Entries by Sheila Sperling

If I Knew Then…

IF I KNEW THEN… In this ongoing series, we ask executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders about mistakes that have shaped their business philosophy. See the article featured in Crain’s Miami here. By: NicoleMartinez |@niki_frsh The Mistake: I was getting a lot of new business continuously and not focusing on my past clients as an added source […]

CASE STUDY: The Psychology Behind NYC Luxury Real Estate Listings Can Work in Miami

Here are some factors that luxury residential brokers consider when creating a listing, according to DNA Info New York Writer Amy Zimmer: The power of pricing “just below” Just as in retail, many in real estate price their property “just below” a round number — for example listing an apartment for $499,000 instead of $500,000. […]

SPACiO Tells Invest:Miami Magazine What’s Trending in Miami Real Estate

In case you missed it, Invest Miami Magazine sat down with SPACiO president Alex Wertheim to discuss what he expects to see in Miami’s construction and design industry this year. Alex discusses some factors that are driving demand for construction and design services, based on his experience as a general contractor building out some of […]

Behind The Scenes: Building Out A Condo At Oceana Bal Harbour

SPACiO Design Build’s crew is meticulously building out a condo at Oceana Bal Harbour, one of the most luxurious development projects in South Florida. SPACIO’s work in the decorator-ready unit consists of installing hardwood flooring in the interior and tile on the large balcony, dropping the ceiling for additional lighting, painting, installing pocket doors, audio […]

Q&A with Guest Contributor: Coral Gables Architect John Perez talks Innovation/ Experiential Architecture

Q&A with Guest Contributor: Coral Gables Architect John Perez talks Innovation/ Experiential Architecture SPACIO sat down with talented Architect John Perez for a Q&A to hear about his experience remodeling, updating and building new hotels across the country and how the hospitality industry is rapidly embracing innovation and experiential architecture. 1 – When you work with […]

Growing Rapidly and Steadily

GROWING RAPIDLY AND STEADILY January 2017, Miami, Real Estate & Construction | Invest: Miami speaks with Alex Wertheim, President, SPACiO Design Build What demand is currently driving design services? Over the years, we have seen significant growth in residential demand. Developers can execute large-scale projects, as the cost per square foot in South Florida is still much less […]

Softening Your Exposure To Miami’s Fluctuating Real Estate Market

Softening Your Exposure To Miami’s Fluctuating Real Estate Market JANUARY 17, 2017 | BY JENNIFER LECLAIRE MIAMI—With the condo construction market slowing down, general contractors are finding ways to soften their exposure to Miami’s fluctuating real estate market. That is key to a healthy market since they are an important generator of construction jobs. SPACiO Design Build president Alex Wertheim sat down […]

Construction and Design Trends to watch in 2017

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Mike Pallerino in Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine With 2016 behind us, general contractors are heading into the new year with increased optimism despite the fluctuating real estate market. As a full-service General Contracting firm based in Miami, SPACiO Design Build has benefited tremendously from an active condo construction market. Yet, as the […]