Our Story
Building Tampa Bay since 1968
For decades, Caladesi has grown alongside the Tampa Bay communities we call home. What began decades ago has become a family business shaped by lasting relationships, generations of experience, and a commitment to doing things the right way. This is the story of the people, projects, and principles that continue to move Caladesi forward.
1968
One truck and a promise
Caladesi Construction opens its doors in Largo with a pickup, a small crew, and a simple standard: do it right, every time.
The original Caladesi truck 1970s
A home of our own
The sign goes up at the Highland office. The crews grow, the yard fills with iron, and the name starts to mean something around Pinellas County.
Highland office 1981
A company that feels like family
Company lunch under the tent. Some of the faces in this photo still have family on the payroll today.
Company lunch, 1981 1982
Building for the community
Groundbreaking at Hope Presbyterian: the first of dozens of churches, schools, and gathering places. Building places that bring people together.
Hope groundbreaking, Sept 1982 1980s
The Butler partnership
Butler Manufacturing honors Don Hinrichs as Salesman of the Year. Pre-engineered steel becomes a Caladesi signature, and the authorized Butler Builder relationship still anchors our work today.
Butler award ceremony 1995
Landmarks on the water
Pier 60 rises over Clearwater Beach. Some projects become part of the skyline; this one became part of the postcard.
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach, 1995 2008
Heavy civil, heavier trust
Steel goes up on the McMullen Booth overpass. By now, municipalities across three counties call Caladesi first.
McMullen Booth overpass, 2008 Today
Four generations in
The founder's standard survives in the family that still runs the job, in an office where the drawings still get spread across the table.
Four generations in one office
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