JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – LandSouth Construction, an award-winning Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living and mixed-use development, has announced the expansion of its corporate headquarters.

The additional 5,000 square feet of workspace will add 21 offices and 10 cubicles. The firm just broke ground on the significant addition to the westside of the current HQ building at 4233 Pablo Professional Court and will be completed by September 2019.

LandSouth has grown more than 35 percent in the last three years. The key to their expansion and continuing growth in the multifamily and senior living markets is a two-decade reputation for client satisfaction.

“This addition will allow us to grow into the office and bring every headquarters’ team member under one roof which will increase collaboration and communication so we can better serve our clients,” noted LandSouth Construction President and CEO, James Pyle.

LandSouth Construction is currently working on apartments, senior living and mixed-use developments throughout the Southeast including Charlotte, N.C., North Augusta, Charleston and Indian Land, S.C., Gainesville, Ga., Boca Raton, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Gainesville, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, ChampionsGate, Port St. Lucie, Melbourne, DeBary, Riverview and Orlando, Fla., Chattanooga, Tenn., and senior living developments in New Port Richey, Melbourne and Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Two of LandSouth’s signature projects include Olea at Viera, a new active adult project open to 55+ residents in fast-growing Melbourne, Fla. and Newport Tampa, an example of a wraparound garage style multifamily project. Projects like Newport Tampa are gaining popularity due to the smaller footprint they can utilize in urban areas. They do however, provide an added challenge by consisting of only one building rather than a more traditional multifamily project that consists of many buildings.  Moving residents into a wraparound garage style development in phases requires expert planning and scheduling.

“Our reputation has positioned us as leaders in the multifamily industry and has carried over into the senior living market. In 2017, our senior living portfolio had grown enough to warrant creating a new division within LandSouth, solely dedicated to our senior living clients,” said Joe Passkiewicz, Senior Vice President, Development.

Named one of the nation’s Top 25 apartment builders by the National Multifamily Housing Council,  a Fastest Growing Company in Florida by the Business Journals and a Best Place to Work by the Jacksonville Business Journal, LandSouth Construction has completed more than 18,000 multifamily units, including apartments, senior living residences, condominiums, and townhomes since 1998.

“Unlike other general contractors, we specialize in only multifamily and senior living construction. This allows us to understand the nuances of these very specialized and unique projects,” said Paul Saks, Director of Development, Senior Living Division. “Our team of experts have a keen eye for potential challenges and work closely with our clients to identify these issues before breaking ground.”

LandSouth’s corporate culture has aided in the expansion and growth. 

“Due to our exponential growth, we have been required to evolve and adapt. While rapid growth is exciting, it comes with its own hurdles. Fortunately, our team stands firmly behind our core values and have remained committed and supportive. We have been able to attract and retain some of the very best talent in the industry due to our exceptional company culture,” added Pyle.

LandSouth plans to welcome at least 20 new hires in 2019. The most needed positions will center around our project manager, project superintendent, assistant project superintendent and project estimator roles. To support the forecasted hiring, LandSouth has brought on Amy Vincent, an Internal Recruiter, to source potential candidates and find the right fit for each role.

LandSouth’s growth has also presented new opportunities for current and future employees, allowing for bigger and better personal and professional development. That combined with maintaining LandSouth’s small, family-like culture has helped with employee recruitment and retention during this time of growth.

For more information call LandSouth Marketing Manager, Erica Zumstein, (904) 273-6004, Ext. 109 or visit www.landsouth.com.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – LandSouth Construction, an award-winning Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living and mixed-use development has begun construction on Olea at Viera, a luxury, age-targeted apartment community in Viera, Fla contracted at $22.8 million.

Developer CRP/Pollack Addison Village, LLC of Atlanta, Ga. chose Meeks + Partners of Houston, Texas to design an access-controlled community that sits on over five acres. Take I-95 to N. Wickham Road exit, the new community is at Trafford and Spur Drive.

Designed for 55+ adults, Olea at Viera will feature 166 apartment homes in two four-story buildings with elevators and sit just North of Melbourne, Fla. in beautiful Brevard County. Viera is the newest town on Florida’s Space Coast. From what was once grass sod farms and cattle ranch lands, an entire town has emerged with a lifestyle of convenience.

“The latest trends in apartment living are focused on attracting a new kind of resident. Census figures show Baby Boomers are the fastest-growing group of renters. Olea at Viera will offer a superb location, convenience, quality lifestyle, a comfortable living space, a place to exercise, and a place to socialize all-in-one," noted LandSouth President and CEO, James Pyle. 

Olea at Viera will offer residents 19 expansive floor plans ranging from one bedroom, one bath to three-bedroom, two bath homes from 632 to 1,588 square feet. Interiors compliment the active lifestyle with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, nine- and 10-foot ceilings, luxury wood-style plank flooring, spacious walk-in closets and five-panel doors.

Completion is scheduled for May 2020.

