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Est. 2026

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Palm Beach County Construction Podcast

Audio briefings on construction, permitting, and development across Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Weekly surveys of Palm Beach County government and planning-board meetings.

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Deep dives on development, permitting, and real estate across the county.

  • Small Projects, Big Impact: Veterans Housing and Crisis Services Quietly Changing Neighborhoods

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:34

    Not every construction story is a tower. We look at smaller supportive housing and crisis-service projects — what they fund, how they’re sited, and why scale changes permitting and neighborhood response — using VA, Seattle, and local Palm Beach County signals. Sources: - [va.gov] Homeless Veteran Care | VA North Florida/South Georgia Health Care — https://www.va.gov/north-florida-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care/ - [bizjournals.com] From blueprint to breakthrough: Tackling affordable housing in Seattle — https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/07/01/project-seattle-address-housing-needs.html - [discover.pbc.gov] Florida-Hometown-Heroes-Housing-Program - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/Florida-Hometown-Heroes-Housing-Program.aspx - [wlrn.org] Trump is pushing to institutionalize homeless people. That may include veterans — https://www.wlrn.org/national-politics/2026-06-25/trump-is-pushing-to-institutionalize-homeless-people-that-may-include-veterans - [discover.pbc.gov] Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/default.aspx - [wptv.com] Boca Raton hosts Project Homeless Connect for the first time, bringing services to south Palm Beach County — https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/our-community/boca-raton-delray-beach/boca-raton-hosts-project-homeless-connect-for-the-first-time-bringing-services-to-south-palm-beach-county - [discover.pbc.gov] Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/lists/latestnews/allitems.aspx?Paged=TRUE&p%2525255FYear=8_2023&p%2525255FMonth=8_06%7CJune&p%2525255FPost=20230628+04:00:00&p%2525255FID=12&PageFirstRow=1301&View=%7BFE0BFFD0-B480-4950-A762-0B4167710221%7D - [discover.pbc.gov] Planning, Zoning & Building Home — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/Pages/default.aspx

  • Raising the Roof: How Palm Beach County Buildings Are Adapting to Rising Seas

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:46

    Maps changed, rules matter, and the county has tools and contacts to help. We trace the new flood elevations, the county's vulnerability assessment and resilience work, and where to call if your property is affected — all from discover.pbc.gov. Sources Built Environment Risk Reduction Our Projects — discover.pbc.gov Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Resilience Action Plan — discover.pbc.gov Home — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Building Division Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Built Environment Risk Reduction Coastal Resilience Partnership — discover.pbc.gov Update on Flood Zones - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov

  • Who Pays for the Missing Middle? Affordable Housing and Development Incentives in Palm Beach County

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:21

    We break down the tools Palm Beach County is using — and where gaps remain — to build housing for teachers, nurses and service workers. Hosts walk through specific county programs, recent funding numbers, zoning limits like Live Local, and what that means for developers and residents. Sources Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Development FY 2025-2026 Action Plan — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Planning Division - WorkforceHousingProgram — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Development Homebuyer Match Pilot Program — discover.pbc.gov Live Local Act - PZB - Zoning Division — discover.pbc.gov

  • From Blueprints to Breakdowns: Navigating Palm Beach County Permits

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:00

    A close, practical look at where permit applications slow down in Palm Beach County — from missing paperwork to multi-agency reviews and scheduling hurdles. Hosts walk through the county’s own guidance and contact points so applicants know what the official sites say to avoid delays. Sources Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Building Division Permit Center - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Building Division Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Planning, Zoning & Building - Zoning-Process - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov

  • Healing the Neighborhood: A New Hospital in Palm Beach Gardens

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:51

    A new Jupiter Medical Center hospital broke ground in the Avenir community on June 24, 2026, promising closer emergency care and neighborhood access. We walk through the reported project details, county contacts for permitting and workforce housing, and how local coverage frames redevelopment questions. Sources Jupiter Medical Center breaks ground on new hospital in western Palm Beach Gardens — wptv.com Big money is pouring into South Florida health systems. What it ... — cbs12.com Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center gets da Vinci 5 robot — palmbeachpost.com Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Rockledge hospital demolition advances as city weighs future redevelopment — bizjournals.com Workforce Housing For Rent - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov

