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Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP) has started construction on the 500,000-sq. ft. Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory in Gainesville. “This innovative facility is critical to the future of DCP and will strengthen collaborative working across all the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on the Seminole Square Apartments affordable housing project in Largo – 96 affordable units being developed by Archway Partners. The public-private partnership includes an agreement that local governments created to tackle countywide housing. Seminole Square Apartments will have one- and two-bedroom apartments... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A Jan. 6 topping out ceremony will include placement of a canopy which will be placed on the bandshell auditorium, the highest piece of structure at the Coachman Park redevelopment in Clearwater. Imagine Clearwater is an $84 million project. The bandshell auditorium will be fitted... Continue reading

John Herring, CEO and founder of A-1 Industries, has announced the formation of A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., with 100% ownership of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., and A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC, and the appointment of executives associated with A-1’s companies. The company is headquartered in Fort Pierce. A-1 Global... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Pensacola has received a $637,060 funding grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to build a multi-use path at Hollice T. Williams Park, which will improve connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians and serve as a safe off-road transportation facility for the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Pensacola has received a $637,060 funding grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to build a multi-use path at Hollice T. Williams Park, which will improve connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians and serve as a safe off-road transportation facility for the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami  has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. LEED was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. “Miami continues to lead the way as the most... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than 40 architectural firms from around the world submitted applications to design a new Sarasota performing arts center, the Van Wezel Foundation and City of Sarasota announced. The 43 respondents included many world-renowned architectural firms. The architect selection task force have invited a shortlist... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer New York-based developer Chetrit Group has started work to transform six acres of Miami River waterfront located between I-95, Southwest Second Avenue and Jose Marti Park in Miami. When completed in 2026, the River District will include four million square feet of new development with 1,600 residences,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer NASA, Space Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new NASA Causeway Bridge, a $126 million project to build two high-level fixed bridges over the Indian River. The project contractor is Orion Marine Group. “Florida’s Space Coast... Continue reading