Some milestones announce a change. This one confirms a direction. Earlier this year, Jennifer Gervais became a licensed Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering in the State of Florida (PE #103843). For Gervais Ventures, it is a moment worth celebrating — not...
Preconstruction is one of those things every contractor claims to do well. It shows up in every proposal. It gets its own line in the schedule. And yet, projects still lose weeks once construction begins. If preconstruction is supposed to prevent that, why doesn't...
Each year, Women in Construction Week highlights the role women play in shaping the built environment and strengthening the construction industry. Led by National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), the week celebrates progress while pushing for continued...
Mass timber is gaining momentum across the U.S. as builders, designers, and developers look for ways to reduce environmental impact while also creating better places for people to live and work. That conversation is increasingly relevant in Florida, where rapid...
As interest in mass timber grows nationwide, Florida project teams are beginning to ask more detailed, practical questions. Beyond sustainability and aesthetics, developers, designers, and builders want to understand how mass timber fits within Florida’s building...
Strengthening Partnerships and Building for the FutureGervais Ventures is honored to have graduated from the University of Florida’s 2025 Mentor-Protégé Program, an initiative designed to strengthen small businesses by pairing emerging small businesses with...
Safety is About Protecting What’s Valuable, it’s About Your People. Our co-founder, Nik Gervais’ good friend and mentor, Danny Palanuk, taught him early in his career: Safety is About People. It’s about the people who work on our projects and their families. It’s...