  • State Road 7 at Last: Traffic, Development and the Questions Left Unanswered

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:59

    We walk the limits of the long‑delayed State Road 7 work using county and local reporting — what’s actually been finished, what developers are planning along the corridor, and where public reporting leaves gaps on wetlands, permits and traffic modeling. We stick to what local sources report and flag what they don’t. Sources Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org CSX Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway Closure Reopens ... — discover.pbc.gov RPB Officials Hope New Owner Gets 'Main Street' Back On Track — gotowncrier.com Drivers urged to avoid SR 70 after fatal crash as reroutes trigger backups on U.S. 98 — cbs12.com Roads & Construction - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Traffic Tracker 12 - CBS12 News — cbs12.com WPTV Traffic: Real-Time Updates — wptv.com

  • The Breakers' Gamble: Employer‑Based Housing and Palm Beach County Rules

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:53

    A concise guide to how Palm Beach County’s workforce housing rules, contacts, and resources line up with employer‑sponsored housing ideas. We walk through the program’s scope, buyer assistance, where to look for rentals and who the county lists for questions — all according to county pages and local reporting. Sources PZB - Planning Division - WorkforceHousingProgram — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Development Workforce Housing — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Workforce Housing For Rent - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov First Homebuyer Match closing marks milestone in Palm Beach County program — cbs12.com Planning, Zoning & Building News Archive - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org

  • From School to Story: How to Track a Museum Reuse in Palm Beach County

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:06

    A practical, locally grounded guide to following redevelopment of a historic school site into a museum — where to find approved plans, who to call, and what recent redevelopment coverage can teach neighbors and preservationists. Based on Palm Beach County planning guidance and local reporting. Sources Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Planning, Zoning & Building - Zoning - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Stalled Brooklyn Village site in uptown changes hands again in $24.3M deal — bizjournals.com Indian River Mall demolition begins, making way for new ' ... — wptv.com

  • The Curb Wars: Construction, Parking, and Policy in West Palm Beach

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:42

    As big projects move through review and into construction, West Palm Beach is juggling parking, traffic and trust. We walk through what local reporting actually shows — garage capacity and rates, planning-board mitigations, staffing limits, road notices, and where to find county project files — and why residents are pushing for clearer decisions. Sources Future of free parking downtown at issue as Lake Worth backs garage — palmbeachpost.com Roads & Construction - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov ‘Understaffed.' How West Palm is coping with widespread vacancies — palmbeachpost.com Second convention center hotel passes key test | WLRN — wlrn.org Engineering and Public Works Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org West Palm Beach residents question Related Ross ties on ... - WPTV — wptv.com Music festival closes these roads in downtown West Palm — wptv.com West Palm Beach Development Tracker | Interactive Project Map — wpbrc.org

  • When Coastal Restoration Meets Property Politics: The Singer Island Development Fight

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:30

    A proposed 25‑story waterfront project at 2525 Lake Drive has set off heated meetings on Singer Island. We unpack what WLRN and WPTV reported about the project, residents' concerns, the developer's study and the local rezoning fight — and what that friction means for coastal work. Sources Neighbors grill Singer Island Gateway developers — wlrn.org Singer Island Gateway development sparks debate over world-renowned reef — wptv.com

  • When Big Money Shows Up: What Jumbo Condo Financing Means for Palm Beach County

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:12

    A look at how big, complex financing interacts with local market strength, tax tools like PACE, and the protections buyers need. We pull in county data on rising values and tax changes to explain why lenders, attorneys and buyers all watch these deals closely. Sources Built Environment Risk Reduction PACE Frequently Asked Questions — discover.pbc.gov Built Environment Risk Reduction PACE — discover.pbc.gov Property Values Stay Strong, But Tax Reform A Concern For PBC - Town-Crier Newspaper — gotowncrier.com Tax-cut plan a step to eroding local power, Palm Beach official says — palmbeachpost.com Palm Beach County appraiser looks at how Florida's property tax ... — homes.com CFO Ingoglia says Palm Beach County wasted $443M; county administrator disputes claim — cbs12.com

