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Florida Construction News staff writer Longtime Florida contractor and concrete pump inventor James Patrick Judge Sr. died Dec. 29 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace. He was 78. A funeral service is being held today at 10:30 a.m. at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor. Judge founded Judge... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota is focused on safety for walkers, cyclists and drivers as it plans changes for Shade Avenue between Hibiscus Street and 15th Street. Based on public feedback, staff says the traffic circle at Shade Avenue and Novus Street may be removed. However,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Looking ahead to 2024, growth and increased tourism are factors in upcoming Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) infrastructure projects. Many priority projects will continue this year, including replacing the John T. Brooks Bridge with a new six-lane structure with 10-foot inside and outside shoulders. The... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Clearwater is building a new city hall, a two-story, 42,000-sq.-ft. building that is expected to cost $45 million. Clearwater has been without a city hall for about five years, after outgrowing the space and dealing with asbestos, according to city staff. City... Continue reading

Florida Construction News special feature FORT PIERCE, Fla., – A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, today (Jan. 2) announced the retirement of Michael “Mike” Ruede from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., and A-1 Industries of Georgia,... Continue reading

Total construction starts fell 15% in November, dropping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $927 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 29% during the month, residential starts lost 6%, and nonbuilding starts dropped 2%. Year-to-date through November 2023, total construction starts lagged by 4% compared... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $210 million has been awarded to 27 projects that will reduce harmful nutrients in Florida’s waterways. The awards include septic-to-sewer projects, wastewater treatment upgrades, stormwater projects, wastewater improvement projects and a regional agricultural project. “It is important to protect and restore our waterways... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Mayo Clinic has been granted a permit from the city of Jacksonville to build a $130.7 million expansion project on its health campus. The project includes a five-story, 250,000-sq. ft. patient tower. Construction is being overseen by Orlando-based Robins & Morton Group and the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Naples Planning Advisory Board has approved construction of the NCH Cardiac Institute, a five-story facility for advanced heart and stroke care. The project will be funded through philanthropy and healthcare system resources. Approval came with conditions including a reduced parking garage height, environmental plan... Continue reading

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