a large free-form geodesic glass bubble with 1,062 glass panels known as “The Enigma.” The building is designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane and was built with 10,000 yards of concrete and includes 1,000 tons of reinforcing steel. Building strengths were measured at more than 7,500 psi.

“...we were worried about using architectural concrete for the design of the new Dali Museum. RSI did an extraordinary job and we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. We are all very proud of the way the museum turned out, thanks in large part to RSI.”—internationally renowned architect Yann Weymouth of HOK.

A major focal point of the new Dalí Museum is a 56-foot-high spiral concrete staircase that starts in the building’s first floor lobby, carries visitors to the third-floor atrium, and winds upward into a taper toward the top of the building’s glass atrium.

Weymouth’s design for the staircase included the use of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) – the first building in Florida to use cast-in-place SCC as an exposed architectural concrete finish.  SCC is a typical concrete mix doused with admixtures to make the mix highly flowable.  RSI worked very closely with the design team to ensure their vision, and the end result was beautiful, smooth and seamless walls.

RSI’s efforts paid off by having the opportunity to be part of the construction of a landmark building, which was awarded the Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Project of the Year 2011.

“A lot of teamwork went into this building,” says RSI president Steve Whitley. “When we got this job we picked an A-Team, from the concrete supplier to the formwork supplier to the reinforcing supplier. Along with the structural engineer, general contractor and architect, we were all involved in planning. It was an interesting job and everyone was involved in making the project a success.”

News » RSI Gives Back: RSI helps raise $45,770 for the UF School of Construction Management

RSI recently co-sponsored the fishing shirts for all tournament entrants in the University of Florida M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management annual fishing tournament. In its 13th year, the annual tournament is the largest single-day fishing tournament in the Tampa Bay Area.

The one-day total donation raised by all participants was $45,770, which goes directly to the School to aid students with scholarships and other financial assistance.

The Rinker School dates back to 1935, when it was part of UF’s Department of Architecture. Today the School has over 7050 graduates (6000 BS, 1000 MS, and 50 Ph.D. degrees), 20 faculty members, and 13 support staff.

RSI appreciated the opportunity to help raise scholarship money for such a well-respected program.

News » Project Update: Water Street Block H Tampa

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for Block H of the downtown Tampa Water Street project.

RSI has finished pouring the first of three roofs for the project. To view a video of the project, please go here: https://youtu.be/Af9X9bDLC1U.

Block H is part of Strategic Property Partners’ (SPP) $3 billion Water Street project in downtown Tampa. Investors in the project include Bill Gates and Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Hyde Park House Tampa

RSI was recently awarded the new Hyde Park House luxury condominium project in Tampa and will be providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new structure.

The new building will be approximately 350,000 square feet with about 16,000 cubic yards of concrete. Estimated time for completion is one year.

The finished building will have 70 residences on 22 floors, with an expansive amenity terrace on the 5th floor overlooking Bayshore Boulevard and Hillsborough Bay. Amenities include a resort-style pool, entertainment areas, and a comprehensive fitness center. The new building will be well-situated for residents to enjoy historic Hyde Park and its walkable streets, restaurants, and shops.

RSI will work closely with the general contractor, Kast Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Complete: Ritz Residences Sarasota

RSI provided a full-service, turnkey concrete package for the new building, from foundation through rooftop. RSI poured 29,920 cubic yards of concrete and placed 1786 tons of steel for the project.

The tower is just 300 feet from the Ritz-Carlton resort and has just over 615,000 square feet and 73 private residences. 

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: Marina Bay 880 Clearwater

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new Marina Bay 880 project in Clearwater.

The new $6.5mil condominium is two 9-story towers with an amenity deck. The new development also includes new floating docks, transient boat slips, green space, and kayak launches for the Seminole Boat Ramp.

RSI has topped out one tower and the concrete work will be finished on the second by the end of this month. As of this writing, RSI has poured 14,031 cubic yards of concrete overall, including 297,000 square feet of slab on deck.

RSI worked closely with the general contractor, DeAngelis Diamond, to complete the project on time and within budget.

News » Project Update: Starwood Headquarters Miami Beach

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new Starwood Capital Group headquarters.

Work on the project has begun. A total of 136,342 square feet of office space is being built, along with 305 parking spaces. In total 8,088 square feet of retail space is planned.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction/Brodson Construction Joint Venture, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Bal Harbour Shops

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the Bal Harbour Shops expansion project. This work includes a new north entrance to the mall, which has been completed.

The work on the new helix ramp for the existing parking garage will provide a new means of access to the garage and will begin shortly.

