Construction Business Review

Tampa Bay General Contractors
Turning Dreams into Structures

Robert Cairns, Tampa Bay General Contractors | Construction Business Review | Top Design and Build General ContractorRobert Cairns, Owner
The roots of Tampa Bay General Contractors trace back to Roberts’ early days working in the luxury neighborhoods of Beverly Hills and Bel Air, building for the likes of Sonny Bono, Marlo Thomas, and Larry Flint. That experience, coupled with his business acumen, helped shape a practical and people-focused methodology. Today, the company brings that high standard to Florida, covering everything from raw land development, commercial buildings, commercial rebuilds, and custom luxury residences.

Long before the blueprints are drawn or the first shovel breaks ground, there’s a dream. Whether it’s a cozy waterfront restaurant, a striking commercial complex, or a custom luxury residence to reflect someone’s legacy, every project begins with someone’s vision. And turning that vision into reality hinges on clear, consistent communication, as bringing every stakeholder onto the same page is as essential as the plans themselves.

Tampa Bay General Contractors is built around that principle. The company understands that every lasting structure starts with a shared understanding. From the earliest conversations to the final Engineer’s certification, its focus remains on collaboration, craftsmanship and delivering results that reflect each client’s unique goals.

This Florida state-certified design-build General Contracting Company offers “start-to-finish solutions” for all levels of new or existing developments, be it new commercial buildings, pre-engineered steel buildings, or custom luxury residences.

“We’re able to take raw land and turn it into something that becomes a buildable space. That’s what true development means to us,” says Robert Cairns, owner. “It’s not just putting up a structure but taking someone’s dream and making every piece work together to bring that vision to life.”

Tampa Bay General Contractors gets involved long before the land is cleared or the paperwork is filed. When a client brings a vision, the team works to understand the full scope, guiding the process from concept to completion. Whether the land is client-owned or purchased through Tampa Bay General Contractors, the company oversees every stage—from zoning, Civil engineering, Environmental, Wetlands remediation, infrastructure, Structural Engineering, and site development, through completion.

  • We’re able to take raw land and turn it into something that becomes a buildable space. That’s what true development means to us. It’s not just putting up a structure but taking someone’s dream and making every piece work together to bring that vision to life


In one case, a client purchased waterfront raw land from Tampa Bay General Contractors, with the dream of opening a restaurant and townhomes. The land was untouched, overgrown and sloping toward the water. Tampa Bay General Contractors stepped in, and with careful planning, regulatory approvals and engineered infrastructure, that dream began to take shape. Today, after the required local, state, and Federal approvals, they are poised to commence on the waterfront site work and complete this client’s dream.

Behind the machines and permits is a coordinated human effort—where clear, timely communication remains the cornerstone of every successful build. Many clients don’t grasp the complexities of design and regulations—and they shouldn’t have to. That’s why Tampa Bay General Contractors prioritizes transparency, proactivity, and honesty in every interaction.

But maintaining that standard on every project isn’t a solo act. It’s powered by a tightly knit team of professionals who bring deep expertise, coordination and consistency to every stage of the process. With communication flowing seamlessly across all levels, the company ensures that no detail slips through the cracks and that every decision stays anchored to the client’s original vision.

While the human factor remains fundamental, the company confidently embraces the future of innovation. Robotics and automation, Robert envisions, will soon be woven into the process, helping streamline tasks like unloading materials, pouring slabs, and even laying steel or concrete blocks. The idea isn’t to replace people, but to boost efficiency and make timelines more predictable.

Through it all, what stands out most is Tampa Bay General Contractor’s steady commitment to the client’s dream. At the end of the day, the goal remains to transform spaces that began as the client’s vision and dream into lasting legacies.