No. The High Velocity Hurricane Zone designation applies only to Miami-Dade and Broward counties under Florida law. Brevard County, including Merritt Island, falls under the standard Florida Building Code high-wind provisions, which require PE-stamped drawings and wind load compliance, but do not require NOA Product Approval documentation for all assemblies. A GC who specifies full HVHZ-listed assemblies on a Brevard project is over-building to a standard that is not required, adding cost without a code basis. BAM applies the correct standard for the jurisdiction at design, not after a cost overrun surfaces during procurement.

Yes. BAM Construction holds a documented DOD performance record from armory construction at Arcadia, FL, is surety bonded, and carries the insurance coverage required for federal construction contracts. The company operates under the documentation standards that defense contracting offices require at audit: chain-of-custody materials records, special inspection documentation throughout construction, and a permit closeout package that supports federal project file requirements. Aerospace and defense facility construction on Merritt Island can be structured as a prime contract or as a sub under a larger federal construction program. Contact us to discuss procurement structure and pre-qualification documentation.

Construction proximate to the Indian River Lagoon requires coordination with FDEP for environmental resource permits, the US Army Corps of Engineers for Section 404 wetland fill authorization and Section 10 navigable waters authorization, and the St. Johns River Water Management District for stormwater and surface water management permits. BAM initiates environmental permit applications in parallel with structural permit preparation so that authorization timelines do not sequence after building permit issuance. Turbidity barrier installation, dewatering management, and mitigation requirements are included in the construction scope where applicable.