What does Hercon Shell & Steel do?
Hercon Shell & Steel is a full-service concrete shell contractor serving general contractors and developers across South Florida, with structural steel capabilities that allow us to deliver more of the structure under one contract.
Who are Hercon’s customers?
Hercon works for general contractors and developers. Past customers include The Richman Group, Coastal Construction, Suffolk, Liberty Builds and ASR.
Where does Hercon Shell & Steel work?
Hercon works throughout South Florida, across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
How do I request a bid?
Call 305-298-7722 or send your drawings, project location and schedule through the contact form at herconshell.com/contact.
What is the difference between concrete shell construction and structural steel?
The concrete shell is the concrete structure: foundations, columns and slabs, built level by level. Structural steel is steel framing: columns, beams, bracing and their connections. Many shell contractors only do concrete; Hercon does both.
What is the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) is the part of the Florida Building Code that applies to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. It sets stricter wind-load and product requirements for structures built there.
Does Hercon handle Division 3 and Division 5 scope?
Yes. Hercon handles both: concrete shell work falls under CSI Division 03 (Concrete) and structural steel falls under Division 05 (Metals), and Hercon can carry both under one contract.
What is concrete shell construction?
Concrete shell construction is building the concrete structure of a building: foundations, columns and slabs, level by level, so the trades that follow have a complete shell to work in.
Why hire one contractor for the shell and the structural steel?
Many shell contractors only do concrete. Hercon covers the concrete shell and the structural steel, so the general contractor or developer has one less contractor to manage.
Does Hercon work for developers as well as general contractors?
Yes. Hercon works with general contractors and developers across South Florida. Call to talk through a specific project.
What does a structural steel erection contractor do?
A steel erection contractor sets the structural steel in the field: framing, columns, beams and bracing, with welded, bolted and field connections, so the structure is ready for the trades that follow.
Does Hercon Shell & Steel work directly for general contractors and developers?
Yes. Hercon works with general contractors and developers. Past customers include The Richman Group, Coastal Construction, Suffolk, Liberty Builds and ASR.
How do I get a structural steel bid from Hercon?
Send the drawings and scope through the contact form, or call 305-298-7722. Include the project location and target schedule.