Building at Scale:  How Unified Supports the South Florida Condo Market

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South Florida’s luxury condominium market continues to thrive, especially along the coastlines of Miami and West Palm Beach. In this region, luxury units typically begin at the $1M price point, attracting buyers relocating from the Northeast as well as international residents seeking high-end coastal living. Despite economic fluctuations, these developments remain a fixture of the skyline, driven by steady demand for luxury living and unmatched ocean views.

Unified Door and Hardware supports this growing market through our Miramar location, serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Our deep regional experience and leadership in high-profile, complex projects allow us to bring hands-on expertise and unwavering quality to every phase of construction.

Navigating a Shifting Market

The South Florida construction landscape continues to shift as rising insurance costs, limited land availability, and higher development expenses create new pressures for builders. Larger projects now demand tighter coordination, and smaller developers are slowing their pace in response. Unified supports clients through these conditions by providing dependable service and thoughtful planning that guide teams through scheduling pressures, material coordination, and compliance needs while protecting both quality and safety.

Although building codes have evolved, the core materials used in doors, frames, and hardware remain reliable for Florida’s climate. Unified applies technical knowledge and field-tested insight to confirm that each solution performs as intended in these demanding environments.

Supplying at Scale

As condominium towers in Florida continue to grow taller, projects like the Waldorf Astoria Miami—a 100-story landmark and the tallest building in the continental United States outside New York—highlight the level of precision required in large-scale construction. Unified supplies and installs doors, frames, and hardware for high-rise projects of this magnitude, including the Waldorf Astoria itself, providing the right products at each stage of the process.

Our involvement is supported by an integrated model that connects procurement to installation, allowing us to manage both supply and service in a way that reduces complexity for general contractors and developers.

A Partner in Design and Development

Unified’s value extends beyond supplying hardware. Our teams participate early in the design process, reviewing architectural drawings and contributing insights that improve quality and reduce cost. As projects move through design development, drawings, and later phases, Unified collaborates with architects and developers to refine specifications and align the hardware package with the project’s vision.

This level of engagement positions Unified as a technical resource rather than a vendor. The team’s expertise allows them to read, interpret, and advise on complex architectural plans while recommending solutions that address both design intent and code requirements. Unified’s Total Opening Solution™ capabilities are a major advantage for clients, offering guidance from concept through completion and continuing into post-occupancy support for property management teams.

Built for Florida Conditions

Florida’s environment presents unique challenges that demand local knowledge, as temperature extremes, humidity, and hurricane exposure require products that meet strict testing and approval standards. Unified’s Miramar location provides a distinct advantage by giving teams firsthand familiarity with the region’s codes and performance requirements.

Many out-of-state developers rely on Unified for guidance in selecting door types and hardware appropriate for the local climate. Common pitfalls—such as specifying components unsuited to high-moisture or high-wind areas—can result in costly revisions. Our team helps avoid those issues before they occur, providing insight backed by local testing and code fluency.

The Unified Difference

Unified Door and Hardware brings the advantage of scale and deep technical knowledge to the South Florida condo market, supporting projects from early planning through final delivery. Our clear communication, disciplined coordination, environmental experience, and steady involvement support the execution of large developments and the demands of complex work.

We engage early in the design process and remain a resource long after construction ends, helping clients create safe and high-quality environments that reflect both the vision and the practical needs of each building. Through every phase of construction, Unified stands as a committed partner in shaping Florida’s skyline and strengthening the performance of every opening we deliver.

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