By Barbara R. Fallon
Yes, Florida cannabis construction is different and many of the initial license holders learned this truth the expensive way. Due to the diverse and intricate set of codes, Florida compliance regulations, and existing property conditions, it takes more than a tool belt to design and construct successful cannabis infrastructure in the unique Florida market.
Partnering with a Florida-based, statewide cannabis-experienced general contractor, such as S.R. Construction Service (SRCS), brings familiarity with all phases of large-scale indoor cultivation, processing, retail construction and a keen awareness of the many Department of Health (DOH) requirements. This knowledge and experience is vital to ensure your infrastructure plan is successfully executed delivering market share and ROI.
Having completed over 75+ retail dispensaries, offering 60-day retail fast track construction turn time options and finishing numerous indoor and outdoor cultivation facilities, SRCS clearly understands the challenges that medical cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution and retail present. The SRCS culture of ‘communication’ and ‘transparency’ provides synergy and balance to our client relationships, according to Ryan Seddon, Principal of SRCS.
Scalable Support and Resources
“Whether working with the new 2nd round of Florida MMTC licenses (which will be entering the FL market in 2023) or the current 22 existing Florida license holders, our knowledge of state-wide permitting, codes and total market compliance – from pre-planning through construction to final DOH inspection – enables us to sit at the table as a scalable 3rd party extension of your organization,” Seddon explained.
Early and consistent collaboration among the design and architectural team, contractor, and equipment vendors is key to avoid costly and time-consuming design alterations during construction. The SRCS team offers clients scalable support in all facets of design, compliance, permitting, estimating, supply chain and construction to support the critical speed to market priorities.
An OG Player with an Eye on Future Trends
“Our investment of time and resources in technology, continuing education along with participation in both national and local industry associations help keep SRCS at the forefront of the ever-changing and fast paced cannabis market,” Seddon explained.
Business Development Manager Eric Rogers added “We have been active in the Florida Canna Construction space since medical purpose legalization. This experience has resulted in our unique time-tested set of systems and controls focused on customer expectations and proven logistics planning for both industrial cultivation facilities and retail dispensaries. This practice mitigates supply chain delays, capex budget overruns and expedites speed to market.”
CRB Bankable
Furthermore, as a CRB bankable firm, SRCS market leadership offers a potent asset for clients facing enormous capital expenditures. Conflicting views of legality between federal and state regulations create critical yet often overlooked financial challenges for contractors in the medical cannabis industry.
The current conundrum of federal classification of marijuana sales and use as non-legal makes it difficult for companies conducting legitimate operations (in states where it is legal like Florida) to have secure financial interactions.
“As a CRB bankable partner we submit to stringent quarterly audits, record keeping and documentation of financials to avoid delays and costly fees or penalties while executing our plan and working through this challenge currently under debate and review while Congress considers the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking act,” Seddon said. “In an industry that is still evolving, we see this as a necessary customer service in relationship building,” he explained.
Building Relationships
“Our most valuable asset is the talented and experienced SRCS staff who contribute – both as individuals and team members – to the ultimate goal of a job well done,” he explained, “and that’s what brings our customers back, ” Seddon said.
SR Construction Services (SRCS) is a turnkey, division 1, vertically integrated, multi-licensed Florida contractor with years of active experience in the commercial retail and industrial cannabis market. Their diverse business model is focused on Industrial, Hospitality, Retail tenant improvement, Medical (including health facilities and dispensaries) and large-scale Commercial construction and renovations.
Whether new to the market or existing license holders, SRCS proven professionals with a reputation for safety and compliance are eager to partner on your next project. Contact us for a free consultation.
For more information, visit www.s-r-construction.com/industrial, call (561) 290-0402 or email info@S-R-Construction.com.
