Our Story

Built on
expertise,
driven by craft.

Valben Construction is a licensed, insured, and bonded concrete construction firm serving South Florida's most demanding residential, commercial, and high-rise projects since 2021.

17+
Years Experience
20+
Major Projects
$450M+
Work Managed
Construction professional on site
Alex Alvarez
Founder & Owner
FoundedJune 2021
LicenseFL CGC Certified
LocationSouth Florida

A certified general contractor specializing in turn-key structure packages, Alex Alvarez founded Valben Construction in June 2021 after over 17 years building South Florida's most complex concrete projects. His career spans the full spectrum — from structural foundations and post-tension slabs to high-rise formwork and large-scale construction management.

Prior to founding Valben, Alex managed and oversaw the completion of 20+ major projects representing over $450 million in concrete work, formed and placed over 11 million square feet of concrete, and poured over 450,000 cubic yards of concrete across South Florida. He is a driven, challenge-seeking team player who values collaboration, safety, and quality above all else.

His mission is straightforward: deliver excellence, efficiency, and satisfaction to every client and partner — project after project.

Background

Work history & experience

2021 — Present
Founder & Owner
Valben Construction LLC
Founded and leads all operations for a licensed concrete subcontracting firm serving multi-family, high-rise, commercial, and residential markets across South Florida.
Prior Experience
Senior Project Manager / Superintendent
South Florida Concrete Industry
Managed and oversaw 20+ projects totaling $450M+ in concrete work. Supervised forming, placing, and finishing of over 11 million square feet across residential, commercial, and high-rise developments.
Credentials
Florida Certified General Contractor
State of Florida DBPR
Licensed, insured, and bonded. Proficient in Procore, CAD, and Robotic Total Stations. Experienced in shoring and re-shoring engineering, design, and inspection.