Ground-Up Construction

Building New Projects From Site Preparation Through Final Completion

Latitude 98 coordinates ground-up construction for residential, commercial, aviation, community housing, hospitality, mixed-use, and special-use development projects throughout Orlando and Central Florida.

Ground-up construction begins with undeveloped or cleared land and progresses through site preparation, infrastructure, foundations, vertical construction, building systems, finishes, inspections, and final occupancy.

Our role is to coordinate the development team, construction professionals, schedules, budgets, permits, inspections, and project decisions required to move a new project from approved plans to completed real estate.

What Is Ground-Up Construction?

Ground-up construction involves creating an entirely new building or development rather than renovating an existing structure.

The process may include:

• Land clearing
• Demolition of existing improvements
• Earthwork and grading
• Stormwater systems
• Roads and parking
• Utility installation
• Foundations
• Structural construction
• Roofing and exterior systems
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Interior construction
• Landscaping
• Testing and inspections
• Certificate of occupancy
• Final project turnover

Ground-up projects require coordinated planning across the land, buildings, infrastructure, financing, permitting, and long-term operation of the completed property.

Projects We Coordinate

Latitude 98 evaluates and coordinates ground-up construction involving:

• Single-family homes
• Duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes
• Multifamily housing
• Build-to-rent communities
• Affordable housing
• Workforce and attainable housing
• Veteran housing
• Supportive housing
• Mixed-income communities
• Hurricane Homes
• Commercial buildings
• Mixed-use developments
• Aircraft hangars
• Aircraft maintenance facilities
• FBO facilities
• Flight-school facilities
• Aviation commercial buildings
• Aviation communities
• Hospitality properties
• RV parks and campgrounds
• Event venues
• Community facilities
• Custom and special-use projects

The construction strategy is tailored to the property, approved plans, intended users, financing, project scale, and long-term ownership objectives.

Construction Begins Before Work Starts

Successful construction depends on decisions made well before equipment arrives on the site.

Before construction begins, the project may require:

• Property control
• Due diligence
• Environmental review
• Surveys
• Geotechnical testing
• Zoning and entitlements
• Site-plan approval
• Architecture and engineering
• Construction documents
• Contractor pricing
• Financing
• Permits
• Utility coordination
• Insurance
• Bonds
• Long-lead procurement
• Preconstruction planning

Beginning construction without complete plans, realistic budgets, or coordinated approvals can create expensive delays and change orders.

Preconstruction Planning

The preconstruction phase establishes how the project will be built.

Latitude 98 coordinates planning involving:

• Project scope
• Construction budget
• Contractor selection
• Construction schedule
• Site logistics
• Material procurement
• Long-lead equipment
• Temporary utilities
• Construction access
• Staging areas
• Inspection requirements
• Safety responsibilities
• Quality standards
• Communication procedures
• Change-order approval
• Documentation
• Project closeout

A clear preconstruction plan helps define responsibilities before significant capital is committed.

Contractor Selection

The contractor should be selected based on the specific requirements of the project.

Latitude 98 may evaluate contractors based on:

• Licensing
• Relevant experience
• Financial capacity
• Insurance
• Safety record
• Project team
• Subcontractor relationships
• Scheduling ability
• Cost controls
• Quality history
• References
• Bonding capacity
• Local experience
• Experience with the proposed building type

The lowest initial bid is not always the lowest final cost.

Incomplete pricing, exclusions, unrealistic schedules, and insufficient experience can create substantial risk during construction.

Construction Delivery Methods

Depending on the project, Latitude 98 may evaluate different construction delivery methods.

General Contractor

A general contractor is responsible for coordinating subcontractors and completing the work under a construction contract.

Construction Manager

A construction manager may assist with estimating, scheduling, logistics, procurement, and contractor coordination during design and construction.

Design-Build

A design-build team combines design and construction responsibilities under one coordinated structure.

Multiple Prime Contractors

Separate contractors may be retained for different portions of the work, with greater coordination responsibility remaining with the owner or development manager.

Owner-Builder or Self-Managed Construction

Certain projects may involve direct owner coordination of trades and vendors where legally permitted and operationally practical.

The appropriate structure depends on project complexity, financing, risk, schedule, and the owner’s experience.

Construction Budgeting

A complete construction budget should include more than the contractor’s base price.

