Amicon Team Insight
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August 8, 2021
Amicon’s Internship Program Continues to Grow
As excited as we are about our projects, we’re proudest of the team members that manage them. Amicon has gained much of its success from the young professionals that began […]
The Real Deal
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July 19, 2021
Surfside collapse changing South Florida’s condo market
The condo collapse in Surfside has put older buildings under the microscope: pausing deals, propelling associations to move forward with repairs, and generally creating trepidation for buyers and sellers. The […]
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Forbes
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July 14, 2021
11 Ways To Find New Opportunities For Vacant Commercial Spaces
Vacant commercial spaces have always been an issue for brokers in the real estate market. After the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020, many businesses were forced to shut their doors […]
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South Florida Business Journal
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July 9, 2021
Potential redevelopment for condo buildings
By Brian Bandell The deadly collapse of a condo in Surfside has brought the issue of delayed repairs on older residential towers to the forefront, and owners who can’t afford […]
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NBC News
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July 9, 2021
Condo collapse could reshape Miami’s real estate market
By Phil McCauslandSURFSIDE, Fla. — The deadly collapse of the condo building in Surfside, Florida, has spurred many in the region to ensure that their buildings are structurally sound. In […]
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The Real Deal
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July 9, 2021
What to expect for South Florida’s condos
The condo collapse in Surfside has put older buildings under the microscope: pausing deals, propelling associations to move forward with repairs, and generally creating trepidation for buyers and sellers. The […]
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Business Insider
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July 2, 2021
What can owners do now to protect their property?
By: Jenny Powers | Business Insider Ever since the tragic Surfside condo collapse in the early-morning hours of June 24, Adam Mopsick’s phone has been ringing more than usual […]
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Multi-Housing News
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June 30, 2021
After Collapse: How to Prevent the Unthinkable
By Jeffrey Steele The deadly partial collapse of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., has left multifamily property owners and operators with many questions: How could this […]
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GlobeSt
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June 24, 2021
Building Pros Are Wary of Lumber Price Drop
By Erik Sherman The number for last week on Wednesday: $967.90 for a thousand board feet of lumber. That is both enormous in historical context—look at the lumber pricing data at […]
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Recovery Report Luve
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June 15, 2021
Recovery Report Live: Remaining Strategic
Amicon’s Jonathan Weislow joined GlobalPro Founder and President, Daniel Odess on a live episode of the Recovery Report to discuss how to remain “Strategic in the Midst of an Emergency […]
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CFO Dive
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June 4, 2021
Demand for construction “is unlike anything we’ve ever seen”
During the past century many Florida real estate developers discovered the value of agility as they grew familiar with a pattern of boom and bust. Still, the market of the […]
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South Florida Business & Wealth
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May 22, 2021
Inspired by the vision of Art Gensler
Architectural Giant Art Gensler Dies at 85. In Shanghai, he created the world’s second-tallest building; the firm that bears his name designed Pipeline’s South Florida locations. “Mr. Gensler said his […]
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South Florida Business and Wealth
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May 20, 2021
How Amicon’s CEO became a South Florida player
With more than 25 years behind him as a builder, Amicon CEO Adam Mopsick never stops. Born in West Caldwell, New Jersey, Mopsick moved to Boca Raton during high school, […]
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Commercial Observer
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April 28, 2021
Interest, Not Deals, Fuel Miami’s Office Market
BY JULIA ECHIKSON, COMMERCIAL OBSERVER Headlines portray Miami’s office market as a pandemic boomtown. While cities like San Francisco and New York suffer, Florida’s Magic City is wielding low taxes […]
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Amicon Newsletter
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April 1, 2021
Amicon Newsletter: Leading the South Florida Migration
With decades of experience as South Florida’s leading owner advisory firm, Amicon is at the forefront of today’s vibrant real estate market. Our relationship-based expertise in local construction has positioned Amicon as a critical […]
Florida Construction News
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March 20, 2021
Make-A-Wish Foundation to build headquarters
