Gulf Building LLC says it is preparing to construct a new headquarters office building at 1121 E Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

“The move stems from Gulf’s unprecedented growth in the last several years and the new facility will accommodate Gulf’s expanding team while providing the company with further room for growth,” the contractor says in a news release.

The new 3-story office space is approximately 11,500 gross sq. ft. and will include new safety enhancements for air quality, touchless elevators and doors, and other COVID 19 related configurations. At time of publication (Feb. 10) an online search does not indicate a building permit has been issued for construction work at the site. Gulf says it will break ground in the first quarter of this year.

Gulf, which will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary later this year, has operated continuously in the City of Fort Lauderdale since its inception. “We are deeply rooted into this community and look forward to this next exciting chapter in our growth and to welcoming our employees and clients to our new headquarters facility,” said John Scherer, president and CEO.