CPPI, Scorpio Construction & Whiting-Turner: The Contractors Building the University of Florida

The University of Florida is one of the largest and most active construction markets in North Central Florida. With a sprawling campus in the heart of Gainesville, a multi-billion dollar capital improvement program, and a steady pipeline of new academic, athletic, and research facilities, UF keeps some of the region's best general contractors busy year-round.

Three names consistently show up on the biggest UF-area jobsites: Charles Perry Partners Inc. (CPPI), Scorpio Construction, and Whiting-Turner. Each brings a distinct strength to the Gainesville construction market — and each depends on a reliable local labor workforce to keep their projects on schedule.

CPPI is one of the most recognizable names in North Central Florida construction. Founded and headquartered in Gainesville, CPPI has deep roots in the local market and a long track record of delivering complex institutional and commercial projects across the region.

On and around the University of Florida campus, CPPI has been involved in a wide range of project types including academic buildings, research facilities, athletic infrastructure, and K-12 school construction throughout Alachua County. Their recent completion of the Idylwild Elementary School rebuild — a full ground-up replacement of a 79,000-square-foot campus — is a strong example of the scale and complexity they routinely handle.

What sets CPPI apart is their local knowledge. They understand Gainesville's permitting environment, the subcontractor relationships that make projects run smoothly, and the workforce dynamics of the North Central Florida construction market. For labor-intensive phases of institutional projects, having a staffing partner who can mobilize quickly is critical — and that's where All Florida Personnel comes in.

Scorpio Construction is a commercial general contractor with a growing presence on high-profile institutional and educational projects in the Gainesville area. Their current work on the Santa Fe College Blount Center automotive technology training center — a $16 million, 17,200-square-foot facility in downtown Gainesville — is a strong example of the kind of complex, multi-trade commercial builds they're known for.

Scorpio brings a focused, execution-driven approach to commercial construction. Projects like the SF College Blount Center require tight coordination between structural, mechanical, electrical, and finish trades — all while managing a construction schedule tied to an active educational campus. That kind of project demands a workforce that shows up every day and performs.

As Scorpio continues to build its presence in the Gainesville and UF-area market, the demand for reliable construction labor on their jobsites will only grow. All Florida Personnel is positioned to support Scorpio's labor needs across every phase of their North Central Florida projects.

Whiting-Turner is one of the largest and most respected general contractors in the United States, and they have a significant presence on University of Florida construction projects. As a national firm with deep experience in higher education construction, Whiting-Turner is frequently selected for the most complex and high-value projects on the UF campus.

Their work at UF spans academic buildings, research centers, and major athletic facilities — including involvement in the ongoing Ben Hill Griffin Stadium renovation, one of the largest construction projects in Gainesville's recent history. A $300+ million stadium renovation requires hundreds of workers across multiple trades, sustained over multiple years, with construction phases carefully coordinated around the football schedule.

For a contractor of Whiting-Turner's scale, workforce availability is a constant operational challenge. When project phases ramp up, they need workers fast. When phases wind down, they need flexibility. That's exactly the kind of staffing relationship All Florida Personnel is built for.

Whether it's CPPI rebuilding a school campus, Scorpio constructing a new training center, or Whiting-Turner renovating a 90,000-seat stadium — every one of these projects runs on construction labor. And in the Gainesville market, that labor has to come from somewhere.

The types of workers these jobsites need include:

• General construction laborers for site prep, demolition, material handling, and cleanup
• Concrete and masonry workers for foundations, flatwork, and structural elements
• Framing and drywall crews for interior buildout phases
• Finish laborers for flooring prep, painting support, and punch-list work
• Material handlers and equipment operators to keep jobsite logistics moving
• Skilled trade support labor assisting licensed electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians

On a large UF-area project, you might need 10 of these workers one week and 40 the next. Workforce gaps at any phase can cascade into schedule delays and cost overruns. Having a staffing partner you can call on short notice — one who already has vetted, experienced workers ready to go — is one of the most valuable relationships a project manager can have.

All Florida Personnel has been Gainesville's locally owned construction labor staffing company since 2013. We've built our reputation by supporting the contractors and subcontractors who build North Central Florida — including the teams working on and around the University of Florida campus.

Here's what we bring to UF-area jobsites:

• A ready pool of vetted construction laborers available on short notice — often within 24–48 hours
• Commercial and institutional jobsite experience — our workers understand the pace, safety standards, and expectations of large-scale construction
• Flexible scaling — from a small crew for a short phase to sustained staffing for multi-month projects
• Full Workers Compensation and General Liability coverage on every placed worker — no risk to you
• Local knowledge — we know the Gainesville construction market, the workers in it, and the contractors who depend on them

If you're a general contractor, subcontractor, or project manager working on a UF-area or North Central Florida construction project, don't wait until you're short-staffed to reach out.

Call All Florida Personnel at (352) 505-0503 or submit a worker request online — we're ready to support your next project.

All Florida Personnel is headquartered in Gainesville, FL and serves contractors and construction projects throughout Alachua County and North Central Florida. Learn more at allfloridapersonnel.com.