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Florida Construction News staff writer Tallahassee’s StarMetro bus system is gearing up for a significant upgrade with the impending construction of the Southside Transit Center (STC). A ceremonial dirt turn.was held to launch the project at the future site of the transportation hub at Orange Avenue and Meridian Street. Construction... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has announced new developments in city’s efforts to establish a permanent memorial at the Pulse Nightclub site, launching a stakeholder and community engagement process to honor the victims, survivors, and everyone affected by the 2016 tragedy. The city will work with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer. Construction of Brickell’s first waterfront residential development in over a decade, Una Residences, has completed vertical development and “topped off” at 47 stories. The ultra-luxury project in South Brickell, is being developed by OKO Group and Cain International. Construction is expected to complete in early... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of South Florida has selected Manhattan Construction Co., H.J. Russell & Co. and DuCon, LLC as construction manager to build a new football stadium at the Tampa campus. A groundbreaking ceremony for $340-million project will be held during the university’s annual Homecoming Week... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska representatives joined dozens of community members and city officials to break ground at a recreation complex in Fair Oaks Park last week. The $34.7-million project, approved by Tampa city council last month, will be one of the largest projects undertaken by the parks and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Broward County has taken a significant step forward in addressing its affordable housing crisis with the approval of a comprehensive 10-year Affordable Housing Master Plan. The plan, the first of its kind in Florida, aims to increase the availability of affordable housing across the county... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami Beach Office of Housing and Community Services in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach and Atlantic Pacific Companies held a groundbreaking Monday, to mark the start of construction on the island’s largest affordable housing community for seniors to... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer In a move he says will safeguard Florida’s environment, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to direct $150 million generated by the Seminole Tribe Compact to essential repairs and upgrades on the Central and South Florida Water Management System. Also, the legislation mandates that 96 percent... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is calling a new construction project its “most forward-thinking and eco-conscious expressway yet”. Joined by a coalition of local and state officials, as well as industry experts, the groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of State Road 516, commonly known... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer For the first time in the Tampa Water Department’s history, a construction team has been created to combat soaring construction costs. As the city works to complete critical infrastructure work, the new Engineering Construction Crew is expected to reduce costs and speed up projects. Since... Continue reading