Month: September 2021

Florida communities have seen varying levels of construction employment change in the past year. Some, like the Miami area, have seen a sharp decline (6%) while others have thrived. For example, construction employment increased by 11% in Fort Meyers. Overall the state gained 2% in construction jobs, an increase of... Continue reading

The partners behind Latitude Margaritaville Watersound say that that construction has started on the community’s Town Center near Panama City Beach. The initial phase is expected to include about 3,500 homes geared for individuals aged 55 and older. The Town Center will have a Town Square including amphitheater with a... Continue reading

Kaufman Lynn Construction says it has recently broken ground on Merrimac Plantation, a $90 million multi-family development in Plantation. Merrimac Plantation will total 293,945 sq. ft. with 306 apartments across two six-story midrise buildings and an additional garage with 543 parking spots. The community will also include a double-height lobby,... Continue reading

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida says it will break ground on the 30,000 sq. ft. Finker-Frenkel Wish House in Overtown on Oct. 6. The five-story structure at 343 NW 6th St. will “provide children with an inspirational, fun and safe destination to determine wishes,” as well as 15,000 sq. ft. of event... Continue reading

Skanska says it has been selected to lead the reconstruction of Big Bend Road at Interstate 75 (I-75) interchange in Hillsborough County. The company is spearheading the $81.7 million design-build project on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Construction began in August and completion is slated by end... Continue reading

The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners has approved the construction and total $331 million budget for the Terminal Expansion Project at Southwest Florida International Airport. Atkins North America, Inc., the consultant working on the design and planning of the RSW Terminal Expansion Project, will be working with construction manager/general... Continue reading

Five contractors are competing on the short list for an estimated $35 million Port Canaveral project. Kiewit Infrastructure South Co., Orion Marine Construction Inc., RUSH Marine LLC, Superior Construction Company Southeast LLC and Vecellio & Grogan Inc. have until tomorrow (Sept. 24) to complete their proposals for work on North... Continue reading

Florida lost 500 construction jobs (a 0.1% decline) from July to August, and overall the state has lost 6,800 jobs (1.2%) since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March, 2020, according to federal employment data compiled Sept. 17 by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Overall, there are now 570,400... Continue reading

Stevens Construction says it has started construction of a 27,896-sq. ft. building in Fort Meyers to house Radiology Regional Metro Imaging Center. The structure designed by architects Parker/Mudgett/Smith Architects, Inc. is scheduled for completion in summer 2022. The radiologists will will occupy the first floor of the two-story building on... Continue reading

Seagate Development Group says it has closed on approximately 12 acres of land in north Naples to develop a new residential community. “The community will reflect Windward Isle’s gated enclave of single-family homes within a discreet cul-de-sac – in terms of customization and luxury location,” the developer says. Additional information... Continue reading