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Business Journals
08-08-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Luxury multifamily that builds itself? Not quite…but close.
In South Florida's competitive multifamily market, luxury projects don't just need to look good—they need to lease fast, open on time, and hit pro forma. But between labor shortages, complex design elements, and rising material costs, even high-end developments can get bogged down by the traditional construction model. Miss your target occupancy date by a few months, and suddenly a premium property becomes a margin killer. That's why some of the region's most forward-thinking developers are partnering with FINFROCK —replacing fragmented delivery methods with modular, off-site strategies that streamline schedules and reduce risk. And while no building truly builds itself, some come impressively close. A Smarter Way to Build Luxury At the center of these faster, smoother projects is a different kind of delivery model: one built around total control of cost, schedule, and structure. Some developers are discovering that the easiest way to simplify a complex luxury project is to work with one partner who does it all. FINFROCK isn't your typical construction partner. As a vertically integrated firm, the company combines: Architecture Structural engineering Precast concrete manufacturing General contracting All under one roof. This single-source model allows projects to move faster, with fewer handoffs, clearer communication, and far less risk to the owner. It also gives developers something rare in today's construction landscape: confidence before breaking ground. Because FINFROCK serves as both architect and general contractor, we're directly incentivized to design smarter—what we draw, we later have to build ourselves. That means it's in our best interest to catch mistakes early and make decisions that benefit the project from day one. expand Behind the Build: How Modular Structure Powers Luxury Projects At the heart of FINFROCK's system is its patented DualDeck® Building System. It's a modular method of construction that allows floor and ceiling components to be built together off-site—complete with space for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems in between. With laser-guided manufacturing technology, FINFROCK designs with literal laser confidence—translating digital precision directly into the built environment. expand Once delivered to the jobsite, these massive precast units are craned into place and assembled quickly, forming the structural skeleton of a luxury building in a fraction of the time. Here's why it works: The structure is manufactured with factory precision Coordination happens before construction starts, not in the field Design, pricing, and buildability are all aligned from the beginning Precast components go up quickly, saving months of on-site labor FINFROCK's architecture team delivers the efficiency of modular construction—without sacrificing bold, customized design. For developers and their teams, this often means fewer change orders, fewer costly surprises—and an aesthetically attractive building that looks like it's rising on autopilot. South Florida Developers Are Already Seeing the Results FINFROCK is a one-stop shop for luxury property development, known for using advanced materials like precast concrete manufactured in its own facility to deliver high-quality, turnkey buildings. FINFROCK's multifamily portfolio includes some of the most ambitious residential projects in the region. From coastal towers to mixed-use urban developments, our system is built to support: Luxury apartments Integrated structured parking Ground-floor retail + amenity space And beyond multifamily, we serve: Ready to Build Luxury That Performs? Planning a luxury multifamily project? Contact FINFROCK to streamline delivery, reduce risk, and hit your pro forma goals. FINFROCK, Florida's top design-builder, integrates architects, engineers, manufacturing, and construction professionals to lower costs, speed-up schedules, and minimize building risk for owners. With over 75+ years' experience, FINFROCK has delivered award-winning buildings including parking, hotels, and luxury multi-family developments, earning top industry rankings and multiple design excellence awards. Adam Meek, Project Manager at FINFROCK, educates subcontractors on the company's innovative building system, supports accurate pricing, and identifies qualified partners for finished building projects. He assembles construction estimates, develops value engineering options, assists with finish selections, and maintains project-specific scopes of work. Adam's experience spans project development, construction, erection, and quality control.
