Month: November 2024

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction employment jumped across the United States, with 238 out of 358 metro areas (or 66 percent) reporting job growth between October 2023 and October 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). This increase is reflective of strong demand... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Gainesville has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve roadway safety. The funding will support safety assessments along city streets, focusing on high-risk locations for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. City staff will evaluate stretches of road within... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer An additional $2.1 million was announced this week for Florida’s military-supporting infrastructure, bringing the total investment through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program to $6.3 million since 2019. The funds will support key projects aimed at enhancing military readiness, diversifying local economies, and upgrading infrastructure across... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Tampa City Council has approved $6 million for the Franklin Street Vision project to revitalize the historic downtown corridor. Planned upgrades include streetscape improvements, infrastructure enhancements, and mobility improvements. The project will be funded over three years using property taxes generated in the downtown area.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has broken ground on a new animal shelter, three years after a fire destroyed its original adoption center. The new facility, located along South John Young Parkway, will include indoor and outdoor spaces designed to enhance care for cats... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Scott Moss, CEO of Moss, a national construction firm, has been inducted into the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Hall of Fame at the University of Florida. The honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the construction industry and demonstrated exceptional... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Westgate Resorts has started construction on its River Country Water Park, scheduled to open in Summer 2025 at the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo. The park will include three waterslides: a 281-foot open slide with twists and turns, a vibrant tube slide, and a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Clearline Real Estate has secured $68.5 million in construction financing to build the Excel Miami Apartments, a 24-story multifamily development in downtown Miami. Centennial Bank is providing the loan, while Sunrise Realty Trust has committed $13 million to a subordinate loan, bringing total project financing... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer With extensive damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton last month, the Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field, the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees and the Single-A Tampa Tarpons, for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The Rays’... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of pre-engineered building components headquartered in Ft. Pierce, says Michael H. “Mike” Wagner has been named as the company’s director of Information Technology. In a statement, the company says Wagner (reporting to president Jan S. Beck) “will spearhead A-1’s... Continue reading