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What a great morning participating in this year’s #TheGreatAmericanCleanup and @keeptbb at Ben T. Davis Beach!
Thank you to @baker_barrios and the @cityoftampa for including us in this event.
To learn more about The Great American Cleanup visit:
https://kab.org/our-signature-programs/great-american-cleanup/
Today’s Pinellas Trail Cleanup was a success with 662lbs of trash collected! This included cement poles, steel poles and a cart. //@keeppinellasbeautiful
Progress Report:🚨Check out the Pre-Engineered Metal Building Erection currently ongoing for the CIIP (Clothing Initial Issue Point) Building at Ft. Jackson. Once the steel erection is completed, the metal roof deck will be installed, then the finish roofing system.
The history of women in construction dates back as far as the Middle Ages, however, the first written record of women construction workers dates to 13th-century Spain. By the late 19th century, the first women engineers and architects began to stand out. Amongst them stands Engineer Emily Warren Roebling who directed construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and completed it, after her husband Washington Roebling fell ill. She was so instrumental to the success of the project that when the bridge opened in 1883, she rode with President Chester A. Arthur across its full length.
This month, not only do we wish to acknowledge women like Emily Warren Roebling, who paved the path for women in construction, but also our female employees at Kokolakis Contracting. #WomensHistoryMonth
It’s been a busy week for #teamkoko
This week, we celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Sanitation Department complex in @stpetefl! This $14 million project will replace two 50-year-old buildings, and accommodate both administrative + operational functions.
Happy Valentine's Day! Here are some projects that really captured our hearts. ♥️
Today marks the second anniversary of John Kokolakis’s passing. We want to take a moment to celebrate his life and to reflect on the extraordinary legacy he left behind. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a loving husband, philanthropist and a celebrated business man. Mr. John’s commitment to honesty, integrity and accountability have served as our beacon for half a century, and will continue to guide us through the future.
In 1965, Greek Orthodox Archbishop Iakovos marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, Alabama in support of the civil rights movement. During the historic march, Archbishop Iakovos was the only church leader to march alongside King, putting the Greek Orthodox faith at the forefront during this turbulent time for American society.
After Iakovos died in 2005, Coretta Scott King said, “At a time when many of the nation’s prominent clergy were silent, Archbishop Iakovos courageously supported our Freedom Movement, and marched alongside my husband, and he continued to support the nonviolent movement against poverty, racism and violence throughout his life.”
Black History Month is a time to recognize, understand and celebrate the culture, contributions and achievements of black Americans throughout our history. In recognition of black achievements in construction, @kokolakisbuilds is shedding light on one of history’s most influential architects.
Robert Robinson Taylor (1868 – 1942) was the first African American student enrolled at MIT and the first accredited African American architect; prior to his education, he was a foreman and carpenter for his father, who had a successful career as a builder and contractor. Taylor graduated from MIT in 1892 and was hired by Booker T. Washington (a prominent black educator) to design and construct numerous buildings for the Tuskegee Institute – a historically black college and university (HBCU) that focused on industrial curriculum.
Additionally, he worked as an instructor for the Institute and introduced the use of plans and specifications in the curriculum and emphasized that construction should be met with both hand and mind. During his 30+ year career as an architect he designed dozens of buildings for high-profile universities across the southern United States, including numerous HBCUs.
Earlier this week, Joe Kokolakis and our team at Fort Jackson toured the temporary dining facility (TDFAC). This TDFAC can feed up to 1500 recruits a meal! #fortjackson
Yesterday afternoon, we celebrated the groundbreaking of the new air traffic control tower at @flyavl. We are grateful to be a part of this addition to the community!
Congratulations to our HR manager, Allison who graduated from @saintleouniv with a degree in HR Management. Allison was able to utilize Kokolakis Contracting's tuition reimbursement program to help offset the cost of tuition expenses. #teamkoko
Bring your dog to work day was a success! #teamkoko
1.Franklin
2. Phoebe
3. Scooby
4. Gracie
5. Sherman
6. Ringo
Today’s Pinellas Trail Cleanup was a success with 400lbs of trash collected! This included cement poles, steel poles and a cart. //@keeppinellasbeautiful
What have you learned while working at Kokolakis Contracting?
I’ve learned various construction processes, how to manage schedules and budgets, develop contracts and bring new and developed skills together to efficiently manage projects.
Progress Report🚨: Restoration and Modernization of Cullum Hall for the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY // @westpoint_usma
Yesterday, at Eisenhower Medical Center, members of the #teamkokoFtGordon donated blood with the @usmilitaryblood (Armed Services Blood Program). This is the Donor program associated with the DoD that provides blood donations to military hospitals in the US and around the world.
Last week, members of the #teamkokoFL spent time at Metropolitan Ministries where they helped clients with parking, shopping for food items and toys. @metro_min offers comprehensive services for at-risk and homeless families in underserved communities in the Tampa Bay area.
Thank you @cityoftampa for hosting another great Bridges to Business event! We are excited for our upcoming opportunities with the City of Tampa.
