SGB Development Corp. Acquires Lago Vista Site on Lake Travis

Rhea-AI Summary

SG Blocks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGBX) has announced the acquisition of over 50 acres in Lago Vista, Texas, for upscale condominium development, including amenities like a health club and marina. The project, anticipated to yield revenue of approximately $20 million, aligns with the booming Austin market's demand for eco-friendly housing. Groundbreaking is slated for Q2 2022, with projected condominium sales between $80 and $90 million. The units will be manufactured in Oklahoma, emphasizing sustainable, USA-made construction.

Positive

• Acquisition of 50+ acres in a prime location in Lago Vista, Texas.
• Anticipated revenue of approximately $20 million from the project.
• Projected condo sales of $80-$90 million, benefiting shareholders.
• Alignment with growing eco-friendly housing demand in the Austin area.

Negative

• Dependency on consumer reception for the Lago Vista project success.
• Possible risks associated with timely project completion and regulatory approvals.

SG Blocks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGBX) (“SG Blocks” or the “Company”), a leading designer, innovator and fabricator of container-based structures, announced today that SGB Development Corp., the real property development arm and wholly owned subsidiary of SG Blocks, has closed on its initial project site in Lago Vista, Texas. The 50+ acre parcel sits on Lake Travis on the Colorado River in central Texas and is planned to provide upscale condominiums, a health club, marina and other amenities, making Lago Vista an eco-chic alternative in the housing market.

Proposed site of SGB Development Corp. Lago Vista project. (Photo: Business Wire)

SGB Development Corp. was founded with the mission to maximize the delivery of cost effective housing across all sectors of the housing market.

“We couldn’t be happier with the Lago Vista site and project. We believe it is an ideal setting for residential living and we expect a warm reception,” Paul Galvin, Chairman and CEO of SG Blocks noted. “Austin is a booming market, and our green mission aligns perfectly with what many potential home owners are looking for in the area. We are proud to say that our homes will be made in the USA, sustainably, by humans.”

The project will yield one- and two-bedroom units manufactured at the Company’s factory in Durant, Oklahoma. SG Blocks’ approach to development is based on speed to market, environmental sensitivity and high-quality products due to manufacturing in optimal indoor conditions, with a dedicated, full-time workforce. SG Echo anticipates revenue in the $20 million range from Lago Vista.

In general, modular projects reduce the time to completion by approximately 50 percent. This is in part due to the fact that while the site and civil work is being executed, the fabrication of the units are being done in parallel.

SGB Development Corp. is currently finishing plans for review and approval, with groundbreaking currently slated for Q2 2022. SG Blocks expects to benefit from the manufacturing revenue on the front side, as well as from proceeds from the asset sales upon completion. Projected sales from the sale of the condo units are approximately in the $80 -$90 million range, of which a significant portion will be shared with the real estate development firm SGB Development Corp. plans to engage to develop the project.

SGB Development Corp. was represented by Ruta, Soulios, and Stratis LLP as well as Bowman Consulting.

About SG Blocks, Inc.:

SG Blocks, Inc. is a premier innovator in advancing and promoting the use of code-engineered cargo shipping containers for safe and sustainable construction. The firm offers a product that exceeds many standard building code requirements, and also supports developers, architects, builders and owners in achieving greener construction, faster execution, and stronger buildings of higher value. Each project starts with GreenSteel™, the structural core and shell of an SG Blocks building, and then customized to client specifications. For more information, visit www.sgblocks.com.

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FAQ

What is the Lago Vista project by SG Blocks?

The Lago Vista project involves the development of upscale condominiums, a health club, and marina on over 50 acres in Lago Vista, Texas.

When is the groundbreaking for the Lago Vista project?

The groundbreaking for the Lago Vista project is currently slated for Q2 2022.

What revenue is expected from the Lago Vista project?

SG Blocks anticipates $20 million in revenue from the Lago Vista project.

What are the projected sales figures for the condominiums in Lago Vista?

Projected sales from the sale of condominiums at Lago Vista are estimated to be between $80 and $90 million.

How will SG Blocks manufacture the units for the Lago Vista project?

The condominium units will be manufactured at SG Blocks' factory in Durant, Oklahoma.