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South Florida Construction and Development Summit

Name: South Florida Construction and Development Summit
Start: 2023-05-24T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-05-24T11:45:00-04:00
Location: Hyatt Regency Miami

Exploring Today's Challenges, Innovations and Opportunities in Building Tomorrow's Projects

Event Ended On: Wednesday May 24 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Confronting Construction Challenges: Navigating Labor, Costs, Supply Chain Delays and the Need to Innovate

Jay Fayette

Jay Fayette serves as the East Coast President of Suffolk’s Southeast Region which maintains office locations in West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida. Jay’s 43 years of expertise in construction operations, coupled with strong corporate and strategic leadership experience allow him to provide valuable direction in all facets of the industry for the region. Jay oversees all phases of project life cycle from relationship building, project pursuits, preconstruction, and construction to ensure that our team delivers on all project goals. He is responsible for operational efficiency, strategy, and the successful execution of Suffolk’s business plan. Jay’s construction career began in 1979 when he started working as a laborer for Pizzagalli Construction (PC Construction), at this time Jay was also attending Vermont Technical College. In January of 1994, Jay began working at Suffolk Construction. He was with Suffolk from 1994-1999, Jay was an integral part of leading and growing the original Palm Beach County office. In 1999 he returned to PC Construction, where he later became President and CEO. During this time, Jay led a 2-billion-dollar work program from Maine to Florida. In 2022, under Jay’s leadership, PC Construction was named ENR Southeast Contractor of the Year. After spending a total of 27 years with PC Construction, four of those as President and CEO, Jay returned to Suffolk’s Southeast Region in late 2022 as Florida’s East Coast President. Jay is on the board of directors of O’Brien Brother Realty, Spectrum Family and Youth Services, and Kidsafe Collaborative. Jay attended Vermont Technical College and was inducted into the Vermont State College’s Hall of Fame and received their distinguished Alumni Award in 2017. Jay now calls West Palm Beach his home with his wife Susan and their blended family of five.

Suffolk

President, East Coast of Florida

Jay Fayette

President, East Coast of Florida, Suffolk

Brad Meltzer

Partner & President, Two Roads Development

Asi Cymbal

Asi Cymbal is the Chairman of Cymbal DLT Companies. Mr. Cymbal has over 30 years of experience in real estate development, construction, finance, and law. He is driven by his passion for great architecture and design, his focus on transforming communities, and his commitment to creating great wealth for his investors. He has been fortunate to work with the world’s best architects and designers (Philippe Starck, Bjarke Ingels, Enrique Norten, Jo Palma, Arquitectonica) as a first mover in neighborhoods at a critical time in their transition (the Financial District in Manhattan, Tribeca, SOHO, the Miami Design District, Wynwood, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Miami Gardens). Mr. Cymbal is grateful to his investors and proud of the fact that he has rewarded them with unmatched returns. Mr. Cymbal raised his first fund in 2010. That $3 million fund is now worth over $180 million. He is focused on increasing that to $700 million by 2026. After experimenting with retirement in 2014, he came back to create a second fund during the 2020 Pandemic. He turned that $16 million fund into $90 million in 20 months. Mr. Cymbal is currently raising a $100 million evergreen fund to be deployed into the $2 billion Cymbal DLT pipeline. Mr. Cymbal also has significant food and beverage experience. He has co-created and owned over half a dozen of the hottest restaurants and clubs in Miami, including Sra. Martinez (with celebrity chef and James Beard award-winner, Michelle Bernstein), Bardot, and gigi. Mr. Cymbal has been named by the South Florida Business Journal as a Heavy Hitter in Construction and Real Estate Development, a Top 100 Power Leader, and as one of 2013’s People to Watch. He has also appeared on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Cymbal is the Vice Chair and board member of Florida International University’s College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts - Miami Beach Urban Studios. He is also a board member of Wynwood Norte, the organization that is spearheading the revitalization of north Wynwood. Mr. Cymbal was a past board member of Business for the Arts of Broward. Mr. Cymbal is a graduate of Vassar College and the UCLA School of Law. He is an experienced real estate and business attorney licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C., and is a licensed general contractor in Florida.