Also to begin soon is the construction of a new 6-story, 405,000 square foot parking garage on 96th Street to support the expanded retail space. The new garage will have a pre-cast joist system with concrete topping. The duration of the work on the helix ramp and the new parking garage will be about 70 weeks. 

RSI has been coordinating with the general contractor and other trades on the project to complete all construction with minimal impact to the stores in the high-end shopping mall that includes more than 100 global brands, including Chanel, Gucci and Tiffany & Co.

RSI will continue working closely with joint venture general contractor, Brodson/Coastal/Tishman, for on-time and on-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Marina Bay 880 Clearwater

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new Marina Bay 880 project in Clearwater.

The new $6.5mil condominium project will be two 9-story towers with an amenity deck, with over 350,000 square feet of slab on deck and about 14,000 cubic yards of concrete in the final structure.

So far RSI has installed about 6,000 cubic yards of concrete, including 105,000 square feet of elevated deck.

The new development will also include new floating docks, transient boat slips, green space, and kayak launches for the Seminole Boat Ramp.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Deangelis Diamond, to complete the project on time and within budget.

News » Progress Report: Water Street Block H Tampa

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for Block H of the downtown Tampa Water Street project.

RSI is currently on level 11 of the new 24-floor structure and to date has poured about 10,236 cubic yards of concrete, installed 141,800 pounds of post-tensioning, and used 924 tons of rebar (more than 1.8 million pounds).

Block H is part of Strategic Property Partners’ (SPP) $3 billion Water Street project in downtown Tampa. Investors in the project include Bill Gates and Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: 334 St. Pete Apartments

RSI was recently awarded the new 334 St. Pete Apartments at 334 2nd Avenue South and will be providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new building and parking garage.

The apartment building will be 24 stories, with an 8-story parking garage and amenity decks on the top of each structure. RSI’s work on the project will include 20,000 cubic yards of concrete, 1650 tons of reinforcement, and 600,000 pounds of post-tension material to help create a total 500,000 square feet.

RSI will work closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Pura Vida: Project Top Out

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package for the new Pura Vida condominium project on Clearwater Beach.

The new building, with 122,000 square feet of structural construction, is located on the north end of Clearwater Beach and has 22 luxury units, each between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet. 

RSI worked closely with Accelerated Condominium Services, LLC, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Plantation Pointe Office Park: Project Complete

RSI’s work on the Plantation Pointe Office Park included the foundation and ground work for a two-story parking garage and a four-story precast concrete system office building.

The Plantation Pointe Office Park is a 77-acre campus that was originally the Motorola Solutions office park. RSI coordinated closely with the other trades to minimize disruption to the existing tenants and facilities at the office park, including Motorola, Magic Leap, and Baptist Health.

RSI worked closely with Moss Construction, the general contractor for the project, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete shell portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Starwood Headquarters Miami Beach

RSI will be providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for the new Starwood Capital Group headquarters.

A total of 136,342 square feet of office space is being built, along with 305 parking spaces. It is the first ever Class A office building in Miami Beach, and the city’s first new corporate office building in more than 20 years. There will be two levels of retail and restaurant space, on the first and second floor. In total, 8,088 square feet of retail space is planned.

The site of the new building on Collins Avenue, across from the 1 Hotel, includes a former Avis rental car building that will be demolished.

RSI’s work on the new building will begin in February, and RSI will work closely with the general contractor, Coastal Construction/Brodson Construction Joint Venture, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Ritz Residences - Sarasota

RSI has finished pouring 20 floors of the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sarasota. To date, RSI has poured 27,247 cubic yards of concrete and installed 1763 tons of rebar.

RSI is providing a full-service, turnkey concrete package for the new building, from foundation through rooftop.

The completed tower will be just 300 feet from the Ritz-Carlton resort and will have just over 615,000 square feet and 73 private residences. 

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: Water Street Block H Tampa

RSI recently completed a 1000 cubic yard concrete pour with 320,000 pounds of rebar for the foundation of Block H of the downtown Tampa Water Street project as part of a turnkey concrete package for the new building.

Block H is part of Strategic Property Partners’ (SPP) $3 billion Water Street project in downtown Tampa. Investors in the project include Bill Gates and Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Plantation Pointe Office Park: Project Update

RSI recently completed most of the work on the foundation for the parking garage and is continuing its work on the project, including a four-story precast concrete system office building.

The Plantation Pointe Office Park is a 77-acre campus that was originally the Motorola Solutions office park.

RSI will be coordinating with the other trades to minimize disruption to these and other existing tenants and facilities.

RSI is working closely with Moss Construction, the general contractor for the project, to explore options to complete the structure ahead of schedule to allow other trades to complete their work within their scheduled commitment time.

