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MIAMI -   Melody Tower, a 497-unit high-rise residential and retail mixed-use project of the 27 th  Plaza Corporation in Miami has been certified as a Florida Green High-Rise Residential Building by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), after it successfully met the sustainability standards established in the FGBC Florida Green High-Rise Residential Building certification program. The designation represents achievements in a number of categories, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, site preservation, indoor air quality, materials, and durability, including disaster mitigation. FGBC-certified projects complete a technically rigorous building assessment and construction process to promote design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of the building, improve occupant health and well-being, and reduce operating costs for the owner. Located in the Edgewater arts and entertainment district of downtown Miami...

By Jeremy Stewart President, Florida Home Builders Association Florida’s current economic and regulatory environment work against a speedy recovery from the housing depression. To echo the statement made by Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research Coordinator, Amy Baker, during the National Economic Estimating Conference on Nov. 14, Florida’s economy is heavily dependent on construction making a come back, which seems slow in its revival. Many credit the presidential election for continuing to weaken the homebuilding market, making housing forecasts for 2017 relatively indeterminable. However, obstacles to increase the construction industry has little to do with the White House and more to do with overregulation in Florida. With multiple state and local governing bodies requiring differing seals of approval, a builder can expect to wait an average of five-six years following the purchase of land to begin actual development of property. Local municipalities seek ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The personal builders at Generation Homes are creating a spectacular new home in the heart of beautiful Beauclerc. The five-bedroom, three and a half bath, 3,089 square foot, two-story home is conveniently located off San Jose Boulevard at 10015 Scott Mill Road. Generation Homes’ passion is to build homes and neighborhoods for families that have lasting value - for today, tomorrow and generations to come. The home is designed for comfort and utmost livability with one of two owner’s suites downstairs, a separate library or office, laundry room, front porch and three car garage. Many buyers prefer new-construction homes because they want to direct the details — everything from the stain on the dining room floor to the glaze on the kitchen cabinets. "That's the beauty of choosing a new home built by Generation Homes," said Heather Allen of Cornerstone Realty. "The timing for looking at this new home is excellent. Selection of cabinets a...

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. (November 14, 2016) – McGarvey Residential Communities is developing Ocean Ridge, a new community in St. Augustine Beach that will reflect an enduring passion for conserving Florida's incomparable natural resources. JAY MCGARVEY “For the past 17 years we have been known as a significant steward for preserving the distinctive beauty that lies in the splendor of St. Augustine Beach’s native features, while creating desirable neighborhoods. Ocean Ridge will be no exception,” said Jay McGarvey, president of McGarvey Residential Communities. McGarvey’s thoughtfully designed and heralded St. Augustine Beach communities include Sea Colony, Sea Grove, Anastasia Dunes and Beach Haven in Flagler County, all created by paying close attention to the built environment, respecting open space, maintaining the topography and lavishly landscaping with native plant material. Located on Anastasia Island at Mickler Road and 11 th Street, Ocean Ridge will bl...

WHITNEY KNOLL ORLANDO, Fla. (November 15, 2016) --  Crossman & Company, one of the Southeast’s largest retail leasing, property management and investment sales firms, continues to bolster its operations and investment sales force by announcing that industry veteran Whitney Knoll has joined the firm. He will be leading institutional investment sales, leasing and property management. Knoll joins Crossman & Company from Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Capital Group's Southeast Capital Markets where he was Senior Managing Director.  His responsibilities included initiating retail in vestment sale transactions and capital markets transactions. "We are thrilled to welcome Whit to our senior management team. He brings a distinguished track record of working with some of the world's most respected firms and investors, and a unique perspective that will be invaluable as we build upon our continued success," said Crossman & Company President John Cr...

By MIKE BONTS MIAMI - Brickell City Centre officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by city officials, dignitaries, Swire Properties and Saks Fifth Avenue executives. After four years of around-the-clock construction by more than 16,000 workers and partners, Swire Properties together with Whitman Family Development and Simon Property Group bring America’s newest shopping, dining and entertainment mecca to life. “We could not have completed this project without the proactive effort and support of the county and city,” said Stephen Owens, President of Swire Properties, the morning of the opening ceremony. "This project is transformational in so many ways - not only will residents and visitors finally get a true city centre for living, dining, shopping and more, but you are going to see much more development in Brickell in large part because of Brickell City Centre." Despite the rain, the ceremony welcomed a cheerful crowd that filled the stree...

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) membership has elected Jeremy Nelson to serve as President for the 2016-2017 term. Nelson served as Treasurer of FGBC in 2016 and has been active within FGBC since 2006. He is the owner of GreenGov, LLC., a consulting firm in Orlando specializing in assisting local governments with sustainability efforts. Nelson holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida. Also elected to FGBC Senior Officer positions were: Stephanie Thomas-Rees - Vice President Stephanie Thomas-Rees was re-elected to the FGBC Board in 2015. She is an adjunct professor at Daytona State College in the School of Building and Architectural Technology, teaching Sustainable Design, Construction Materials & Processes and Construction Planning & Estimating.  In addition, she is the faculty advisor for Team Daytona, Daytona State College and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's combined partnership, in the US DOE Solar Decathlon 2017 competi...