Month: November 2024

Florida Construction News staff writer The Smart Surfaces Coalition, CSA Group, the World Cement Association and the American Public Health Association have announced the launch of CarbonStar, a new binational standard for measuring the carbon impact of concrete. Officially titled CSA/ANSI R118:2024, CarbonStar: Concrete Carbon Intensity Quantification and Verification, this... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction sector employment rose by 8,000 jobs in October, after a slight increase in spending in September as the industry hiked hourly wages at a faster rate than other industries, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is now underway on the next phase of Naples’ ambitious coastal stormwater management system, aimed at improving water quality and protecting local beaches and ecosystems. The project is a critical step in reducing beach erosion, enhancing water quality, and safeguarding coastal habitats along the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska has completed the installation of 270 pre-cast structural pieces, marking a significant milestone in the $34.69 million redevelopment of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park. The project, which is slated for completion in Spring 2026, will transform the 10.25-acre site into... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami-based real estate developer Ytech has broken ground on a 70-story tower in Brickell that will generate its own solar power, making it the first of its kind in the world. The tower, designed by ACPV Architects in collaboration with Arquitectonica, will feature a 20,000-sq.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer PCL Construction Services, Inc. reached a significant milestone in the development of the highly anticipated Encore Lot 12 mixed-use project with the installation of its first tower crane. Situated in the heart of Tampa’s Encore District, the crane marks the official start of vertical construction... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved up to $389.5 million for Miami-Dade County’s Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project. However, before the project is eligible for a Full Funding Grant Agreement, the county must submit a revised financial plan and secure approval from Congress. “We’re... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ivette A. Arango, Charles Clary, Beverly Frank, and Peter Jones have been appointed to serve on the Board of Architecture and Interior Design, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week. The board is responsible for licensing and regulating architects and interior designers. The board meets regularly... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Sweden-based construction giant Skanska has been awarded a $435 million contract to build a new hospital and medical office facility for Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida. The announcement was made on Oct. 29. The new facility will consist of a five-story, 416,000-sq. ft. hospital... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Purple Wave Auction has announced an online charity auction in support of Dream On 3, a non-profit organization that fulfills sports dreams for children facing life-altering conditions. In partnership with Ariat Dirt World Summit, Dynapac, and Dream On 3, this auction highlights a custom-wrapped Dynapac... Continue reading