Month: June 2024

Florida Construction News staff writer A series of projects announced this week are aimed at protecting Florida’s marine ecosystems and enhancing the state’s marine activities. The FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget includes $57 million investment in coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total funding for these... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget includes $15.5 billion for transportation infrastructure projects – a record level of spending. “The Focus on Florida’s Future Budget equips the Department with funds to significantly increase our economic competitiveness and preserve Floridians’ quality of life,” said Department of Transportation... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Jacksonville held a public hearing regarding the upcoming $1.4 billion stadium renovation this week, hearing from local unions advocating for apprenticeship programs to be included in the language of the agreement. “Let your Council members know how you feel about this Stadium... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction on the tallest residential building south of New York City is about to go vertical, after developers secured a $668-million construction loan – the largest attained for a residential condominium development in Florida’s history. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will be the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa has completed a $100 million retrofit of its McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility. Kokolakis Contracting was hired as the general contractor and the project team included Cornerstone Construction Services and Jacobs Engineering. Work lasted 100 days with more than 400... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando has reached a milestone in its efforts to create affordable housing, with the grand opening of Palm Gardens Orlando. The newly renovated complex, was transformed from the blighted Ambassador Hotel. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of the first 95 units the National... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of St. Augustine will host a public meeting with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. and Marquis Latimer + Halback, Inc., to review design recommendations for the King Street Improvement Project. The meeting will be held June 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A groundbreaking ceremony was held June 5, for New Trail Plaza, a workforce housing community being built in the City of Sarasota. The 96-unit complex, located along North Tamiami Trail between 46th and 47th streets, will provide rental units for first responders, teachers, healthcare workers,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors provided the following statement on June 11, with a photo: “B&I Contractors prides itself on having the most qualified staff in their designated fields. Qualifications start with having the necessary experience and merits. However, it ends with passion,” the statement said. “Our employees... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer After four years of a design-build wastewater project to replace an aging 54″ force main, crews are expected to complete work on Friday. A pipeline extending about 13,700 linear feet runs from the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant and is connected to a... Continue reading