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Trusted Veteran-Owned Construction & Design Services
Since 2010, Blue Cord has established itself as a leading Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to excellence in design-build construction, real estate development, and professional services. Our operations are rooted in the military values of integrity, accountability, and dedication, which manifest in every project we undertake. We specialize in serving the healthcare, government, education, and transportation sectors while maintaining a strong commitment to the Veteran community through active partnerships and philanthropy. Our team of qualified professionals brings decades of collective experience in constructing and renovating critical facilities nationwide, including numerous VA medical centers and veteran-focused facilities. Our reputation for delivering projects with exceptional quality at competitive value is built on systematic processes that ensure client satisfaction and optimal outcomes.We maintain transparency and ethical standards across all operations, fostering trust through consistent communication and adherence to commitments. As industry experts in healthcare construction, we combine technical proficiency with deep understanding of medical facility requirements to deliver safe, functional spaces that support healing environments. Our focus on continuous improvement drives innovation in construction methodologies while maintaining safety and compliance as top priorities. This approach has earned recognition from governmental agencies and clients who consistently acknowledge our ability to overcome project challenges and deliver superior results. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, we serve public and private clients nationwide while upholding our founding principle: For Veterans, by Veterans.
Services
Design-Build Construction
Property Management
Professional Services
Healthcare Construction
Real Estate Development
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We employ Veterans from all military branches with proven industry expertise
- Our team delivers complex healthcare construction projects with infection control mastery
- We implement military-grade accountability in all project management
- Our 20+ years of construction management experience ensures project success
- We maintain Two Green Globes sustainability certifications for medical facilities
Associations and certifications
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
What people say
Exceptional quality workmanship
Timely project delivery
Superior infection control practices
Effective government collaboration
Innovative design solutions
Services
Design-Build Construction
Our comprehensive design-build services integrate architecture and construction under one contract. This approach streamlines project delivery while maintaining strict quality control. Specializing in healthcare and government facilities, we handle every phase from initial planning through final execution. Our proven methodology reduces timelines by 20-30% compared to traditional construction models while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
Healthcare Construction
We specialize in constructing and renovating medical facilities with specialized expertise in VA hospitals and outpatient clinics. Our teams understand critical infection control protocols, sterile environment requirements, and healthcare safety regulations. Recent projects include USP800-compliant pharmacies and MRI suite upgrades requiring advanced medical equipment coordination and space optimization for patient care.
Property Management
Our property management division handles complete lifecycle management of medical and government facilities. Services include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and operational support with 15-minute response times. We manage over 76,000 square feet of medical facilities, ensuring continuous functionality while minimizing disruptions to healthcare operations.
Professional Services
We offer expert preconstruction and construction consultancy services including cost estimating, project scheduling, and staff augmentation. Our team provides BIM modeling, constructability reviews, and contract administration support. With LEED-certified professionals and SWPPP specialists, we deliver solutions that balance technical requirements with budgetary constraints.
Real Estate Development
Our development services focus on creating Veteran-centric medical facilities and community spaces. We handle site selection, lease negotiations, and construction coordination for community-based outpatient clinics. Recent projects include Green Globes-certified facilities with sustainable design elements and modern healthcare infrastructure that improves Veteran access to care.
People
Michael T. Waldrop
Chief Executive Officer
A combat Veteran and certified general contractor with 20+ years' experience, Michael founded Blue Cord in 2010. He received the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars during Operation Enduring Freedom. His leadership combines military discipline with construction expertise to drive client satisfaction through ethical business practices.
Jon Kilgore
President and COO
With two decades of healthcare construction management experience, Jon oversees Blue Cord's development and property management divisions. His focus on stakeholder collaboration and transparent communication has successfully delivered over 100 medical facility projects. He holds certifications in construction management and sustainable design.
Eric Dodson
President Design & Construction
A 38-year construction industry veteran, Eric leads all project execution with expertise in high-rise buildings and occupied space renovations. His Manhattan construction background informs strategic scheduling approaches that minimize disruptions in active hospital environments while maintaining strict quality standards.
John Hoibraten
President Professional Services
With over 24 years' project management experience, John directs Blue Cord's consulting division. A LEED-certified general contractor, he specializes in cost control and military specification compliance. His expertise spans preconstruction services, quality assurance, and complex project delivery methods including design-build.
Kym Campbell
Sr. Project Expeditor
As key administrative supervisor, Kym manages project documentation flows and expedites critical communications between stakeholders. Her 15 years of construction industry experience ensures timely resolution of material and scheduling issues that could impact project timelines.
Questions
Is Blue Cord exclusively a Veteran-owned business?
Yes, we are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with Veterans comprising our leadership and field teams.
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare construction, VA medical facilities, government buildings, and education infrastructure projects.
Can you handle construction in active medical facilities?
Yes, our teams regularly work in occupied hospitals using specialized infection control protocols and phased construction approaches.
Do you offer nationwide service?
We operate nationwide with headquarters in Orlando, Florida, and regional project teams across major metropolitan areas.
Are your construction practices environmentally sustainable?
Yes, we have Green Globes-certified projects and incorporate sustainability principles into all new construction and renovation work.
How do you handle emergency maintenance requests?
Our property management division responds to emergency calls within 15 minutes and dispatches technicians within 2 hours.
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