What Is The Bradley Daytona?
The Bradley Daytona is a 300-unit luxury apartment community at 1500 Alexis Ave in Daytona Beach, FL. It sits near LPGA Blvd and I-95 — one of the fastest-growing corridors in Volusia County. Three stories. Three hundred units. A resort-style amenity package with a fitness center, yoga studio, pool, dog park, pet spa, co-working space, and lake views.
ACG delivered the complete glazing package. Every window, every door, and every storefront opening across all three buildings. This is a look at what that actually involves.
What Goes Into Glazing 300 Apartment Units?
Most people think of glazing as installing windows. That's one part of it. The full picture looks like this:
- Submittals and approvals. Before a single piece of glass is cut, we submit shop drawings, product data, and Florida Product Approval documentation to the GC and engineer of record. For a project this size, that's a lot of paper — and it has to be right.
- Measurement and takeoff. Three hundred units means hundreds of window openings. Each one gets measured in the field after framing. Sizes vary. Tolerances matter. Errors get caught before they become expensive surprises on delivery day.
- Fabrication coordination. Impact windows don't come off a shelf. They're manufactured to spec and have lead times. On a project this size, order timing has to align with the construction schedule — building by building, floor by floor.
- Installation sequencing. Multifamily glazing installers work around drywall crews, insulation crews, and MEP trades. Get the sequencing wrong and you're holding up three other subs. Get it right and you're invisible — which is exactly how it should work.
- Punch list and closeout. Every opening gets inspected. Any issues get documented and resolved before the certificate of occupancy inspection.
Why Multifamily Glazing Is Different
Glazing a 300-unit apartment building is not the same as glazing a single commercial building. Here's why it's harder:
- Volume. You're not installing one storefront. You're installing hundreds of windows across dozens of units on multiple floors in multiple buildings — all on overlapping schedules.
- Coordination. On a single commercial building, you coordinate with a handful of trades. On a multifamily project, you're working around framing, insulation, drywall, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishing crews — often simultaneously in different phases of the same building.
- Consistency. Every unit has to look the same. Every window has to operate the same. Residents will notice anything that doesn't match. The standard is higher than a typical commercial job because the end users are there every day.
- Florida code. Every opening in Florida's wind-borne debris region requires impact-rated glass or an approved shutter system. For multifamily, impact glass is the only practical choice. That means certified products, proper installation per the Florida Product Approval, and documentation for inspection.
For work like this, Daytona Beach commercial glazing contractors need to be able to manage volume without dropping quality. That's the core capability test on a 300-unit job.
The Daytona Beach Market
Daytona Beach is growing. Volusia County has seen significant new multifamily construction over the past several years — driven by population growth, job relocation, and the affordability gap pushing renters north from South Florida and Orlando.
The LPGA Blvd corridor specifically has attracted a wave of new apartment development. That means more work — and more competition for quality glazing contractors who can perform at scale. Commercial glass installation in Florida at the multifamily level demands a sub who has done it before, knows the code, and can hit a schedule on a big job.
The Bradley Daytona is one of the largest new apartment communities in the Daytona market. Waypoint Construction Group — a national GC with $5B+ in completed projects — chose ACG for the glazing scope. That says something about the level of execution required.
The Scope ACG Delivered
Here's what ACG supplied and installed at The Bradley Daytona:
- Impact-rated windows for all 300 residential units
- Storefront entrance systems for the leasing office and clubhouse
- All interior and exterior doors across the development
- Full submittal package, field measurements, and closeout documentation
The full project details are on the Bradley Daytona case study page.
Working with a National GC
Waypoint Construction Group builds large-scale multifamily across the Southeast. They don't have patience for subs who can't perform at volume. The expectation is simple: hit your dates, document your work, and don't create problems for other trades on the job site.
That's the standard ACG holds itself to on every project. If you're a GC putting together a glazing scope in Central Florida or anywhere in the state, send us your plans. We price in 48 hours and perform on schedule.
If you're still figuring out the right glazing system for your project, the blog post on how long storefront installation takes is a good starting point for understanding typical timelines on commercial glazing work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to glaze a 300-unit apartment complex in Florida?
Costs vary based on window size, system type, impact rating, and unit count. For a project this size, the glazing package — windows, doors, and storefront installation — is a meaningful line item in the Division 08 budget. ACG provides detailed pricing within 48 hours of receiving plans. No ballpark guesses — real numbers based on your actual drawings.
How long does it take to glaze a 300-unit apartment building?
From submittals to punch list closeout, a full glazing scope for a 300-unit community typically runs 4–8 months. That timeline depends on building count, phasing, and fabrication lead times. Installation is sequenced building by building and floor by floor to stay ahead of interior finish trades.
Do apartment windows in Florida need to be impact rated?
Yes. All buildings in Florida's wind-borne debris region require impact-rated glazing or approved shutters. For multifamily, impact glass is the only practical solution — shuttering hundreds of individual units before every storm warning is not realistic. Every window ACG installs carries Florida Product Approval documentation for inspection.