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Rex Kirby
President & General Manager
Dago Diaz,
Vice President, Education
Gary Armstrong,
Vice President, Construction Operations
Chris Kennedy
Vice President, Commercial
AWARDS & PRESS
- Rex Kirby of Suffolk Construction Named as Top 100 Power Leaders...
- Palm Avenue Garage Receives LEED® Gold from USGBC...
- Suffolk and Webcor Awarded Green Miami Science Museum Project...
- "Project of the Year" Excellence in Construction Award...
Rex Kirby was Listed among the Top Business Leaders in South Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, March 20, 2012 – Rex Kirby, President and General Manager of the Southeast Division of Suffolk Construction, was listed as one of the Top 100 Power Leaders by the South Florida Business Journal. The second annual list honors those who make a difference in business and the region’s future. Leaders were chosen because they are not only captains of industry but notable in their efforts to help make South Florida better place live, work and play.
Mr. Kirby has been with Suffolk Construction since March of 1999 and is directly responsible for overseeing the company's strategic vision, ensuring on-time delivery of the highest quality construction, working collaboratively with business unit leaders to build lasting client and community relationships.
During his years at Suffolk, the Southeast Region’s portfolio of work has become more diversified and includes many high profile projects in education, commercial and healthcare markets. Under his direction, Suffolk has become one of the top construction management firms in the state with offices in West Palm Beach, Miami regional and Orlando.
As a testament to Mr. Kirby's leadership Suffolk reached a prestigious milestone by being accepted into OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program VPP, which recognizes companies who have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system. He was recently honored for his longtime efforts to help victims of child abuse and domestic violence by being presented with the ‘Home Safe Hero’ award. Other industry awards include Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) “General Contractor - Business of the Year”, South Florida Business Journal’s “Business of the Year,” Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches "Business of the Year," ABC's “Platinum Status Safety Achievement” and Miami AIA's "Contractor of the Year."
Rex Kirby, a registered Professional Engineer, is both a native Floridian and graduate of the University of Florida where he holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He possesses more than 30 years of construction industry experience at the executive-level in project operations and management.
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The project, which offers electric cars plug-in charging stations, earned LEED GOLD certification bBy the U.S. Green Building Council
WEST PALM BEACH, FL March 6, 2012 – The 240,000-square-foot parking garage, built by Suffolk Construction, has spaces for 763 cars, slots for 35 motorcycles, and accommodations for 80 bicycles. This project was originally designated to reach LEED-CS (Core & Shell) and has many sustainable features including an underground retention vault and cistern which is used to store and treat storm water runoff from the site. A portion of the irrigation system is fed by the runoff water. Materials used on the interiors actually surpassed the LEED requirements for off-gassings of VOC’s and other toxic chemicals. LED lighting and an energy management system that provides artificial light specifically where it is needed also aids in the reduction of energy consumption. A unique aspect to this project is the solar carport that is located on the roof level; while plug-ins charging stations for electric vehicles are provided on the first floor.
The project was designed and built for the City of Sarasota by the award-winning architecture firm, Jonathan Parks Architect. The environmentally-responsible design also satisfies the functional, strategic, and aesthetic needs of the City. The garage is located one block from Sarasota Bay, so the natural contours of the exterior were designed to resemble the wind-filled sails of a ship. Expressly relating to the programmatic and visual requirements of the new parking garage, the “sails” are designed to let natural light and ventilation into all parking levels while screening the vehicles from public view.
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Leading construction management firm will manage construction of
250,000 SF, state‐of‐the‐art science museum designed for sustainability
WEST PALM BEACH, FL., March 8, 2010—Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., partnering with Webcor Builders of San Francisco, has been awarded the contract to manage construction of the new 250,000 square‐foot Miami Science Museum in Museum Park, Miami, Florida. The key components of the new Miami Science Museum will include a 35,000 square‐foot aquarium, a planetarium, and approximately 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor science exhibits. The new green Museum was designed as a highly sustainable, LEED‐certified building that will reduce costs and serve as a showcase for the most state‐of‐the‐art energy management and control technology in the country. The Selection Panel consisted of the Construction Committee of the Miami Science Museum and representatives of the City of Miami and Miami‐Dade County.
“We are excited that the Miami Science Museum chose us to manage this very important project that will highlight the benefits of sustainable design and construction practices,” said Rex Kirby, President and General Manager, Suffolk Construction Southeast Region. “At Suffolk, we recognize that sustainable facilities can have a positive effect on our natural environment, economy, and the health and productivity of building occupants and their surrounding neighborhoods. We look forward to demonstrating our passion for managing sustainable projects, technical knowledge and innovative
project management approach on this high‐profile project for the region.”
The Miami Science Museum will be constructed concurrently with the Miami Art Museum on adjacent sites, presenting logistical and coordination challenges for all the project teams involved. The Museum site is also located in close proximity to the Metro Mover trolley system, which will require the planning and execution of a comprehensive safety plan.
“With Suffolk and Webcor on board, we are well prepared. Suffolk is a national company with a very strong local track record. Webcor brings invaluable skills to this particular project, from their recent experience in completing the award‐winning California Academy of Sciences, one of very few institutions that, like our project, has both an aquarium and a planetarium,” said Gillian Thomas, President and CEO, Miami Science Museum. “We are confident that with their combined experience and the support of the City of Miami and Miami‐Dade County, we’re on track to create a unique new museum; a one‐of‐a‐kind facility which will serve as a leading example of sustainable building. We’re proud that Miami Science Museum will not only serve as a world‐class Museum for visitors but also that the facility itself will serve to educate people about energy management, design, science and technology.”
The Miami Science Museum project is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2010 and will be completed in early 2014. Suffolk continues to strengthen its relationship with Miami‐Dade County and expand its presence in this region—in addition to the Miami Science Museum win, Suffolk is also close to completing the $66.7 million Miami Beach Senior High School and the $88 million North Miami Senior High School.
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Suffolk received the Excellence in Construction Award for the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center from Associated Builders and Contractors - October 2010
Fifth-Annual Event supports Home Safe and ABC Cares Foundation
“We’re proud to have the strong support of Suffolk Construction, a well-respected company with a long and impressive track record of outstanding community service,” said Matthew Ladika, CEO of Home Safe. “Suffolk Construction’s charitable golf tournament helps ensure the continuation of Home Safe programs that protect victims of child abuse and domestic violence, as well as help prevent such horrific acts from ever occurring. Thanks to the generosity of Suffolk Construction, Home Safe will continue serving more than 15,000 infants, children and families in south Florida each year.”
The tournament was initially developed through Suffolk’s leadership as a way to give back to the local communities. "Even with the hard economic times, we had so many supportive sponsors for this year's event," said Rex Kirby, General Manager and President of Suffolk’s Southeast Region. "This fundraiser helps so many families in our communities. We could not have had such a successful event without the dedication and commitment of our sponsors."
This year the tournament took place under sunny skies at one of the premier courses in Miami offering expertly designed championship courses. The event brought in major key sponsors including Platinum Sponsors Acousti Engineering Co. of South Florida and R.C. Aluminum, Inc. who generously supported the effort through donations as well as participating in the event.
Proceeds for this year’s tournament went to Home Safe and ABC Cares Foundation, who each received a check for $55,000 to support their organization’s continued needs.
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