ANF, a full-service construction and development firm, has successfully completed construction of the new Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Research, Development and Training Center (R.D.T.C.) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“We are pleased to have completed and delivered this state-of-the-art project to the Broward County community and are immensely proud of the outstanding achievement this building signifies,” said Al Fernandez, CEO of ANF. “We appreciate the vision, collaboration, and teamwork of our entire design-build team, Sheriff Tony, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office in bringing this exceptional complex to life.”
The BSO R.D.T.C. is a 104,000-square-foot design-build project dedicated to training law enforcement officers from across Broward County. The main entrance into the training center features a memorial in remembrance of the victims who died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Led by ANF’s design-build team of architects and engineers, the BSO R.D.T.C. is a 4-story building with a 7-story parking garage with 653 parking spaces. Every aspect of the R.D.T.C. is specifically built to enhance the preparedness of first responders. The facility features specialized training rooms, simulation labs and tactical firing ranges designed to replicate real-world scenarios and hone critical decision-making skills and tactical readiness.
Key components of the R.D.T.C. include:
- Two 50-yard tactical firing ranges featuring bay doors for vehicle entry, enabling realistic vehicle takedowns and active shooter drills.
- A two-story shoot house offering flexible configurations for various unique scenarios, including Department of Detention inmate extractions.
- A defensive tactics room that will allow first responders to train in hands-on techniques to help de-escalate potential use of force incidents.
- EMS simulation labs, which will enhance the readiness and medical skills of firefighters/paramedics for emergency response.
- A rappelling tower for SWAT and fire rescue personnel, preparing them for structural fires or multi-story building rescues and scenarios.
- A 22,000-square-foot strength and conditioning facility dedicated to keeping employees’ mental and physical health at its peak.
- Three large configurable classrooms to accommodate employees’ ongoing educational and professional development.
“This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing safety through innovation and education,” said Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony. “After 109 years, BSO’s state-of-the-art facility is now open, and our first responders are fully equipped to serve and protect the Broward County community.”
ANF is the construction manager for this project, and the architects are Saltz Michelson Architects and RDG Planning & Design. It is designed to meet Class “A” Office Building standards.
About ANF:
Since 1981, ANF has provided quality preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, development, and design-build services to the South Florida Market. ANF is an industry leader in multifamily, commercial, and institutional construction and has played a vital role in the highly specialized niche of healthcare construction with expertise working on active campuses, laboratories, and research facilities. With over 42 years in the construction industry, ANF is a family-owned and operated business whose expertise, professionalism, and meticulous work ethic have made them one of South Florida’s most respected construction firms. For more information visit www.anfgroup.com.
