Ryan Companies US, Inc., a national commercial real estate solutions provider, today announced that the firm delivered 2.4 million square feet of projects across the Southeast in 2023 and completed $353 million worth of new development – a record high for Ryan’s Southeast team in project value. The banner year included projects that spanned diverse sectors, including industrial, healthcare, retail, K-12, higher education and life sciences. 

“Ryan’s growth and expansion across established and emerging sectors in the Southeast is a testament to the strength of our team and our ability to acclimate to new business climates,” said Doug Dieck, president of Ryan Companies Southeast Region. “Ryan's resilience has proven to be beneficial in navigating the evolving commercial real estate sector and will give the firm the firepower we need to continue building our diverse portfolio in the new year.”

From overcoming supply chain hurdles to deepening its work in booming asset classes, Ryan was able to deliver a diverse range of projects showcasing its adaptability and resilience. The firm expanded into strategic healthcare, life sciences and continued to lead the way in multifamily housing and senior living options. The firm also broadened its portfolio of charter schools, completing more than 203,000 square feet of charter school space in 2023. 

Among the Southeast team’s noteworthy achievements in 2023 was the completion of a freestanding emergency department and the initiation of a surgery center to accommodate the increasing need for healthcare facilities in Florida. Life sciences was another primary focus. The firm made significant headway on the completion of the IFF Global Citrus Innovation Center’s R&D Research Laboratory nearing Florida Polytechnic University’s campus in Lakeland, which is set to open in 2024.

Ryan Companies maintained its position as a leader in the multifamily and senior living sector having successfully delivered phase I of one of the Tampa Bay region's largest multifamily projects, Renata at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Florida. The 502-unit multifamily development will feature upscale residential units and amenities that include a resort-style pool, fitness facilities and a private lakeside beach. In the senior living sector, Ryan made progress on two projects in the region, Grand Living at Wellen Park and Grand Living at Naples, emphasizing the firm’s understanding and commitment to diverse housing needs. 

Ryan worked extensively with key clients including Feeding Tampa Bay, a nonprofit based in Tampa with a commitment to lower food insecurity, and charter school developers Noble Education Initiative and Charter Schools USA. 

In addition to successfully completing and starting construction on several projects, Ryan is focused on expanding its team. The recent promotion of Scott Stenman to chief construction officer and Brad Hill to vice president of construction operations displays strong regional leadership supported by a cohesive and efficient team, making Ryan’s 2023 growth possible. 

Looking ahead to 2024, Ryan will expand its reach in the Southeast with a focus on future-ready data centers, spec industrial and build-to-suit developments, sectors that are experiencing surging demand in key markets.

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