By Mark Buckshon / Florida Construction News Make-A-Wish Southern Florida unveiled an updated design and new renderings for the chapter’s proposed headquarters in its newly acquired site in the Overtown […]
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Amicon Team Insight
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February 9, 2021
Top 5 Reasons Condo Projects Don’t Succeed
By Juan Poleo, Project Executive Just about everyone knows someone in a condominium who has complained about the “disaster construction project” in their building. From critical problems like budget overruns […]
Forbes
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February 4, 2021
Forbes Council Insight into Winter Housing Market
The ongoing pandemic has had a vast impact on nearly every industry, and the housing market is no exception. As stay-at-home orders were enacted and financial insecurity loomed large for […]
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Bar & Restaurant
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January 29, 2021
Amicon: New Design Trends in South Florida’s Hospitality Industry
By Jonathan Weislow, Amicon As we near almost a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an unprecedented shift and evolution across every industry. One that has undoubtedly […]
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Built: The Bluebeam Blog
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January 28, 2021
From Entrepreneur to Construction C-Suite: Amicon’s Adam Mopsick
Adam Mopsick has worked for one company the majority of his career—the one he started. Mopsick entered the construction industry right out of college and started his company, Amicon, with a co-partner shortly afterward. After all these years, Mopsick still sounds as enthusiastic […]
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VoyageMIA
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January 6, 2021
Today we’d like to introduce you to Adam Mopsick. Adam, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are […]
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Bar and Restaurant
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December 21, 2020
Surviving the Pandemic: Bar and Restaurant Leaders Speak Out
This series focused on how bars and restaurants can survive the COVID-19 pandemic and what they should be doing right now. It featured a variety of experts from the industry, […]
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Authority Magazine
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December 10, 2020
Ross Adickman of Amicon: The Future Of Retail In The Post Pandemic World
An Interview With Jilea Hemmings In terms of in-store shopping we’ve seen several retailers develop contactless shopping options. With contactless shopping, customers don’t have to physically touch the items they’re […]
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The Miami Herald
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December 4, 2020
The Forge renovation spurs iconic auction
Would a blown Venetian glass chandelier from The Forge look good over your dining room table? How about a set of 6-foot-tall quilted leather chairs from notorious Miami Beach restaurant? […]
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Miami Agent Magazine
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November 24, 2020
Re-imagining real estate in a global pandemic
Living in the midst of a global pandemic has meant adapting and re-imagining one’s daily life. The same is true for the real estate industry —particularly the commercial real estate […]
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Forbes
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September 2, 2020
Construction Cost, Complexity Boost Demand For Owners’ Reps
By Jeffrey Steele Construction projects require large investments. Mistakes and delays can be exceptionally costly. Shepherding a construction project from start to finish to make the most of the investment […]
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August 24, 2020
Wayne M. Boich Announces 16,000SF Mixed-Use Building in Miami Beach
The City of Miami Beach has approved entrepreneur Wayne M. Boich and Boich Companies plans for a mixed-use building in Sunset Harbour. Construction on the five-story project, located at 1910 Alton Road, will begin immediately. “We […]
Authority Magazine
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August 13, 2020
Amicon: Our Plan To Rebuild In The Post COVID Economy
By Charlie Katz As part of my series about the “How Business Leaders Plan To Rebuild In The Post COVID Economy”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Mopsick, CEO […]
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Florida Design
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August 12, 2020
Bay Harbor Islands Home is a Contemporary Sanctuary
Deviation from what is expected is holistically essential when it comes to design,” Los Angeles-based interior designer Norm Wogan says. While he doesn’t spare ingenuity when it comes to any project, […]
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South Florida Business Journal
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July 7, 2020
Construction activity held steady during Covid-19
If it seems like construction activity held steady during the Covid-19 crisis, that’s because it did. But it’s important to note that, while existing projects mostly moved forward, developers kept […]
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The Real Deal
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June 2, 2020
Hotels begin reopening in South Florida
Guests staying at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach will now be greeted with a new reality: Plexiglas at check-in, a temperature check, 24/7 access to a doctor, and a kit with […]
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Commercial Property Executive