Potential costs may include:

• Demolition
• Clearing
• Earthwork
• Soil improvement
• Stormwater
• Roads
• Parking
• Utilities
• Foundations
• Building structure
• Roofing
• Exterior finishes
• Windows and doors
• Interior construction
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing
• Fire protection
• Elevators
• Landscaping
• Site lighting
• Security
• Technology
• Specialty equipment
• Contractor general conditions
• Bonds
• Insurance
• Testing
• Inspections
• Permit fees
• Utility fees
• Professional services
• Financing costs
• Contingency
• Escalation

The budget should be updated as design, pricing, permitting, and site information become more complete.

Construction Contingency

Ground-up construction involves unknown conditions and changing circumstances.

A construction contingency may be needed for:

• Unforeseen site conditions
• Soil problems
• Utility conflicts
• Design changes
• Agency requirements
• Material price increases
• Product substitutions
• Weather delays
• Additional inspections
• Concealed environmental issues
• Owner-requested changes
• Contractor coordination issues

The appropriate contingency depends on the project stage, complexity, site conditions, and completeness of the construction documents.

Construction Scheduling

The construction schedule should identify the sequence and duration of major activities.

Potential schedule components include:

• Permitting
• Mobilization
• Site clearing
• Earthwork
• Underground utilities
• Stormwater
• Foundations
• Structural framing
• Roofing
• Building enclosure
• Mechanical rough-in
• Electrical rough-in
• Plumbing rough-in
• Fire protection
• Inspections
• Interior finishes
• Exterior finishes
• Landscaping
• Site completion
• Testing
• Final inspections
• Occupancy
• Closeout

The schedule should also identify critical decisions, long-lead materials, agency approvals, and work that must be completed before other activities can begin.

Site Preparation

Site preparation creates the physical conditions needed for construction.

Work may include:

• Demolition
• Clearing
• Tree removal
• Erosion controls
• Construction entrances
• Temporary fencing
• Survey layout
• Earthwork
• Fill placement
• Soil compaction
• Dewatering
• Building pads
• Temporary drainage
• Utility relocation
• Site stabilization

Site work must comply with approved plans, environmental requirements, erosion-control standards, and permit conditions.

Earthwork and Grading

Grading establishes building elevations, road elevations, drainage patterns, and usable development areas.

Construction may involve:

• Excavation
• Cut and fill
• Imported soil
• Soil stabilization
• Compaction
• Slope construction
• Retaining walls
• Building pads
• Road subgrades
• Parking areas
• Drainage swales
• Floodplain compensation

Poor grading can lead to settlement, flooding, drainage failures, pavement damage, and long-term maintenance problems.

Stormwater Construction

Stormwater systems manage rainfall and protect the project and surrounding properties.

Construction may include:

• Retention ponds
• Detention ponds
• Underground storage
• Swales
• Culverts
• Catch basins
• Inlets
• Pipes
• Control structures
• Outfalls
• Erosion protection
• Water-quality treatment
• Floodplain compensation

Stormwater work must be completed and inspected in accordance with approved civil plans and agency requirements.

Utility Infrastructure

Ground-up development may require new or extended infrastructure.

Utility construction may include:

• Water mains
• Water service
• Fire lines
• Hydrants
• Sewer mains
• Sewer laterals
• Lift stations
• Pump stations
• Septic systems
• Wells
• Electrical service
• Transformers
• Natural gas
• Communications
• Street lighting
• Irrigation systems

Utility timing must be coordinated with roads, foundations, landscaping, site access, and utility-provider inspections.

Roads, Parking and Access

New developments may require substantial transportation and pavement improvements.

Construction may include:

• Public roads
• Private roads
• Driveways
• Turn lanes
• Parking lots
• Sidewalks
• Curbs
• Gutters
• Loading areas
• Fire lanes
• Traffic markings
• Signage
• Gates
• Aircraft aprons
• Taxilanes

Pavement design should reflect soil conditions, vehicle loads, drainage, expected traffic, aircraft use where applicable, and long-term maintenance.

Foundations

The foundation transfers building loads into the ground.

Potential foundation systems may include:

• Slab-on-grade
• Stem-wall foundations
• Spread footings
• Continuous footings
• Mat foundations
• Piers
• Piles
• Elevated foundations
• Specialised foundations for poor soils or flood conditions

Foundation construction must be coordinated with structural plans, geotechnical recommendations, plumbing, electrical conduits, elevations, and inspection requirements.

Structural Construction

The building structure may include:

• Wood framing
• Masonry
• Reinforced concrete
• Structural steel
• Light-gauge metal framing
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Tilt-wall construction
• Hybrid structural systems

The selected system depends on the building type, spans, height, use, wind requirements, fire protection, cost, schedule, and availability of labour and materials.