Business Journals
08-08-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
From concept to capacity — Faster parking for South Florida's healthcare systems
For healthcare administrators and real estate developers, parking isn't just a line item, it's a critical part of patient experience and operational flow. But building new structured parking on an active medical campus? That's where things get complicated. You're balancing permit approvals, tight site logistics, and stakeholder pressure—all while trying to avoid service disruption and keep costs predictable. That's why some of Florida's leading hospital systems are turning to partners who've done this before—many times over. With more than two dozen healthcare parking structures completed across the state, FINFROCK understands the stakes. We've delivered for major systems in Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, and beyond, solving complex challenges while keeping timelines and budgets on track. Built for the Pace (and Pressure) of Healthcare FINFROCK has designed, manufactured, and constructed more healthcare parking structures in Florida than any other firm. With over 300 precast parking structures nationwide and more than two dozen hospital-related projects completed statewide—including major facilities in Miami, Boca Raton, Orlando, and Jacksonville, our team understands the operational demands that come with building on a healthcare campus. We know what it means to stage materials in tight footprints. We know how to phase work around emergency access routes. We know how to communicate with facilities teams to keep disruptions low. And most of all, we know how to finish on time. Even when the schedule is aggressive. expand Unlike typical construction firms, FINFROCK is a vertically integrated design-builder. That means we combine architecture, engineering, precast concrete manufacturing, and general contracting under one roof. The result? A seamless process where pricing, design, and construction planning happen concurrently, eliminating guesswork and giving you cost certainty from the start. expand When you work with FINFROCK, there's no need to manage handoffs between multiple firms. You're working with one experienced partner who owns the entire process—from concept to capacity. And because our structures are manufactured in-house, we can maintain a pace that other builders simply can't match while maintaining strict quality standards and structural durability built for decades of 24/7 hospital traffic. Unlike traditional cast-in-place methods where the focus often ends at the first pour, FINFROCK's precast concrete is a true lifecycle solution, designed and built with longevity, efficiency, and long-term value in mind. As both architect and builder, we consider how a structure will perform for decades, not just how it stands on day one. Check out the Case Study: Boca Raton Regional Hospital What This Means for Your Project Modular, integrated delivery isn't a gimmick—it's a strategic tool. Here's how it works for healthcare: You get an early, reliable price—before drawings are set Design issues—ranging from utilities to ADA access—get resolved fast Construction cranes can work efficiently between active buildings Parking becomes an asset, not a liability, improving patient and staff experience Capacity on Your Terms Building for healthcare means hitting delivery dates without jeopardizing patient access, budgets, or safety. With FINFROCK's advanced modular and single-source model, capacity comes on your terms: fast, efficient, and predictable. If delivering parking for your South Florida healthcare project is on the table, talk to FINFROCK early. We simplify the infrastructure behind the care so your teams can focus on what matters most. Don't let parking delay your healthcare development. FINFROCK helps hospitals and medical centers get spaces online faster with integrated design-build solutions. Contact us to get started. FINFROCK, Florida's top design-builder, integrates architects, engineers, manufacturing, and construction professionals to lower costs, speed-up schedules, and minimize building risk for owners. With over 75+ years' experience, FINFROCK has delivered award-winning buildings including parking, hotels, and luxury multi-family developments, earning top industry rankings and multiple design excellence awards. Dan Helmick, PE, executive VP of project development, propels multi-million-dollar projects, securing key developments with his design and sales background. His strategic vision ensures success, a vital asset to FINFROCK's leadership team.
Business Journals
08-08-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
This common development mistake could cost you millions — here's how to fix it
Would you buy a luxury car one part at a time? Order the engine from one supplier, the brakes from another, and the frame from a third, hoping it all comes together in the end? Probably not. Yet that's exactly how many commercial real estate projects are still being delivered—piecemeal. Developers often hire separate firms for architecture, engineering, and construction, then act as the go-between to keep everything aligned. That approach adds risk at every stage. It creates more opportunities for delays, disconnects, change orders, rework, and cost overruns that blow up your pro forma. And yes, it's costing millions. The #1 mistake we see from Developers across South Florida? Relying on siloed teams to deliver a project that should be designed and built as one cohesive system from day one. A Smarter, Integrated Model expand . FINFROCK is a fully integrated design-builder with decades of experience delivering commercial real estate projects across Florida. That means we're your architect, structural engineer, precast manufacturer, and general contractor—under a single contract. When developers choose FINFROCK, they don't have to referee between competing interests or wait for one team to fix what another overlooked. Everything is coordinated from the start. Our process provides: Early pricing clarity, even before construction documents are complete Fewer surprises, because design and buildability are aligned from day one Faster construction, thanks to our offsite precast manufacturing and modular approach Simplified communication, with a single point of responsibility Modular Construction That's Anything But Generic FINFROCK's proprietary precast system, built around our DualDeck® technology, allows us to cast floor and ceiling units together—complete with integrated MEPFP systems. These components are manufactured off-site and assembled on-site like a well-choreographed machine. The result? Clean interior finishes Consistent quality Reduced coordination between trades Speed that competitors can't match Long structural spans for premium designs This isn't one-size-fits-all. Our system is flexible enough to accommodate complex layouts, luxury finishes, ground-floor retail, and structured parking —all designed with your budget in mind. expand Developers Already Making the Switch Across Florida, forward-thinking developers are choosing FINFROCK to deliver projects in: Multifamily Hospitality Office and mixed-use Student housing Structured parking They're not just avoiding headaches— they're hitting the market months earlier and saving millions in the process. Stop Piecing It All Together The biggest hidden cost in development? Trying to be your own project referee. With FINFROCK, your entire project is designed, priced, manufactured, and built by one partner who thinks like a developer—and delivers like one too. With decades of experience working closely with AHJs across Florida, FINFROCK knows how to navigate approvals and keep projects moving. Our patented DualDeck® Building System is fire-rated and manufactured in a state-certified facility—giving developers confidence in both performance and compliance. If you're still hiring a separate architect, GC, and structural team—maybe it's time to stop making that same expensive mistake. Want to avoid delays, redesigns, and budget bloat? Call FINFROCK before your architect. We'll design it right—with construction in mind. FINFROCK, Florida's top design-builder, integrates architects, engineers, manufacturing, and construction professionals to lower costs, speed-up schedules, and minimize building risk for owners. With over 75+ years' experience, FINFROCK has delivered award-winning buildings including parking, hotels, and luxury multi-family developments, earning top industry rankings and multiple design excellence awards. Scott Zdroik is the Business Development Director for FINFROCK in South Florida. With a sharp focus on expanding partnerships in the multifamily, healthcare, and commercial sectors, Scott leads client outreach, drives strategic growth initiatives, and cultivates long-term relationships across the region.
