Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Specialty Construction Solutions
Established in 1928, Lotspeich Company has built a legacy as one of South Florida's most respected construction firms. Our expertise spans 95 years of delivering specialty construction services for landmark commercial and institutional projects, combining a highly skilled workforce with seasoned office professionals to ensure exceptional value for premier contractors and owners. Financial strength enables us to confidently undertake complex projects, supported by a longstanding partnership with Travelers, a top-rated surety. Our commitment to timely performance and uncompromising quality has earned trust across Florida's construction industry. We specialize in Division 9 work, including drywall, acoustical ceilings, and exterior cladding systems, while maintaining affiliations with industry organizations like the Associated General Contractors and the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association.With offices in Miami and Tampa, we serve South, Southwest, and Central Florida, extending our tradition of excellence through dedicated affiliates like Trident Surfacing and Lotspeich Company Contracting. Our team's deep expertise in engineered framing, metal panel systems, and rain screen technologies has made us a preferred partner for high-profile projects such as the Port of Miami NCL Terminal and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. We maintain long-term relationships with leading manufacturers like Armstrong and Tate Access Floors, ensuring access to cutting-edge materials. Our history of innovation began with B.B. Lotspeich Company's founding of a flooring company that evolved into a diversified construction leader under subsequent generations. Today, we continue advancing this heritage through state-of-the-art applications in architectural grilles, vision barriers, and composite materials.
Services
Exterior Cladding
Drywall Construction
Acoustical Ceilings
Metal Panel Systems
Engineered Framing
Raised Access Floors
Rain Screen Installation
Stucco Application
Architectural Grilles
Vision Barriers
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We have 95 years of experience in specialty construction across Florida
- Our team includes industry-leading professionals with decades of expertise
- Financial strength enables execution of complex, high-value projects
- Longstanding partnership with top-rated surety Travelers since 1994
- Specialized in advanced systems like rain screen panels and metal composites
Services
Exterior Cladding
We design and install advanced exterior cladding systems including aluminum composite panels, insulated metal panels, and phenolic core rain screens. Our expertise extends to terracotta, glass fiber cement, and custom composite materials for commercial buildings. These systems provide weather protection while achieving architectural aesthetics for projects like the Porsche Design Tower and Port of Miami NCL Terminal.
Drywall Construction
Our drywall services include precision framing, fire-rated assemblies, and specialty finishes for commercial interiors. We handle complex geometries and acoustical requirements as demonstrated in projects like the New World Symphony Campus and Miami Children's Courthouse. This work forms the foundation for interior finishes across office, retail, and institutional spaces.
Acoustical Ceilings
We install high-performance acoustical ceiling systems that meet strict noise reduction requirements. Our capabilities include specialty acoustic plaster, sound trap walls, and duct lagging demonstrated in projects like the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. These systems enhance environmental comfort in performance venues and commercial buildings.
Engineered Framing
Our engineered light gauge framing solutions support complex architectural designs, including curved surfaces and high-load applications. This expertise was critical for projects like the American Airlines Arena Solar Canopy and University of Miami Frost School of Music. We integrate structural steel supports and expanded mesh decking for specialized construction needs.
Raised Access Floors
We install raised access floor systems that accommodate mechanical and electrical infrastructure while maintaining aesthetic requirements. This specialty, maintained through long-term partnerships with manufacturers like Tate Access Floors, serves data centers, educational facilities, and commercial buildings requiring flexible infrastructure solutions.
People
Scott Masson
President
Scott Masson has led Lotspeich Company since 2010, overseeing operations from the Miami headquarters and managing affiliate back-office functions. With nearly four decades of experience since joining in 1985, he directs the company's strategic growth while maintaining its commitment to quality construction services across Florida.
John Dusnik
President and Principal Shareholder
John Dusnik has managed Lotspeich Company Contracting in Tampa since 1985, serving as its President and principal shareholder. His leadership has expanded the company's capabilities in engineered construction systems while maintaining the quality standards established by the founding family across the firm's multiple Florida locations.
Jim Mandich
Former President
Jim Mandich served as President from 1986 to 2010, guiding Lotspeich Company through significant growth and modernization. During his tenure, he established new office locations and expanded service offerings while maintaining the company's founding commitment to construction excellence in South Florida.
Jay W. Lotspeich
Former President and Chairman
Jay W. Lotspeich Company led the company from 1963 to 2012, transforming it from a flooring contractor into a diversified construction firm. He expanded service lines to include metal framing, drywall, and access flooring while establishing new offices in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa to better serve Florida clients.
B.B. Lotspeich
Founder
B.B. Lotspeich Company founded the company in 1928 as a commercial flooring contractor. His vision established the foundation for what became one of South Florida's most respected construction firms, pioneering acoustical ceiling installations when introduced by Armstrong in the early years of the business.
Questions
What construction services does Lotspeich Company Company offer?
We specialize in exterior cladding systems, drywall construction, acoustical ceilings, engineered framing, raised access floors, and specialty interior wall systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
Which areas does Lotspeich Company serve?
We operate throughout South Florida, Southwest Florida, and Central Florida from our Miami headquarters and Tampa office, with affiliate operations in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
How long has Lotspeich Company been in business?
Since 1928, providing nearly a century of construction expertise with continuous family leadership through three generations of owners.
What types of projects does Lotspeich Company handle?
We focus on large commercial and institutional buildings including office towers, cultural centers, educational facilities, and transportation hubs across Florida.
Does Lotspeich Company handle complex architectural designs?
Yes, our expertise includes curved surfaces, geometric patterns, and specialty materials demonstrated in projects like the New World Symphony Campus and Porsche Design Tower.
Who are Lotspeich Company's key partners?
We maintain long-term partnerships with manufacturers like Armstrong, Tate Access Floors, and Centria while working with top surety Travelers for project bonding.
