Month: December 2025

Florida Construction News staff writer Brooks Rehabilitation is planning a major expansion of its facilities in Northeast Florida, committing about $68 million to three construction projects slated to begin in 2026 as demand for specialized rehabilitation services continues to grow. The non-profit organization says the projects will create about 150... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Parkway has officially broken ground on the second phase of Lakeland Central Park, launching construction on a major expansion of the industrial development in central Florida. The privately held real estate investment, operations and development firm is advancing a $750-million project that spans 740 acres... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida transportation officials are outlining a $15.4-billion investment in roads, bridges, aviation, seaports and freight infrastructure as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed Floridians First Budget. Florida Department of Transportation secretary Jared Perdue said the funding package is aimed at easing congestion, improving safety and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction on a major expansion of the Orange County Convention Center is set to begin in 2026 following a groundbreaking ceremony for the $560 million Grand Concourse Expansion, a project aimed at increasing capacity and improving connectivity within the facility.The expansion will enhance the convention... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Barron Collier Companies (BCC) and CAPREIT have announced a partnership to develop Imperial 41, a mixed-use project aimed at revitalizing a downtown property that has sat vacant for two decades. The project is a public-private partnership with the City of Bonita Springs. Imperial 41 will... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Green Mills Group, in partnership with Trinity Church, announced plans to develop Trinity Village, a $36 million-plus affordable housing community for senior residents in Polk County. The garden-style development will feature 102 apartments and is designed to meet or exceed the National Green Building Standard... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Nopetro Energy, a vertically integrated natural gas producer and distributor, announced Monday a $50 million investment to develop a landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Manatee County, in partnership with Johnson Controls. The facility, the first of its kind on Florida’s west coast, will... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Terreno Realty Corporation has begun construction on Building 35, the final building in Countyline Corporate Park Phase IV. The 220,000-sq. ft. structure will feature a 36-ft. clear height, 78 dock-high and two grade-level loading positions, and parking for 185 vehicles on a 10.7-acre site. Shell... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer City of Orlando officials on Wednesday broke ground on Fire Station 18, the first permanent fire station in the city in almost two decades. Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 1 City Commissioner Jim Gray, Interim Orlando Fire Chief Jason Revoldt, and Orlando Fire personnel attended the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors has appointed longtime company executive Brian Kelly as its next chief executive officer, the company announced this week. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Kelly as B&I’s new CEO,” said outgoing chief executive Jason Grabowski. “His long tenure at B&I... Continue reading