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June 2, 2020
Owner’s Rep Role in Overcoming COVID-19 Struggles
Although the COVID-19 outbreak has brought on lots of doubts and questions, one thing is for sure: change is coming. Flexibility is of the utmost importance nowadays, particularly for developers. Many of […]
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GlobeSt
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April 3, 2020
Amicon creates forum to navigate Coronavirus, capital improvement exploration
The coronavirus pandemic has brought some commercial real estate stakeholders together as some create forums to maintain an ongoing dialogue about the impacts companies are facing and best practices being […]
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The Miami Herald
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March 25, 2020
Amicon’s response to COVID-19 impacts on construction
Measures to contain the spread of coronavirus are shifting by the day — and so are responses by investors, companies, builders, banks and buyers. To track the impact in real-time, […]
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Indulge Miami
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February 13, 2020
CHICA makes splashy entrance in Miami
Chef Lorena Garcia’s enthusiasm is contagious. The gregarious chef, known for her colorful appearances on celebrity cooking shows and multiple programs on Telemundo and Univision, and for her successful eateries […]
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Ocean Drive Magazine
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February 3, 2020
Joia Beach opens on Jungle Island
You’re lying on the beach in a luxuriously plush daybed while soaking up the sun. Someone brings you fresh snapper ceviche and a fruity cocktail with an umbrella (perfect for […]
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Amicon Management Newsletter
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January 20, 2020
Amicon Newsletter: Transforming Miami’s Hospitality Scene
CHICA Opening Celebrates Amicon Management’s Hospitality Portfolio The opening of the highly-anticipated CHICA restaurant marks a celebration for Amicon Management’s current portfolio of restaurant and hospitality projects. The opening of […]
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South Florida Business Journal
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January 1, 2020
Beach club/restaurant to open on Miami’s Watson Island
A 3,900-square foot dining concept is slated to open on Miami’s Watson Island, complemented by 45,000 square feet of beach area. Nestled next to Jungle Island on the northernmost corner […]
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December 20, 2019
Temple Beth Am Breaks Ground on Master Plan Project
Temple Beth Am & Day School held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for our monumental campus renewal project, which will have the capacity and the foresight to advance Temple Beth Am beyond […]
The Miami Herald
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November 21, 2019
Chica Restaurant Opens in Former Soyka Space
After helping put Miami on the culinary map more than a decade ago, Top Chef Masters alum Lorena Garcia has returned to Miami to debut her restaurant Chica’s second location. […]
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People Magazine
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November 15, 2019
People Magazine: Jungle Island transforms into Luminosa lantern festival
The popular wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden is spending millions to expand into a diversified eco-adventure park ideal for families and children of all ages. There may not be a […]
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The Miami Herald
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October 15, 2019
Miami Beach’s First Target Opens
The retail giant has opened its first Miami-area “compact store” – the first in South Florida – at the BLVD at Lenox retail development at 1045 Fifth St. in Miami […]
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University of Florida Innovation Academy
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September 30, 2019
Amicon Management launches University of Florida Engagement Program
The inaugural Amicon Management Engagement Program took place at the end of May 2019, connecting interdisciplinary young professionals to the bustling construction and construction management industry of South Florida. Over […]
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The Real Deal
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July 9, 2019
Waterfront Bal Harbour home trades for $24M, setting new record
Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky sold a newly built mansion in Bal Harbour to a French buyer for $24 million, creating a new record sale price for single-family homes in the […]
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Amicon Management Newsletter
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March 17, 2019
Amicon Newsletter: Residential Project Making Headlines
Amicon Management’s luxury residential team recently completed a modern home currently on sale for a price that could become the highest priced single-family home in Bal Harbour. This 11,700 SF residence […]
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Forbes Magazine
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March 12, 2019
Forbes: Recently Completed Project Aims To Break Records
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROJECT PHOTOS There’s a new home overlooking Biscayne Bay that could become the highest priced single-family home in Bal Harbour if it sells for its $24.95 […]
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Forbes
