Apprenticeship Program Opens New Career Paths for Kimmins Employees

Kimmins is proud to offer a new Civil Technician Apprenticeship Program designed to provide participants with a lifetime of skills and benefits that will allow them to grow and prosper in a variety of rewarding careers.

Frank BurderNovember 21, 2023

Tampa wastewater upgrade features major microtunnel project

We are honored to have one of the largest projects in our company’s 100-year history, a new 3,000-plus-ft. microtunnel running below Tampa Bay that replaces a sewer main handling nearly one-third of all City of Tampa wastewater.

Frank BurderOctober 30, 2023

Tampa Mayor Proclaims Oct. 25 ‘Kimmins Contracting Day’ to Mark Company’s 100th Anniversary

The mayor of Tampa, Jane Castor, has officially designated October 25, 2023, as “Kimmins Contracting Day” in recognition of the civil construction firm’s 100th year in business since its founding, in 1923.

Frank BurderOctober 27, 2023

Giving Back to the Community

Giving back is one of the pillars on which Kimmins was founded 100 years ago. To shed light on this topic, we talked with the president of Kimmins, Joe Williams, to learn more on how “Community” is a core value that Kimmins lives every day.

Frank BurderOctober 13, 2023

Kimmins Minority Contractor Boot Camp Program: Helping Nurture Businesses in Our Community

This year, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our company, we recognize that a crucial reason for our success lies in all the ways that the Tampa Bay community has provided us opportunities to grow and excel. In return, we try to give back regularly to our community.

Frank BurderJuly 25, 2023

The Kimmins Difference: Employee Demolition Training

Our previous blog explored the Kimmins employee training programs and the highly sought-after "merit badges." Now, we focus on employee demolition training, a topic that sparks explosive discussions.

Frank BurderJune 2, 2023

The Kimmins Difference: Employee Training Programs

In our previous blog post, we began our year-long anniversary series by exploring the "Safety First" culture that defines Kimmins Contracting. We delved into the mandatory safety classes for new hires and the re-certification classes for our crew members.

Frank BurderMay 23, 2023

City of Tampa Force Main Microtunnel Successfully Breaks Through Tunnel Shaft

The large diameter microtunnel machine, which installed a 72-inch-diameter steel casing pipe a total distance of 3,156 linear feet, completed its final penetration into the receiving pit at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, beside Amalie Arena, on April 21.

Frank BurderMay 9, 2023

Consideration Equals Success

“Considerate” may not be the first thought that comes to mind when describing a utility contractor, but for Kimmins, it is one we want to be known for. “Being considerate” is a core value on which we have built our company since our founding in 1923.

Frank BurderMarch 23, 2023

A Century of Safety First

As we celebrate 100 years of partnership with the Tampa Bay community this year, many are asking about our “secrets” to longevity and success. How does a civil construction and demolition company not only survive, but also grow and prosper, for that long?

SafetyFrank BurderMarch 21, 2023

Competence: "It’s a Core Pillar of Our Success"

A culture of Competence is mission-critical for civil construction, design-build, and demolition. We sat down with Joe Williams, president of Kimmins, to discuss how Competence is a core value that Kimmins lives, breathes, and brings into its work every day.

Frank BurderMarch 16, 2023

Character: A Core Reason We’re Able to Celebrate 100 Years

John Wooden, the legendary college basketball coach who won 10 national championships at UCLA, once famously said, “The true test of a person’s character is what he does when no one is watching.”

Frank BurderFebruary 21, 2023