Bathroom Renovation in Mediterra Naples, FL

Posted on December 12, 2011 by cyndee

Form meets functionality in this bathroom renovation that PBS Construction completed in Mediterra. While the bathroom features high level finishes, the best part of the project was bringing our customer’s vision into reality in a space that compliments her lifestyle.

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PBS Breaks Ground on the Campus Expansion at Grace Place for Children & Families

Posted on November 29, 2011 by cyndee

PBS Construction is so pleased to be starting phase 1 of the campus expansion at Grace Place for Children & Families.

At the heart of this building’s design are the vulnerable children and families in our community – an emphasis was placed on designing the most effective classroom space to serve the families and children that learn and grow at Grace Place. Future phases of the project will include site development as well as adding buildings to increase the size and scope of the literacy, language and life skills programs thatGrace Placeoffers to at-risk children and working poor families inGolden Gate.

Grace Place has over 600 children and adults enrolled in their current programs.

For more information, visit www.GracePlaceNaples.org
 

Photographed above:
Marlys Walker , Founding Churches Representative
Rev. Jay Kowalski, Founding Chair, Board of Directors
Charles Frontz,Golden Gate Elementary School
Bart Zino, PBS Construction
Phil Plessinger, Chair, Board of Directors
Colleen Murphy, Community Foundation ofCollierCounty
William J. Hazzard, Co-Chair, Campaign Committee
Commissioner Tom Henning
Grace Place Student Ambassadors

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Kinds Words from a Happy Customer

Posted on November 21, 2011 by cyndee

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Your Naples, Florida Home-Aging in Place

Posted on September 20, 2011 by cyndee

As you or your parents plan for the ‘golden years’ in Naples, Florida, you are likely considering the option of staying in your current home as long as possible. With a few minor renovations brought to you by Naples construction company, PBS, your home can transition into the golden years with you safely and comfortably for years to come.

Bathroom Renovation

Install blocking behind the drywall in showers and other key areas of the house. This reinforcement for the drywall will allow you to add decorative and functional hand rails to assist with mobility. If you are in the midst of a renovation where walls are being moved or refinished, the reinforced blocking can easily be added now for use when you need it.

Recently we had a client that was recovering from a stroke. Installing hand rails helped them regain the peace of mind of safer mobility throughout their home.

Kitchen Renovation

Induction cooking is the latest in kitchen innovation. It eliminates the potential danger of hot surfaces left unattended or forgotten on an electric or gas range. This technology is a fast and growing trend in multiple upscale kitchens.

More simple features to make your kitchen senior friendly are installing textured tiles and rollers for low-built cabinets. Textured kitchen tiles offer additional grip to prevent falling and slipping. Roll out cabinets will keep your seniors from bending too low and reaching too deep for stored items.

Overall Safety
Think about accessibility and safety throughout the house. When renovating, expand the hallways to leave enough room for a wheelchair or walker to pass through. In the bathroom, you can also customize a shower enclosure with door-less entries to allow more spacious and barrier free spaces.

When choosing flooring, be aware of the colors that you use. Contrasting colors will allow you to see differences in elevation, such as steps, more easily. While an all white floor might appear to be level, some strategically placed accent tiles / rugs will allow elderly guests or residents to see changes in elevation more easily.

At PBS Construction, we believe in planning for the future use of your home – from a few months to a few years down the road. We would be happy to give you a free estimate or just bounce ideas on the best way to ensure the safety of your home.

Thanks to Michele Harrison for contributing this blog idea! If you have any questions that you would like answered, please don’t hesitate Naples construction company, PBS Construction. We can help remodel your home into senior-friendly establishment.

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A few words from our customer

Posted on September 4, 2011 by cyndee

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Will your roof weather a storm in Naples, Florida?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by cyndee

Now that we are safely out of the path of Hurricane Irene, you might be wondering… Would my roof weather the storm?

Roofs take on an especially harsh beating during storms. So here are a few things to consider when evaluating your roof and protecting your home.

There are many sturdy materials to choose from for a dependable roof. While you may see a short-term savings in a standard shingle, investing in flat concrete tile or a standing metal seam roof that will stand up best against the storm may save you in the long run.

