
The Company
Founded in 1977, Interlink is an integrated real estate resource with over 46 years of experience in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. The Company’s primary focus is development, construction, and asset & property management, within the hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.
Interlink has a proven track record that includes a portfolio of world-class developments and complex construction projects. We have the knowledge and insight to embrace any project from start to completion with seamless ease.
The Company's culture is based on the values of hard work, quality, honesty and professionalism. Our culture is easily identified in our work and in our relationships. We are strongly committed to nurturing our valued existing relationships in the industry, while at the same time pursuing new opportunities and alliances.
History
Federico F. Sanchez
Founder
After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a degree in civil engineering and then earning an MBA from the Harvard Business School, Federico F. Sánchez founded Interlink in 1977. With a distinctive approach to how he envisioned the industry, he brought together an experienced group of professionals committed to the highest standards of quality urban development, project management, sound engineering, and creative planning. Since our inception, the Interlink team has been recognized for achieving superior results by meeting schedules and budgets, in a timely and effective manner. As the Interlink team’s reputation has grown, so too has our portfolio of projects. This includes the construction and marketing of over 3,200 homes, from Farmer’s Home and FHA to high-end suburban single-family and beachfront condominiums.
Now, over 46 years later, Interlink is a company comprised of three distinct but highly complementary operating entities – Development, Construction and Asset & Property Management. Though each requires different skills and competencies, they are nevertheless interconnected to seamlessly function as one. This provides our clients and partners a single integrated resource, offering the broadest range of services.
Geographical Focus
Based out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, we have successfully developed, constructed and/or consulted on projects primarily in Puerto Rico but also in USVI, BVI, Anguila, St. Kitts & Nevis, Dominican Republic and South Florida. Our international team of experts sets the standard for what is possible in the development industry, putting together some of the most innovative and exciting projects in the region.
Key Strengths
Commitment To Excellence
Interlink’s three distinct yet highly complementary groups – Development, Construction, Asset and Property Management – are all interconnected to seamlessly function as one for the benefit of clients and partners seeking a single integrated development solution.
No matter the scale of the project or what challenges it might bring – systemic, social, economic, environmental, or deadline – we provide clear, actionable, timely and thoughtful solutions. Interlink can bring to bear a broad variety of skills, knowledge, experience, resources, credibility, worldliness, as well as a history of integrity and market insights that distinguishes us from other developers.
Our dedication to the highest possible standards in every aspect of our business is evident in everything we do.
Focus On Sustainability
All of our developments reflect the ongoing commitment Interlink has to the environment and sustainable development. We take a comprehensive approach in enhancing the environmental sustainability of our business. As developer/partner, we built the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, the first LEED® certified hotel in the Caribbean and in the Sheraton brand worldwide.
Through the experience gained in building LEED® certified projects, as well as the planning and development of the Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club (a certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary), we have taken a leadership role in green development initiatives that preserve the natural environment.
Owner’s Perspective
As longtime regional residents with multilingual backgrounds, as well as advanced degrees and accolades from some of America’s premier academic institutions, Interlink team members are not only steeped in the local culture and its idiosyncrasies but have a deep understanding of its business climate and political complexities. This gives us a unique ability to see a diverse range of projects from every perspective, and to provide an all-in-one solution for the people who invest or partner in our projects.
Since we also hold and oversee investments in hotels as well as marketing and selling our own residential projects, we bring a tangible owner’s point-of-view to every project we take on. We have a critical understanding of development, construction and asset management, something only a handful of developers and builders can provide. Having an in-house Construction division also provides access to ‘spot on estimating’ that is vital to the development sector – again, a capability that few pure development firms have. All this is buttressed by strong business, professional and personal connections throughout the area, and with leading industry luminaries across North America.
Partners, Clients, and Alliances
With a four-decade long track record of successful, high profile development, Interlink has fostered key partnerships and alliances with some of the most renowned firms and commercial organizations.
Our vision is to continue to expand our portfolio by leveraging our existing assets and relationships to not only build upon the latter, but to actively pursue new partnerships and opportunities.
Among them are:
Marriott International and Highgate Hotels for the development and operation of the AC Hotel San Juan and Residence Inn By Marriott Isla Verde.
Paulson & Co. and MB Holdings for the development of Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club and the St. Regis® Bahía Beach
Rockwood Capital for the acquisition, asset management and sale of the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, MB Holdings, CCM LLC, and the Government of Puerto Rico for the development of the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino
AECOM (Hunt Construction) for the capacity enhancement program at the San Juan International Airport, performed for Aerostar Airport Holdings, and the STEP Program in St. Croix, USVI.
Wyndham International for the development of Las Casitas Village at El Conquistador Resort
Island Capital and Andrew Farkas for the acquisition and development of Beef Island Resort, BVI
Banco Popular of Puerto Rico for the development of Centro Europa building in San Juan
Citibank for the development of Los Paseos, the first master-planned residential community in Puerto Rico
International Hospitality Enterprises for the development of the Condado Plaza Hotel, El San Juan Hotel and Hotel El Convento
Amarfi Partners for the development of the Cosmopolitan Condominium
Grupo Ferré Rangel for the development of City View Plaza.
Awards
2022
Interlink
Builder of the Year
Puerto Rico Builders Association
Residence Inn By Marriott
Tourism Impact Project Award
Puerto Rico Builders Association
El Portal de El Yunque
Social Impact Project Award
Puerto Rico Builders Association
2021
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Employer of the Year
Kincentric
Caguas Expressway Motors
Commercial Impact Project Award
Puerto Rico Builders Association
2020
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Employer of the Year
Kincentric
2019
Puerto Rico Pathology
Commercial Impact Project Award
Puerto Rico Builders Association
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Employer of the Year
AON
2018
Mini Cooper Showroom
Commercial Impact Project Award
Puerto Rico Builders Association
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Top Sheraton
Marriott International
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Employer of the Year
AON
2017
AC Hotel San Juan
Tourism Impact Project Award
Puerto Rico Builders Association
Interlink Construction
Excelencia en Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional
The Associated General Contractors of America Puerto Rico Chapter
Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
Employer of the Year
AON
Memberships
Interlink is proud to be a member of the following organizations:
Associated General Contractors of America
National Association of Home Builders
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce
Puerto Rico College of Architects and Landscape Architects
Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Land Surveyors
Puerto Rico Convention Bureau
Puerto Rico Builders Association
Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association
Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association
Society of Professional Engineers
US Green Building Council
Urban Land Institute
World Presidents Organization
Young Presidents Organization
San Juan Board of Realtors