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  • New renderings released for future Jacksonville Museum of Science & History
    by FCN Staff writer on September 3, 2026 at 8:14 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer The Museum of Science & History has released updated exterior renderings of its planned new building on downtown Jacksonville’s Northbank as the project reaches the 60 per cent design milestone. The latest images provide a look at the evolving design of the five-storey facility, which is expected to span about

  • Tampa lights up the sky for Rays’ new ballpark deal
    by FCN Staff writer on September 3, 2026 at 7:45 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer Fireworks lit up downtown Tampa as the city celebrated votes approving agreements to build a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and an $8 billion mixed-use development on Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus. The celebration followed votes by the Hillsborough County Commission and Tampa City Council in favour of agreements securing

  • Coastal Construction tops out 32-storey Miami residential tower
    by FCN Staff writer on September 3, 2026 at 6:29 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer Coastal Construction has topped out a 32-storey residential tower in Miami’s Edgewater neighbourhood, marking a major milestone for the 2900 Terrace development. The 362-foot tower at 401 NE 29th St. is being developed by Oak Row Equities and LNDMRK Development and designed by Arquitectonica. Coastal Construction is serving as general

  • Holiday Builders acquired by Stanley Martin Homes
    by FCN Staff writer on September 3, 2026 at 6:19 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer Florida homebuilder Holiday Builders has been acquired by Stanley Martin Homes, bringing the 43-year-old builder into one of the largest homebuilding companies in the United States. The acquisition became official July 30. Founded in 1983, Holiday Builders operates in 30 cities across Florida and has regional offices in Cape Coral,

  • Tampa, Hillsborough County approve $2.3 billion deal for new Rays ballpark
    by FCN Staff writer on September 2, 2026 at 9:18 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer After years of derailed stadium proposals, the Tampa Bay Rays have secured final government approval for a $2.3 billion ballpark and mixed-use development in Tampa, cementing the team’s long-term future in the region. The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 on Aug. 28 to approve a $796 million public share for

  • Civil construction market rebounds in Q3, but contractors face margin and leadership squeezes
    by FCN Staff writer on September 2, 2026 at 6:51 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer The U.S. civil infrastructure market expanded in the third quarter of 2026 as project pipelines refilled, though contractors face intensifying pressure from rising material costs and a looming shortage of seasoned leadership, according to a new industry report. The Civil Infrastructure Construction Index (CICI), published by consulting and investment banking

  • ANF Group tops out 153-unit senior living project in Delray Beach
    by FCN Staff writer on August 27, 2026 at 4:25 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has topped out on All Seasons Delray, a 153-unit senior living community under construction in Delray Beach. ANF Group Inc. is serving as construction manager on the project, which is being developed by Beztak on a 7.65-acre site at 15650 Lyons Road. The development will include 92 independent-living units

  • Beyond the Build podcast: How does construction impact Florida’s economy?
    by FCN Staff writer on August 27, 2026 at 4:01 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Construction News has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) North Florida to feature episodes of their official podcast, Beyond the Build. On episode 10 Comissioner Colten Wright shares his personal journey and discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Santa Rosa County. The conversation with podcast host Kelvin Enfinger

  • Construction begins on three-site, 108-unit affordable housing project in Jacksonville
    by FCN Staff writer on August 27, 2026 at 3:39 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has begun on a three-site affordable housing development in Jacksonville that will add 108 units for households earning up to 60 per cent of the area median income. The Parkwood Commons project, developed by JWB Real Estate Capital, received permits from the City of Jacksonville in July, with initial

  • Tutor Perini lands $60-million contract to rebuild U.S. Coast Guard waterfront facilities
    by FCN Staff writer on August 27, 2026 at 3:35 am

    Florida Construction News staff writer The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $60-million contract to Tutor Perini Corp. to repair, rebuild and modernize waterfront facilities at Sector St. Petersburg in Florida. The contract, awarded Aug. 13, will support the removal and reconstruction of facilities damaged by Hurricane Helene, while also adding new infrastructure to support