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Florida Construction News staff writer Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of Tampa is on track to complete storm debris removal operations on Dec. 20, ahead of schedule. Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management, alongside over 300 contracted haulers, has cleared more than 1.3 million cubic... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published recently by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.228 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota will reveal draft concepts for an Main Street improvements – part of the Main Street Complete Streets visioning project – at an open house meeting starting at 5 p.m. on Dec. 17 at the Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. Participants... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Memorial Healthcare System is expanding emergency care services in South Broward and Northwest Miami-Dade counties with the addition of two new freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs). These new facilities will be located at Miramar Parkway and Red Road in Miramar and at 801 Douglas Rd. in... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer KAST Construction has been selected as the general contractor for Glass House Boca Raton, a luxury condominium project the community’s downtown.. Developed by 280 E Palmetto Park Road, LLC, Glass House will be the first modern glass building in the area, with 28 residences. The... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Tampa City Council has approved $6 million for the Franklin Street Vision project to revitalize the historic downtown corridor. Planned upgrades include streetscape improvements, infrastructure enhancements, and mobility improvements. The project will be funded over three years using property taxes generated in the downtown area.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer An additional $2.1 million was announced this week for Florida’s military-supporting infrastructure, bringing the total investment through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program to $6.3 million since 2019. The funds will support key projects aimed at enhancing military readiness, diversifying local economies, and upgrading infrastructure across... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Gainesville has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve roadway safety. The funding will support safety assessments along city streets, focusing on high-risk locations for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. City staff will evaluate stretches of road within... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction employment jumped across the United States, with 238 out of 358 metro areas (or 66 percent) reporting job growth between October 2023 and October 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). This increase is reflective of strong demand... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has broken ground on a new animal shelter, three years after a fire destroyed its original adoption center. The new facility, located along South John Young Parkway, will include indoor and outdoor spaces designed to enhance care for cats... Continue reading