June 2025 – Page 3

University of Florida wins 2025 Student Steel Bridge Competition, sets record

Florida Construction News staff writer For a record-breaking fifth consecutive year, student engineers at the University of Florida were crowned the John M. Parucki National Champions in the 2025 Student Steel Bridge Competition, placing in five categories and taking home $8,000 in scholarships. In addition to winning the overall prize, the... Continue reading

June

Williams International to build $1B aviation facility in Okaloosa County

Florida Construction News staff writer The State of Florida and Williams International have unveiled a $1 billion capital investment project to build aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility to the Shoal River Industrial Park in Okaloosa County. The company’s first 250,000 sq. ft facility is slated to begin construction later... Continue reading

June

U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $594,313 in unpaid overtime for 419 workers at Leesburg modular building manufacturer

Florida Construction News staff writer The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $594,313 in back wages and damages for 419 workers after a federal investigation found a Leesburg-based modular building manufacturer failed to pay workers all of their required overtime wages. An investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division determined Amtex-NMS Inc.,... Continue reading