Brad Upham

Palm Beach Construction News Roundup

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All news related to construction and building in Palm Beach County

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Brad Upham

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Jul 5, 2026

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Palm Beach County Weekly — Week of 2026-06-29 05.07.2026

Construction & real-estate intelligence for Palm Beach County, week of 2026-06-29.

Palm Beach County Weekly — Week of 2026-06-15 05.07.2026

Construction & real-estate intelligence for Palm Beach County, week of 2026-06-15.

Palm Beach County Weekly — Week of 2026-06-08 05.07.2026

Construction & real-estate intelligence for Palm Beach County, week of 2026-06-08.

Small Projects, Big Impact: Veterans Housing and Crisis Services Quietly Changing Neighborhoods 04.07.2026

Not every construction story is a tower. We look at smaller supportive housing and crisis-service projects — what they fund, how they’re sited, and why scale changes permitting and neighborhood response — using VA, Seattle, and local Palm Beach County signals. Sources: - [va.gov] Homeless Veteran Care | VA North Florida/South Georgia Health Care — https://www.va.gov/north-florida-health-care/healt...

Raising the Roof: How Palm Beach County Buildings Are Adapting to Rising Seas 04.07.2026

Maps changed, rules matter, and the county has tools and contacts to help. We trace the new flood elevations, the county's vulnerability assessment and resilience work, and where to call if your property is affected — all from discover.pbc.gov. Sources Built Environment Risk Reduction Our Projects — discover.pbc.gov Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Action Plan — discover.pbc.gov Hom...

Who Pays for the Missing Middle? Affordable Housing and Development Incentives in Palm Beach County 04.07.2026

We break down the tools Palm Beach County is using — and where gaps remain — to build housing for teachers, nurses and service workers. Hosts walk through specific county programs, recent funding numbers, zoning limits like Live Local, and what that means for developers and residents. Sources Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Deve...

From Blueprints to Breakdowns: Navigating Palm Beach County Permits 04.07.2026

A close, practical look at where permit applications slow down in Palm Beach County — from missing paperwork to multi-agency reviews and scheduling hurdles. Hosts walk through the county’s own guidance and contact points so applicants know what the official sites say to avoid delays. Sources Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Building Division Permit Cente...

Healing the Neighborhood: A New Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens 04.07.2026

A new Jupiter Medical Center hospital broke ground in the Avenir community on June 24, 2026, promising closer emergency care and neighborhood access. We walk through the reported project details, county contacts for permitting and workforce housing, and how local coverage frames redevelopment questions. Sources Jupiter Medical Center breaks ground on new hospital in western Palm Beach Gardens — wp...

State Road 7 at Last: Traffic, Development and the Questions Left Unanswered 04.07.2026

We walk the limits of the long‑delayed State Road 7 work using county and local reporting — what’s actually been finished, what developers are planning along the corridor, and where public reporting leaves gaps on wetlands, permits and traffic modeling. We stick to what local sources report and flag what they don’t. Sources Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org CSX Nort...

The Breakers' Gamble: Employer‑Based Housing and Palm Beach County Rules 04.07.2026

A concise guide to how Palm Beach County’s workforce housing rules, contacts, and resources line up with employer‑sponsored housing ideas. We walk through the program’s scope, buyer assistance, where to look for rentals and who the county lists for questions — all according to county pages and local reporting. Sources PZB - Planning Division - WorkforceHousingProgram — discover.pbc.gov Housing &am...

From School to Story: How to Track a Museum Reuse in Palm Beach County 04.07.2026

A practical, locally grounded guide to following redevelopment of a historic school site into a museum — where to find approved plans, who to call, and what recent redevelopment coverage can teach neighbors and preservationists. Based on Palm Beach County planning guidance and local reporting. Sources Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Planning, Zonin...

The Curb Wars: Construction, Parking, and Policy in West Palm Beach 04.07.2026

As big projects move through review and into construction, West Palm Beach is juggling parking, traffic and trust. We walk through what local reporting actually shows — garage capacity and rates, planning-board mitigations, staffing limits, road notices, and where to find county project files — and why residents are pushing for clearer decisions. Sources Future of free parking downtown at issue as...

When Coastal Restoration Meets Property Politics: The Singer Island Development Fight 04.07.2026

A proposed 25‑story waterfront project at 2525 Lake Drive has set off heated meetings on Singer Island. We unpack what WLRN and WPTV reported about the project, residents' concerns, the developer's study and the local rezoning fight — and what that friction means for coastal work. Sources Neighbors grill Singer Island Gateway developers — wlrn.org Singer Island Gateway development sparks debate ov...

