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Brevard EOC Hosts Grand Opening Sessions

Brevard EOC Hosts Grand Opening Sessions

July 31st, 2024

Ajax in the News

The FEPA alert, Chris Eliadis, FPEM "On June 1 and 2, 2024 the Emergency Management team hosted two community open houses in collaboration with our partners. These events welcomed residents into the new facility, providing them with valuable insights into emergency management procedures.

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Brevard County opens new EOC

Brevard County opens new EOC

July 10th, 2024

Ajax in the News

Brevard County's emergency management director says their operations center is the most activated in Florida. Saturday, the public got a chance to tour the county’s brand-new emergency operations headquarters in Rockledge.

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Brevard debuts new Emergency Operations Center in time for expected busy hurricane season

Brevard debuts new Emergency Operations Center in time for expected busy hurricane season

July 10th, 2024

Ajax in the News

The new 52,000-square-foot complex at 1751 Huntington Lane in Rockledge is more than four times the size of the nearby former 11,000-square-foot facility. And it opens just in time for the start of what's expected to be an unusually active hurricane season.

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Brevard County heads into storm season with a new Emergency Operations Center

Brevard County heads into storm season with a new Emergency Operations Center

July 10th, 2024

Ajax in the News

The new Brevard EOC replaces an old one built in the early 1960s, which had cramped spaces made even tighter when teams were under one roof working through hurricanes. Now there’s plenty of room to work, eat and sleep while dealing with high-pressure situations.

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New $35.6 Million Brevard County Emergency Operations Center Opens in Rockledge

New $35.6 Million Brevard County Emergency Operations Center Opens in Rockledge

July 10th, 2024

Ajax in the News

The Brevard County Emergency Operations Center, that until now was housed in an old bunker styled building on Cedar Street in Rockledge, is the most activated EOC in the entire country and this new facility was long overdue.

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The Tallahassee-Leon PSC Example

The Tallahassee-Leon PSC Example

June 28th, 2024

Ajax in the News

"A model for successful integration of a PSC-ECC along with other functions (EMS, fire department, transportation management) into a single complex with integrated functions is the Tallahassee-Leon County Public Safety Complex in Tallahassee, FL.

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OUC Opens State-of-the-Art St. Cloud Operations & Maintenance Center

OUC Opens State-of-the-Art St. Cloud Operations & Maintenance Center

May 21st, 2024

Ajax in the News

From the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) website, we proudly share this exciting press release!   First net-zero energy campus for a Florida utility will support area’s growing population  May 16th, 2024: ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, OUC—The Reliable One gathered with construction partners, dignitaries, and community leaders to cut the ribbon on OUC’s state-of-the-art St.

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Ajax Building Company Honors Best Subcontractors of 2023

Ajax Building Company Honors Best Subcontractors of 2023

May 17th, 2024

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Tallahassee, Fla. — Ajax Building Company, LLC is proud to honor 25 trade partners for their 2023 Subcontractor of Year Awards. Since 2006, Ajax has maintained this annual tradition of celebrating the partnership between Ajax and its subcontractors. Winners spanned eight (8) regions from Southwest Florida to South Carolina and an added ninth ‘region’ of Interiors.

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EFSC Breaks Ground on Major New Technology Center

EFSC Breaks Ground on Major New Technology Center

April 9th, 2024

Ajax in the News

Eastern Florida State College leaders broke ground Monday on a new Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) that will set a regional standard in training high-tech workers. The $20 million facility on the Melbourne Campus is scheduled to open in August 2025 with programs that can lead to Bachelor Degrees, Associate Degrees and College Certificates.

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2024 Top 50 Contractors from Polk County to Collier County

2024 Top 50 Contractors from Polk County to Collier County

March 18th, 2024

Ajax in the News

From Polk County south through Collier County, #TeamAjax is #6 in the Business Observer's Top 50 Contractors list! From rooftop restaurants and schools — lots of schools — to interstate trucking stops, hospitals, resorts and apartment buildings, contractors and construction companies across the region are busy. Busy enough that the top 50 in the region posted $8.

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OFFICER Magazine Announces 2023 OFFICER Station Design Award Winners

OFFICER Magazine Announces 2023 OFFICER Station Design Award Winners

December 21st, 2023

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Nashville, TN, Dec. 19th, 2023 - We're very excited to announce that the Flagler County Sheriff's Office District 3 Administration Facility project with Architects Design Group earned a Bronze award from OFFICER Magazine 's fourth annual OFFICER Station Design Awards (OSDA) program, which recognizes outstanding architecture and design from law enforcement and public safety facilities nationwide.

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Northwest Florida State College begins $30 million renovation for nursing program

Northwest Florida State College begins $30 million renovation for nursing program

December 18th, 2023

Ajax in the News

NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College on Thursday took the next step in enhancing its successful nursing program. Officials held a wall-breaking ceremony for renovations now underway to improve the nursing program facilities on campus.

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Northwest Florida State College begins $30 million renovation for nursing program

Northwest Florida State College begins $30 million renovation for nursing program

October 31st, 2023

Ajax in the News

"This an exciting time for nursing at Northwest Florida State College," said Nursing Program Director Tanya Beauregard. "This expansion will allow us the space and resources to double the nurses available to the community.

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Ajax Building Company Named Top Educational Builder in the Southeast by ENR

Ajax Building Company Named Top Educational Builder in the Southeast by ENR

October 5th, 2023

Ajax in the News

Orlando Business Journal, October 5, 2023: “This year’s ranking is a testimony to the amount of effort and dedication our employees put into their work each and every day,” says Jay Smith, President of Ajax Building Company. “It’s a significant milestone for us, and I have no doubt that we’ll continue to raise the bar for our education clients.

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Ajax Building Company Named Top Educational Builder in the Southeast by ENR

Ajax Building Company Named Top Educational Builder in the Southeast by ENR

October 5th, 2023

Ajax in the News

Tampa Bay Business Journal, October 5, 2023 Ajax Building Company was recently ranked #1 by ENR Southeast magazine within the Educational Sector, jumping ahead of their previous 5th ranking. Out of 106 total contractors who participated in ENR Southeast’s Top Contractors Rankings for 2023, Ajax was named first for earning the most revenue from projects within the educational sector.

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Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

October 4th, 2023

Ajax in the News

"After 50 years in its downtown Sarasota location, Sarasota County Government broke ground Thursday at the site of its new administration center. The latest county government operations facilities to migrate to the northeastern part of the county will be housed in the 120,000-square-foot building .

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The new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School opens with help from half-penny sales tax

The new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School opens with help from half-penny sales tax

August 17th, 2023

Ajax in the News

Corey Perrine, Florida Times-Union A ribbon is cut by Rutledge Pearson Jr., son of the school’s namesake, as Mayor Donna Deegan holds the ribbon, Lloyd N. Pearson Jr.

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New Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary opens for students with $40M in upgrades

New Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary opens for students with $40M in upgrades

August 17th, 2023

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News4JAX, Aaron Farrar "After two years of construction, the brand-new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School opened its doors to students Monday for the start of the 2023-2024 school year. It is one of 28 projects in Duval County paid for by the half-cent sales tax that voters approved in 2020.

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