  • Boomtown Tax Base: Nearly 4,000 New Homes and the Tradeoffs for Schools, Roads and Services

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:06

    Nearly four thousand new residential units hit the permit rolls in 2024, driving big gains in taxable value countywide. Hosts unpack where that growth shows up, how local and state proposals could reshape revenue, and what reporters and officials say about the service tradeoffs ahead. Sources Discover Palm Beach County's Data-Driven Economy | BDB — bdb.org Property taxes are community investments — palmbeachpost.com Property Values Stay Strong, But Tax Reform A Concern For PBC - Town-Crier Newspaper — gotowncrier.com Property appraisers: 'Bedroom' towns face serious funding challenges under property tax relief plan — wlrn.org DeSantis says state may use surplus to help some communities if property tax relief passes — cbs12.com Fact-checking claims that Florida's property tax amendment ... - WLRN — wlrn.org Florida property tax relief proposal could cost Palm Beach County ... — wlrn.org Florida's historic property tax reform: Libraries and renters fear ... — wlrn.org

  • Armoring Westlake: How Palm Beach County Plans Schools for King Tides

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:45

    We look at how Palm Beach County’s king tide guidance and its Planning, Zoning & Building office shape the conversation about designing schools for stronger storms and rising seas — and where to go for project details like Westlake Elementary. Sources Built Environment Risk Reduction King Tides - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Planning, Zoning & Building News Archive - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Building Division Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov

  • From Splash Pads to Bond Votes: Why New YMCA Flagships Matter

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:14

    Two anchors unpack how a YMCA capital campaign, county bond referendums and a new state law on public pools intersect with permitting and neighborhood tradeoffs in Palm Beach County. We stick to public reporting and county guidance — what’s on the ballot, what a campaign page proposes, and what the law and permitting offices actually say. Sources Capital Campaign – Building for the Future of Our Community — rockriverymca.org Commissioners Agree To Send Bonds For Parks, Libraries ... — gotowncrier.com New Florida law adds public pool, water attraction restrictions for some sex offenders — cbs12.com Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Palm Beach County Interesting Facts and Figures — discover.pbc.gov

  • Print, Panel, Repeat: Are 3D‑Printed Homes Ready for Palm Beach County?

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:55

    We look at Palm Beach County’s permitting landscape and what the county’s planning and building rules — and practical office logistics — mean for 3D‑printed homes, modular builds and other alternative construction methods. We stick to county sources and point to where to ask next. Sources: - [discover.pbc.gov] Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/FAQPages/Building.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/lists/latestnews/allitems.aspx?Paged=TRUE&p%2525255FYear=8_2023&p%2525255FMonth=8_06%7CJune&p%2525255FPost=20230628+04:00:00&p%2525255FID=12&PageFirstRow=1301&View=%7BFE0BFFD0-B480-4950-A762-0B4167710221%7D - [discover.pbc.gov] PZB - Building Division Home - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/building/Pages/default.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Engineering and Public Works Survey Division - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/engineering/Pages/Survey.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Roadway Production Bid Documents — https://discover.pbc.gov/engineering/roadwayproduction/pages/bid-documents.aspx

  • Teeing Up Change: South County Course Renovations and How to Follow Them

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:40

    A short guide to how golf-course renovations reshape turf, water and routing — and how neighbors can track the paperwork. We use recent local projects and county resources to show where to find plans and what to look for, with on-air sources you can check yourself. Sources $30M Delray Beach Golf Club renovation on track for completion by ... — wptv.com Palm Beach County Interesting Facts and Figures — discover.pbc.gov These are the top public golf courses in Florida — palmbeachpost.com Engineering and Public Works - Roadway Production Home — discover.pbcgov.org Public Affairs Public Records Requests - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org

