Month: April 2024

Florida Construction News staff writer The construction industry added 39,000 jobs last month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment grew by 270,000 jobs or 3.4%. Non-residential construction employment led the way,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction to replace the signalized intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place in Sarasota with a modern roundabout is anticipated to begin April 29. This project will complete a string of roundabouts along Ringling Boulevard: Palm Avenue, Pineapple Avenue, Orange Avenue, and now Pine Place.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis this week announced investments to strengthen the state’s defenses against hurricanes through infrastructure improvements, beach fortification and support for homeowners. Infrastructure funding through the Resilient Florida Grant Program which provides grants to strengthen coastal and inland communities against the impacts of flooding.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Tallahassee’s StarMetro bus system is gearing up for a significant upgrade with the impending construction of the Southside Transit Center (STC). A ceremonial dirt turn.was held to launch the project at the future site of the transportation hub at Orange Avenue and Meridian Street. Construction... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida A&M University officials broke ground this week in Tallahassee on a new, 700-bed dormitory. The housing is slated for upperclassmen and is part of an ongoing project to give students more living options while combating the rising cost of off-campus housing. The new residence... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer. Construction of Brickell’s first waterfront residential development in over a decade, Una Residences, has completed vertical development and “topped off” at 47 stories. The ultra-luxury project in South Brickell, is being developed by OKO Group and Cain International. Construction is expected to complete in early... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has announced new developments in city’s efforts to establish a permanent memorial at the Pulse Nightclub site, launching a stakeholder and community engagement process to honor the victims, survivors, and everyone affected by the 2016 tragedy. The city will work with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Broward County has taken a significant step forward in addressing its affordable housing crisis with the approval of a comprehensive 10-year Affordable Housing Master Plan. The plan, the first of its kind in Florida, aims to increase the availability of affordable housing across the county... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska representatives joined dozens of community members and city officials to break ground at a recreation complex in Fair Oaks Park last week. The $34.7-million project, approved by Tampa city council last month, will be one of the largest projects undertaken by the parks and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of South Florida has selected Manhattan Construction Co., H.J. Russell & Co. and DuCon, LLC as construction manager to build a new football stadium at the Tampa campus. A groundbreaking ceremony for $340-million project will be held during the university’s annual Homecoming Week... Continue reading