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Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando has confirmed its plan to build a Pulse Memorial and Museum before 2026 – 10 years since the mass shooting at the site that killed 49 people. Orlando purchased the Pulse property for $2 million in October. Mayor Buddy Dyer says... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) announced the City of St. Augustine First Baptist Church institutional rehabilitation project as the winner of the Culture and Historic Preservation category of the 2023 Northeast Florida Regional Leadership Awards. The NEFRC recognizes the best projects and the brightest... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A total of 27 statewide projects aimed at reducing harmful nutrients in Florida’s waterways will share $210 million state funding. The awards include septic-to-sewer projects, wastewater treatment upgrades, stormwater projects, wastewater improvement projects and a regional agricultural project. Selected projects will reduce total nitrogen loading... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A space institute designed to expand exploration of the cosmos and a project to improve construction through robotic automation are receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida (UF) “The University of Florida is a world-changing institution,” UF president Ben Sasse said in a news... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Downtown Jacksonville is growing again after years of stagnation, according to a new report from Downtown Vision, which tracks key indicators of urban revitalization including development and construction. However, according to the report, more than one quarter of the 7.9 million square feet of office... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The newly established Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Protection Program, which was proposed by Gov. DeSantis in Executive Order 23-06. $100 million in state funding has been provided to support 21 priority water quality projects to reduce the amount of harmful nutrients entering the IRL and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Stevens Construction has started construction of a 26,164-sq. ft. expansion for Sam Galloway Ford at 1800 Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers, announced Daniel Adams, Stevens Construction executive vice-president. Stevens Construction is expanding the existing service repair center, adding 18 service bays, parts room, seven... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors, Inc. was recognized by Great Place to Work on Certification Nation Day in November. “We are honored to be a part of Certification Nation Day alongside many other amazing companies,” says B&I’s CEO, Gary Griffin.  “We strive each day to provide each of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando city commissioners have approved a $36-million plan to renovate the Christian Service Center into a day services center for the homeless.Funding will come from the Accelerate Orlando account for construction costs and the Community Redevelopment Agency has committed $1.1 million for the renovations. “I’ve... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Lightcast has ranked Florida as the number one state in the nation for attracting and developing a talented workforce for the second year in a row. The Talent Attraction Scorecard evaluates states based on job growth, education attainment, regional competitiveness and migration data. “It is... Continue reading