CDRA announces 2024 award winners to be recognized at C&D World 2024
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$2.8 million awarded for workforce housing and public infrastructure
Florida Construction News staff writer More than $2.8 million will go to five Florida communities for workforce housing and public infrastructure projects. “Today’s awards improve infrastructure in Florida’s small cities to attract new businesses, expand development-ready infrastructure, and support workforce housing,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Through investments like this, we... Continue reading
Brasfield & Gorrie supports ACE mentor program in Northeast Florida
Florida Construction News staff writer Brasfield & Gorrie’s Jacksonville office has selected the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida as its primary fundraising beneficiary for 2024 to 2026. The collaborative endeavor was inaugurated during Impact Week, held from October 23-27, when a fundraising initiative held by Brasfield & Gorrie resulted... Continue reading
Water quality improvement projects in Biscayne Bay awarded $20 million
Florida Construction News staff writer The Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement grant program will receive $20 million from the State to restore water quality in the bay. “The Biscayne Bay is a hub for sport and commercial fishing and tourism,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement. “Our comprehensive approach... Continue reading
Tallahassee updates construction projects including TLH terminal expansion
Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tallahassee City Commission’s annual retreat focused on leveraging the airport as an economic driver, the Southside Action Plan and progress on several major City facility construction projects. A major component of the long-term economic impact is construction of the International Processing Facility... Continue reading
Non-residential construction adds 12,000 jobs in December
Florida Construction News staff writer The construction industry added 17,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released recently by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 197,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5... Continue reading
Tampa Convention Center nominated for urban excellence award
Florida Construction News staff writer The Tampa Convention Center capital project completed last June is nominated for an Urban Excellence Awards from the Tampa Downtown Partnership. Construction was completed by Skanska USA in partnership with the design firm Baker Barrios Architects and Convergence Design. The total cost of the project... Continue reading
Sarasota Bay Park Conservancy reaches fundraising milestone for park development project
Florida Construction News staff writer The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC), a non-profit organization responsible for designing, developing, operating and programming a signature public park on 53 acres of city-owned land along Sarasota Bay, has raised more than $15 million for the $24-million project. The first 10-acre phase opened in October... Continue reading
$1.8 million awarded to strengthen infrastructure in military communities
Florida Construction News staff writer More than $1.8 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program will be used for infrastructure projects and economic growth. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the funding, which is in addition to $6.1 million in grants... Continue reading
UCF breaks ground on Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Orlando
Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Central Florida (UCF) broke ground on the transformational Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion at Lake Nona, Orlando on Jan. 12. UCF is building the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in conjunction with HuntonBrady Architects, Ayers Saint Gross and DPR Construction. Published reports say the... Continue reading