News » Park Grove Project Update

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for Tower 1 of Phase 2 of the Park Grove condominium project in Coconut Grove.

RSI has completed the concrete work on the main structure of the 400,000 square-foot, 23-story tower and is working on the entrance and amenities areas on the lower 3 levels.

The completed Park Grove project will feature three towers and 298 residential units in a 5.2 acre waterfront park with more than 50,000 square feet of amenities. The amenities will include a library, an outdoor amphitheater, and a wine cellar.

RSI worked closely with John Moriarty & Associates to complete the main structure of the project ahead of schedule to allow for the other trades to deliver the overall project on time.

News » Project Complete: Arte 8955 Collins Avenue, Surfside

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package for the newly completed construction on Arte, Surfside’s newest beach front tower.

Arte is a 12-story beach front tower with a total of 16 units, each at least 5,500 square feet. The new building also has an air-conditioned a 3-story parking garage, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and a tennis court on the top level.

RSI also participated in building various structural landscape elements in both structures.

Working with Kobi Karp, this was architect Antonio Citterio’s first project in the US. RSI worked closely with Americaribe Moriarty JV, the general contractor, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Water Street Block H - Tampa

RSI will be providing a turnkey concrete package from foundations through roof for Block H of the downtown Tampa Water Street project.

Block H is part of Strategic Property Partners’ (SPP) $3 billion Water Street project in downtown Tampa. Investors in the project include Bill Gates and Jeff Vinik, the owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The exterior façade of Block H features an “exposed to view” architectural concrete finish. The finished building will be just over 480,000 square feet, with 23 floors of retail and living space, plus a 24th floor rooftop amenities area with a pool and lounge.

The 50-acre Water Street project is the first WELL-Certified Community, a concept that expands the WELL-Building Standard. The mixed-use district will feature extra-wide sidewalks, a full-service grocery store, regular fitness programming, buildings spaced to encourage walking, reduced light pollution, tree-canopy shaded sidewalks, and fountains.

RSI’s work on Block H will begin in December, with the majority of the structural concrete work completing in October 2020.

RSI will work closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Plantation Pointe Office Park: Work Begins

RSI recently began work on the Planation Pointe project. RSI’s work will include the foundation and ground work for a two-story parking garage and a four-story precast concrete system office building.

The Plantation Pointe Office Park is a 77-acre campus that was originally the Motorola Solutions office park.

Motorola once occupied all of the offices in 850,000 square-foot facility that was used to manufacture beepers, two-way radios, and cell phones. While Motorola remains one of the current tenants, Magic Leap and Baptist Health are now also in the office park. RSI will be coordinating with the other trades to minimize disruption to these and other existing tenants and facilities.

RSI will work closely with Moss Construction, the general contractor for the project, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete shell portion of the project.

News » RSI Gives Back to the Community: Habitat for Humanity Project

RSI recently helped in constructing a new home for Habitat for Humanity in Tampa.

The new home is just under 1500 square feet, and RSI provided the foundation and slab-on-grade for the structure.

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 near Americus, Georgia: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”

The Hillsborough County chapter has built or restored more than 200 homes since 1987, and RSI appreciated the opportunity to help with this project for such a valuable and worthwhile organization.

News » Project Awarded: Bal Harbour Shops Expansion

RSI will be providing a turnkey concrete package for the Bal Harbour Shops expansion project in Bal Harbour.

Construction is due to begin mid-August, with RSI’s work to include a new helix ramp for the existing parking garage, a new 6-story, 300,000 square foot parking garage to support the expanded retail space, and a new north entrance to the mall.

Because the Bal Harbour Shops will remain open during the construction period, RSI will work closely with the general contractor and other trades on the project to complete all construction with minimal impact to patrons and without interruption of the stores in the high-end shopping mall which includes more than 100 global brands, including Chanel, Gucci and Tiffany & Co.

RSI will be working closely with a joint venture general contractor, Brodson/Coastal/Tishman, for on-time and on-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Update: RSI’s Progress on the Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota

RSI’s work on the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sarasota is currently on level 6. To date, RSI has poured 11,500 cubic yards of concrete and installed 800 tons of steel.

RSI is providing a full-service, turnkey concrete package for the new building, from foundation through rooftop.

The completed post-tension 18-story tower will have just over 615,000 square feet and 73 private residences. 

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Awarded: Pura Vida Clearwater Beach

RSI will be providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Pura Vida condominium project on Clearwater Beach.

The new building, with 122,000 square feet of structural construction, will be located on the north end of Clearwater Beach. The building will have 22 luxury units, each between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet. 

