Miami-Dade County
Owner’s representative and project manager in Miami
Miami projects range from Brickell towers to bayfront homes in Morningside. Approvals come from city zoning under Miami 21, county environmental and building rules, and strict wind standards. We manage the process for the owner and build the budget and schedule around it.
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Building in the City of Miami
The City of Miami zones land under Miami 21, a form-based code that sets height, placement, frontage and use by transect zone. Larger projects can go to the Urban Development Review Board, and designated sites and districts go to the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board, including the MiMo/Biscayne Boulevard corridor, Morningside and Buena Vista East.
Miami-Dade is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Windows, doors, roofing and many other exterior products need a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Seawalls, docks and shoreline work on Biscayne Bay usually involve the county’s environmental regulators (DERM) as well as the city. Tree removal and relocation need city permits.
Older buildings go through Miami-Dade’s 40-year recertification, and condo buildings three stories and up also fall under Florida’s milestone inspection law. If you are buying an older building in Brickell, Edgewater or Little Havana, check recertification status and deferred structural work before closing.
Why owners here hire us
Typical work
Projects we manage in Miami
Owner’s Representation
A construction manager who works for you, from first budget to handover.
Learn more PlanPermits, Board & City Approvals
Building permits, design review boards, HOA and condo approvals, start to finish.
Learn more HireContractor Selection & Bid Leveling
Vetted contractors, one bid package and a line-by-line comparison of the bids.
Learn more BuildCost Control, Pay Applications & Change Orders
Every pay app checked against work on site, every change order negotiated.
Learn more RescueProject Recovery
A 72-hour audit of a stalled or over-budget build and a plan to finish.
Learn more RescueRemote & Out-of-State Owner Representation
We represent you on site in South Florida while you live elsewhere.
Learn moreWhat is Miami 21, and does it affect my project?
Miami 21 is the City of Miami’s zoning code, which controls height, setbacks, frontage and use. Any new building or large addition is reviewed against it, and we confirm what your site allows during feasibility.
My home is in a historic district. What changes?
Exterior work on designated properties generally needs a certificate of appropriateness from the city. That adds design review and time, so we put it in the schedule from the start.
Why do window and door approvals cause so many problems in Miami?
In the HVHZ, each product needs an approval that matches its size, configuration and design pressure, and a substitution without the right NOA can fail inspection. We review product submittals before anything is ordered.
Do you work in unincorporated Miami-Dade too?
Yes. We work across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, including unincorporated areas where the county issues permits.
Start a project
Planning a project in Miami?
Call (570) 339-7793 or book a consultation. We’ll review your site, plans or proposals and lay out the approval path.
- A 30-minute call with Osher about your project
- An honest opinion, even if you decide not to hire us
- A written proposal: flat monthly retainer or a percentage of construction value