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Florida Construction News staff writer Scott Moss, CEO of Moss, a national construction firm, has been inducted into the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Hall of Fame at the University of Florida. The honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the construction industry and demonstrated exceptional... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Clearline Real Estate has secured $68.5 million in construction financing to build the Excel Miami Apartments, a 24-story multifamily development in downtown Miami. Centennial Bank is providing the loan, while Sunrise Realty Trust has committed $13 million to a subordinate loan, bringing total project financing... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Westgate Resorts has started construction on its River Country Water Park, scheduled to open in Summer 2025 at the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo. The park will include three waterslides: a 281-foot open slide with twists and turns, a vibrant tube slide, and a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer With extensive damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton last month, the Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field, the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees and the Single-A Tampa Tarpons, for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The Rays’... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of pre-engineered building components headquartered in Ft. Pierce, says Michael H. “Mike” Wagner has been named as the company’s director of Information Technology. In a statement, the company says Wagner (reporting to president Jan S. Beck) “will spearhead A-1’s... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Smart Surfaces Coalition, CSA Group, the World Cement Association and the American Public Health Association have announced the launch of CarbonStar, a new binational standard for measuring the carbon impact of concrete. Officially titled CSA/ANSI R118:2024, CarbonStar: Concrete Carbon Intensity Quantification and Verification, this... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is now underway on the next phase of Naples’ ambitious coastal stormwater management system, aimed at improving water quality and protecting local beaches and ecosystems. The project is a critical step in reducing beach erosion, enhancing water quality, and safeguarding coastal habitats along the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction sector employment rose by 8,000 jobs in October, after a slight increase in spending in September as the industry hiked hourly wages at a faster rate than other industries, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami-based real estate developer Ytech has broken ground on a 70-story tower in Brickell that will generate its own solar power, making it the first of its kind in the world. The tower, designed by ACPV Architects in collaboration with Arquitectonica, will feature a 20,000-sq.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska has completed the installation of 270 pre-cast structural pieces, marking a significant milestone in the $34.69 million redevelopment of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park. The project, which is slated for completion in Spring 2026, will transform the 10.25-acre site into... Continue reading