Gast Construction Group has once again been recognized among the fastest-growing businesses led by University of Florida alumni, earning a place on the 2026 Gator100 list. The honor was announced during an awards ceremony held April 11 at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on the University of Florida campus.

Presented annually by the UF Alumni Association in partnership with the UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, the Gator100 celebrates the 100 fastest-growing alumni-owned or alumni-led companies. Rankings are determined based on each company’s compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past three years, as calculated by Ernst & Young. 

This marks the sixth time Gast Construction Group has received the distinction, having previously been honored in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, and 2025. 

Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Gast Construction Group is a full-service construction management firm specializing in both commercial and residential projects across the region. The company was founded by Allen Gast, a graduate of the University of Florida’s Rinker School of Building Construction. 

“We are honored to be recognized by the University of Florida with the Gator100 award for the sixth time,” said Allen Gast, Founder and President of Gast Construction Group. “This incredible accomplishment is attributable to our dedicated team, our clients, and the community that has embraced our company and what it stands for.” 

For a complete list of 2026 Gator100 honorees, visit gator100.ufl.edu.