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PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION

Pirtle prides itself on

ty training to construction companies in
providing a safe work Florida.
environment for its
workers.
Integrity and Leadership
The success of Pirtle Construction is mir-
rored in its slogan “committed to excellence
from concept to completion.” The company
stresses that it only accepts the best from
its employees, as well as integrity and lead-
ership. Employees show leadership by
maintaining a hands-on approach to proj-
ects, a method that began with its founder,
James B. Pirtle.
“This same dedication to excellence is
mirrored in the team James Pirtle has
assembled around him, executives that
were leaders in the industry, not only
experienced, but respected,” the compa-
ny says. “Like him, they have many years of
construction experience.”

Commitment to Excellence
Pirtle Construction has received several
recognitions, including:
■ 2008 Presidential Award from the

Greater North Miami Chamber of

Commerce
■ 2008 Corporate Partner of the Year

Award from the Palm Beach Partners

■ 2008 Tilt-Up Achievement Award

from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association

for the South Miami K-8 school and
South Hialeah K-8 school
■ Excellence in Construction Finalist for

institutional projects $75 million and

over from the Associated Builders and
Contractors for the West Broward High
■ Being a Construction Health and Safety School project
COMMUNITY Excellence partner with the Associated ■ 2008 Exemplary Dade Partnership School

General Contractors (AGC) and the Wide Award for the K-8 Center for the
INVOLVEMENT Occupational Safety and Health Admin- Miami Dade County Public Schools
istration; “Our commitment to excellence, our
Pirtle Construction con- ■ Providing a 30-hour OSHA training to creative solutions to challenges and our
tributes to several project management personnel; ability to complete projects on time and
charities and organiza- ■ Implementing a zero-tolerance, drug-free within budget – all of these have made
work environment; and Pirtle one of the most respected construc-
tions, including: ■ Being a sponsor of the AGC Safety Fair tion companies in South Florida,” the
■ Americans with Disabilities and Expo, an event that provides free safe- company says. ■
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■ Horses Helping Children
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metal framing, insulation and metal trusses.
■ Knights of Columbus
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customize its services. Along with its world-leading expertise and partnership approach, Old Republic provides a
solid foundation to “build something new.”

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