One team. Your whole project. Start to finish.
Fort Construction Group brings architecture, engineering, and construction together under a single contract, so the people who design your project are the same people accountable for building it.
Our Mission
Build with certainty.
Most projects split the work: one company designs your building, another builds it, and the two rarely talk until something goes wrong. Then sorting it out becomes your job, usually with a bigger bill and a longer timeline. That uncertainty is what Fort was built to remove. Because the same team designs and builds your project, the budget is real from day one, the schedule holds because no work waits in a handoff, and when a question comes up, we answer it instead of asking you to. One team, one price, and one group responsible from your first drawing to your final walkthrough.
What “Master Builder” means for you.
Centuries before construction split into separate trades, the master builder did everything. The same person drew the building, engineered the structure, and ran the crew that put it up. One mind, one signature, one job.
Modern construction is the opposite. Architects draw, engineers calculate, contractors build, and they rarely talk before the contract is signed. The cost overruns live in the gaps between them, and those gaps are usually the owner’s to pay for.
Design-Build is the modern revival of that model: design and construction under one contract. At Fort, the architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, and construction are all in-house, under the same Professional Engineer who signs the drawings. For you, that means no gap for a problem to fall into, and no one to chase when a question comes up, just the team you already hired.
It is also why the average Design-Build project costs 20% less than the same building delivered the traditional way. Every handoff removed is one less place for your budget and your schedule to slip.
The Maximum Cost Guarantee
Every Fort project includes a Maximum Cost Guarantee. Your price is locked before construction begins, and if costs run over, we cover the difference. It is the cleanest way to take open-ended cost risk off your shoulders.
Meet Our Team
Brooks Witcher
President & Project Executive
As President and General Contractor, Brooks brings more than 18 years of construction and development experience to every project, spanning commercial developments, custom homes, multifamily communities, and residential construction, with leadership from concept through completion.
Throughout his career he has managed every aspect of the construction process, including planning, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, quality control, and team leadership. His hands-on approach has earned him a reputation for delivering high-quality projects that meet client expectations while holding strict standards for safety, efficiency, and craftsmanship.
Under his leadership, Fort has built lasting relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners through a dedication to integrity, professionalism, and superior service, guiding the company’s vision while ensuring every project reflects the highest standards of quality and value.
Kevin McVicker, P.E.
Senior Vice President, Engineering
Kevin McVicker is a Professional Engineer who has spent his entire career building one way: with the same team running the job from drawings to delivery.
He earned his BS in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University in 1991 and began practicing in Southwest Florida the following year as a partner and engineer at Phoenix Associates of South Florida, where he worked on commercial, industrial, and residential projects through 2008.
In 2013 he founded Fort Construction Group in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, structured around the Design-Build model he had practiced for two decades. Fort’s Bonita Springs office brings that practice back to Southwest Florida, where Kevin has been working since before the firm existed.
Jim Witcher
General Superintendent
With more than 40 years in the construction industry, Jim brings extensive expertise in site development, commercial construction, and residential building. He has overseen a wide range of developments, from large-scale site infrastructure and commercial facilities to custom homes and residential communities.
As General Superintendent, he coordinates field operations, manages project schedules, ensures quality control, and maintains the highest standards of jobsite safety. His deep understanding of construction methods, site logistics, and project execution lets him lead teams through complex challenges while keeping work on schedule and within budget.
Benjamin McVicker
Senior Project Manager
A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management, Benjamin pairs a strong foundation in project management and construction operations with the leadership and attention to detail needed to run complex projects on quality, budget, and schedule.
He brings over 8 years of experience managing commercial and residential projects from pre-construction through completion, overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and coordination between owners, design teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Daniel Cox
Senior Project Engineer
Daniel is a Senior Project Engineer with over 8 years of experience in land development and site design, providing technical leadership across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. He oversees project design, permitting, coordination with regulatory agencies, and the construction documents that support successful execution.
He earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, building a strong foundation in site development, stormwater management, utility design, and transportation planning, and has managed projects through every phase from feasibility and due diligence to final design and construction support.
Daniel also brings eight years of experience as a commissioned Engineer Officer in the Florida Army National Guard, where he developed the leadership, operational planning, and team management skills that complement his engineering career.
Zachary McVicker
Senior Superintendent
Zach is a Senior Superintendent with over 14 years of construction experience managing a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects. He oversees all phases of construction, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
His expertise spans project planning, subcontractor coordination, quality control, schedule management, and jobsite safety. He has led the construction of commercial developments and single-family custom homes, working closely with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to deliver exceptional client experiences.
Tarah Delashmet
Office Manager & Accountant
Tarah is an experienced Office Manager and Bookkeeper with over 10 years of expertise in financial management, accounting support, and office administration. She oversees daily operations, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and administrative coordination, keeping the organization running efficiently. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to service make her an integral part of the team.
Two offices. One practice.
Fort works from two offices, both running the same Design-Build process under one principal engineer. The Bonita Springs office serves Southwest Florida, where that engineer has practiced since 1992. The Ligonier office serves Pennsylvania, where Fort Construction Group was founded in 2013.
Unit 270
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Different buildings. Same engineering.
Whether you’re building a surgical suite, an industrial flex space, or a custom home, the Design-Build process behind it is the same. Different programs, different code, the same engineering discipline behind every drawing.