Ground-Up Construction
& Development in
South Florida.
DEM Development is a licensed Florida General Contractor with 20+ years of South Florida execution and a track record of delivered ground-up projects. We work with capital partners, landowners, and custom home buyers — bringing full owner oversight and accountability to every build.
Built to schedule. Built to budget. Controlled from start to finish.
Structured for capital partners, landowners, and high-end custom home projects.
Three ways to work with DEM Development.
We don't fit every project — and we don't try to. But if you're a capital partner, landowner, or custom home buyer in South Florida, we're built for exactly what you need. Select your situation below.
DEM Development focuses on ground-up construction and larger-scale residential projects across South Florida. We do not take on small repairs, renovations, or projects outside our scope.
You have capital.
We have execution.
South Florida residential development offers strong returns — but only with the right operator. DEM Development selectively works with capital partners who value execution over promises. We bring a licensed GC, a 20+ project track record, and direct owner oversight to every structured partnership. Our role is to protect capital through disciplined execution, realistic budgeting, and controlled timelines.
Proven delivery track record
20+ ground-up projects completed across Broward County. Every project delivered. No abandoned builds, no mid-project exits, no excuses.
Direct owner accountability
Dallas Florence manages every project personally — from permit application through certificate of occupancy. You have one point of contact who owns the outcome.
South Florida market expertise
Two decades of permitting, subcontracting, and building in Broward County. We know the submarkets, the timelines, and how to protect your capital through execution.
Structured JV arrangements
We work with capital partners on structured terms — equity splits, preferred returns, and clear exit timelines. Every arrangement is documented and managed professionally.
4-Unit Townhome Development — 6,000 SF
Ground-up multifamily · West Park, Broward County · Delivered on budget with full execution control from permitting through certificate of occupancy.
You have land.
We'll build on it.
Most land sits underutilized. We turn it into income-producing or sellable residential product. Owning land in South Florida is a significant asset — but without the right development partner, it's a liability sitting on your balance sheet. DEM Development brings the GC license, execution capability, and market knowledge to turn your site into delivered, sellable product.
Honest site assessment
We'll tell you exactly what your site can support, what it will cost to develop, and what the realistic return looks like — before you commit to anything.
Full development management
From permitting through construction and sale — we manage the entire process. You contribute the land, we contribute the execution. Clear terms, clear timeline.
Broward County expertise
We know which municipalities move fast, which sites pencil out for multifamily, and how to maximize the value of your land through the right product type.
Flexible partnership structures
Land-for-equity arrangements, JV partnerships, and purchase options — we structure deals to work for landowners with different goals and timelines.
West Park Development
Ground-up construction · Spec home · Delivered on schedule
Custom Homes Executed
With Full Control —
Budget, Scope & Timeline.
Custom home construction fails when accountability is diffused across subcontractors and project managers. DEM Development eliminates that risk. Dallas Florence manages every phase personally — scope, permitting, budget, and execution — from the first site visit through certificate of occupancy.
Direct owner involvement
Dallas Florence manages your project personally from site selection through final walkthrough. Every decision documented, every material approved, every milestone held.
Fixed scope. Fixed price.
You receive a detailed scope and fixed-price proposal before work begins. No vague estimates, no mid-project surprises, no renegotiating when you're halfway through a build.
South Florida built right
Impact-rated, code-compliant, engineered for South Florida conditions. Every home we build is designed to last in this climate — not just look good at handover.
Transparent communication
Regular progress updates, direct access to Dallas throughout the build. You always know exactly where your project stands — on schedule and on budget.
Custom Residence — 7,200 SF Under Roof
Ground-up construction · Davie, Broward County · Delivered on budget with full execution control.
From first conversation
to delivered project.
Direct conversation
You speak directly with Dallas. No sales team, no junior estimator. We discuss your project, your goals, and whether it's a fit — before either of us commits.
Honest assessment
We give you a realistic picture of scope, cost, timeline, and return. If the numbers don't work, we tell you. If they do, we move forward with confidence.
Clear agreement
Fixed-price proposal, documented scope, clear terms. Every project starts with a written agreement that protects both parties and sets expectations precisely.
Delivered
We build it. On schedule, on budget, under direct owner oversight. Certificate of occupancy, final walkthrough, full warranty documentation. Done right.
The track record
that backs every conversation.
Bring the right project —
we'll handle the execution.
Tell us about your situation — capital, land, or custom build — and Dallas will personally review it and respond within 1 business day. Serious projects only.
Tell us about your project.
Every submission is reviewed personally by Dallas Florence. Qualified projects receive a direct response within 1 business day. We selectively work with capital partners, landowners, and custom home buyers across Broward County. Serious projects only.