Building amenities will include an oversized pool with waterfall, fitness center, and club room. The units will have unobstructed views of the Gulf through floor-to-ceiling hurricane-proof windows.

RSI will work closely with Accelerated Condominium Services, LLC, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Complete: Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites Channelside Project

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package, including all concrete work from foundations through roof, for the new Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites at Channelside.

The new hotel is nine stories with 213 rooms and located at 1155 East Kennedy Boulevard on a previously vacant acre of land.

The dual-branded hotel will target both business and leisure travelers, with a work station and a full kitchen in the rooms.

RSI worked closely with Wichman Construction, the general contractor of the project, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Complete: Virage Condominium Project

RSI recently finished its turnkey concrete project for the Virage high-rise condominium project on Bayshore Drive in Tampa, pouring approximately 17,100 cubic yards of concrete and finishing the concrete portion of the project ahead of schedule.

The finished building will be a 24-story, 70-unit tower with views of Hillsborough Bay and the downtown Tampa skyline. Each unit in the new building will have a private elevator entrance, 10-foot ceilings, and access to resort-style amenities and a 24-hour staffed reception.
RSI worked closely with the general contractor of the project, Batson-Cook Construction, for early and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the new building.

News » Project Update: RSI Begins Work on Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota

RSI has begun work on its full-service, turnkey concrete package for the new Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sarasota, from foundation through rooftop.

The completed post-tension 18-story tower will have just over 615,000 square feet and 73 private residences. 

RSI is working closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Project Top Out: Tower 1 Phase 2 of Park Grove in Coconut Grove

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for Tower 1 of Phase 2 of the Park Grove condominium project in Coconut Grove.

RSI is pouring all the concrete for the 23-story, 400,000 square-foot tower. The amenities in the building will include a library, an outdoor amphitheater, and a wine cellar.

RSI is working closely with John Moriarty & Associates to provide on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Completes Hyde Park Village-Block H Project

RSI recently completed its turnkey concrete package on the final phase of the Hyde Park Village 300,000-square-foot renovation project, the construction of Block H.

The existing Block H structure was demolished and was rebuilt to create a new two-story building. The new building is about 37,500 square feet and its façade features an architectural concrete finish provided by RSI.

RSI worked closely with Williams Company to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » Building of the Year: The Thomas P Murphy Design Studio Building

RSI recently shared the honor of American-Architects 2018 Building of the Year for their architectural concrete work on The Thomas P. Murphy Design Studio on the campus of the University of Miami School of Architecture.

The Thomas P. Murphy design studio competed against 43 other projects nationally to win 38 percent of the more than 4000 votes cast, making them the first-place winner by a large margin.

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package for the building, including the dramatic, curved concrete roof over the 20,000 square foot, open-plan building. The roof looks melted by the Florida heat, but is actually twelve-inch thick concrete that gracefully drapes over the main entrance and sides and serves as a shade from the relentless Florida sun.

“We were honored when Coastal Construction chose us to help create such a beautiful and important building that highlights the craft, creativity, and ability of RSI’s team,” said Steve Whitley, CEO of RSI. “On such a complicated building, a great design by Arquitectonica and fantastic construction management by Coastal really made our job easy” continued Steve. “We’re thrilled that the project won and thrilled to have played a small role with these two power-house firms.”

The building is named in memory of Thomas P. Murphy, Sr., the father of Tom Murphy, Jr., the President and CEO of Coastal Construction Group, the general contractor for the project.

Please go here to read more details about the award: https://www.world-architects.com/en/architecture-news/found/florida-architecture-school-wins-us-building-of-the-year.

News » RSI Awarded Ritz Residences Sarasota

RSI is providing a full-service, turnkey concrete package for the new Ritz Residences in Sarasota, from foundation through rooftop.

The completed post-tension 18-story tower will have just over 615,000 square feet and 73 private residences.  The building will be just 300 feet from The Ritz-Carlton resort, on downtown Sarasota’s Bayfront Cultural District. The condominiums will feature deep balconies with panoramic water views, and numerous nearby resort amenities will include fine dining and a spa.

RSI began work in December on the project, which is expected to be completed in just under a year.

RSI will work closely with the general contractor, Moss & Associates, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Tops Out Mark Sarasota Condominium Project

RSI provided a turnkey concrete package for the new Mark Sarasota condominium building and recently poured the upper-most level of the project.

The structure is a 12-story, mixed-use development in downtown Sarasota and is the Kolter group’s third residential development in the area. The new building is within walking distance of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Asolo Theatre and other cultural and entertainment venues.