Olea at Viera will offer an extensive array of amenities. Social areas will include a large, social kitchen, pool, cabana, courtyard, library, community garden and fitness studio with state-of-the-art athletic equipment, dog wash and park. A full-time lifestyle director will join the on-site team to coordinate events such as cooking classes, cocktail socials, seasonal crafting and more.

Residents will have the choice of uncovered, attached, and detached garages.

Brevard County is accented with Florida’s natural beauty. Close to beaches, dining, shopping. recreation and employment centers, nearby attractions include Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral, River Lakes Conservation Area, Banana River Aquatic Preserve, Brevard Zoo and Patrick Air Force Base.

Residents will be in close-proximity to the entire Viera community, including The Avenue Viera and Health First Viera Hospital.

"Olea at Viera will provide residents looking to downsize the ability to streamline their lifestyle, have access to luxury amenities and enjoy the social atmosphere of apartment living,” said Joe Passkiewicz, Senior Vice President, Development of LandSouth Construction.

The experienced LandSouth team working on Olea at Viera is led by project manager Kyle Hassell, field superintendent Ed Bates and project administrator Mindy Smith.

LandSouth Construction is currently working on apartments, senior living and mixed-use developments throughout the Southeast including Charlotte, N.C., North Augusta, Charleston and Indian Land, S.C., Gainesville, Ga., Boca Raton, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Gainesville, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, ChampionsGate, Port St. Lucie, Melbourne, Debary, Riverview and Orlando, Fla., Chattanooga, Tenn., and senior living developments in New Port Richey, Melbourne, and Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Since 1998, LandSouth Construction has completed more than 18,000 multifamily units, including apartments, senior living, condominiums, and townhomes. LandSouth will use its unique, integrated construction approach to build Olea at Viera. Each service component works together to provide a seamless delivery system.

These components have been designed and refined to be complementary and each is performance enhanced with proven procedures, tested systems and the very latest technology. By emphasizing results and exceptional service, LandSouth Construction has created a construction process to provide the best possible value for clients.

For more information call (904) 273-6004 or visit www.landsouth.com.

NEW YORK - Inc. magazine has revealed that LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville-based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living and mixed-use development is on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

LandSouth Construction ranked No. 1509 and it’s the second consecutive year it has appeared on the prestigious list that represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—private small businesses.

LandSouth Construction is currently working on apartments, senior living and mixed-use developments throughout the Southeast including North Augusta, Charleston, and Indian Land, S.C., Gainesville, Boca Raton, Tampa, Bradenton, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Sanford, ChampionsGate, Winter Springs, Port St. Lucie, Melbourne and Orlando Fla., Chattanooga, Tenn., Hixon, Tenn., and senior living developments in New Port Richey, and Ponte Vedra.

“We are proud of the hard work our team has put into growing LandSouth Construction into a leading contractor and very pleased to be honored in the Inc. 5000,” said James Pyle, President/CEO LandSouth Construction. “Being included in this prestigious list of companies is an honor and testament to the growth we’ve sustained since starting the company in 1998.”

This placement on the Inc. 5000 comes on the heels of LandSouth being named a best place to work by Inc. and the Jacksonville Business Journal, and one of the nation’s Top 15 apartment builders by the National Multifamily Housing Council and one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Northeast Florida by the Jacksonville Business Journal. LandSouth is also Jacksonville’s ninth fastest growing company according to the latest issue of Inc. magazine.

Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years.

“If we are on the Inc. 5000, its unparalleled recognition of years of hard work and sacrifice by our team,” added Joe Passkiewicz, LandSouth’s Senior Vice President – Development. “Lines of business may evolve to meet changing markets but what doesn’t change is the relationships we have built with developers and owners who look for our expertise and commitment to their vision.”

The Inc. 5000 list represents the fastest growing companies in the nation, based on percentage revenue growth in the previous three years. To qualify, companies must be based in the U.S., privately held, for profit, and independent. The ranking is based on either audited financials or tax returns for the prior three-year period.

LandSouth Construction has completed more than 15,000 multifamily units, including apartments, senior living, condominiums, and townhomes.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held Oct. 17 to 19, 2018, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, in San Antonio, Texas.

For more information call (904) 273-6004, or visit www.landsouth.com.

CHARLESTON, S.C. – LandSouth Construction, an award-winning Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living and mixed-use development has begun construction on The Merchant, a $37 million luxury apartment community in historic Charleston, S.C.

Developer Pollack Shores Real Estate Group of Atlanta, Ga. chose Cline Design Associates of Raleigh, N.C. as the architect for the gated, 10 building, three and four-story development that sits on six beautifully landscaped acres. Completion is scheduled for December 2019.

“The Merchant’s architectural design and construction takes full advantage of its location and appeal to the city’s young professionals and students. The 244,940 square foot project will offer a host of on-site amenities including communal gathering spots and residences configured in one and two-bedroom floor plans.  It will also include commercial space that will further enhance the urban living experience,” said James Pyle, LandSouth President and CEO. 

In its 20-year history, LandSouth Construction has completed more than 15,000 multifamily units, including apartments, senior living, condominiums, and townhomes. 