Building Envelope

The building envelope separates the interior from weather and exterior conditions.

Envelope construction may include:

• Roofing
• Exterior walls
• Waterproofing
• Air barriers
• Insulation
• Windows
• Exterior doors
• Flashing
• Sealants
• Soffits
• Cladding
• Drainage planes

Proper envelope construction is particularly important in Florida because of wind-driven rain, heat, humidity, moisture, and storm exposure.

Roof Construction

Roof systems may include:

• Asphalt shingles
• Metal roofing
• Low-slope membrane roofing
• Tile
• Built-up roofing
• Speciality roof assemblies

Roof coordination may address:

• Structural support
• Wind uplift
• Drainage
• Secondary water barriers
• Flashing
• Roof penetrations
• Mechanical equipment
• Solar readiness
• Maintenance access
• Warranty requirements

Roof installation should be documented and inspected at the required stages.

Windows, Doors and Openings

Exterior openings affect weather resistance, energy efficiency, security, accessibility, and storm performance.

Construction coordination may involve:

• Product approvals
• Impact ratings
• Wind pressures
• Structural attachment
• Flashing
• Waterproofing
• Door hardware
• Garage doors
• Storefront systems
• Hangar doors
• Emergency exits
• Accessibility

The installed products must match the approved plans and site-specific requirements.

Mechanical Systems

Mechanical construction may include:

• Air-conditioning systems
• Heating systems
• Ductwork
• Ventilation
• Exhaust
• Dehumidification
• Controls
• Building automation
• Commercial kitchen systems
• Maintenance-facility ventilation
• Equipment screening

Mechanical systems must be coordinated with structural framing, ceilings, electrical service, roof penetrations, and maintenance access.

Electrical Systems

Electrical construction may include:

• Utility service
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Panels
• Branch wiring
• Lighting
• Emergency power
• Generators
• Battery systems
• Fire alarms
• Security
• Data systems
• Access control
• EV charging
• Aircraft-related power
• Speciality equipment connections

Electrical equipment often has long lead times and should be identified early in the project.

Plumbing Systems

Plumbing construction may involve:

• Domestic water
• Sanitary sewer
• Storm drainage
• Water heating
• Gas systems
• Fixtures
• Floor drains
• Backflow prevention
• Grease interceptors
• Oil-water separators
• Irrigation
• Well or septic systems
• Speciality equipment connections

Underground plumbing must be coordinated before slabs and foundations are completed.

Fire-Protection Systems

Fire-protection construction may include:

• Fire-service lines
• Hydrants
• Sprinkler systems
• Standpipes
• Fire pumps
• Water storage
• Fire alarms
• Smoke detection
• Emergency lighting
• Exit signage
• Special suppression systems
• Fire-rated assemblies

System design, installation, testing, and inspections must be coordinated with the fire authority and approved plans.

Interior Construction

Interior work may include:

• Framing
• Drywall
• Ceilings
• Flooring
• Cabinetry
• Millwork
• Doors
• Hardware
• Painting
• Fixtures
• Appliances
• Restrooms
• Kitchens
• Offices
• Residential units
• Community spaces
• Tenant improvements

Interior finishes should be selected based on appearance, durability, maintenance, budget, and intended use.

Exterior and Site Finishes

Final exterior work may include:

• Building finishes
• Walkways
• Landscaping
• Irrigation
• Fencing
• Gates
• Exterior lighting
• Signage
• Site furniture
• Trash enclosures
• Outdoor amenities
• Parking markings
• Final paving
• Drainage stabilization

Exterior completion must be coordinated with final inspections, utility acceptance, accessibility, and occupancy requirements.

Hurricane-Resilient Construction

Florida construction requires careful coordination of structural and envelope systems.

Depending on the project, resilience features may include:

• Enhanced roof connections
• Wind-rated structural systems
• Impact-resistant openings
• Reinforced garage or hangar doors
• Sealed roof decks
• Secondary water barriers
• Durable exterior materials
• Elevated equipment
• Backup-power readiness
• Drainage improvements
• Flood-conscious elevations
• Corrosion-resistant components

No building can be guaranteed to avoid hurricane, wind, flood, or water damage.

Resilience features must be designed and approved by qualified professionals for the specific project and location.