  • Crisis on the Ground: 211’s New Headquarters and What It Could Mean

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:17

    211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast broke ground on a hurricane‑rated campus. We walk through the project details reported so far, what county systems the site will link to, and the operational questions callers still need answered. Sources Important Notice! — discover.pbc.gov Rental assistance limited as families struggle to afford rent - WPTV — wptv.com 211 Palm Beach And Treasure Coast Breaks Ground On Future ... — hobesound.seabreezecommunications.com

  • Village of Valor: What Palm Beach County’s Files Show

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:13

    A concise, sourced look at the Village of Valor project as described on Palm Beach County’s site: funding, unit mix, income targeting, public contacts and where to find more information. We flag where the county documents stop and why interviews would matter next. Sources: - [discover.pbc.gov] Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/default.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Florida-Hometown-Heroes-Housing-Program - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/Florida-Hometown-Heroes-Housing-Program.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Housing & Economic Development Workforce Housing — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/Workforce%20Housing.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Workforce Housing For Rent - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/Workforce-Housing-For-Rent.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Housing & Economic Development FY 2025-2026 Action Plan — https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/Pages/FY-2025-2026-Action-Plan.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/lists/latestnews/allitems.aspx?Paged=TRUE&p%2525255FYear=8_2023&p%2525255FMonth=8_06%7CJune&p%2525255FPost=20230628+04:00:00&p%2525255FID=12&PageFirstRow=1301&View=%7BFE0BFFD0-B480-4950-A762-0B4167710221%7D - [discover.pbc.gov] Planning, Zoning & Building Home — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/Pages/default.aspx - [discover.pbc.gov] PZB - Building Division Home - Palm Beach County — https://discover.pbc.gov/pzb/building/Pages/default.aspx

  • Who's Building West Palm Beach Right Now?

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:04

    A block-by-block guide to the city’s biggest active builds: what’s rising on the waterfront, who’s buying big parcels, and where to check for closures and updates — all grounded in recent reporting and county records. Sources Roads & Construction - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Mega-developer Related Ross intends to buy Boca Raton Innovation Campus — cbs12.com Alba luxury condos first stop on West Palm 'billionaire's corridor' — palmbeachpost.com West Palm Beach reviews proposals for first-ever waterfront restaurant at Currie Park — cbs12.com West Palm Beach reviews proposals for first-ever waterfront ... — cbs12.com West Palm Beach Topic Construction Timeline | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News — cbs12.com Riviera Beach to get smaller convention center in huge marina project — palmbeachpost.com Engineering and Public Works News Archive - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov

  • When Everything Builds at Once: The Construction‑Logistics Crunch

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:35

    A look at how Palm Beach County agencies and a high‑stakes AI data center fight are exposing the county’s construction logistics: permits, roadway plans, staging space, and the court fights that can slow everything down. We explain who to call and what’s at stake. Sources Planning, Zoning & Building News Archive - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Engineering and Public Works Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Engineering and Public Works Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov PZB - Building Division Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov AI data center land partner asks judge to halt project as sides bicker — palmbeachpost.com Dueling owners go to court over Project Tango in Palm Beach County — wlrn.org

  • What Builders Are Showing Buyers Next: Reading Product Moves in Palm Beach County

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:13

    Kolter Homes is one of the active builders in Palm Beach County. We walk through what buyers should watch when builders unveil new floorplans — from adaptable layouts to tech readiness, price positioning, and how product shows up in approvals — with on‑the‑record local reporting cited along the way. Sources Top Home Builders for New Construction in Palm Beach County — livinginpalmbeachcountyfl.com What the 2026 Parade of Homes will reveal about the Triangle's new construction market — bizjournals.com The $1 million evolution of the Triangle — bizjournals.com 900-home Cresswind project moves forward after unanimous Sebastian vote — cbs12.com Building what's next: Connectivity at the core of modern development — bizjournals.com Planning, Zoning & Building Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbcgov.org

