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.