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Miami accepts more modest plan to renovate its convention center

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The city of Miami has awarded an $11 million contract for its on-again, off-again convention center renovation to Denver-based Fentress Architects, which will serve as the design criteria professional on this project. Body Image: read more.

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Florida’s tallest building could begin construction next spring

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SkyRise Miami , a 1,000-ft tall entertainment and observation tower, is set to begin construction in the first quarter of next year, according to Plaza Construction, which recently was chosen to build the structure by its developer Berkowitz Development Group.

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Is a National General Contractor or Local Commercial Construction Firm Better For Your Project?

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So many local subs are tied up on oil jobs that any other commercial project needs to draw subs from outside the area. And here is a preview of our newest American Girl project underway at The Falls Mall in Miami. Do they have access to the best qualified subcontractors? Take the oil boom in the Dakotas.

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How to Choose the Best General Contractor to Partner with for your “First” Commercial Construction Project

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When they ask us what a retail project is going to cost in Chicago, Miami or any other market, we can give them a solid estimate of cost per square foot based on hard data from similar projects in similar locations.

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Here Are the Most Popular US Rental Markets

Pro Builder

The Sunshine State has been drawing buyers and renters eager for warm weather and low taxes. Orlando cracked the top 10, while Fort Lauderdale, a budget-friendly option to adjacent Miami, placed a respectable 25th. Florida deserves a mention.

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How Developers Are Adapting Apartment Buildings For Health, Safety

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The draw of an amenity-filled rental complex is enough for renters to pay hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars more. How Developers Are Adapting Apartment Buildings For Health, Safety. cbroderick. Wed, 09/02/2020 - 09:20.

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How power systems spec reviews save MEP firms man-hours, addenda and headaches

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Is it worth specifying against Miami-Dade/Florida Building Codes (FBC) for this project based on its tornado risk (as in the Midwest) or proximity to the ocean (as on the coasts)? Supplying AutoCAD files which they can use to complete their drawings. Is a remote fill tank required on this project? Impartial” is the operative word here.

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