Breaking Ground Contracting Company approaches each project as a long-term business partnership, continuing to provide personalized service well beyond completion.  We do this by building a strong working relationship with owners, architects, facility managers, and associated parties, so that we are always available and continually working to formulate and implement solutions.   

Breaking Ground Contracting Company promotes environmental consciousness both internally and externally.  We do this by providing incentives to employees for driving fuel-efficient vehicles, by practicing sustainability within our offices and on job-sites, and providing education to our clients and the community on the benefits of green building. 

Breaking Ground Contracting Company encourages all our employees to participate in community activities of their choosing.  75% of our leadership team are trained mentors.  Our employees are represented in the community through Kesler Mentoring Connections, Junior Achievement, Child Guidance Center, CGC LEAP Program, MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation TnT Program, YMCA,  National Association of Industrial Office Parks, Commercial Real Estate Women, Society for Marketing Professional Services, National Association of Female Executives, Urban Land Institute, The Navy League, Associated Builders and Contractors, ABC Women’s Council, United States Green Building Council, USGBC of Northeast Florida, Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Blueprint for Prosperity.

Breaking Ground Contracting Company has been owned and operated by Mary Tappouni since its inception in 1997.  Our team is rich and diverse in both its culture and experience.  Our employees have a minimum of 15 years in their respective fields, and have specialized experience beyond general construction in mechanical contracting, commissioning, estimating, project management, and sustainability.   We use our diversity and experience to enrich each project and offer consultation to our clients and partners.

A State-of-Florida certified woman owned business, Breaking Ground Contracting Company is an award-winning, commercial general contractor providing quality construction services to both public and private clients.  With demonstrated experience in health and fitness facilities, medical and professional offices, institutional and government projects, as well as numerous specialty construction projects, Breaking Ground offers clients the solutions they need to reach their construction goals. 

 The company’s portfolio includes new construction, renovations, tenant build outs, and additions with services in general and sustainable (LEED) construction, pre-construction, design/build and construction management.  Breaking Ground Contracting Company strives to be a leader in sustainable construction through their commitment to high-performance building and environmentally conscious practices.