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Florida Construction News staff writer Seven awards totaling $22.7 million will help septic to sewer conversions, stormwater management and wetland restoration in areas surrounding Biscayne Bay, Florida’s largest estuary with a direct connection to Florida’s Coral Reef. “In the year since we convened the Biscayne Bay Commission, we have improved... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan Cook and Fred Kobie and the reappointment of Bradley Barreto, Frank Cawthon, Mario Famada, and Brian “Parks” Wilson to the Construction Industry Licensing Board. Cook, of Chipley, is the vice president and owner of CINCH Underground, Inc.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ryan Companies US, Inc. and Red Apple Development recently held a ribbon cutting at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Lower School in Brandenton and launched construction of the upper school on the site last week. The firm has been the primary general contractor for schools developed... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer “The Emerald Trail project and the restoration of Hogans and McCoys Creeks are going to be game changers for the downtown experience and economy,” said Mayor Lenny Curry. “This NFWF grant will be a significant direct investment into the quality of our community greenspaces and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Lake County has celebrated a major milestone in the construction of a new, 95-bed patient tower. The expansion will generate more than 500 construction jobs and is slated for completion in early 2024. “This an exciting milestone for our hospital... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Even with impacts from Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida, the state’s labor force grew by 36,000 and the private sector added 35,000 jobs in October – the 30th consecutive month of job growth. The construction sector reported 2,900 fewer jobs last month (-0.5%), but a 3.7%... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A measure of construction contractors’ bid prices moved sharply higher in October as  supply-chain challenges and a tight labor market persisted, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Rising construction costs “threatens to undermine demand for projects” the report warned,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Officials held a ground-breaking on Nov. 23, launching construction of the new Orlando Fire Department Station 11, “The Beast of the East.” The 14,918-square-foot station will be built at the corner of Curry Ford Road and Gaston Foster Road where the previous station was located... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa is strengthening wastewater infrastructure with a large-scale project to inspect, clean and rehabilitate wastewater pipes. Crews are using a technique called pipe lining, restoring pipes from corrosion, leaks, or cracks caused by roots by inserting a liner soaked with resin inside... Continue reading

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