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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Is Your Construction Site Prepared for Hurricane Season?

Construction in Florida never stops, but some events can stall or slow progress. A hurricane? Yep, that’s one of them.

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You Can’t Afford to Overlook These Components of a Restaurant Buildout

Restaurant buildouts are among the most complex construction projects. There are countless behind-the-scenes (or, in the case of construction, behind-the-walls)

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Opening a Restaurant in Miami – What You Need to Know Before You Get Started

Food brings people together, and to woo patrons to gather at a table behind your doors, you need a strong

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Pre-Construction Assessments for Restaurant Buildouts

Pre-construction planning is a critical phase in any restaurant construction project. Taking the time to assess existing conditions, undergo feasibility

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The Most Important Component of Your Commercial Kitchen Buildout

The kitchen is the heart and soul of any restaurant, but the part that beats the loudest is the hood

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Making a Tenant Space Restaurant Ready

Opening a restaurant is not as easy as ready, set, go – but if you’re a landlord, you can help

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Energy Saving Rebates for Your Commercial Kitchen Hood System

Depending on the type of restaurant you operate, commercial kitchens can generate significant heat and smoke while cooking. An effective

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