GCM Earns National Recognition for Work at Local Marina

GCM Contracting So­lutions, Inc., has been named a Tilt-Up Achieve­ment Award winner for its Gulf Star Marina project. The award, given by the Tilt-Up Concrete Associa­tion, highlights innovation, versatility, and beauty in concrete tilt-wall design and construc­tion on an international scale.

GCM completed work on Gulf Star, the world’s first fully automated marina, in August. The facility is located at 708 Fisherman’s Wharf on Fort Myers Beach, under the Matanzas Pass Bridge and next door to Doc Ford’s restaurant.

By eliminating the fork­lift drive aisle, the marina can store approximately 155 boats up to 40 feet in length, with the flexibility to store multiple vessels in the same bay and hold massive ships on the upper racks. The automated system also provides patrons with quick boat delivery times.

Concrete tilt-wall construction used for the project has benefits that include a four-hour fire rating, 200+ miles per hour wind rating, and built-in heat and sound in­sulation. These added safety features can help reduce insurance premiums by up to 15%, and in some cases, help satisfy local construction guidelines and restrictions.

Each of Gulf Star Marina’s 64 exteri­or concrete tilt-wall panels was poured and erected within the site footprint of 28,800sf.The panels stand at 76 feet, with the heaviest weighing 250,000 lbs.

For more information, please con­tact GCM Contracting Solutions at 239-334-8800 or e-mail rbrown@gc­mcontracting.com.