It was a night to be remembered. Coastal Construction Group, one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast,is proud to announce that Patrick Erin Murphy, Executive Vice President, has been honored asThe Most Innovative Contractor of the Year at the prestigious RED (Real Estate Development) Awards Florida. The award recognizes Murphy’s outstanding contributions to the real estate and construction industries and his role in advancing technology within Coastal Construction Group.
Hundreds of Miami’s top real estate and construction professionals gathered at the Design District in Miami on Saturday, January 27th, to honor Patrick E. Murphy alongside other leaders, visionaries, and rising stars in the industry. The RED Awards are an annual celebration of achievements in the world of real estate, serving as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people who have made meaningful contributions to the industry.
Patrick Erin Murphy, currently serving as an Executive Vice President of Coastal Construction Group, has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. He began his journey with Coastal Construction at the age of 19 as a day laborer. Over the years, Murphy has grown with the company, taking on various roles, including project engineer, estimating assistant, and accounting manager.Additionally, he served in the U.S. Congress, representing Palm Beach and Treasure Coast in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017, and was the nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2016.Top of Form
His leadership also extends to the development of groundbreaking building technology. Beyond his role at Coastal Construction, Murphy is the Chief Executive Officer of Togal.AI, a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology company at the forefront of revolutionizing the construction industry’s bidding process. Under his leadership, they have developed the industry’s most advanced pre-construction technology, made to automatically detect, measure, compare, and label project spaces and features on architectural drawings. Togal.AI is one of the fastest-growing construction technology companies, with Murphy at the front line continuing to lead the way in advancing technology and innovation.
Murphy expressed his gratitude for this special night, stating, “I am truly thankful to RED for this extraordinary honor. This recognition represents the collective dedication and innovation of Coastal Construction Group in shaping the future of the construction industry.”
The RED Awards also honored professionals in various categories, including Developer of the Year, Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year, New Development Broker of the Year, Real Estate Investment Company of the Year, Architectural Firm of the Year, Construction Law Firm of the Year, and more. Coastal Construction Group extends congratulations to all the honorees for their outstanding achievements.
For more information on Coastal Construction Group, call 305-559-4900, or visit www.coastalconstruction.com.
About Coastal Construction
Award-winning Coastal Construction Group and the Murphy family have been building projects throughout Florida for more than five decades and have become one of the largest general contractors in Florida, Coastal currently has operations in Miami, Palm Beach, Naples, Orlando, Tampa and the Florida Keys. Coastal specializes in hospitality, single and multi-family residential, education, commercial and mixed-use projects. Their distinguished portfolio includes, among others: Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at the Surf Club; St. Regis Resort & Residences Bal Harbor; Ritz Carlton Hotel South Beach; Faena Hotel and Residences; 1450 Brickell; Camillus House; Porsche Design Tower; Fendi Chateau; Oceana Condos; Residences by Armani Casa; Aston Martin Residences; and The Plaza Coral Gables. In addition, the Company was the primary builder for Ocean Reef Club, Deering Bay Club, Miami Design District, Miami World Center and Water Street Tampa.
