Category: News

Benchmark General Contractors breaks ground on Sunset Beach Resort

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$13-million beachfront development marks major milestone in Fort Myer Beach’s post-Ian recovery Benchmark General Contractors broke ground Monday, July 6 on Sunset Beach Resort, a $13-million mixed-use development at 1028 Estero Blvd. in Fort Myers Beach’s Times Square district. The project marks one of the most significant private investments along the island’s beachfront since Hurricane Ian made landfall in September 2022.  The three-story, […]

Benchmark General Contractors begins major sanctuary renovation at McGregor Baptist Church

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Benchmark General Contractors began work on a $3.1 million-plus sanctuary renovation project at McGregor Baptist Church, further solidifying the Southwest Florida-based firm’s reputation as a trusted partner for complex commercial and institutional construction in the region.  “Projects like this one at McGregor Baptist Church represent exactly the kind of meaningful work we are proud to […]

Benchmark General Contractors breaks ground on Midpoint Gateway Retail Center in Cape Coral

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Benchmark General Contractors held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 17 for Midpoint Gateway Retail Center, a 7,500-square-foot multi-tenant retail development at 2675 Del Prado Blvd. S. in Cape Coral, marking the official start of construction.  The new retail center will offer space for five businesses, with leasing opportunities still available. GMA Architects and Planners is […]

Benchmark Awarded Two Sanibel Condominium Rebuild Projects

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Benchmark General Contractors has been selected to lead reconstruction for two Sanibel Island condominium communities as the region continues its recovery from Hurricane Ian. The awarded projects include: Both properties will be rebuilt to current flood elevation and hurricane wind standards using modern, resilient construction methods designed to strengthen long‑term coastal durability. Construction is already […]

By the Sea Condominiums Break Ground on Final Sanibel Building

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Benchmark General Contractors has begun construction on the third and final building at By the Sea Condominiums, marking one of the first new condominium developments on Sanibel Island in nearly 25 years. The $22 million project includes three buildings with six units each, elevated living spaces, and modern coastal‑resilient design. Benchmark is managing the full […]

Rebuilding more than structures: Why workforce housing is critical to Sanibel’s future

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Sanibel Island has long been defined by its natural beauty, strong sense of community and thriving tourism economy. Yet behind that success is a growing challenge. The people who power the island’s economy, including hospitality workers, retail employees, teachers and first responders, often struggle to find housing they can afford on the island they serve. That challenge has intensified in the wake of […]

More than growth: Why construction will define Southwest Florida’s future

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Southwest Florida has long been one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, driven by tourism, migration and business expansion. At the center of that momentum is an industry that often operates behind the scenes but shapes nearly every aspect of regional progress: construction. Lee County’s population has grown by more than 20% over the past decade, placing increased pressure on […]