Cymbal DLT

Chairman

Asi Cymbal

Chairman, Cymbal DLT

Brandon Spirk

Brandon M. Spirk is the Director of Design and Construction at OceanLand Investments, a family-owned business dedicated to creating exceptional developments in desirable locations. Brandon brings with him an impressive track record of successful projects, which have honed his expertise in design and construction. With almost 20 years of experience in both architecture and development, Brandon has accomplished 8 acquisitions and 6 developments, with an estimated total of $650 million. Prior to joining OceanLand Investments in 2015, Brandon began in the Architecture industry. He started working at Zyscovich Architects, a large firm in Miami and then moved into the boutique space with Shulman & Associates which specialized in ultra-high-end residential, commercial, and hotel projects. As a result, his experience ranges from the smallest most intricately detailed endeavors to large infrastructure-type projects which range from urban master plans to airports and other transportation- oriented projects. His most notable projects in the architecture space include the Florida Strategic Turnpike Plaza Renovations, II Midtown, and 1111 Lincoln Road. Brandon’s introduction to the real estate industry was born through his passion for architecture but also his strong desire to positively impact formative decisions that only the development teams are engaged with. He has managed the design and construction process of numerous hotels, mixed-use buildings, and residences, displaying expertise in maintaining and updating historical sites while creating contemporary, high-end structures. Brandon specializes in multi-family and condominium residential real estate and his most notable project to date is the completion of the AquaBlu Condominiums. Among his past projects are Aquavita, AquaLuna, AquaMar, AquaVue, Riverwalk Residences, 201 N. Federal, Sixth & Rio, and Brightline Residences. Originally from Philadelphia, Brandon resides in Miami Shores. He has earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Florida Atlantic University and enjoys mountain biking, and aviation, is a certified private pilot and is involved with the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman’s Cancer Association.

Ocean Land

Senior Director of Design and Construction

Brandon Spirk

Senior Director of Design and Construction, Ocean Land

Russ Beck

Executive Director - South Florida, Juneau Construction Company

Moderator

Daniel Odess

Founder & President, GlobalPro

Analyzing South Florida's Development Pipeline: Major Projects, Active Job Sites and Beyond

Bradley Colmer

CEO, Deco Capital

Miguel Pinto

President, APEX Capital Realty

Edgardo Defortuna

CEO, Fortune International Group

Vicky Lee

Senior Vice President, Development, Focus

Moderator

Michael Larmoyeux, Jr.

Partner, Bilzin Sumberg

Why This Matters

What You'll Learn:

Discover how natural disasters like Hurricane Ian have impacted South Florida's project timelines, development pipelines, and labor force, with a focus on the construction sector.
Explore how natural disasters have influenced construction decisions, such as material choices and safety measures on job sites, and how leading General Contractors (GCs) navigate costs and financing while prioritizing quality and safety.
Find out what's on the horizon for South Florida's development pipeline and which assets developers are most bullish - and bearish - on.
Learn about the latest innovations in construction that are taking the South Florida market by storm.
Understand how top developers and GCs collaborate to create high-quality buildings, and how these partnerships have resulted in successful job sites and projects overall.
Explore how GCs and developers are handling elevated costs, inflation, and supply chain issues, and how they are preparing for a potential recession or determining if the South Florida market is recession-proof.

How You'll Do More Business: It's no secret — South Florida is red-hot regarding its development and construction pipelines. From its residential spike to the more than 57 companies choosing to expand their footprint or relocate to Miami-Dade county alone, there's no shortage of building or development opportunities in Miami, Palm Beach, or Broward County! However, current events could damper this boom. From hurricanes to continued struggles in labor, cost of materials, and supply chain delays, South Florida's GCs and developers have lots to compete with in terms of bringing a project to its fruition. Learn how decisions regarding site selection, materials, partnerships, and more are made, and how today's decisions impact tomorrow's developments.

Who You'll Meet: This event brings together South Florida's top developers, general contractors, owners, investors, and more.

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Venue

Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave
Miami FL, 33131

Ballroom: Jasmine Room + Lower Promenade

Parking Information:

The hotel only provides valet parking at $45.00 per day. If you wish to self-park your car, there are parking lots and garages around the perimeter of the hotel.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:30 AM	Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:30 AM 10:15 AM	Confronting Construction Challenges: Navigating Labor, Costs, Supply Chain Delays and the Need to Innovate
10:15 AM 10:30 AM	Networking Break
10:30 AM 11:15 AM	Analyzing South Florida's Development Pipeline: Major Projects, Active Job Sites and Beyond
11:15 AM 11:45 AM	Additional Networking

Articles You Need to Read

Hurricane Ian - how did it affect South Florida

Integration of ESG into development

$1B River District Development

West Palm Beach's Office Pipeline

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South Florida Construction and Development Summit

Exploring Today's Challenges, Innovations and Opportunities in Building Tomorrow's Projects

Speakers and Panels

Confronting Construction Challenges: Navigating Labor, Costs, Supply Chain Delays and the Need to Innovate

Jay Fayette

Brad Meltzer

Asi Cymbal

Brandon Spirk

Russ Beck

Daniel Odess

Analyzing South Florida's Development Pipeline: Major Projects, Active Job Sites and Beyond

Bradley Colmer

Miguel Pinto

Edgardo Defortuna

Vicky Lee

Michael Larmoyeux, Jr.

Why This Matters

Venue

Agenda

Articles You Need to Read

Sponsors

Nominate A Woman Leading Real Estate In Miami

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