Foundation excavation and steel support structures at the Miami High-Rise Condominiums construction site in Miami.

Florida

Miami High-Rise Condominiums

Hi-rise luxury begins with below-grade waterproofing

  • Category

    Below-Grade Waterproofing

  • Completed

    Estimated 2027

  • Type

    Luxury Hi-Rise

  • Size

    88,000 sq. ft. (horizontal), 45,000 sq. ft. (vertical)

Challenge

Constructing this high-end waterfront condo required navigating a high water table and tidal shifts on a constrained site, necessitating an incredibly complex building enclosure with seamless transitions between below-grade, roofing, and balcony systems. The project team demanded early-stage coordination, integrating full-scope manufacturers and contractors into the process long before the first shovel hit the ground.

Solution

The project team utilized Siplast TeraPROOF pre-applied SBS waterproofing, engineered to create a robust, integral bond with the poured concrete. This high-performance SBS-modified bitumen technology helped meet timelines and ensured a watertight foundation.

As the project moves toward its anticipated 2027 completion, the contractor will continue to integrate Siplast systems throughout the full building enclosure, from the bottom up. This includes:

Leveraging Siplast as the single-source manufacturer for the entire enclosure—from below-grade, to the walls, to the roof—will help the project team ensure seamless compatibility between the different waterproofing phases and long-term performance.


Project team

  • Waterproofing Contractor: Biscayne Roofing and Waterproofing
  • Onsite Building Enclosure Consultant: Paramount CE
  • General Contractor: Coastal Construction
  • Architect: CFE Architects
  • Structural Engineers: B&J Consulting Engineers

Systems

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