9 Island Avenue

9 Island Avenue is a luxury condominium located in Miami Beach, Florida. This property is known for its prime location on Belle Isle, offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay and Miami’s skyline. The building features high-end amenities such as a full-service concierge, a fitness center, a pool, and beautifully landscaped grounds. The condos themselves are often characterized by spacious layouts, modern designs, and upscale finishes. Residents also benefit from close proximity to Miami Beach’s vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment scenes. The combination of luxury living and a desirable location makes 9 Island Avenue a sought-after address in Miami Beach.

When the condominium's Association was struggling, SOCOTEC stepped in.

Result: $3.7 Million in savings for unit owners.

$3.7M

Savings for Unit Owners

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Michael POU

Principal

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Frank CARINO

Project Executive

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Project Scope and Background

Client: 9 Island Avenue Condominium Association

Location: Miami Beach, Florida

Services Provided: OPM - Project Planning & Project Controls

The project scope included a comprehensive remodel of the building's interior common areas, such as corridors, elevator lobbies, the full amenity level, and the lobby. Although the Association approved a design based on the designer's cost estimate, this estimate turned out to be inaccurate. Upon pricing the project, it became clear that the costs to execute the design significantly surpassed the allocated special assessment funds.

Collaborate with a new designer to develop cost-effective design and construction strategies, ensuring the final project achieves the approved look and feel within the budget.

SOCOTEC collaborated with the new designer to address cost, constructability, and code issues, while obtaining budget estimates from multiple vendors. Our team assisted the Association in finding more cost-effective materials and alternative construction methods to achieve the desired design. We also facilitated the bid evaluation process to select a qualified contractor within the project's budget.

The redesigned project specifications saved Unit Owners $3.7 million and delivered stunning new common areas within the approved budget, without requiring any additional assessments.