Bowser Construction Group provides commercial construction, residential custom homes, multifamily development, and industrial building services throughout Orlando, FL. With downtown Orlando Class A office TI, intown custom home markets in College Park and Baldwin Park, and Florida Building Code requirements, Orlando requires a general contractor who understands City of Orlando permits at 400 South Orange Avenue, impact fee structures, and FBC wind load standards. We operate with direct project manager access, transparent scheduling, and full estimates delivered within 48 hours. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
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Bowser Construction Group builds in Orlando from our Winter Park office, pulling City of Orlando permits as a standard and active competency. Orlando is Central Florida's largest and most diverse construction market — a City of Orlando building division with its own permit process at 400 South Orange Avenue, a commercial pipeline driven by the metro's explosive growth, and intown residential neighborhoods generating custom home and renovation demand. We operate with direct project manager access, transparent scheduling, and full estimates delivered within 48 hours. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
The City of Orlando operates its own Building Division at 400 South Orange Avenue. Projects within Orlando city limits do not go to Orange County Building — they go to the City. Bowser Construction Group confirms Orlando city limits jurisdiction on every project before any pre-application meeting. City of Orlando residential permits typically take 2 to 4 weeks for complete submissions. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
City of Orlando Building — 400 S Orange AveDowntown Orlando's commercial construction market spans Class A office TI in the CBD, restaurant and retail build-outs along Church Street and Wall Street Plaza, and mixed-use residential infill adjacent to Lake Eola. Commercial construction in Orlando downtown requires City of Orlando commercial permits with 4 to 6 week review timelines for complete submissions.
Downtown TI — active pipelineCollege Park, Delaney Park, Thornton Park, and Baldwin Park are Orlando's active intown custom home and teardown-rebuild neighborhoods. These require City of Orlando permits and in historic districts, design review. Custom home building in Orlando in College Park or Baldwin Park requires premium intown finishes and City of Orlando permit compliance.
Intown custom — College Park, Baldwin ParkAll Florida construction must comply with the Florida Building Code's wind load requirements — product approvals for windows and doors, hurricane straps on roof framing, and moisture-resistant sheathing standards that don't apply in Georgia. Commercial construction in Orlando and residential projects must meet FBC standards. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
FBC compliance — standard on every projectOrange County's impact fees on new residential construction include school, road, fire, and parks charges that can total $20,000 to $50,000 or more per unit. Custom home building in Orlando requires impact fees built into project estimates from day one, not as a late-stage surprise.
Impact fees built in from day oneOrlando has significant wetland coverage, particularly in its northern and eastern sectors. The St. Johns River Water Management District has jurisdiction over wetland buffers and water body setbacks throughout Orange County. Luxury home building in Orlando on parcels near wetlands requires pre-design SJRWMD surveys.
SJRWMD wetland survey — pre-designCollege Park, Delaney Park, Thornton Park, and Baldwin Park teardown-rebuild and renovation. City of Orlando permits, Florida Building Code compliance, and finish quality calibrated to Orlando's intown premium market.
Orlando intown custom home: $900,000 to $3 million plus all-in. Construction cost $200 to $360 per square foot. City of Orlando permit review: 2 to 4 weeks.
Downtown Orlando Class A office TI, Church Street and Edgewater Drive restaurant and retail build-outs, and commercial construction throughout the City of Orlando. BCG manages the City of Orlando permit process and builds commercial TI at the standard Orlando's growing tenant base demands.
Orlando office TI: $85 to $155 per square foot. Restaurant: $200 to $375 per square foot. Retail: $70 to $130 per square foot. City of Orlando commercial permit: 4 to 6 weeks.
Orlando's population growth is the engine of Central Florida's multifamily market. Garden apartments, townhome communities, and mixed-use infill in Orlando's growth corridors — all built to Florida Building Code and managed through the City of Orlando permit process.
Orlando multifamily: $170 to $250 per square foot. Mixed-use: $185 to $265 per square foot.
Class A office TI, restaurant and retail on Church Street and Wall Street Plaza. City of Orlando permits. Active commercial construction year-round.
Class A Office · Restaurant · DowntownOrlando's most active intown custom home and teardown-rebuild market. City of Orlando permits, Florida Building Code, and premium intown finishes.
Intown Custom · Teardown-RebuildWalkable intown neighborhoods adjacent to Lake Eola. Custom homes, major renovations, and boutique commercial TI.
Intown Residential · CommercialMaster-planned intown community. Custom infill and renovation. Active HOA architectural review.
Custom Residential · HOAOrlando's most vibrant restaurant and retail corridors. Active TI pipeline. City of Orlando commercial permits throughout.
Restaurant · Retail · TIThe upscale residential and commercial corridor along Sand Lake Road and Dr. Phillips Blvd. Restaurant Row TI and premium residential.
Luxury Residential · Restaurant Row“Custom home in College Park — City of Orlando permit, Florida Building Code wind load, intown finish spec. BCG managed the City's review process, coordinated every sub, and delivered exactly what we specified. Zero punch list at walkthrough.”
“Restaurant build-out on Edgewater Drive. BCG knew the City of Orlando commercial process, submitted complete, and opened us on our target date. The build quality matched the neighborhood's expectations.”
“Office TI in downtown Orlando. BCG managed a 12,000 SF Class A build-out under the City of Orlando permit process. On time, on budget, no punch list.”
Florida office in Winter Park, FL. Georgia headquarters in Cumming, GA. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, and surrounding counties.
Central Florida and the greater Orlando metro. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
The City of Orlando operates its own Building Division at 400 South Orange Avenue, separate from Orange County Building. Bowser Construction Group confirms Orlando city limits jurisdiction before any pre-application meeting. Residential permits typically take 2 to 4 weeks, commercial permits 4 to 6 weeks for complete submissions. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Yes. Florida building code has hurricane wind load requirements, product approvals for windows and doors, hurricane straps, and moisture-resistant sheathing standards that differ significantly from Georgia IRC-based code. Commercial construction in Orlando requires FBC compliance. Bowser Construction Group builds exclusively to FBC in Florida — our subcontractor network and inspection process reflect Florida code on every project. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Commercial tenant improvements in Orlando run $85 to $250 per square foot. Custom home building in Orlando ranges from $200 to $400+ per square foot depending on location and finishes. Commercial construction in Orlando downtown typically exceeds $150 per square foot for Class A office TI. Bowser Construction Group provides free detailed line-item estimates within 48 hours for any Orlando project. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Yes. Orange County and the City of Orlando both assess impact fees on new construction. These fees cover transportation, schools, parks, and utilities. Custom home building in Orlando requires impact fees factored into pre-construction budgets so there are no surprises at permitting. Projects near Winter Park, Maitland, and Altamonte Springs follow similar impact fee structures depending on jurisdiction. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Yes. Bowser Construction Group handles full restaurant construction and build-outs throughout Orlando including kitchen infrastructure, hood systems, grease traps, and dining room finishes. Restaurant construction in Orlando on Edgewater Drive, Church Street, or Mills 50 requires City of Orlando commercial permits and health department approvals. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Bowser Construction Group Florida office is in Winter Park, 10 minutes from downtown Orlando. We pull permits with the City of Orlando Building Division at 400 South Orange Avenue and have active commercial and residential projects throughout the Orlando metro. Serving Florida clients, FL CGC pending.
Licensed Florida GC. Serving Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, and all of Orange County.
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