Month: July 2025

Florida Construction News staff writer TechWood, a leader in innovative protective lumber treatments, has announced that their protective solutions are now available for specification on ARCAT, an industry-approved platform that provides resources for architects, engineers and design professionals. It offers a vast library of building product information, including CAD details,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The U.S. construction sector added 15,000 jobs in June as rising wages helped attract workers despite economic uncertainty, according to a new analysis of federal data released Monday by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Industry employment totaled 8.32 million on a seasonally adjusted... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of St. Petersburg has launched Phase 1 of the Private Lateral Rehabilitation Rebate Program, offering one-time rebates per eligible property owners for inspecting and repairing sewer lateral lines, a proactive step toward protecting homes and reducing sewer overflows. In 2019 a pilot study... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gilbane, in partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University, has reached financial close on a $240 million public-private partnership that will bring a 25-story student housing tower to downtown West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners approved the deal, which will not use... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A Sarasota man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly defrauding construction clients in a multi-county scheme worth more than $3 million, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced. Seth Bloom, who has a prior felony conviction, was arrested June 25 following a joint investigation by the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s newly signed $15.1 billion transportation budget for fiscal year 2025-26 includes significant investments in roads, bridges, rail, seaports, and spaceports, as well as new programs to support the future of transportation and workforce development across the state. The funding package includes $13.7 billion for... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer While no regional breakdown is yet available, contractors across the country are feeling the effects of continued declines in U.S. construction spending, which fell for the fourth straight month in May, according to data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Construction spending in... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading employee-owned manufacturer of pre-engineered building components based in Ft. Pierce, has announced the promotion of Miguel Amiuny to vice-president and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 1. Miguel brings over 20 years of leadership and innovation in construction and... Continue reading