Month: April 2024

Florida Construction News staff writer In a move he says will safeguard Florida’s environment, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to direct $150 million generated by the Seminole Tribe Compact to essential repairs and upgrades on the Central and South Florida Water Management System. Also, the legislation mandates that 96 percent... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami Beach Office of Housing and Community Services in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach and Atlantic Pacific Companies held a groundbreaking Monday, to mark the start of construction on the island’s largest affordable housing community for seniors to... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer For the first time in the Tampa Water Department’s history, a construction team has been created to combat soaring construction costs. As the city works to complete critical infrastructure work, the new Engineering Construction Crew is expected to reduce costs and speed up projects. Since... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is calling a new construction project its “most forward-thinking and eco-conscious expressway yet”. Joined by a coalition of local and state officials, as well as industry experts, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of State Road 516, commonly known... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Florida Department of Transportation, and Fort Lauderdale police, are conducting investigations to determine the cause of a deadly partial crane collapse last week. “It’s my understanding from the construction company, that they were doing a process at... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer AECOM has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for environmental restoration projects at sites across the U.S., the company announced this week. Under this five-year contract, AECOM will complete environmental restoration activities including environmental sampling; investigations of potential environmental contaminants; human,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer In a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and supporting infrastructure construction, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), has unveiled plans to expedite several major road projects, speeding up construction timelines; with projects set to begin 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. Joined by... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami Beach Commission has adopted a major update to the city’s 2011 Stormwater Master Plan including $95 million for 20 critical resilience projects over the next decade in areas prone to flooding. The funding is in addition to continued implementation of water quality treatment... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week and the developer of the 67-story JEM Private Residences tower at Once completed, the tower will stand over 700 feet, making it the tallest permissible building in the area, with 259 luxury condo units on its upper levels... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is expected to start this month on a $30-million project that will add 150 paid public parking spots and space for rideshare drop-offs and pickups under the I-4 in downtown Orlando. Work will be followed by construction of The Canopy project in early 2025,... Continue reading