GCM Contracting Solutions Partners with LCEC on New West Cape Coral Service Center
The 12,000-square-footcenter will strengtheninfrastructure and storm resiliency in one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions
(Cape Coral,FL) – GCM Contracting Solutions haspartnered with LCEC to develop a new West Cape Coral Service Center, which willmeet the needs of rapid population growth and increasing demand for reliableutility infrastructure across Southwest Florida.
Cape Coral isone of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, with anestimated population of 228,000 and projections to reach 375,000 residents by2050. The city has been growing at a rate of nearly 7 percent annually, ranking amongthe fastest-growing municipalities in the United States with populations over100,000, according to U.S. Census data.
Located at 3251SW 20th Avenue in Cape Coral, the new 12,000-square-foot, two-story West CapeCoral Service Center is being developed to improve response times, enhanceoperational efficiency, and strengthen storm restoration capabilities acrossLCEC service territory.
“This facility enhances howLCEC serves a rapidly growing region while ensuring LCEC is prepared for stormseason,” said Denise Vidal, EVPand CEO, LCEC. “It enhances coordination between field crews, system operations,and improves our ability to restore power safely and efficiently when membersneed us most.”[rs1]
The facilitywill include administrative offices, lineworker support spaces, warehouseoperations, system operations areas, conference and break roms, and essentialinfrastructure such as a UPS room.
“At GCMContracting, we take a practical, design-build approach focused on deliveringprojects that perform as intended from day one and over the long term,” saidRobert Brown, Founder and CEO, GCM. “This facility uses concrete tilt-upconstruction and pre-engineered systems to achieve durability, efficiency, andcost-effective execution. As Southwest Florida continues to grow, we’re proudto support LCEC with infrastructure that strengthens their ability to deliverreliable service at scale.”
About LeeCounty Electric Cooperative (LCEC)
LCEC is Southwest Florida’s Electric Cooperativeproviding reliable, cost-competitive electricity to members throughout theregion. The LCEC headquarters are in North Fort Myers, Florida, the samelocation where the cooperative originated in 1940. Approximately 450 skilledemployees are positioned throughout the six-county service territory, includingImmokalee, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Sanibel/Captiva, Pine Island, Useppa,Cabbage Key, Marco Island, Everglades City, Ave Maria, and parts of Lehigh Acres.
About GCM Contracting:
Established in1988 by founder and CEO Robert Brown, GCM Contracting Solutions is afull-service design-build general contractor headquartered in Fort Myers,Florida. With decades of experience and a proven track record across the GulfCoast and other high-growth Sunbelt markets, GCM is known for deliveringcomplex commercial, industrial, and specialty projects with speed, precision,and accountability. As a self-performing design-builder, GCM providesend-to-end control from concept through construction—reducing delays, enhancingcost transparency, and helping owners make informed, pro forma-aligneddecisions early in the process. The company’s ability to generate real-time,data-backed cost estimates gives clients the confidence to move forward withoutthe extended uncertainty often associated with traditional preconstructionphases. Whether executing tilt-wall construction, resilient marinainfrastructure, or mixed-use developments, GCM is committed to innovation,value engineering, and long-term ROI for every project. Learn more at www.gcmcontracting.com.
