Eastman Construction Management LLC

Name: Eastman Construction Management LLC
Address: 1706 Curry Road, Lutz, FL, 33549, US
Telephone: +17274030558

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ECM is a full-service real estate development and commercial construction consulting group.

10/20/2026

🎃🐾 Halloween fun + puppies = a pretty great Saturday!

Come see us at Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk’s Trick-or-Treat on October 24 at Cotanchobee Park. Eastman Construction Management will be there with some adorable Dogs Inc pups for an afternoon of costumes, trick-or-treating and community fun.

📍 Cotanchobee Park
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM

Stop by, say hello and meet the pups! 💜🧡

10/14/2026

In Florida, the weather doesn't always cooperate with your construction schedule.

Frequent rain, unpredictable afternoon storms, and sudden changes in weather can make roofing projects particularly challenging. Whether we're replacing an existing roof or constructing a new building, keeping the building envelope watertight is critical—especially when occupied spaces below must remain operational.

Successful roofing projects require much more than a qualified roofing contractor. They require a well-developed plan, thoughtful sequencing, and close coordination among the entire construction team.
At Eastman Construction Management, we emphasize several key considerations:
• Plan for the unexpected. Temporary roofing and waterproofing measures should be evaluated and implemented when necessary to protect exposed areas.
• Sequence the work strategically. Limit the amount of roof exposed at any given time and coordinate demolition, preparation, installation, and dry-in activities to minimize risk.
• Protect the interior. Water intrusion can damage finishes, equipment, and building systems, disrupt operations, and create costly delays.
• Understand the source of the problem. Effective leak investigation requires identifying the actual source of water intrusion, which isn't always where the leak becomes visible.
• Coordinate with the trades. Roofing, mechanical, electrical, and other trades must work together to ensure penetrations, flashing, transitions, and terminations are properly addressed.

Complex roofing projects demand experience, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate problems before they occur.

At ECM, we bring decades of construction experience to challenging roofing and building envelope projects—from leak investigation and exposure to developing corrective solutions and overseeing their successful implementation.

10/01/2026

The emergency department couldn’t stop. The construction above it had to move forward.

At BayCare’s Winter Haven Hospital, the Bostick ICU expansion added a third floor and built out two levels for cardiac catheterization labs and intensive care—all while the emergency department directly below remained operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

▪️ 86,000 square feet of expansion and buildout
▪️ $26 million in construction
▪️ 12 months
▪️ Delivered on time and on budget

The project team used Lean Construction principles to align trade partners, sequence the work, and keep commitments. Every activity required careful consideration of the patients and healthcare professionals occupying the space below.

Chris Eastman helped deliver this project during his tenure with Suffolk Construction Company. Today, that experience informs the guidance he brings to Owners through Eastman Construction Management.
For ECM’s clients, the value extends beyond knowing how a building goes together. It means understanding how construction decisions affect operations, identifying risks early, and keeping teams focused on the Owner’s priorities.

Delivering the facility is only part of the responsibility. Protecting what happens inside it matters just as much.

09/29/2026

This July, my son Austin joined us at Eastman Construction Management and began learning the construction business firsthand.

Watching him get started reminds me of the years that shaped me most in this industry—the years I spent in the field, where the work was happening.

That’s where I learned how projects actually come together, how decisions affect the people performing the work, and how much you can learn by being present, paying attention, and listening.

My father used to tell me, “Great leaders can always tell you about their people by the way they carry their lunch pail at 2:00 am.”

It was his way of saying that great leaders are present. They know their people well enough to recognize the weight of a long shift, the pride in a job done well, or when someone needs support. You develop that understanding by showing up and working alongside them.

That principle is an important part of Austin’s development: spending time in the field, learning from experienced professionals, asking questions face to face, and seeing how the details on a drawing become work in place.

Some of the most valuable lessons of my career came from the people doing that work. I’m grateful to see Austin beginning to learn from them, too.

09/24/2026

One of the best parts of working in Tampa Bay is watching neighborhoods evolve in real time — and right now, Ybor City and the Gasworx district are a great example.

We’ve had a front-row seat to that transformation through the construction of Grow Financial Federal Credit Union new headquarters and Ybor Store at Gasworx.

What makes this project exciting is going well beyond the walls of the building. Grow’s move will bring hundreds of employees into Ybor every day, along with members visiting the new store. That added daily activity has the potential to support local restaurants, businesses and retail while contributing to the continued growth of the surrounding neighborhood.

A few things stand out as we watch the area take shape:

• People create momentum. New buildings are important, but the employees, residents, members and visitors who use them every day are what ultimately create an active neighborhood.

