Month: February 2025

Florida Construction News staff writer General contractor, construction manager and design/builder Norco Construction has named Erik Rappel as chief operating officer. He most recently served as Norco’s vice president of operations, after joining the firm in 2017 as senior project manager. said Norco CEO and President Norman O. Rijo. “Erik’s... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News Tampa-based Ashley Fernandez, vice-president West Central Florida Region at B&I Contractors, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Jesse Maiville to Project Manager for the West Central Florida Region. This strategic promotion is aimed at  supporting the company’s growing portfolio of larger, more complex... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has begun on a $2.3 billion project to add over 31 miles of auxiliary lanes to Interstate 75, from State Road 44 in Wildwood to State Road 326 in Ocala. The project, which aims to alleviate heavy congestion along a busy stretch of highway,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando City Council has authorized the city’s procurement officer to negotiate a contract with a Barton Malow/AECOM Hunt joint venture for the Camping World Stadium renovation project. The stadium is set to undergo a $400 million renovation. Construction is expected to be completed by summer... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A condo tower has been approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, despite objections from neighboring residents. The proposed building, The Obsidian, would become the tallest structure in the city, standing about 330 feet at 1260 N. Palm Ave. The Planning Board rejected an appeal from... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Clearwater is inviting proposals from museums, planetariums, and performing arts institutions to collaborate on transforming the Clearwater Main Library into a cultural destination for residents and visitors of the Tampa Bay area. The city envisions repurposing portions, or even the majority, of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The owner of a Tampa-based wood-framing construction company was was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a widespread fraud scheme and the death of a worker, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Manual Domingos Pita, 50, of Wesley... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Fiber provider Lumos has announced plans to expand its fiber optic network to Florida, the eighth state to build Lumos’ high-speed Internet services. The company says it will initially deploy around 7,500 miles of fiber optic infrastructure across Florida, with the network expected to reach... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The State of Florida has launched a first-of-its kind statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the FDEM (Florida Division of Emergency Management), the Elevate Florida program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Properties... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The 103-unit development was designed by award-winning architectural firm Arquitectonica. Ortega Construction Company serves as the project’s general contractor. “Breaking ground on Ella Miami Beach is more than just the start of construction – it marks the realization of our team’s vision. Ella isn’t just a... Continue reading