Business Journals
08-08-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
From concept to CO: This Tampa multifamily project proves speed isn't a luxury — it's a business model
In Tampa's competitive multifamily market, project speed isn't a nice-to-have—it's a financial necessity. Every delay eats into your return, disrupts leasing milestones, and exposes your pro forma to shifting market conditions. Traditional project delivery adds risk at every handoff, but when architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and construction are aligned under one roof, speed becomes a controlled variable—not a gamble. The recent delivery of NOVEL Beach Park Apartments proves it. Why Speed in Multifamily Delivery Isn't Optional Anymore High-growth markets like Tampa demand aggressive timelines. Developers face rising borrowing costs, evolving renter expectations, and compressed phasing strategies tied to occupancy targets. You don't have months to burn redesigning floor plans, value-engineering structural systems, or waiting for materials that should've been on-site weeks ago. In this environment, delays are more than frustrating—they're financially punitive. For developers, the question isn't 'How do we go faster?' It's 'How do we eliminate the bottlenecks that slow us down in the first place?' The NOVEL Beach Park Project: Speed Delivered by Design expand . Located in Tampa's Beach Park neighborhood, NOVEL Beach Park Apartments is a nine-story luxury apartment building with 289 units, stunning bay views, and upscale interiors. Delivered in under two years—from breaking ground in Spring 2022 to completion in Spring 2024—the project shows what's possible when your building team works as one from the start. FINFROCK handled every part of the project in-house, from design and engineering to manufacturing and construction. That included the apartment tower and an expanded eight-level parking garage. In total, the structure combines more than 35,000 square feet of residential space with over 120,000 square feet of parking. By managing the entire process under one roof, the team avoided the typical delays that come from passing work between separate firms. There was no time lost to redesigns, coordination gaps, or miscommunication—just steady progress from start to finish. Vertical Integration Is What Makes Speed Repeatable Speed on a single project isn't impressive. What matters is whether that speed can be repeated—safely, reliably, and at scale. With vertical integration, speed doesn't come from working harder. It comes from removing the friction that slows down every traditionally delivered project: Design, engineering, and construction work as one team from day one Structural systems are optimized for constructability, cost, and timeline together—not in sequence Precast elements are manufactured in-house and delivered just-in-time Every plan is shaped with real-time pricing and schedule feedback This model isn't unique to NOVEL Beach Park—it's how we deliver multifamily and mixed-use projects across Florida. Designing for Mixed-Use Flexibility, Built to Move Faster expand . The NOVEL Beach Park project also included the expansion of an 8-level structured parking garage, enabling the development to support long-term resident needs while aligning with phasing goals. By integrating the garage expansion with residential construction, the team eliminated downtime between use types and ensured coordinated delivery. For developers planning multifamily towers or multi-phase projects, integrated delivery doesn't just compress the schedule—it allows for more strategic sequencing. Open the garage early. Phase retail and residential delivery. Hit your occupancy targets without compromising design intent. FINFROCK's modular construction approach is ideal for tight sites, allowing us to build efficiently with fewer workers on the ground. By delivering precast components with preinstalled systems, we significantly reduce labor demands—and costs—for subcontractors on site. In Tampa's Market, Schedule Predictability Is the Competitive Advantage As Tampa's development pipeline grows, the ability to hit your construction milestones—without sacrificing scope or quality—is becoming a defining edge. Projects like NOVEL Beach Park show what's possible when that schedule is protected from day one. The difference isn't just speed. It's alignment, accountability, and a business model built to deliver. Build Faster. Lease Sooner. Without Sacrificing Certainty. Whether your next project is in Tampa or another fast-moving Florida market, vertical integration puts time back on your side. Talk to us early —and see how your schedule can become one of your most valuable assets. FINFROCK, Florida's top design-builder, integrates architects, engineers, manufacturing, and construction professionals to lower costs, speed-up schedules, and minimize building risk for owners. With over 75+ years' experience, FINFROCK has delivered award-winning buildings including parking, hotels, and luxury multi-family developments, earning top industry rankings and multiple design excellence awards. Adam Meek, Project Manager at FINFROCK, educates subcontractors on the company's innovative building system, supports accurate pricing, and identifies qualified partners for finished building projects. He assembles construction estimates, develops value engineering options, assists with finish selections, and maintains project-specific scopes of work. Adam's experience spans project development, construction, erection, and quality control.
