Month: May 2023

Florida Construction News staff writer The construction sector across the U.S. added 15,000 jobs in April while the sector’s unemployment rate fell to a record low for the month and the number of unfilled construction positions is close to a monthly high, according to an analysis of new government data... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writrer Orange County’s division of building safety, one of the largest building code administrative bodies in Central Florida, issued 80,000 building construction permits and completed 270,000 inspections in 2022. Permits account for all approved building construction in unincorporated Orange County, from new construction to repairs and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Ringling Trail complete street project in Sarasota has been recognized as the project of the year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Florida Chapter. Construction transformed Ringling Boulevard into a complete street in December 2022 with enhanced bicycle safety and expanded multimodal and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced $1.5 million in grant awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support the flood recovery efforts being led by non-profit and faith-based organizations in Southeast Florida. The May 1 announcement is in addition to the request and approval of a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer UF/IFAS researchers have partnered with land developers in Central Florida to study the benefits of landscapes that move away from traditional turf lawns and instead incorporate drought-tolerant plants native to Florida. Studying two neighborhoods side-by-side, researchers will be able to scientifically measure the benefits of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Broward County office of economic and small business development (OESBD) will feature serial entrepreneur and future Blue Origin astronaut Aisha Bowe as keynote speaker at the Broward & Beyond Business Conference (BBBC2023). The free, one-day conference will welcome local, regional and national businesses, non-profits... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami Beach Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez says a bill being considered by the state legislature could pave the way for demolition of several historic buildings in Miami Beach. Senate Bill 1346/HB1317: Local Regulation of Nonconforming or Unsafe Structures – would create the “Resiliency and Safe... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. to complete streetscape improvements along A1A from the Fort Lauderdale Beach parking lot entrance (near SE 5 Street) to Sunrise Boulevard. This project is expected to improve pedestrian lighting and safety and create... Continue reading