Before Your Resto Buildout is a Go, You Need This

No, it’s not award-winning cuisine or a queue of customers ready to line up around the block, (though those are

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Do You Need a Land Development Permit to Build in South Florida?

In South Florida, securing the right permits for your development project is no doubt a navigational nightmare, but ignoring or

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What a Construction Consultant Brings to the Table That Project Managers Don’t

Understanding the myriad roles on a construction team can feel almost more complex than the build itself at times. From

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What Role Does a Construction Consultant Play on Your Project Team?

Assembling the right team is perhaps the single most important thing you can do to ensure success with your commercial

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Do You Need a Construction Consultant for Your South Florida Buildout?

Taking on a commercial construction project in South Florida is an exciting but challenging endeavor. Whether you’re transforming a retail

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Managing Construction Costs and Timelines During Franchise Buildouts

No matter the project, construction timelines are known to come under close scrutiny, but the timelines for franchise buildouts can

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The Key to Consistency and Efficiency During Franchise Buildouts

When expanding a franchise, maintaining consistency across all locations is critical to building a strong and recognizable brand. Customers should

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Preparing for Your Franchise MedSpa Buildout in Florida

Opening a franchise medical spa (MedSpa) location in Florida presents exciting opportunities, but ensuring a smooth buildout process requires careful

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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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