Aviation Construction

Ground-up aviation construction may involve:

• T-hangars
• Box hangars
• Executive hangars
• Maintenance facilities
• FBO buildings
• Flight-school facilities
• Aviation commercial space
• Aircraft aprons
• Taxilanes
• Runway-related improvements
• Fuel facilities
• Aviation communities

Aviation construction requires coordination involving:

• Aircraft dimensions
• Hangar doors
• Clear-span structures
• Ramp access
• Aircraft circulation
• Fire protection
• Fuel and hazardous materials
• Airport operating requirements
• Ground leases
• Security
• Specialized utilities
• Aviation approvals

Latitude 98 coordinates qualified aviation consultants, engineers, contractors, airport owners, and operators as required.

Community Housing Construction

Affordable, workforce, veteran, senior, accessible, and supportive housing projects may include additional requirements related to:

• Funding standards
• Accessibility
• Unit mix
• Energy performance
• Durability
• Prevailing wages
• Inspections
• Public reporting
• Resident needs
• Long-term maintenance
• Affordability agreements
• Community spaces
• Service-provider areas

Where supportive services are part of the project, qualified partner organisations must remain responsible for healthcare, counselling, case management, or social services.

Latitude 98’s role remains focused on development and construction unless another responsibility is expressly established.

Hospitality and Special-Use Construction

Hospitality and special-use projects may require specialised construction involving:

• Commercial kitchens
• Assembly spaces
• Pools
• Event spaces
• Lodging units
• Campground infrastructure
• RV utility connections
• Recreational facilities
• Security systems
• Specialty equipment
• Food-service areas
• Institutional spaces
• Operator-specific improvements

Construction must be coordinated with operating, licensing, occupancy, health, fire, and accessibility requirements.

Procurement and Long-Lead Materials

Some construction materials and systems require early ordering.

Potential long-lead items may include:

• Electrical switchgear
• Transformers
• Generators
• Elevators
• Structural steel
• Pre-engineered buildings
• Roof trusses
• Hangar doors
• Windows
• HVAC equipment
• Fire pumps
• Fuel systems
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Specialty finishes

Late procurement can delay the entire project even when other construction is progressing.

Latitude 98 coordinates procurement schedules with design approvals, financing, storage, installation, and warranty requirements.

Construction Administration

Construction administration involves monitoring the work and coordinating project information throughout construction.

Activities may include:

• Progress meetings
• Schedule review
• Budget review
• Submittal tracking
• Request-for-information coordination
• Change-order review
• Inspection tracking
• Testing coordination
• Pay-application review
• Owner decisions
• Consultant responses
• Permit revisions
• Documentation
• Risk tracking
• Closeout planning

The licensed design professionals remain responsible for their professional services and sealed documents.

Submittals and Shop Drawings

Contractors and suppliers prepare submittals showing how products and systems will be provided and installed.

Potential submittals include:

• Product data
• Material samples
• Shop drawings
• Equipment schedules
• Structural steel details
• Truss drawings
• Window and door information
• Roofing systems
• Fire-protection systems
• Mechanical equipment
• Electrical equipment
• Plumbing fixtures
• Hangar doors
• Specialty systems

Submittals must be reviewed in time to avoid delaying procurement and installation.

Requests for Information

Contractors may submit requests for information when plans are unclear, incomplete, or affected by field conditions.

Latitude 98 coordinates responses among:

• Architects
• Engineers
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Owners
• Operators
• Reviewing agencies

Responses should be documented and evaluated for budget, schedule, permitting, and coordination impacts.

Change Orders

Changes may result from:

• Unforeseen conditions
• Owner requests
• Design revisions
• Agency requirements
• Product availability
• Field conflicts
• Contractor errors
• Scope clarification
• Value engineering

Each proposed change should identify:

• Scope
• Cost
• Schedule impact
• Design impact
• Permit impact
• Responsibility
• Required approval

Unauthorised changes can create disputes, inspection failures, and cost overruns.

Quality Control

Construction quality should be monitored throughout the project rather than evaluated only at completion.

Quality-control measures may include:

• Approved plans
• Material verification
• Mockups
• Field observations
• Contractor inspections
• Consultant inspections
• Testing
• Documentation
• Deficiency tracking
• Punch lists
• Warranty requirements
• Manufacturer inspections

Work that becomes concealed should be reviewed before it is covered when required.

Construction Testing

Testing may include:

• Soil compaction
• Concrete testing
• Masonry testing
• Structural steel inspections
• Welding inspections
• Pressure tests
• Electrical testing
• Fire-system testing
• Air balancing
• Building-envelope testing
• Energy testing
• Backflow testing
• Elevator certification
• Fuel-system testing

Testing requirements should be identified in the construction documents, budget, and schedule.

