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Building dreams, one home at a time. Let's build your perfect space together! "If you want it done right, Call D. White!"

08/14/2026

Building a commercial facility from scratch in Florida is a different process than most people expect.

Here is what ground-up commercial construction actually looks like:

Phase 1 -- Pre-Construction
Architectural and engineering drawings. Geotechnical report. Site survey. These all happen before a single permit is submitted.

Phase 2 -- Permitting
Commercial permits go through both local building departments and sometimes state agencies. Plan review is more detailed than residential and takes longer.

Phase 3 -- Site Work
Clearing, grading, underground utilities, and slab prep. This phase sets the foundation -- literally and financially -- for everything that follows.

Phase 4 -- Vertical Construction
Framing or masonry, roof, exterior skin, then all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins and inspections.

Phase 5 -- Finishes and CO
Interior finishes, final inspections, and the Certificate of Occupancy that lets you open your doors.

At D. White Construction, we manage every one of these phases. You get one number to call and a builder who knows what comes next.
(352) 234-3430 | dwhiteconst.com | CBC #1267712

08/11/2026

Not every residential builder is qualified to build your commercial space.

Commercial construction in Florida is a different game -- different permit process, different inspections, different subcontractor requirements, and a much tighter relationship between your timeline and your business opening date.

Here is what D. White Construction brings to your commercial project:

- CBC #1267712 -- licensed for both residential AND commercial in Florida
- Fully insured with general liability and the coverage your project requires
- Licensed subcontractors on every trade -- electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more
- Pre-construction planning so your schedule does not surprise you
- One point of contact from permit to CO

Tenant improvements. Ground-up commercial builds. Central Florida.

If you have a project in planning, let us talk before you sign anything.
(352) 234-3430
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08/07/2026

Before you sign a commercial lease, make sure you understand who is responsible for building out your space.

A tenant improvement -- or TI -- is the construction work done to customize a leased commercial space for the tenant's specific use.

This might include:
- Demising walls and private offices
- Electrical upgrades and panel work
- Plumbing for a break room, restroom, or service area
- HVAC zoning and ductwork
- Flooring, ceilings, lighting, and finishes
- ADA compliance upgrades

Here is what most business owners do not realize:
ALL of this work requires permits. And it requires a licensed contractor to pull them.

Before you sign your lease, know what the build-out costs, who is paying for it, and who is building it.

D. White Construction handles commercial tenant improvements across Central Florida.
(352) 234-3430 | dwhiteconst.com | CBC #1267712

08/04/2026

If you are a business owner planning to build or improve a commercial space in Central Florida -- this post is for you.

D. White Construction handles commercial construction as a core part of what we do.

Tenant Improvements: We build out leased commercial spaces for businesses ready to move in and open.

Ground-Up Commercial: We build commercial facilities from the ground up -- office buildings, retail spaces, medical suites, warehouses, and more.

CBC licensed. Fully insured. Central Florida based. We manage permits, subs, and schedules so you can focus on your business.

If you have a commercial project coming up, let us be the first call you make.
(352) 234-3430
[email protected] | dwhiteconst.com
CBC #1267712 | Licensed & Insured

07/16/2026

This is what a Thursday looks like when you are building someone's future home.

Early start, hot Florida sun, and a crew that takes pride in getting it right -- not just getting it done.

Construction is not glamorous every day. But days like this are why we do it.

D. White Construction | Central Florida
(352) 234-3430

07/13/2026

In firefighting, before you ever enter a burning building, you do a size-up.

You assess the structure. Identify the risks. Figure out where things could go wrong. Build a plan before you commit.

I do the exact same thing on every construction project I take on.

Before we break ground on your home or commercial build, we walk the lot, review the plans, identify the potential problem areas, and build a timeline that accounts for what could go sideways -- not just what should go right.

That is called pre-construction planning. And it is the reason our projects stay on schedule when other builders fall behind.

What I learned at the fire station still shows up every single day on the job site.

(352) 234-3430
[email protected] | dwhiteconst.com
CBC #1267712 | Ocala, FL

07/10/2026

Another one done right.

This Chiropractic office remodel in Ocala, FL came together exactly the way it should -- on schedule, on budget, and built to last.

2200sq ft Tenant Improvement

Every trade on this job was a licensed subcontractor we trust. That is how we protect the quality of the finished product -- and protect you.

Ready for yours? Give us a call.
(352) 234-3430
[email protected]
CBC #1267712 | Licensed & Insured | Central Florida

07/06/2026

Your permit got approved. So why can we not start building yet?

This is one of the most common questions we get -- and it is a fair one.

Here is what actually has to happen between permit approval and the first day of real construction:

- The permit must be physically posted on site before any work begins (required by Florida law)
- The Notice of Commencement must be recorded with the county
- Final survey staking confirms exactly where the home sits on the lot
- Material deliveries are ordered and scheduled
- Clearing and grading crews are coordinated
- The county pre-pour inspection is scheduled

Rushing this window is how projects fall behind before they even start.

At D. White Construction, we use this time to make sure Day 1 on site runs without delays. Every step -- handled.

(352) 234-3430 | dwhiteconst.com
CBC #1267712

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from D. White Construction.

Grateful for this community, grateful for the trust our clients put in us, and grateful to spend our days building something that matters right here in Central Florida.

Enjoy your holiday with the people who matter most.

-- Derek White
D. White Construction | Ocala, FL
(352) 234-3430

07/01/2026

This July 4th, we are thinking about what it means to build something that lasts.

Not just a structure -- a home where your kids grow up. A space where your business gets off the ground. Something you will drive past years from now and say, we built that right.

That is what D. White Construction is about. Every slab we pour, every frame we raise, every punch list we close out -- it matters.

If you have been thinking about building in Central Florida, let us talk this summer.
(352) 234-3430 | dwhiteconst.com
CBC #1267712 | Licensed & Insured

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