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February 8, 2019
Forbes: Former NFL Player opens first Florida dispensary with RISE
National Football League, are you listening? Since the onslaught of the medical and recreational marijuana industries, retired and current professionals have come out of the cannabis closet in droves, advocating […]
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South Florida Business Journal
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January 14, 2019
Cover Story: Why churches are striking deals with developers
Sanctuaries of worship are not untouchable holy ground when it comes to development in South Florida, as more religious institutions opt to cash in on their prime real estate. Available […]
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Biscayne Times
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January 8, 2019
The Triton Center: New Life for an Old Building
The former Immigration and Naturalization Service building at Biscayne Boulevard and NE 79th Street will transform into the Triton Center. This project, designed by Stantec, the global architecture and design […]
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Amicon Management - December Newsletter
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December 12, 2018
Amicon Newsletter: Announcing Miami’s Landmark Art Space
Click here to read Amicon Management’s December Newsletter. Amicon Management is honored to be the owner’s representative for the new home of the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation’s permanent art collection. Located on […]
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Architectural Digest
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December 3, 2018
Designs Revealed for Nonprofit Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation’s Permanent Home in Miami
When a new Miami art space opens in 2023, drivers along the Edgewater stretch of Biscayne Boulevard won’t even have to leave their cars for a glimpse of a monumental […]
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Amicon Management - November Newsletter
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November 14, 2018
Amicon Newsletter: Leading the relaunch of the iconic Jungle Island
Click here to read Amicon Management’s November Newsletter. Amicon Management is proud to be managing the much-anticipated redesign of South Florida landmark park, Jungle Island, including the construction of an iconic […]
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South Florida Business Journal
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October 30, 2018
First look at the hotel planned at Jungle Island
By Brian Bandell The owners of Jungle Island in Miami have submitted plans for a hotel, which they plan to make one of the few hotels in South Florida geared […]
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The Next Miami
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October 1, 2018
Target’s First Ever South Beach Store Is Rising
BLVD at Lenox, a multi-level retail center that will include the first ever Target in Miami Beach, is now rising. Target is coming to South Beach, which means residents will […]
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Amicon Management - September Newsletter
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September 18, 2018
Amicon Newsletter: Transforming South Florida Condo Communities
Click here to read Amicon’s September Newsletter. Amicon Management is South Florida’s premier specialist in managing capital improvement projects for condominium associations. Our team of industry experts continues to successfully […]
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University of Miami 30 Under 30
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April 8, 2018
UM 30 Under 30 Recognizes Amicon Management
We are extremely proud that the University of Miami Alumni Association recently recognized Amicon Management’s Project Executive and Director of Operations, Jonathan Weislow, in its most recent UM 30 Under 30 outstanding […]
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Amicon Management - Developer Newsletter
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April 7, 2018
Amicon Newsletter: Adding Value For Developers
Click here to read Amicon’s latest Developer Services newsletter. Amicon Management’s Developer Services division immediately expands capacity and adds local support to our developer clients’ infrastructure. Our knowledgeable and dedicated team of […]
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The Real Deal
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March 11, 2018
Amicon Management’s Las Olas Square fully pre-leased
Shared workspace company Spaces and restaurant Del Frisco’s Grille have signed leases at a new building under construction on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard. These two companies recently signed leases […]
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Curbed Miami
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March 6, 2018
Mixed-use development Buena Vista Lofts just broke ground
Buena Vista, an 18,500-square-foot mixed-use development, just broke ground last week in the Buena Vista District on 47th Street and 2nd Avenue. The project is from developer Harry Benitah/RFIF, LLC, […]
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Amicon Management - BLVD Newsletter
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February 12, 2018
Amicon Newsletter: Overseeing construction of South Beach’s first Target
Click here to read Amicon’s Newsletter about BLVD on Lenox. Amicon Management is proud to be the Owner’s Representative for Comras Company’s exciting new project, BLVD at Lenox, which will include […]