Construction Inspections

Local agencies inspect permitted work at required stages.

Potential inspections include:

• Site preparation
• Erosion control
• Underground utilities
• Footings
• Foundations
• Slabs
• Framing
• Structural systems
• Roofing
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Fire protection
• Insulation
• Accessibility
• Drainage
• Landscaping
• Final building
• Final site
• Final fire inspection

Failed inspections must be corrected and reinspected before affected work proceeds.

Construction Safety

The contractor is generally responsible for construction means, methods, sequencing, site safety, and compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Safety planning may address:

• Site access
• Personal protective equipment
• Fall protection
• Excavation
• Equipment operation
• Fire prevention
• Temporary electrical systems
• Hazardous materials
• Weather
• Public protection
• Aircraft operations
• Emergency procedures
• Worker training

Projects located at active airports, occupied properties, or public facilities may require additional operational coordination.

Weather and Storm Planning

Florida construction schedules must account for:

• Heavy rain
• Tropical storms
• Hurricanes
• Heat
• Lightning
• High winds
• Flooding
• Material exposure
• Site erosion

Storm planning may include:

• Securing materials
• Protecting openings
• Temporary drainage
• Equipment relocation
• Crane procedures
• Emergency contacts
• Site shutdown
• Post-storm inspection
• Insurance documentation
• Schedule recovery

Weather delays should be addressed in the construction contract and project schedule.

Cost Control

Latitude 98 monitors construction costs against the approved budget.

Cost control may include:

• Contract review
• Allowance tracking
• Contingency tracking
• Change-order review
• Pay-application review
• Procurement monitoring
• Schedule impacts
• Value engineering
• Forecasting
• Remaining-cost analysis

A project budget should be updated regularly to reflect approved changes, pending risks, and expected final costs.

Schedule Control

Schedule management may include:

• Baseline schedule
• Critical-path review
• Milestone tracking
• Procurement dates
• Inspection dates
• Utility coordination
• Weather impacts
• Recovery plans
• Contractor staffing
• Owner decisions
• Agency dependencies
• Occupancy targets

A delayed decision or long-lead product can affect multiple trades and the final completion date.

Construction Financing Coordination

Ground-up construction is often funded through staged loan advances.

Construction financing may involve:

• Equity contributions
• Loan closing
• Draw requests
• Inspections
• Lien waivers
• Pay applications
• Budget approvals
• Interest reserves
• Change-order controls
• Completion guarantees
• Cost-to-complete analysis
• Conversion to permanent financing

Latitude 98 coordinates project documentation with lenders, title companies, contractors, consultants, and ownership representatives.

Pay Applications

Contractors submit pay applications for completed work and stored materials.

Review may consider:

• Percentage complete
• Approved schedule of values
• Stored materials
• Retainage
• Change orders
• Deficiencies
• Inspection status
• Lien releases
• Remaining budget
• Required lender documents

Payment approval should reflect verified progress and contract requirements.

Project Documentation

Ground-up construction generates extensive project records.

Documents may include:

• Contracts
• Approved plans
• Permits
• Insurance
• Bonds
• Schedules
• Budgets
• Meeting notes
• Submittals
• Requests for information
• Change orders
• Pay applications
• Inspection reports
• Testing results
• Photographs
• Agency correspondence
• Certifications
• Warranties
• Closeout documents

Organised records support cost control, dispute prevention, financing, insurance, operation, and future sale.

Punch-List Completion

Near the end of construction, the project team identifies incomplete, defective, or corrective work.

Punch-list items may involve:

• Finishes
• Doors
• Hardware
• Paint
• Flooring
• Fixtures
• Equipment
• Landscaping
• Pavement
• Signage
• Cleaning
• Testing
• Documentation
• Accessibility
• Life-safety items

The punch list should be completed before final turnover except for clearly documented minor items.

Project Closeout

Construction closeout may require:

• Final inspections
• Certificates of occupancy
• Certificates of completion
• Permit closeout
• As-built drawings
• Final surveys
• Elevation certificates
• Utility acceptance
• Fire approval
• Environmental signoff
• Contractor affidavits
• Lien releases
• Operations manuals
• Warranties
• Training
• Spare materials
• Final cleaning
• Financial reconciliation

Open permits and incomplete closeout documents can affect occupancy, financing, insurance, leasing, and sale.

Owner and Operator Turnover

The completed property must be transferred to the owner, tenant, operator, property manager, or public partner.

