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Florida International University student places first The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board (TRB), have announced the winners of the 2025 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge, awarding first place to a Florida International University student. Ten teams of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $23.3 million firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build construction contract to RQ Construction LLC of Carlsbad, California, for the demolition of various facilities at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. Demolition projects are the first step to modernizing infrastructure, improving safety,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami has committed $8 million to convert the recently closed La Quinta Inn, located at 10821 Caribbean Blvd., Cutler Bay, into a safe and supportive living environment for individuals experiencing homelessness. This initiative comes at a critical time, as Miami—like many cities... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS recently joined the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners and County leadership to officially break ground on Fire Station 83 on North Marigold Avenue in Poinciana. The station, expected to be completed in late 2025, follows construction of stations... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of pre-engineered building components headquartered in Ft. Pierce, announces the appointment of Ronnie Gullatt as the new sales manager. In this strategic role, Ronnie will report to Jerry Vulgaris, vice-president of sales, and play a crucial role in enhancing... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place in Sarasota is expected to be complete in Spring 2025. Previously expected to open this month, the roundabout construction project at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place has faced delays due to supply chain issues, storm recovery, and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Cleveland Clinic is in the process of purchasing land for a new hospital in West Palm Beach. The plans include approximately 150 inpatient beds, an emergency department, a medical office building and an ambulatory surgery center. The site will be the first nonprofit research hospital... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A construction milestone was reached as the topping out was celebrated at Bear Creek Commons by Blue Sky Communities, along with project contractor Park & Eleazor. Located at 635 64th St. S. in St. Petersburg, the four-story building will offer 85 units to residents 55... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando and Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) have launched Phase I of the Summerlin Avenue Improvement Project, a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at modernizing utilities and improving roadway conditions. Construction is expected to last until early 2028. The project, which spans from South... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Evidence collected from the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominiums in Surfside has been transferred to the Miami-Dade Police Dept., according to federal investigators. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the milestone, saying the transfer became possible once it had... Continue reading