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Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale aquatic center has won the American Institute of Architects (AIA) “Honor Award” in the built category for its 27-meter dive tower. The structure is the tallest dive tower in the Western Hemisphere and is the first in the world to... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $7.5 million has been awarded to support a large-scale rapid credentialing effort at three state colleges, two technical colleges, and Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs). Also, $1 million will support emergency management personnel, national guardsmen, and community members in the recovery process. Organizations... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A Jacksonville contracting company recently broke ground on its first project, a 290-unit apartment community in North Jacksonville. Fansler Construction is the general contractor for The Note, a $49.6 million complex on Hyatt Road off Max Leggett Parkway. The project includes three four-story buildings and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A measure of construction contractors’ bid prices jumped sharply higher in October as ongoing supply-chain challenges and a tight labor market continue, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Officials are warning that rising construction costs threaten to undermine demand... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Jacksonville-based Superior Construction Company Southeast, a heavy civil contractor, has been awarded two contracts through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) totaling roughly $112.5 million. The contracts are for improvements on the Interstate 295 and U.S. 17 Interchange, and the Interstate 4 and Daryl Carter... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer BG Group LLC successfully demolished the historic Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach on Sunday. The hotel was built in 1957 and President Kennedy spoke there to the Young Democrats Convention in 1961. Also, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones and Sammy Davis Jr. performed... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) received $3 million from the State Legislature to support the construction of the building to house the CFK Academy collegiate high school. The structure will also serve as the college’s Emergency Operations Center. The 7,000-sq.-ft. building, being constructed... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Big Bend Habitat for Humanity has started construction on two new city-sponsored affordable homes in Griffin Heights. The single-family homes are expected to be completed in early 2023. Last year, the Tallahassee City Commission voted to continue a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, contributing $195,000... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Twenty-nine percent of U.S. single-family homes for sale in the third quarter were new construction—up from 25% in the third quarter of 2021, the highest share of any third quarter on record, according to a new report from Redfin. Many of the metro areas with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Daytona Beach Shores police started evacuating structures along the coastline that have been deemed unsafe as Tropical Storm Nicole approached eastern Florida on Wednesday. FOX 35 News footage showed a beach ocean safety building partially collapsed near the coastline. Officials say that many buildings previously... Continue reading