  • Demolishing Paradise: When Luxury Renovations Meet Local Rules

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:24

    A look at how big hospitality projects ripple through Palm Beach County — from demolition decisions to permits, flood rules and contractor staging. Hosts trace real local examples and reporting to explain what planners and residents deal with when luxury gets rebuilt. Sources Pristine Remodeling Expands Luxury Residential and Commercial Remodeling Services — bizjournals.com 'Sea street' house built in 2005 to be razed, replaced in Palm Beach — palmbeachpost.com Planning, Zoning & Building - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Five years after the Surfside condo collapse, killing 98, what's changed? — wlrn.org Update on Flood Zones - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov A Masterpiece of Luxury and Craftsmanship — bizjournals.com

  • West Boca’s Next Wave: What the Record Shows About BRiC and Local Strain

    Jul 4, 2026 · 5:08

    A focused look at the public reporting and county contacts around the Boca Raton Innovation Campus sale and what’s being said about traffic, schools, and housing. We make clear what the sources say — and what they don’t — about any builder’s plans. Sources Two California companies just expanded to the Palm Beaches. The deep tech world is paying attention. — bizjournals.com Related Ross expresses interest in Boca Raton Innovation ... — wptv.com Mega-developer Related Ross intends to buy Boca Raton Innovation Campus — cbs12.com Housing & Economic Development Home - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Housing & Economic Development Workforce Housing — discover.pbc.gov Exclusive: Ross wants ex-IBM site in Boca to make it a 'micro city' — palmbeachpost.com

  • Commute Alert: I-95 Work and This Week’s Lane Closures

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:47

    Planned I-95 construction and separate incidents have already snarled morning drives in Martin and Boca Raton, and Palm Beach County’s weekly bulletin lists a long slate of lane closures. We walk through the hotspots, who’s doing the work, and practical checks and detours to save time — with on-air sources you can follow. Sources Delayed I-95 roadwork causes major rush-hour backups in Martin County — cbs12.com Roads & Construction - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov Vehicle fire closes lanes on I-95 in Boca Raton, triggers rush-hour delays — cbs12.com WPTV Traffic: Real-Time Updates — wptv.com Major multi-vehicle crash reported on I-95 northbound at Mile Marker 103 in Martin County — cbs12.com

  • Consumer Guide: Vetting 'Best Agent' Press Releases

    Jul 4, 2026 · 3:44

    When a promo calls someone the 'Best Agent in Palm Beach,' who actually decided that? We break down what to ask, red flags to watch for, and the real metrics buyers and sellers should verify — with local Consumer Affairs guidance and a recent BizJournals example in hand. Sources Consumer Affairs Red Flags & Warning Signals — discover.pbc.gov NKY-based Flagship Communities Wins Statewide Industry Award — bizjournals.com

  • Redeveloping 43 Acres: What Royal Palm Beach’s $60M Deal Means

    Jul 4, 2026 · 4:57

    A 43‑acre parcel in Royal Palm Beach just sold for $60 million to Concord Wilshire Capital. We unpack what the Town‑Crier reports about the planned mixed‑use buildout, what approvals and infrastructure will likely be needed, and what residents and planners are watching next. Sources RPB Officials Hope New Owner Gets 'Main Street' Back On Track — gotowncrier.com Royal Palm Beach Archives - Town-Crier Newspaper — gotowncrier.com West Palm's growth must include everyone — palmbeachpost.com Latest News - All items - Palm Beach County — discover.pbc.gov

  • Palm Beach County Weekly — This Week in South Florida Real Estate, Development & Construction

    Episode 2 · Jul 3, 2026 · 5:37

    A five-minute roundup connecting Florida's statewide construction headlines to what they mean for builders, developers, and trades in Palm Beach County: a 2026 building code overhaul reshaping permitting timelines, a first dip in concrete prices in over a year, and a surge in skilled-trade apprenticeships along the I-4 corridor. In this episode: Florida's 2026 building code overhaul and what it means for Palm Beach County permitting Concrete prices tick down for the first time in 14 months Skilled-trade apprenticeships surge across the I-4 corridor