On February 29, Plaza Construction presented a check for $155,000 to Voices For Children Foundation, Inc. at Plaza’s 10th Annual Golf Invitational at La Gorce Country Club, surpassing last year’s $150,000 charitable contribution. Accepting the check from tournament host and foundation board member Brad Meltzer (Center Right), President of Plaza’s Southeast Region, were Voices For Children Foundation’s Nelson Hincapie (Center Left), President and CEO, and foundation board members Gail Appelrouth (Immediate Past Chair) and Jay Shapiro, Esq. (a Shareholder at Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.).
The foundation enables the Guardian ad Litem Program to recruit, train and support volunteers to serve as the “Voice” for abused, abandoned and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in dependency court proceedings. Voices’ financial support also helps fulfill the children’s medical, educational and social needs in Miami-Dade. With more than 100 golfers and supporters participating, this year’s Platinum tournament sponsors included Areda Construction, Baker Concrete, and Capform, and Gold sponsors included Dynalectric and HJ Foundation.
In making the announcement, Brad Meltzer stated, “On behalf of Plaza Construction and our many sponsors and supporters, we are especially proud of this year’s contribution benefiting Voices For Children Foundation. Based on the foundation’s superb track record, it is comforting to know that these funds will truly make a difference in children’s lives.”
Also commenting, Nelson Hincapie, President and CEO of Voices For Children Foundation, Inc., added, “We are very grateful for the support from Plaza Construction; it is with their help that we are able to change the trajectory of children’s lives. At Voices we believe that it takes a village to transform the lives of children and youth in foster care and we are proud to have Plaza help us build that village.”
Under Meltzer’s leadership, Plaza is committed to the community and social responsibility, devoting its expertise and energies to public causes and charities. In South Florida, Plaza continues its tradition of corporate giving to both local and national organizations. Prior recipients of Plaza’s annual golf tournament have included The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Plaza has also sponsored corporate events for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center through participation in the Dolphin Cycling Challenge.
One of South Florida’s largest full-service general contractors and construction managers, Plaza Construction is widely acclaimed for constructing many of South Florida’s most prestigious projects. Included among them are the 67-story Marquis, the 42-story 1100 Millecento, the 42-story Icon Bay, W South Beach, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, Canyon Ranch North Tower, and many more. Plaza is currently constructing numerous high-profile projects including the 62-story One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects, One Ocean and Marea Condominiums, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. The company also recently completed the AC Hotel Miami Beach and the Aloft South Beach. Plaza Construction bases its Southeast Regional operations from 120 N.E. 27^th Street, Suite 600, in Miami.
About Plaza Construction
Plaza Construction is one of the nation’s leading construction management and general contracting companies.  The firm has played a very relevant role in building corporate headquarters, commercial properties, healthcare centers, universities, infrastructure, transportation facilities, museums, retail spaces, hospitality, and residential buildings. Since its incorporation in 1986, the firm has grown from a regional organization to a multi-faceted, national presence in the industry with headquarters in New York and regional offices in Miami and Washington, DC. Notably, Plaza Construction was selected in early 2016 to manage the construction of the 79-story 99 Hudson Street, Jersey City, which will be the tallest building in New Jersey.