Gabled roofs are more prone to storm damage. You can increase the chance of your gabled roof staying in tact by install reinforcing braces or “hurricane straps” that are manufactured especially for hurricane-scale wind and rain.

The angle or pitch of your roof can also help or contribute to water leaking into them. The steeper the roof, the less resistant it will be to strong wind. But having them too low will also put your roof at risk of an uplift.

Customize overhangs by extending the fascia board to the soffit underside will create a drip edge for roof protection. Fewer perforations on the soffit vents will also lessen moisture penetration.

The best storm preparation is proper maintenance and vigilant upkeep of your roof. Experts recommend that roofs be inspected by a professional twice a year. Alternatively, homeowners can do the inspection themselves, looking for any signs of deterioration. Common telltale problems are sagging parts, missing tiles or mold/mildew growth.

If there are any signs of damage, it is best to call a professional in to address the problem right away by calling a professional contractor in Naples, such as PBS Construction. It is better to pay for a small job than to wait for a bigger problem that will cost you time and money… and might even cost you the entire home if the storm hits before it’s fixed.

Thanks to Mike Hughes for contributing this blog idea! If you have any questions that you would like answered, please click here to contact us.

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Brunoli, Lunsford and Simmons join PBS Construction, Inc.

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

(Naples, FL) – PBS Construction has brought on a new project management staff to serve the firm’s expanding Naples residential remodeling division.

Michael Brunoli, LEED AP, is a Florida State Certified General Contractor and a Certified Erosion Storm Water / Erosion Control Management Inspector. Brunoli brings with him eleven years of success overseeing all phases of multi-million dollar construction projects ranging from commercial projects to multifamily and residential development projects such as the Village Walk Community Center, The Preserve at Charlotte Harbor, and The Provence of Marco Island. A native New Englander that relocated to Florida in 1994, Brunoli enjoys spending time with his wife and son.

Mark Simmons, LEED AP, is a Florida State Certified General Contractor with fifteen years of experience in the local construction industry. Simmons’s expertise is in managing home construction on projects from $550k-$850k adhering to the strictest quality standards and incorporating green elements. He is skilled in budgeting and estimating to keep construction projects moving on time and within budget. Simmons enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Jim Lunsford, is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor with thirty-two years of experience in both the residential and commercial construction markets. His specialties are in new home construction and large scale renovations in exclusive neighborhoods. Lunsford is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He is currently the Director of the Christian Soccer Association, where he and his family have been long-time members.

PBS Construction has been building residential homes and commercial space in southwest Florida since 1986. Among their completed projects are Conditioned Air, St. Columbkille Parish Hall, St. Marks Episcopal Church and residential homes in exclusive neighborhoods as Pelican Bay, Grey Oaks, Pelican Marsh, and Mediterra. For more information call (239) 643-6527 or visit www.PBScontractors.com.

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PBS Construction named AIA Florida Southwest Builder of the Year 2010

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin
PBS Construction named AIA Florida Southwest Builder of the Year 2010(Naples, FL) – PBS Construction has been named Builder of the Year by the American Institute of Architects Florida Southwest Chapter.

 

The Builder of the Year award recognizes contractors who have exemplified a sincere and genuine interest in encouraging and affecting outstanding craftsmanship and workmanship. PBS Construction was nominated for this award by two of the chapter’s state directors and received unanimous approval from the Jury.
“All of our chapter members who have worked with PBS Construction have spoken highly of their work, and their principles,” said Joyce Owens, AIA FLaSW president. “I look forward to working with them in the future.”

 

Furthermore, PBS Construction has completed numerous projects throughout Collier and Lee Counties for architects that maintain the highest standards in protocol and workmanship. The firm has demonstrated outstanding organization, experience, and positive working relationships with all construction professionals.