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The Miami Herald
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February 11, 2018
First phase of Jungle Island’s multimillion-dollar renovation to open this year
As work was beginning on a much-anticipated redesign of Jungle Island, Hurricane Irma tore through the Watson Island animal park, temporarily derailing the long-awaited upgrades. The damage from Irma’s passage has […]
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Curbed Miami
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January 4, 2018
Amicon Management to oversee construction of South Beach’s first Target store
Amicon Management to oversee construction of South Beach’s first Target store Miami Beach is getting its first Target, the company announced Tuesday. They’ll be opening a small-format store at a […]
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Inc. 5000
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August 27, 2017
Amicon Management earns ranking on Inc. 5000 list
Amicon Management has been ranked No. 1232 on Inc. Magazine’s 36th Annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s […]
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BuildZoom
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October 3, 2017
Amicon ranked in top 3 restaurant contractors in Miami
A boutique Miami-based general contracting and construction management firm, Amicon is led by President John Wood and currently oversees the development of South Florida projects worth a combined $200M. Over […]
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The Real Deal
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April 6, 2017
Aventura firm closes on $60M Jungle Island deal, plans new attractions this summer
Aventura-based ESJ Capital Partners has closed on the $60 million lease transfer of Jungle Island, and plans to begin soon on its multimillion-dollar renovation of the Watson Island attraction. Bern Levine […]
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The Real Deal
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April 6, 2017
Saber Real Estate Advisors nabs $22M construction loan for South Beach retail project
New York and Aventura-based Saber Real Estate Advisors bagged a $22.25 million construction loan for a new South Beach retail development. Property records show FirstBank provided the financing to Saber […]
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South Florida Business Journal
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April 4, 2017
Miami Beach retail center anchored by Michaels Stores breaks ground
A retail project anchored by art and crafts chain Michaels Stores broke ground on Alton Road in Miami Beach. FirstBank Puerto Rico, which does business in Miami as FirstBank Florida, awarded a $22.25 […]
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March 27, 2017
Sneak Peek of Amicon Management’s Latest Project on Ocean Drive!
Check out a sneak peek video of our latest project, the Lord Balfour Hotel expansion on Ocean Drive! Owner Representation by Amicon Management, design by Edge of Architecture.
Gator100
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March 7, 2017
Amicon Management Selected to Gator100
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Amicon Management was named to the University of Florida’s 2017 Gator100 during a ceremony Feb. 10 at UF’s J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Sponsored by the […]
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The Real Deal
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December 14, 2016
Comras’ mixed-use retail project for 5th Street in South Beach moves forward
Michael Comras seeks to revitalize the street as Miami Beach Boulevard
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Fast Casual
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February 25, 2016
Spring Chicken debuts in Florida
Spring Chicken, a new fast casual restaurant concept created by 50 Eggs Inc., has opened its first location at 1514 South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, Florida.
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Aventura Magazine
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February 1, 2016
It’s not a TV show, but the modernization of existing properties that has to keep pace with our luxury real estate boom
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The Real Deal
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January 13, 2016
Brown Jordan opens Design District/Midtown Miami store
Luxury outdoor furniture company Brown Jordan has opened its store on the border between Midtown Miami and the Design District.
Brown Jordan’s Miami store.
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The Miami Herald
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October 25, 2015
Amicon Construction Management helps old condos feel young again
The glittering new condo towers going up across South Florida have left some older buildings wondering: Who’s the fairest of them all?
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The Real Deal
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September 17, 2015
Amicon selected for Lord Balfour expansion
The owners of Miami Beach’s Lord Balfour hotel have hired Amicon Construction to head their expansion plans.
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The Business Journals
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August 29, 2014
Adam Mopsick on how the city of Miami motivates his work
When Adam Mopsick drops names like Prada, Aveda, Chopard or Williams Island, he’s not talking about a day spent shopping or relaxing poolside. Those brands are among the clients served by Amicon, his boutique construction firm.
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