The community’s Classic Revival architecture will be reflected in stand-alone apartment buildings with stucco and brick exteriors with cast stone columns, corbels and detailed cornices and paver sidewalks. Buildings will have interior corridors. The design signifies formal symmetrical design, decorative door surrounds, columns and sidelights.

The Merchant will feature 231 well-appointed apartment homes in 15 spacious floor plans in one or two bedrooms ranging from 565 to 1,074 square feet. Residences will feature luxury vinyl and carpeted flooring, stainless appliances, granite counter tops and shaker cabinets, tile back splashes and glass shower enclosures, washer and dryer, walk-in closets and six convenient elevators.

Stylish community amenities include a large clubhouse with a resort-style pool, clubhouse with gaming area, modern fitness center, Yoga studio, pet spa, and bike lounge. There will be abundant parking with surface space available as well as a mail room.

Located in trendy Nomo neighborhood of vibrant Charleston at 15 Huguenin Ave., residents will enjoy all that Historic Downtown Charleston has to offer including King Street shopping, entertainment and dining, The Merchant is convenient to the College of Charleston as well as the iconic Citadel and remarkable Fort Sumter national monument

The experienced LandSouth team is led by Project Manager Ryland Thompson, Field Superintendent Brian Stress and Project Administrator Sara Farrell. The Merchant is being managed by Matrix Residential.

LandSouth Construction is currently working on apartments, senior living and mixed-use developments throughout the Southeast including Charlotte, N.C., North Augusta, S.C., Boca Raton, Tampa, Bradenton, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Sanford, ChampionsGate, Winter Springs. Port St. Lucie and Orlando Fla., Chattanooga, Tenn., Hixon, Tenn., and senior living developments in New Port Richey, Nocatee, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers, Fla.

LandSouth uses its unique integrated construction approach where each service component works together to provide a seamless delivery system.

These components have been designed and refined to be complementary and each is performance enhanced with proven procedures, tested systems and the very latest technology. By emphasizing results and exceptional service, LandSouth Construction has created a construction process to provide the best possible value for clients.

For more information call (904) 273-6004 or visit www.landsouth.com.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – LandSouth Construction, an award-winning Jacksonville, Fla. based general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living and mixed-use development has broken ground on Gatlin Commons, a $35 million luxury apartment community in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

 Developers PRM Gatlin/Port St. Lucie Owner, LLC and Rosser Aledo Partners, LLC have chosen James S. Carr AIA & Associates as the architect for the six building, three-story development that sits on 15 beautifully landscaped acres. Completion is scheduled for October 2019.

 “It’s exciting to see Gatlin Commons taking shape,” said James Pyle, LandSouth President and CEO. “As we complete each new phase of construction, you can start to envision an impressive addition to the South Florida apartment market.

LandSouth Construction is currently working on apartments, senior living and mixed-use developments throughout the Southeast including Charlotte, N.C., North Augusta, S.C., Boca Raton, Tampa, Bradenton, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Sanford, ChampionsGate, Winter Springs and Orlando Fla., Chattanooga, Tenn., Hixon, Tenn., and senior living developments in New Port Richey, Nocatee, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers, Fla.

The gated community will feature 200 stylish apartment homes. Gatlin Common’s residences will be available in seven spacious floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms with white shaker style cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, garden style tubs, and convenient elevators.

The community’s Mediterranean feel reflects casual but luxurious living with –romantic settings, simple and direct designs and elaborate details like clay barrel roofing.

 Resort style amenities include a 5,800 square foot clubhouse with fitness center, community pool area, dog park, tot lot, and basketball court. There will be abundant parking with garage and surface spaces available as well as a trash compactor and a mail kiosk.

“James S. Carr AIA & Associates has done an excellent job of creating a dynamic look and design. With remarkable amenities and a superb location. We believe Gatlin Commons will become one of the most popular upscale apartment addresses in Port St. Lucie,” says Joe Passkiewicz, Senior Vice President, Development of LandSouth Construction

Located at corner of SW Aledo Lane and SW Rosser Blvd the community is just 10 minutes from downtown Port St. Lucie and about 15 minutes to the area’s pristine beaches.

Located in the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast less than an hour north of Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie has not lost a sense of “the real Florida." Residents can hike environmental preserves, paddle lush rivers, ride horses on nearby beaches, take in a spring training baseball game – New York Mets –or play a few rounds of championship golf.

In its 20-year history, LandSouth Construction has completed more than 15,000 multifamily units, including apartments, senior living, condominiums, and townhomes. The experienced LandSouth team is led by project manager Matt Pyle, field superintendent John Pierce and project administrator Natalie Smith.

LandSouth uses its unique integrated construction approach where each service component works together to provide a seamless delivery system.

These components have been designed and refined to be complementary and each is performance enhanced with proven procedures, tested systems and the very latest technology. By emphasizing results and exceptional service, LandSouth Construction has created a construction process to provide the best possible value for clients.

For more information call (904) 273-6004 or visit www.landsouth.com.