Month: June 2026

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction firm DeAngelis Diamond has shared an appeal on behalf of superintendent Justin Aquino, who is currently searching for a living kidney donor after a previously scheduled transplant was canceled. According to the post, Aquino is a husband to Sammi, father to daughter Avery, and... Continue reading

Eloise Badenhorst Special to Florida Construction News Construction workforce training providers in Central Florida are expanding access to crane and rigging education as contractors continue to seek qualified workers for specialized roles across the industry. New training facilities, apprenticeship programs and certification courses are being developed across the state. Orlando... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Florida is moving forward with planning and development for a major transformation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, marking a significant step in the long-term evolution of one of college football’s most iconic venues. The decision allows the project team to... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Johnson & Johnson plans to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida to expand its Vision Care manufacturing, packaging and distribution operations. The project includes construction of a new distribution facility and upgrades to advanced manufacturing and packaging technology aimed at increasing U.S. production... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors is investing in the future with a significant facility expansion that reflects the company’s continued growth, strategic vision, and commitment to operational excellence. Once completed, the expansion will increase B&I’s footprint to more than 91,000 square feet, providing the capacity needed to support... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ryan Companies US, Inc., in partnership with Exalt Health, has officially broken ground on a new state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Riverview, marking a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure for one of the state’s fastest-growing communities. The 39,093-square-foot, 40-bed facility is scheduled to open in... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Central Florida Expressway Authority has approved a $4.46 billion five-year work plan that includes new expressway connections, highway widening projects and safety improvements while also launching a long-range planning effort to guide transportation investments through 2055. The Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Five-Year Work Plan, approved... Continue reading