• The surrounding environment matters. Walkability, restaurants, retail, public spaces and connectivity will all play a role in the experience of working at and visiting Grow’s new home.

• Ybor’s identity is part of what makes this development exciting. The area already has a history and character unlike anywhere else in Tampa Bay. Seeing new investment connect with that existing identity creates a lot of potential for the future.

It’s been exciting watching Grow’s build-out progress alongside the larger transformation happening throughout Gasworx and Ybor City. Every week, the vision for this area becomes a little easier to see.

Looking forward to seeing the impact Grow Financial’s new headquarters and Ybor Store will have on the neighborhood we’ll soon call home.

09/22/2026

Most construction problems don’t start in the field.

They start months earlier—with an unclear scope, uncoordinated drawings, or a decision that was made too late.

Before construction begins, every project team should be able to answer three questions:

1. Does everyone agree on what is included?
If the scope is open to interpretation, gaps and unexpected costs are almost guaranteed.

2. Have the drawings actually been coordinated?
Architectural, structural, and MEP documents must work together—not just look complete when reviewed separately.

3. What decisions or materials could delay the job?

Long-lead equipment, owner selections, utility requirements, and unresolved design decisions need to be identified early.

Preconstruction isn’t about predicting every problem.

It’s about finding the important ones while the team still has options—before they become delays, compromises, and change orders.

Solve it on paper before you pay to solve it in the field.

09/17/2026

At Eastman Construction Management LLC, we believe some of the most meaningful projects are the ones that strengthen the communities we call home.

That’s why we’re proud to support One More Child and the Grounds for Grace project in Lakeland, Florida.

Grounds for Grace is being created to support single mothers and their children by providing a place where families can find stability, pursue education, develop new skills, and build a stronger foundation for their future. More than simply a facility, it will be a place for mothers to grow, learn, and work toward greater independence while their children have a safe and supportive environment alongside them.

This mission matters to us because strong communities are built by investing in people. As a construction management company, we’re grateful for the opportunity to use what we do every day to help organizations like One More Child expand the impact of what they do every day.

If you’re looking for a way to help, consider learning more about One More Child, supporting their mission, or getting involved with the families and programs they serve.

We’re proud to play a part in helping bring Grounds for Grace to life—and even more excited about the lives that will be impacted inside its walls once delivered.

09/15/2026

The Floridan Hotel has been part of Tampa’s skyline for nearly a century. Bringing a historic property like this into its next chapter requires balancing preservation, modern operations, construction realities, and the inevitable surprises that come with a 100-year-old building.

ECM’s experience includes working through the redevelopment and restoration of the Floridan (now rebranded as Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton), helping navigate the day-to-day challenges that came with a project of this scale and complexity.

One of the biggest lessons from the project has been the importance of solving what’s behind the walls, not just what you can see. Existing conditions, historic construction methods, water intrusions, and decades of previous repairs can quickly change the plan. Success often comes down to identifying those issues early, getting the right people around the table, and finding a practical path forward without losing sight of the finished product.

For owners taking on historic or adaptive-reuse projects, the takeaway is simple: expect the unexpected and build a team that knows how to solve problems when the drawings don’t tell the whole story.

Proud to have been part of Hotel Flor’s next chapter and to see this Tampa landmark continue its story.

09/08/2026

ECM is proud to be a member of the PMG Affordable development team selected by the City of Tampa for the redevelopment of the historic Army/Navy site and surrounding properties in North Downtown Tampa.

Located between N. Tampa Street and E. Ashley Drive, the redevelopment will transform approximately four acres of underutilized downtown property into a new mixed-income, mixed-use community. The PMG Affordable proposal includes 1,150 residential units, with approximately 70% dedicated to affordable and workforce housing, together with commercial uses, public open space and significant improvements to pedestrian connectivity.

The project represents a major investment in the continued evolution of Tampa’s urban core and an important step toward creating housing opportunities for the people who work in and contribute to our city.

Eastman Construction Management (ECM) is honored to serve as an advisor and project team member, working alongside an exceptional group of development, design, engineering and construction professionals to help bring this vision forward.

The development team is led by Property Markets Group - PMG Affordable, in partnership with the Tampa Housing Authority, Bank of America Community Development Company and DuCon Construction LLC., with a broader consultant team that includes Alfonso Architects, Stantecntec and other leading firms.

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute our construction and development expertise to a project of this scale and significance—right here in Tampa.

1,150 Residential Units | 70% Affordable & Workforce Housing | Mixed-Use | North Downtown Tampa

Address

1706 Curry Road
Lutz, FL
33549

Telephone

+17274030558

Website

http://www.eastmancm.com/

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