About

The Orchid Group will execute your project vision by building relationships from top to bottom to ensure everyone involved in the project is having fun, making money, and being proud of their contribution to the Tampa Bay skyline.  Overseeing and driving some of the most complicated and anticipated construction and developments, the track record is evident.  Bringing in The Orchid Group for your project ensures you have an Advocate, not just a representative.  The team will assist and manage the Design Team and Contractor through design, preconstruction, cost qualification, GMP, contracting, and construction, ensuring you, The Owner, are satisfied and confident in the scope of work, budget, allowance requirements, schedule, and end product.  Your budgets will be met.  Your schedule will be accomplished.  The inevitable challenges occurring during construction will be managed.  The Orchid Group is your strong, local Project Advocate. 

Brooke May

Brooke May has over 20 years of experience in the construction and development industries.  She is the Founder and President of The Orchid Group, Inc.  Ms. May has extensive experience building and developing in Tampa Bay and has contributed to and led many impactful projects as a Developer, Contractor, and Subcontractor. A graduate of The University of Tampa, Ms. May loves the community and has called it home since 1999.  

Brooke is passionate about building relationships and teams that bring a project to fruition.  “Commercial Real Estate development starts with a grand vision; the most successful projects have people and partners aligned with the goal of making the project a reality.”

past successes include

  • 1991 Main Street, Sarasota, FL

  • 1000 First Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

  • Heron at Water Street Tampa (ABC project of the Year 2022)

  • Asher at Water Street Tampa

  • Cora at Water Street Tampa (ABC multifamily project of the Year 2022)

  • Sparkman Wharf

  • Icon Harbour Island, FL

  • Opal Sands Hotel and Resort Clearwater, FL

  • 2 Bayshore Tampa, FL

  • Salvador Dali Museum St. Petersburg, FL

  • Met West Office One – Tampa, FL

  • USF Health South – Tampa, FL

“Quality is the best business plan.”

– John Lasseter