RSI worked closely with Kast Construction, the general contractor of the project, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the new building

News » RSI Completes East Tower of New Arte Condominium

RSI recently completed the concrete portion of the structure for the East Tower and parking garage of the new Arte condominium building at 8955 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Miami Beach.

On-going work includes planter walls and walkways for the East Tower, as well as concrete for the parking landscape.

The 12-story condominium tower will have 16 units, each at least 5,500 square feet.  The building will include an air-conditioned garage, and amenities include a spa and indoor and outdoor pools.

RSI will continue working closely with Americaribe Moriarty JV, the general contractor for the project, to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the new structure.

News » In the News: Thomas P Murphy Design Studio Building

Dezeen recently featured the new University of Miami School of Architecture building in its December publication.

The cutting-edge architectural review digest noted that “The exposed structure of glass and concrete serves as a teaching tool by illustrating some of the basic tenets of modern architecture, construction and sustainability.”

RSI provided turnkey concrete services from foundations through the architectural concrete roof for the project. The project is dedicated to Thomas P. Murphy Sr., the father of the founder of Coastal Construction, the general contractor for the project.

Go here—https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/01/university-of-miami-architecture-school-arquitectonica/—to read the complete article and to enjoy great photos of the project.

News » RSI Concrete Work Progresses on Virage Condominium Project

RSI recently finished pouring the 10th floor on the Virage high-rise condominium project on Bayshore Drive in Tampa as part of its turnkey concrete package.

The finished building will be a 24-story, 70-unit tower with views of Hillsborough Bay and the downtown Tampa skyline.

RSI is working closely with the general contractor of the project, Batson-Cook Construction, for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the new building.

News » RSI Receives Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award

RSI Concrete received the Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award for its work on The Mark project in Sarasota, recognizing RSI for the safe environment it provides employees.

Kast, the general contractor for the project, partners with USF SafetyFlorida and their consulting program to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries through onsite workplace consultation.

USF walked the job site for about 4 hours and completed a general audit of safety and health issues/items.  The audit included reviewing existing programs and practices, as well as observing work processes in the workplace to identify specific hazards.

The project began in January of 2018 and is expected to be completed in August of 2019.  RSI has 75 employees working on this specific project (and employs 386 overall).  The finished building will be a 12-story concrete and steel structure that will include 157 condo/apartment units, a four-story parking garage, retail units, and office space. The Mark will have 378,000 air conditioned square feet, with more than one million square feet total.

RSI looks forward to continuing to work closely with Kast Construction for on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Begins Mark Sarasota Project

RSI is providing a turnkey concrete package for the new Mark Sarasota condominium building.

RSI recently began work on the 7th floor and the project is progressing on track.

The structure will be a 12-story, mixed-use development in downtown Sarasota and is the Kolter Group’s third residential development in the area.

News » New Thomas P. Murphy Design Studio Completed

The new University of Miami School of Architecture design studio opened this spring and was named for Tom P. Murphy, Sr., the father of the president and CEO of Coastal Construction, the general contractor of the project.

RSI provided turnkey concrete services from foundations through the architectural concrete roof.

The building is LEED certified and includes studios to accommodate about 120 students. The studios include a state-of-the-art fabrication lab and advanced digital production facilities to help them perfect their craft. Amenities include a lounge, computer lab, presentation areas, review spaces, and offices.

RSI worked closely with Coastal to ensure on-time and within-budget of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Progresses With Work On Hyde Park Village Block H

RSI is midway through its work on the final phase of the Hyde Park Village 300,000-square-foot renovation project, the construction of Block H.

The existing Block H structure was demolished and is being rebuilt to create a new two-story building. The new building will be about 37,500 square feet and its façade will feature an architectural concrete finish provided by RSI.

RSI is working closely with Williams Company to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Pours Park Grove Project

RSI recently completed a huge, continuous concrete pour as part of their turnkey concrete package for Tower 1 of Phase 2 of the Park Grove condominium project in Coconut Grove.

The pour was approximately 38,000 square feet and +/- 3,300 cubic yards of concrete. For perspective, the average house slab is +/- 30 cubic yards.

RSI will be providing all the concrete for the 23-story tower with just over 400,000 square feet. The completed Park Grove project will feature three towers and 298 residential units.

RSI is working closely with John Moriarty & Associates to provide on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.

News » RSI Continues Work on Hampton Inn/Home 2 Suites Channelside

RSI has completed about 30 percent of its turnkey concrete package for the Hampton Inn Channelside project, which will include all concrete work from foundations through roof for the new nine-story building.

The new hotel will have 213 rooms and will target both business and leisure travelers.

RSI is working closely with Wichman Construction to provide on-time and within-budget completion of the concrete portion of the project.