University of Miami Health System

Project Profile

• Primary Lease: 338,085 SF (Floors 7, 11, and building concourse)
• Sublease Expansion: 162,291 SF (Floors 8–10)
• Configuration: Multi-floor occupancy within a renovated 15-story tower
• Program Type: Multi-brand headquarters consolidation
• Delivery: Phased construction and occupancy
  
  

Mid-Project Challenges

Meraki was engaged midstream during a critical breakdown in the FF&E program. 

The project faced: 

• Active budget leakage driven by change orders and pricing volatility
• Misalignment between powered furniture systems and electrical infrastructure
• A fragmented delivery model across four independent dealers
• Instability in procurement, scheduling, and specification integrity

Without intervention, these conditions posed material risk to budget, schedule, and operational readiness.

Approach

Meraki implemented a risk-first governance model, repositioning FF&E from a fragmented procurement function into a controlled, integrated delivery system. 

Strategy & Risk Advisory

• Budget benchmarking and proposal validation
• Financial risk identification and cost control strategy
• Specification and COM strategy alignment

Procurement & Execution 

• Change-order containment
• Vendor accountability and bid normalization
• Multi-dealer governance structure

FF&E Management — Execution & Integration

• Real-time scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking
• Coordination across trades, with focus on electrical integration
• Alignment of FF&E delivery with construction sequencing
  

Results

• 9.4% project savings achieved - $450K+ recovered upon hire without impacting schedule or design
• 170% ROI on Meraki fee within 30 days
• Tariff exposure avoided through proactive procurement strategy
• Full stabilization of a previously compromised FF&E program
  
  

Impact

Meraki restored control, alignment, and accountability across the FF&E program—ensuring the facility could be delivered as intended. 

Today, the building operates as a high-performance, integrated research and clinical environment, supporting advanced cancer treatment and innovation across South Florida.