Bridge Industrial Clinches NAIOP’s Coveted ‘Developer Of The Year’ Award Once Again In South Florida

Pictured above (from left to right) at NAIOP South Florida’s Annual Awards of Excellence Dinner held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, are Bridge Industrial’s Ramiro Garcia, Senior Director, Development; Francis Roura, Vice President, Development; Adolfo Reutlinger, Director, Development; Vanessa Pereyra, Executive Assistant; Liz David, Senior Vice President, Property Management; John Forman, Assistant Vice President, Investments; Aaron Hirschl, Senior Vice President, Investments; Ben Branch, Vice President, Construction; and Brian Latta, Executive Vice President, Development.

 

Bridge Industrial (“Bridge”), a privately-owned, vertically integrated real estate operating company and investment manager, announced it has been named Developer of the Year by the South Florida chapter of NAIOP, a leading commercial real estate industry association. This marks the company’s fifth time earning this prestigious recognition since first establishing a South Florida foothold in 2012.

“Receiving the ‘Developer of the Year’ award from NAIOP South Florida for the fifth time is not just an honor, it’s a testament to our team’s relentless dedication, state-of-the-art projects, and the positive impact we’ve had on the community over the past twelve years,” said Kevin Carroll, Partner, Southeast Region, Bridge Industrial. “Our commitment to excellence and sustainability in industrial real estate development has not only fostered growth and investment but has also supported the evolving supply chain demands in South Florida and beyond.”

This highly coveted award is presented to one developer that best exemplifies leadership and innovation in the region’s commercial real estate market. In 2023, Bridge significantly impacted the industry by completing and/or breaking ground on more than 5.5 million square feet of Class-A industrial real estate projects that are reshaping the South Florida landscape. Notably, Phase II of Bridge Point Commerce Center exemplifies Bridge’s expertise in transforming brownfield sites into thriving business parks and valuable community assets. The sale of the company’s pioneering Bridge Point Cold Logistics Center, combined with securing the region’s largest industrial lease of the year totaling nearly 400,000 square feet, further highlights Bridge’s industry leadership.

Bridge’s recent NAIOP win also underscores its commitment to creating lasting value through sustainability, highlighted by its comprehensive ESG program. By revitalizing brownfield sites and striving for green building certifications, Bridge showcases its dedication to eco-friendly, climate-resilient development and community betterment. This strategic focus on sustainability, combined with operational excellence and ethical governance, cements Bridge’s role as an industry leader in driving a more sustainable and inclusive future in real estate.

Bridge is one of South Florida’s most active industrial real estate developers. Since 2012, the company has acquired approximately 750 acres in 22 separate transactions across South Florida. Bridge has delivered and/or has under construction over 11 million square feet of Class-A industrial space regionwide. Bridge continues to seek opportunities to develop modern industrial facilities in the most supply-constrained core infill industrial markets that can meet the steady demand for last-mile and next-day delivery.