Solving the Persistent Problem of Comparing Bids – What Really Matters When Evaluating Estimates?

Comparing construction bids shouldn’t be rocket science, but it sure feels like it sometimes! Not only can it be challenging

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Preparing for Your South Florida Office Buildout – Part 4: Managing Timelines

When meeting with project owners for the first time, two of the biggest concerns we hear about any pending buildout

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Preparing for Your South Florida Office Buildout – Part 3: Limiting Change Orders

The quickest way to experience cost overruns with any project is to jump on the change order train. While yes,

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Preparing for Your South Florida Office Buildout – Part 2: Evaluating Buildability

A new office can be anything you want it to be…. until it can’t. Rather than jump headlong into a

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Preparing for Your South Florida Office Buildout – Part 1: Estimating Costs

When planning an office buildout in South Florida, careful cost estimation is key to ensuring a smooth project from start

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How the Live Local Act Affects the Feasibility of Housing Development Projects in Florida

The Live Local Act (LLA) is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing Florida’s housing supply. It brings sweeping

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FAR Adjustments with the Live Local Act

Florida’s Live Local Act (LLA) has introduced significant modifications to the state’s building codes and zoning regulations to encourage greater

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Can You Add Apartments/Condos to Your Project and Still Qualify for the Live Local Act?

The short answer is yes, a housing development project under the Live Local Act (LLA) can include owner-occupied apartments and

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What Rental Income is Possible with the Live Local Act

The Live Local Act (LLA) aims to increase the workforce housing supply in Florida by modifying local building codes and

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When Municipalities Will Weigh in on How Their Building Code is Affected by the Live Local Act

The passing of Florida Senate Bill 328 in early 2024 amends many provisions of the Live Local Act (LLA) and

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What to Know About Height Restrictions with the Live Local Act

Florida’s Live Local Act (LLA) aims to maximize the development potential of mixed-income housing projects so more people can live

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How the Live Local Act Affects Parking Minimums

One of the primary goals of Florida’s Live Local Act (LLA) is to ensure that people can live where they

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What You Need to Know About the Live Local Act

On February 28, 2024, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 328 and the governor signed the bill into law on

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What You Need to Know about Medical Spa Building Code Requirements in Florida

Medical spas are in no way exempt from Florida building code requirements for commercial properties, but, despite occupying the medical

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Hospital Grade Electrical and Ventilation Considerations for MedSpa Construction

The electrical and ventilation needs of medical spas are different than other types of retail and commercial buildings due to

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Medical Spas: Designing for a High-End Experience

Medical facilities are known for being rather sterile environments with bright white lights and shiny floors. While perhaps practical, these

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Preparing to Upgrade to a Class A Office Space

Office buildings in Miami fall into one of three general categories – Class A, Class B or Class C. This

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Why Your Florida Buildout Needs to Accommodate Rising Waters & Hurricane Aftermaths

Miami sits on the edge of paradise with miles upon miles of sandy beaches and perfectly blue waters. Unfortunately, for

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How to Protect Your Home or Commercial Property from Hurricane-Driven Power Outages

Hurricanes in Florida are damaging and destructive, but let’s not forget that it’s the storm’s aftermath that can really wreak

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Florida Hurricane Codes: Why You Need a Local Builder

Florida building codes are among the most stringent in the nation, and for good reason. Our buildings need to be

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