Florida natives Thomas J. Miller and Harley W. Miller established Miller Construction Company in 1973 with a far-sighted partnership approach based on fostering long-term relationships. They set out to differentiate themselves with steady, measured growth, achieved by serving discerning clients exceptionally well. Since then, Miller has completed more than 600 commercial projects for the private sector in Florida, including office buildings, industrial, manufacturing & distribution, automotive, retail, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality.

1973

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Miller Construction Company Launched

1977

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First Design/Build Project

1979

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Fueling Growth

1980

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Winning Lago Mar

1985

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First Tilt Wall Project

1986

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Service Group Launch

1988

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Contractor of the Year

1989

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Holy Cross First Project

1990

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Miller Custom Homes

1992

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Las Olas Rebirth

1992

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Hurricane Andrew Recovery

1998/99

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Mission-critical

2000

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Raising City Furniture’s Tower

2008

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LEED Certification

2010

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Miller Construction Shifts Into High Gear

2012

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Building a New Generation of Warehouses

2013

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Nation’s Only Research Facility Dedicated to Coral Reef Ecosystems

2014

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World Class Arts Facility

2018

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Decade-long Succession Process Moves Forward

2020

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Miller Moves Into New Corporate Headquarters

2021

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Central Florida Office Opens

2023

Miller Construction Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

1973

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Miller Construction Company Launched

Brothers Tom and Harley form Associated Construction Services and serve as construction manager for their first project, a condominium on the Hillsboro Mile.

1977

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First Design/Build Project

First Design/Build project was for prominent trial attorney Fred Fazio, who developed three office buildings and one residential project in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

1979

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Fueling Growth

Transformed a 50’s-era gas station to a sleek office structure for its downtown Fort Lauderdale headquarters. Two subsequent renovations boosted space to 15,000 square feet.

1980

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Winning Lago Mar

Starting a client relationship that would span 4 decades for Lago Mar Hotel & Club and Lago Mar Properties, we were chosen for approaching the first project from the owner’s perspective, not just pricing from the plans.

1985

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First Tilt Wall Project

We self-performed on the Keebler Cookies Distribution Center for Sunbeam Properties.

1986

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Service Group Launch

To serve current clients on service work and smaller renovations, we managed tenant improvements and capital improvement projects for banks, hotels and owners of office buildings.

1988

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Contractor of the Year

Named Contractor of the Year by American Subcontractors Association of South Florida, reflecting the trusting relationships with subcontractors. Tom also took the gavel as president of Broward Builders Exchange, precursor of today’s Construction Association of South Florida.

1989

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Holy Cross First Project

Five-level parking garage (later expanded to 7-levels) and a seven-phase life safety renovation are first of dozens of projects over 3 decades, helping Holy Cross Hospital expand to serve all of Broward County.

1990

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Miller Custom Homes

Miller Custom Homes begins building some of Broward’s most luxurious residences.

1992

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Las Olas Rebirth

888 Las Olas Building opens, winning 12 CASF Craftsmanship Awards and leading revitalization of Las Olas Blvd. Client subsequently awards expansion of historic Riverside Hotel and Parking Garage.

1992

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Hurricane Andrew Recovery

Overcoming unique challenges to repair storm-related damage at Ocean Reef Resort (repairing 265 units) and Signature Gardens (complete interior/exterior overhaul) led to creation of Hurricane Preparedness Division for clients.

1998/99

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Mission-critical

Unique challenges include design-build of Airbus Flight Simulator Training Facility, KOS Pharmaceuticals manufacturing and testing facility, and building two of the nation’s first fully digital TV facilities – WTVJ NBC 6 and WPLG Local10.

2000

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Raising City Furniture’s Tower

First project for South Florida’s top-selling furniture retailer, eventually working on retail showroom construction and renovations from South Miami through Vero Beach, and in Naples and Fort Myers.

2008

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LEED Certification

Performed complete renovation of one of the nation’s first corporate headquarters pre-registered to achieve silver LEED certification, a 65,000-SF building in Sunrise for Republic Services.

2010

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Miller Construction Shifts Into High Gear

Miller Construction Shifts into high gear for automotive industry giants. Completed projects for 10 brands including BMW, Aston Martin, Audi, Porsche and Bentley and winning numerous Craftsmanship Awards and Project of the Year honors from CASF. Clients now include Holman Automotive and AutoNation.

2012

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Building a New Generation of Warehouses

With creative solutions to fast-track efficient, next-generation industrial space, we put millions of square feet in place for industry-leading clients including Flagler Global Logistics, Foundry Commercial, EastGroup and Prologis.

2013

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Nation’s Only Research Facility Dedicated to Coral Reef Ecosystems

Nova Southeastern University’s Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research Facility is one of several projects for NSU totaling nearly $200 Million.

2014

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World Class Arts Facility

Completed the massive $50 million, multiphase renovation of Broward Center for the Performing Arts, a milestone for Fort Lauderdale’s cultural future.

2018

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Decade-long Succession Process Moves Forward

Decade-long succession process moves forward when Brian Sudduth is named President, Harley Miller moves to CEO and Tom Miller becomes Chairman.

2020

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Miller Moves Into New Corporate Headquarters

Miller moves into new corporate headquarters at 5750 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

2021

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Central Florida Office Opens

Central Florida Office Opens at 630 N Wymore Road, Suite 300, Maitland, Florida 32751.

2023

Miller Construction Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

Miller Construction celebrates 50 years of excellence.