RUSH Marine celebrates the arrival of Mardi Gras cruise ship to Port Canaveral
RUSH Marine team members in front of the Carnival Mardi Gras in Port Canaveral on June 4, 2021.
In 2018, RUSH Marine was unanimously awarded the $38.6 Million marine works package for the new Cruise Terminal 3 project by the Canaveral Port Authority. As the largest construction project to date at Port Canaveral, the extensive marine work performed by RUSH Marine included the removal of 11,000,000 pounds of the existing pier, dredging and disposal of 60,000 cubic yards of existing material to a designated offshore reef site, and installation over 14,860,000 pounds of structural steel components to include the combi wall, A-Frame tie back system, and dolphin structures.

After a delay caused by the COVID-19 global health crisis, the Carnival Mardi Gras ship arrived at Port Canaveral on June 4, 2021. Watching the Mardi Gras ship finally dock at CT-3 in Port Canaveral brought about feelings of gratification and fulfillment to the RUSH Marine team, who worked tirelessly on this project through unprecedented times.
RUSH Construction: Morgan Financial Renovation
RUSH Construction serves as the General Contractor to renovate a former two-story church and bank building in Melbourne, Florida. This new “Class A” office space will be home to Morgan Financial later this year. The 18,075 S.F. structure will have some incredible interior and exterior upgrades, with architecturally pleasing features, such as floor-to-ceiling exterior and interior storefront windows, exterior ACM and Nichiha panel siding, an interior open atrium from floor to roof on, a grand staircase, and natural lighting provided by three large 10’x10’ pyramid skylights masterfully centered over the interior atrium and second-floor conference room.
RUSH Facilities is Hiring!
Job Title: HVAC Technician

Coordinates all efforts in the area of HVAC operations and maintenance for RUSH Facilities. Plans and performs installation, testing, preventive maintenance and repairs, involving heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and refrigeration related control systems. Serves as the primary “expert” in the area of HVAC. Also manages and coordinates all Building Management Systems (BMS) and equipment.
Job Title: Electrician

Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances to supply electrical power for lighting and equipment operation for RUSH Facilities. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
Melbourne Regional Medical Center Surgical Facilities Expansion is "The Future of Medical Care on Florida's Space Coast"
RUSH is serving as General Contractor for the new 38,000 square-foot Surgical Suite expansion at Steward Melbourne Regional Medical Center. The single-story facility will consist of a 3,000 square-foot renovation and an additional 35,000 square-foot extension to the existing medical center. The RUSH team has worked closely with the Medical Center to assure minimal disruption of the daily operations and consideration of the patients, staff, and public. Once complete, the cutting-edge surgical suites will provide 25-50% larger operating rooms allowing advanced equipment to assist surgeons and staff during procedures, a centralized sterilization department, and a newly designed post-operative area.
RUSH Construction Achieves Diamond level for 2021 in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System
RUSH Construction, Inc. has once again achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System, meaning the company is 655% safer than the industry average. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program that dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants.

To learn more about the STEP program, visit abcstep.org.
RUSH Marine Welcomes Senior Safety Specialist Richard D. Goodman
Richard D. Goodman has been a member of the RUSH Marine, LLC team since January 2021. As Senior Safety Specialist, Goodman supports RUSH Safety Management by providing site safety supervision to the project management team, and assisting with the planning and development of submittals.

With comprehensive experience in civil and marine safety, Richard has previously worked on DOT, NAVFAC and USACE construction projects. He has a knowledge of continuous preparation with NAVFAC P-307 Crane Regs, EM 385-1-1, and OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Rules, and is also a NCCER Master Trainer for Rigging and Core Curriculum certification.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Richard grew up in St. Mary’s, GA. He and his wife, Joyce, have two sons, four grandchildren, and a sailboat, which he plans to live abroad on a project. A Florida State fan (“Go Noles!”) and an avid traveler, Goodman has toured Normandy, Bastion and the Eagles Nest with a tour guide he met on an American Legion Tour.