Month: November 2022

Florida Construction News staff writer A measure of construction contractors’ bid prices moved sharply higher in October as  supply-chain challenges and a tight labor market persisted, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Rising construction costs “threatens to undermine demand for projects” the report warned,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Even with impacts from Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida, the state’s labor force grew by 36,000 and the private sector added 35,000 jobs in October – the 30th consecutive month of job growth. The construction sector reported 2,900 fewer jobs last month (-0.5%), but a 3.7%... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale aquatic center has won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) “Honor Award” in the built category for its 27-meter dive tower. The structure is the tallest dive tower in the Western Hemisphere and is the first in the world to... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa is strengthening wastewater infrastructure with a large-scale project to inspect, clean and rehabilitate wastewater pipes. Crews are using a technique called pipe lining, restoring pipes from corrosion, leaks, or cracks caused by roots by inserting a liner soaked with resin inside... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Officials held a ground-breaking on Nov. 23, launching construction of the new Orlando Fire Department Station 11, “The Beast of the East.” The 14,918-square-foot station will be built at the corner of Curry Ford Road and Gaston Foster Road where the previous station was located... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $7.5 million has been awarded to support a large-scale rapid credentialing effort at three state colleges, two technical colleges, and Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). Also, $1 million will support emergency management personnel, national guardsmen, and community members in the recovery process. Organizations... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A measure of construction contractors’ bid prices jumped sharply higher in October as ongoing supply-chain challenges and a tight labor market continue, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Officials are warning that rising construction costs threaten to undermine demand... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A Jacksonville contracting company recently broke ground on its first project, a 290-unit apartment community in North Jacksonville. Fansler Construction is the general contractor for The Note, a $49.6 million complex on Hyatt Road off Max Leggett Parkway. The project includes three four-story buildings and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer BG Group LLC successfully demolished the historic Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach on Sunday. The hotel was built in 1957 and President Kennedy spoke there to the Young Democrats Convention in 1961. Also, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Sammy Davis Jr. performed... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Jacksonville-based Superior Construction Company Southeast, a heavy civil contractor, has been awarded two contracts through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) totaling roughly $112.5 million. The contracts are for improvements on the Interstate 295 and U.S. 17 Interchange, and the Interstate 4 and Daryl Carter... Continue reading