 

PBS Construction has been building residential homes and commercial space in southwest Florida since 1986. Among their completed projects are Conditioned Air, St. Columbkille Parish Hall, St. Marks Episcopal Church and residential homes in exclusive neighborhoods as Pelican Bay, Grey Oaks, Pelican Marsh, and Mediterra. For more information call (239) 643-6527 or visit www.PBScontractors.com.
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Bart Zino Named 2010 Leadership Collier Distinguished Alumni

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

Bart Zino Named 2010 Leadership Collier Distinguished AlumniBart Zino has been named the 2010 recipient of the Leadership Collier Distinguished Alumni Award, Jeffrey Fridkin, Board Chair of the Leadership Collier Foundation announced today. This award is presented each year to an individual who fulfills the mission of Leadership Collier through his or her continued education, and continued community involvement to work toward solutions in the public interest.

Distinguished Alumni have exemplified the highest of standards of Leadership Collier and remain informed, engaged and contribute directly to the mission of making Collier County the best place in America to live, work and visit.

Zino, President of PBS Construction, Inc., runs a family friendly workplace. A member of the 2007 class of Leadership Collier, he was recently honored by the AIA as Southwest Florida’s 2010 Builder of the Year. Zino has served on the Collier County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and The Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition Board of Directors, and was instrumental in the reconstruction of the Collier County Continuum of Care. He is actively involved with Drug Free Collier, the Immokalee Friendship House, served on the Board of Directors for North Naples Little League, the annual Farm City BBQ and the Leadership Collier Foundation. His hands-on volunteer service is beyond commendable. He has personally dug the ground and laid pipes in Haiti to bring water to neighborhoods without access to clean water and led the on site construction at no profit for the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Community event in 2009. Additionally, Zino serves Thanksgiving Dinner to the Naples Free Clinic alongside members of his 2007 Leadership Collier Class.

“Mr. Zino is an incredible asset to our community,” stated Michael Reagen, President and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Collier Foundation. “He exemplifies community heart and spirit – there are so many lives he has touched through his efforts that have been profoundly changed for the better.”

Past recipients of the Leadership Collier Distinguished Alumni Award are: Don York; Ed McNamara; Bud Hornbeck; Kathleen Passidomo; Carlton Case, Jeff Fridkin, Alan Reynolds, Fred Thomas, Terri Douglas, Barbara Berry, Scott Salley, Tom Schneider, Russell Budd, Patrick O’Connor, Paul Marinelli, Dave Weston, Donna MacNiven.

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Naples Construction Company Awarded Job

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

(Naples, FL) – Naples Florida construction company, PBS Construction, has been awarded a $764,000 campus expansion project at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, located in North Naples.

Designed by the firm of Victor J. Latavish Architect, PA, the expanded campus will feature a new administration building, enhanced A.D.A. accessibility, additional life safety features as well as an improved landscaping.

The project was designed to be constructed in phases, requiring close coordination between the architect, owner and contractor. PBS was contracted for the new construction of a 4,500sft administration building adjacent to the existing social hall and education center. The administration building will blend seamlessly with the existing structures.

Additionally, a road that leads to the church’s existing entrance will be re-constructed at an elevated grade. The renovated entrance will eliminate two existing sets of stairs leading to the sanctuary and social hall, improving accessibility to all members of the congregation. A porte-cochere and covered walkways will be built between the buildings to protect visitors from the elements.

“Jobsite safety is always our number one priority, especially when working on an occupied campus,” said Stephen Jordan, LEED AP, PBS Project Manager. Jordan expects the project to start on September 1, 2010 and be complete by January 1, 2011.

The Christus Victor Lutheran Church campus expansion will also include site work on the church’s 3.5-acre preserve. PBS Construction has been contracted to clear land and remove invasive exotics from the preserve. Future phases of development will enhance the preserve with boardwalks and pavilions for outdoor activities.

PBS Construction is a general contractor and construction manager with over twenty years of experience in Southwest Florida. In addition to this campus expansion project, PBS Construction has also built out Naples First Church of the Nazarene, The Blessed Pope John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, Iona Hope Episcopal Church, St. Columbkille Catholic Church Parish Hall and Education Building, as well as the Seacrest Country Day School’s lower campus. For more information call (239) 643-6527 or visit www.PBScontractors.com.

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