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COVID-19 Creates a New Blueprint for the Construction Industry
At the start of the pandemic, the construction industry saw a loss of more than a million jobs. However, as 2021 approaches, the forecast looks positive as the industry continues to adapt and move ahead.
By John Wood and AJ Mueller
November 2, 2020
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by John Wood
Origin co-founder John Wood has worked in the construction industry for 25 years. In 2020, John and long-time business partner AJ Mueller expanded their general contracting services work under a new brand identity, ORIGIN Construction. Under the ORIGIN banner, the duo leads a team of more than 50 employees who provide all facets of general contracting services on behalf of commercial property owners and tenants. From ground-up developments to transformative renovations, ORIGIN is behind some of Florida’s largest and most impactful construction projects. Current and past clients include Viacom, Facebook, Porsche, Pipeline Workspaces, Prada and more.
by AJ Mueller
In 2020, AJ Mueller and long-time business colleague, John Wood, co-founded Origin Construction, formerly Amicon Construction. AJ has over two decades of experience overseeing construction operations and leading teams to ensure that the highest quality and customer service standards are upheld. Mueller began his professional career in 2003 after joining Amicon as a Project Superintendent, where he gained experience managing many of Amicon’s largest construction and development projects from conception to completion.
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