Avoid end-of-project "Sticker Shock" How can you keep a construction project's final cost stable and predictable, from concept through completion? Challenge the assumption that "low bid is best."

A vendor who walks into the ER with muddy boots, an electrician who lifts a dusty ceiling panel or a contractor who allows contaminated air to enter an intensive care unit are all jeopardizing patient safety and comfort.

Creating a team with an experienced architect and a knowledgeable General Contractor at the early conceptual stage of a project prevents re-design if the building exceeds an owner's budget.

As demand for construction soars, we see South Florida businesses grappling with the challenges of change. To capture growth opportunities, they're dusting off facility plans designed during the recession and are looking to move ahead.

Capital improvement projects that involve major renovation or construction to private clubs or hotels call for significant cooperation and coordination among property decision-makers, owners, outside professionals and management.

For Florida hotels, handling capital improvements is a tough seasonal challenge. Fall's brief list of crucial renovations can grow to seem insurmountable by the time occupancy slows in spring.

Once you've found a client who appreciates your team's approach to adding value, do whatever it takes to deliver excellence.

Change is the engine driving South Florida's commercial construction industry growth. But in our company, harnessing that rapid change to increase value for our clients demands holding fast to some timeless ideas.

Recognizing what you don't know is vital in weighing every commercial property decision. Whether you're an owner, a broker or play a fiduciary role, ensuring that a new construction or renovation project is the best fit for your objectives and pro forma takes intensive, expert due diligence.

From a commercial development’s earliest stage, limiting risk must be the holy grail for your project team. Preventing surprises and keeping budgets in line is crucial, and each decision an owner or developer makes will impact the risk...