Turnover may include:

• Building access
• Keys and credentials
• System training
• Equipment manuals
• Warranty information
• Vendor contacts
• Maintenance schedules
• Emergency procedures
• Utility accounts
• Security systems
• Final plans
• Inspection records
• Asset inventories

Early involvement of the future operator can improve the transition from construction to occupancy.

Warranty Coordination

Construction warranties may apply to:

• Workmanship
• Roofing
• Windows and doors
• HVAC equipment
• Electrical equipment
• Plumbing fixtures
• Fire systems
• Elevators
• Appliances
• Specialty equipment
• Landscaping
• Pavement
• Building-envelope systems

Warranty responsibilities, notification procedures, durations, and exclusions should be documented during project closeout.

Post-Completion Review

After occupancy, the project team may review:

• Outstanding warranty items
• Building performance
• Water intrusion
• Drainage
• Mechanical operation
• Energy use
• Resident or tenant issues
• Maintenance access
• Operational problems
• Final contractor obligations

Post-completion review helps identify issues before warranties expire.

Construction Risk Management

Potential ground-up construction risks include:

• Incomplete plans
• Site conditions
• Contractor performance
• Labor shortages
• Material delays
• Price escalation
• Weather
• Design conflicts
• Utility delays
• Agency requirements
• Failed inspections
• Change orders
• Financing delays
• Safety incidents
• Insurance claims
• Schedule overruns
• Incomplete closeout

Latitude 98 identifies, tracks, and coordinates responses to these risks throughout the construction process.

Our Ground-Up Construction Process

1. Confirm the Development Plan

We review the approved use, site plan, building program, budget, schedule, financing, and ownership strategy.

2. Complete Construction Documents and Permits

The design team finalises coordinated plans, specifications, permits, and agency approvals.

3. Select the Construction Team

Latitude 98 evaluates contractors, pricing, qualifications, schedules, exclusions, and contract terms.

4. Complete Preconstruction Planning

The team establishes logistics, procurement, communication, inspections, safety responsibilities, documentation, and project controls.

5. Mobilise and Prepare the Site

Contractors install temporary controls, establish access, complete clearing, and begin approved site work.

6. Construct Infrastructure and Foundations

Utilities, drainage, roads, foundations, and below-grade systems are completed and inspected.

7. Complete Vertical Construction

The structure, roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, and building envelope are installed.

8. Install Building Systems

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, communications, security, and speciality systems are completed.

9. Complete Interiors and Site Improvements

Interior finishes, equipment, landscaping, paving, lighting, signage, and final site work are completed.

10. Test and Inspect the Project

Required agency inspections, professional certifications, system testing, and corrective work are completed.

11. Close Out and Deliver the Property

Final permits, occupancy approvals, warranties, manuals, as-built documents, and turnover requirements are completed.

12. Transition to Sale, Leasing or Long-Term Ownership

The completed project is sold, leased, operated, transferred to a partner, or retained within the Latitude 98 portfolio.

Working With Landowners

Latitude 98 works with landowners who control property suitable for new development.

Potential opportunities may involve:

• Residential land
• Commercial parcels
• Aviation property
• Airport-adjacent land
• Public or institutional land
• Community housing sites
• Hospitality properties
• Mixed-use sites
• Special-use land
• Larger phased developments

Depending on the opportunity, Latitude 98 may acquire the property, enter into a joint venture, use a ground lease, or establish another development structure.

Working With Investors and Development Partners

Latitude 98 coordinates ground-up construction with:

• Property owners
• Investors
• Lenders
• Municipalities
• Counties
• Housing authorities
• Airport owners
• Nonprofit organizations
• Business owners
• Operators
• Contractors
• Institutional partners

A coordinated construction process helps establish:

• Clear responsibilities
• Better budget control
• Realistic scheduling
• Improved document management
• Coordinated inspections
• Defined approval procedures
• Complete project closeout

No construction cost, completion date, approval, financing, occupancy, property value, or investment return is guaranteed.

Serving Orlando and Central Florida

Latitude 98 coordinates ground-up construction throughout:

• Orange County
• Seminole County
• Lake County
• Osceola County
• Volusia County
• Polk County

Airport, aviation, hospitality, and special-use projects may also be evaluated elsewhere in Florida when they align with Latitude 98’s development strategy.

Building From the Ground Up

Ground-up construction transforms land, plans, engineering, financing, and coordinated execution into a completed property.

Latitude 98 brings together development oversight, design coordination, permitting, construction management, budget control, and project closeout to move new projects from site preparation through final delivery.