Owners who have only built on flat sites are sometimes surprised by how much a Lake County grading plan can shift once earthwork actually starts. This part of Central Florida is not flat, and the combination of rolling elevation, sandy subsoil, and seasonal rain changes how a grading crew has to approach nearly every cut and fill on the site.
Foshee's The Vue and Mirror Lake projects, both in Clermont, are set to wrap up by the end of the year, and both have moved through grading on terrain typical of this part of Lake County — rolling elevation changes and sandy soil that required grading and stabilization decisions specific to each site rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Getting that groundwork right early is a large part of why both are on track to close out on schedule.
Lake County's soils drain differently than the clay-heavier soils found elsewhere in the state, which changes how compaction and stabilization need to be approached during grading. Treating it like a generic Florida soil spec can lead to settlement or stability issues later.
Not necessarily, but it does mean the estimate needs to be based on the site's actual topography rather than a flat-site assumption. Sites that account for this upfront tend to avoid the change orders that come from discovering the true cut-and-fill volume mid-job.
Erosion and sediment control measures should be functional before the first significant rain event of a project, not installed reactively after one exposes an unprotected area.
Grading in Lake County is not a generic exercise — the terrain, soil, and rain patterns here require a plan built around this specific ground. Foshee Construction has worked this terrain since 1994, and current projects like The Vue and Mirror Lake show what it looks like when that local knowledge holds a grading plan together from groundbreak to closeout. To discuss grading on a Lake County site, visit the Foshee contact page.
We build bids using HeavyBid and AGTEK because the details matter long before the job starts. When the numbers are accurate and the scope is clearly defined, it sets the tone for how the entire project runs. Estimating isn’t just a step in the process, it’s the foundation we build on.
That same mindset carries into the field. Our crew is trained to work with purpose, follow the Civil Engineers’ Plan to the finest detail, and hold the line on quality. When expectations are clear from day one, there’s no need for shortcuts, and no confusion about how the work gets done.
Clients trust our bid packages because they’re complete and ready to use. Project managers know what we’re covering, what’s excluded, and how we plan to approach the job. That clarity removes friction and lets teams focus on execution instead of interpretation.
As part of our review process, we go into the plans before anything hits the site. We ask the questions early, resolve issues before they show up in the field, and keep RFIs moving. This approach prevents delays and protects the timeline.
Over time, that consistency builds trust. Many of the people we work with today came through referrals from past projects – engineers, GCs, and superintendents who’ve seen how we operate and want the same experience again.
In 2024, Foshee Construction was acquired by Saga Infrastructure Solutions, a national network of civil construction companies. Saga supports regional contractors by giving them access to better tools, long-term resources, and operational backing, without changing how they run day to day.
Foshee will continue to operate under its name, with the same team and field leadership in place.
“From the very time a project starts, we start that partnership. We try to catch as much as we can with the tools that we have. Not everybody is using the software platforms we are. That’s the differentiator: we’re not just bidding. We’re anticipating, problem-solving, and making sure the job runs right.”
— Don, CEO, Saga Infrastructure Solutions
Foshee is now part of a broader regional strategy that includes Florida, the Piedmont Atlantic, Texas, Colorado, and the Arizona Sun Corridor. The name, crews, and standards remain. What’s improving is the support behind it.
