J. Lane Construction

Backed by a female CEO, the fiercely ambitious Angel Kirk, at J. Lane, we understand the importance of representation in the workplace. The construction industry is seeing an increase of women entering the workforce, by roughly 50% over the last decade. Still, we can do even better. So, why should more women get into construction? ?????????????????????? ???????????????: The construction industry is aging out. On top of that, the percentage of young Americans entering construction is historically low. The current climate, combined with an increase in new builds, is ripe. ???????????? ????????: Women in construction can earn 20-30% more than women in other industries, with attractive benefits to boot. This is largely due to construction having one of the smallest gender wage gaps (i.e., women can make 97% of what men earn). ?????????? ??????’?? ???????? ???????? ??????: Women are natural critical thinkers and problem solvers. These skills are paramount in construction, from laborers to managers to top-flight executives. #womeninconstruction #careeropportunities #jacksonville #generalcontractor #equalopportunity

You may have seen J. Lane project manager Mark Pullen a lot on here recently and with good reason — he has his hand in everything we do. As our dedicated PM, Mark takes the project from our estimator, Patrick Rogers, upon contract signing, and essentially runs with it. That includes reviewing all the specs, doing a site visit, buying out the entire project (e.g., subcontractors, equipment, materials), and getting our superintendent, Josh Soule, in the best position to succeed. It’s a lot of work, but Mark — who has been with J. Lane for several years — is a tremendous ambassador for all of our core values. #projectmanagement #corevalues #jacksonville #construction

Half way through our renovation project with O’Neal Steel for their Jacksonville HQ. As you can see, so much accomplished, yet so much left to do. We always say in this business, “you never know what’s lurking behind the walls.” While we exposed some rot that required retrofitting all the windows, our team’s nimbleness has kept the project on a steady course, as we focus on adding all the final installs and finishes (doors, floors, bathrooms) over the course of the next few weeks. We thank our superintendent, Josh Soule, and our project manager, Mark Pullen, for keeping us on track, and can’t wait to see this one come to life. #generalconstruction?#remodeling?#renovation?#jacksonville

Moving is a mission for just about anybody, but can get really laborious in the commercial space. That was the case for?Cogent Communications, a leading internet service provider, that J. Lane assisted with a demolition project. The goal was to get Cogent out of their existing location at 550 Water Street in Jacksonville as quickly as possible, as permitting for a move of this magnitude takes a while and stalls the construction phase. And the demolition work was immense, consisting of gutting the client’s 12th floor office of all electrical and mechanical, which included large HVAC machines, ducts, batteries, and IT racks. We also needed to move the largest items out via a crane from the roof, including eight condenser units and one massive generator. On top of that, we needed to repair any damage and return the space to “white box” condition for the building owner. A project like this requires incredible coordination between our team, subcontractors, the building engineer, security, and other parties, to ensure work is performed safely and in respect to other tenants. In this video, J. Lane Project Manager Mark Pullen walks us through the immense undertaking of this “demo out” and how our core values led to a successful result. #commercialconstruction?#demolition?#jacksonville?#generalcontractor?#cranework

“I love the passion that this team has, it makes it exciting for us to come into work, all the way through — from talking and working with clients, to making sure we’re helping them reach their goals.” As J. Lane’s Chief Operating Officer, it’s Ron Frick’s job to ensure all projects are running smoothly from start to finish. That includes making sure every gear is spinning, and if a gear stops working, Ron is usually the one figuring out what different process or system is needed to fix that gear. #construction #jacksonville #chiefoperatingofficer #projectmanagement

“I love connecting with new clients. I love listening to their needs, finding out what it is that they really want and how we can help them out in the best way and really cater to those needs.” Clay Teagle is J. Lane’s Preconstruction Director, working on everything from sales, to design, to permitting, before handing off clients to our project management team. By following our core values, Clay and the rest of the J. Lane crew ensure that our top-notch processes are executed from beginning to end, resulting in the best experience for our clients. Learn more about our team at: jlane.com #construction #jacksonville #projectplanning #clientsuccess

J. Lane CEO Angel Kirk will be speaking live at BisNow Jacksonville Construction & Development, on Wednesday, August 21st at 8 am, at the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk. This year’s event will have a special focus on “innovation, sustainability, development growth, technology, and community impact.” Join Angel, and a host of other industry professionals, for what should be an insightful, enriching day on the current state (and future) of commercial developing & building in Jacksonville. To buy tickets, click here: https://lnkd.in/ebwkf_gN

“I really do enjoy looking at these projects from a clean standpoint and trying to develop a budget to fit the client’s needs. At the same time, keeping an eye out for where we can value engineer things, and still deliver the high quality product, but maybe look for areas to save a little money.” Patrick Rogers is J. Lane’s estimator, responsible for calculating the total cost of every project (from full scope down to materials, subcontractors, delivery schedules, etc.) before it’s handed off to one of our project managers. Upon joining our team this year, Rogers was drawn to J. Lane’s core values and culture, and how it aligned with his previous experience. He’s brought a level of attention to detail and expertise that elevates everything we do for our clients. #constructionestimator #jacksonvillecontractor #commercialconstruction

We keep soaring to new heights! In our project for Cogent Communications, we utilized a sizable crane to lift eight enormous HVAC units off the rooftop of the 14-story 550 Water Street Building, located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. This task demanded both expertise and accuracy, to ensure Cogent could safely and efficiently vacate the site before transitioning to their new headquarters. Need expert solutions for your next big project? Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your goals! #construction #jacksonville #jlane #contracting #commercialconstruction

“At J. Lane, we consider all roles our roles,” notes CEO Angel Kirk. “Not that we don’t stay in our own lane, but from start to finish, no matter what, somebody’s going to be there, the communication is going to be there, because we all care.” We recently gathered for a special J. Lane roundtable, to discuss what inspires us as a team, how we work together as one, and what it means to represent the great community of Jacksonville. #teamfirst #jlaneroundtable #jacksonvillecontractor #commercialconstruction