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Business Journals
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Tampa Bay's largest general contractors and construction firms
The 82 largest general contractors in Tampa Bay reported more than $7.9 billion in revenue from offices located in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 78 general contractors are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 80 featured in this week's print edition. This week's List is part of a shift in our research methodology and philosophy in 2025, one that will emphasize more data and context for readers while better coordinating the resources available to us and our 46 sister publications under the American City Business Journals flag. We anticipate this effort will identify thousands of new local records — and cumulatively, tens of thousands of new businesses across ACBJ's footprint — this year alone. Information on The List was obtained through Tampa Bay Business Journal research or supplied by individual firms through questionnaires that TBBJ could not independently verify. In case of ties, firms are ranked by total employment and then listed alphabetically if ties remain. Additionally, companies that did not respond to employment surveys but were still included on this year's List are sorted by estimated total employment figures derived from TBBJ archives; annual filings with the U.S. Department of Labor; and other firm-specific resources. Inclusion on this year's List required each firm to have a minimum of 50 total employees, using the methodologies described above. For information about this and other Tampa Bay Business Journal Lists, please contact Research Director Chris Erickson at cerickson@
Business Journals
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Tampa Bay's 118 largest engineering firms
The largest engineering firms in Tampa Bay employ more than 1,000 local licensed engineers in Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 68 engineering firms are included in our digital rankings, in addition to the 50 featured in this week's print edition. This week's List is part of a shift in our research methodology and philosophy in 2025, one that will emphasize more data and context for readers while better coordinating the resources available to us and our 46 sister publications under the American City Business Journals flag. We anticipate this effort will identify thousands of new local records — and cumulatively, tens of thousands of new businesses across ACBJ's footprint — this year alone. Information on The List was obtained through Tampa Bay Business Journal research or supplied by individual firms through questionnaires that TBBJ could not independently verify. Total number of engineers serves as a tiebreaker. In case of ties, firms are ranked by total employment and then listed alphabetically if ties remain. Additionally, companies that did not respond to employment surveys but were still included on this year's List are sorted by estimated total employment figures derived from TBBJ archives; annual filings with the U.S. Department of Labor; and other firm-specific resources. Inclusion on this year's List for firms that did not provide the ranking criteria required each firm to have a minimum of 20 total employees, using the methodologies described above. For information about this and other Tampa Bay Business Journal Lists, please contact Research Director Chris Erickson at cerickson@
Axios
29-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Colorado AI bill set for overhaul as the clock ticks
Colorado's first-in-the-nation law governing the use of artificial intelligence is facing an overhaul after vocal opposition from technology companies. Why it matters: Other states are closely watching the lawmaking as a model for regulating AI and ensuring privacy in the bot era. Catch up quick: Colorado's current law — which takes effect next February — requires consumer disclosure when AI is being used and prevents discrimination in decision-making. It applies to predictive artificial intelligence systems that make decisions, not generative ones such as ChatGPT. Yes, but: The governor and tech industry argued the existing law went too far, saying it would stifle innovation, job growth and startup companies with all its demands on AI companies. The latest: A bill introduced Monday — just days before lawmakers adjourn the session — rewrites some rules to assuage the industry's fears. The legislation more clearly outlines the rules for consumer disclosure, adjusts the definition of discrimination to fit existing law and curtails some of the responsibilities of the AI company and those who deploy the software. The new rules would exempt smaller companies under 500 employees, rather than the current benchmark of 50. The other side: The changes didn't satisfy all the bill's critics and made the rules tougher in some areas, Chris Erickson, co-founder and managing partner at Range Ventures, a venture capital firm, tells us. The change "we were told is going to happen hasn't happened yet," he said. Bryan Leach, CEO and founder of Ibotta, a digital coupon company, echoed those concerns. "The bill substantially heightens the costs and administrative burdens on small businesses," he said in a statement to Axios Denver. "If passed, this bill will only exacerbate the damage to our reputation as a business-friendly state and our ability to continue to create jobs."