When Big Money Shows Up: What Jumbo Condo Financing Means for Palm Beach County 04.07.2026

A look at how big, complex financing interacts with local market strength, tax tools like PACE, and the protections buyers need. We pull in county data on rising values and tax changes to explain why lenders, attorneys and buyers all watch these deals closely. Sources Built Environment Risk Reduction PACE Frequently Asked Questions — discover.pbc.gov Built Environment Risk Reduction PACE — discove...

Boomtown Tax Base: Nearly 4,000 New Homes and the Tradeoffs for Schools, Roads and Services 04.07.2026

Nearly four thousand new residential units hit the permit rolls in 2024, driving big gains in taxable value countywide. Hosts unpack where that growth shows up, how local and state proposals could reshape revenue, and what reporters and officials say about the service tradeoffs ahead. Sources Discover Palm Beach County's Data-Driven Economy | BDB — bdb.org Property taxes are community investments...

Armoring Westlake: How Palm Beach County Plans Schools for King Tides 04.07.2026

We look at how Palm Beach County’s king tide guidance and its Planning, Zoning & Building office shape the conversation about designing schools for stronger storms and rising seas — and where to go for project details like Westlake Elementary. Sources Built Environment Risk Reduction King Tides - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building Home - Palm Beach County — di...

From Splash Pads to Bond Votes: Why New YMCA Flagships Matter 04.07.2026

Two anchors unpack how a YMCA capital campaign, county bond referendums and a new state law on public pools intersect with permitting and neighborhood tradeoffs in Palm Beach County. We stick to public reporting and county guidance — what’s on the ballot, what a campaign page proposes, and what the law and permitting offices actually say. Sources Capital Campaign – Building for the Future of Our C...

Print, Panel, Repeat: Are 3D‑Printed Homes Ready for Palm Beach County? 04.07.2026

We look at Palm Beach County’s permitting landscape and what the county’s planning and building rules — and practical office logistics — mean for 3D‑printed homes, modular builds and other alternative construction methods. We stick to county sources and point to where to ask next. Sources: - [discover.pbc.gov] Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/FAQPa...

Teeing Up Change: South County Course Renovations and How to Follow Them 04.07.2026

A short guide to how golf-course renovations reshape turf, water and routing — and how neighbors can track the paperwork. We use recent local projects and county resources to show where to find plans and what to look for, with on-air sources you can check yourself. Sources $30M Delray Beach Golf Club renovation on track for completion by ... — wptv.com Palm Beach County Interesting Facts and Figur...

Crisis on the Ground: 211’s New Headquarters and What It Could Mean 04.07.2026

211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast broke ground on a hurricane‑rated campus. We walk through the project details reported so far, what county systems the site will link to, and the operational questions callers still need answered. Sources Important Notice! — discover.pbc.gov Rental assistance limited as families struggle to afford rent - WPTV — wptv.com 211 Palm Beach And Treasure Coast Breaks Gro...

Village of Valor: What Palm Beach County’s Files Show 04.07.2026

A concise, sourced look at the Village of Valor project as described on Palm Beach County’s site: funding, unit mix, income targeting, public contacts and where to find more information. We flag where the county documents stop and why interviews would matter next. Sources: - [discover.pbc.gov] Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/default....

Who's Building West Palm Beach Right Now? 04.07.2026

A block-by-block guide to the city’s biggest active builds: what’s rising on the waterfront, who’s buying big parcels, and where to check for closures and updates — all grounded in recent reporting and county records. Sources Roads & Construction - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Mega-developer Related Ross intends to buy Boca Raton Innovation Campus — cbs12.com Alba luxury condos first s...

When Everything Builds at Once: The Construction‑Logistics Crunch 04.07.2026

A look at how Palm Beach County agencies and a high‑stakes AI data center fight are exposing the county’s construction logistics: permits, roadway plans, staging space, and the court fights that can slow everything down. We explain who to call and what’s at stake. Sources Planning, Zoning & Building News Archive - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Engineering and Public Works Home - Palm Be...

What Builders Are Showing Buyers Next: Reading Product Moves in Palm Beach County 04.07.2026

Kolter Homes is one of the active builders in Palm Beach County. We walk through what buyers should watch when builders unveil new floorplans — from adaptable layouts to tech readiness, price positioning, and how product shows up in approvals — with on‑the‑record local reporting cited along the way. Sources Top Home Builders for New Construction in Palm Beach County — livinginpalmbeachcountyfl.com...

Demolishing Paradise: When Luxury Renovations Meet Local Rules 04.07.2026

A look at how big hospitality projects ripple through Palm Beach County — from demolition decisions to permits, flood rules and contractor staging. Hosts trace real local examples and reporting to explain what planners and residents deal with when luxury gets rebuilt. Sources Pristine Remodeling Expands Luxury Residential and Commercial Remodeling Services — bizjournals.com 'Sea street' house buil...

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