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Florida Construction News staff writer Skilled workers are in high demand across parts of Florida to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ian, however, labor shortages could delay the rebuilding. “Building reconstruction or replacement on an island may have to await reestablishment of a bridge or causeway,” Ken Simonson, chief economist... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Florida has kicked off construction on the Bruno E. and Maritza F. Ramos Collaboratory Building for the School of Design Construction and Planning (DCP). The $32 million addition and renovation was designed by Fort Lauderdale- and Los Angeles-based Brooks + Scarpa. Construction... Continue reading

Construction of the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel improvements and Pedestrian Plaza project is on track to be completed in late 2022, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said in a recent update. Lead Engineering Contractors started work on the 3.14 mile stretch in September 2021. The $28.4 million project is... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami Beach Public Works Director José “Joe” Gómez will receive the 2022 Luis P. Saenz Engineer of the Year award from the Cuban American Association of Civil Engineers. “Our city is very fortunate to have someone with Joe’s experience as we address difficult challenges like... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction projects jumped 12.6 percent in September compared to 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Association officials say inflation and new Buy America rules set to go into effect... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Emergency repairs to the Sanibel Causeway have been completed in 15 days, more than a week ahead of schedule. Superior Construction and Ajax Paving were hired to complete the work after Hurricane Ian washed out parts of the three-mile, three-bridge link. “The work that has been done... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway allowed a one-time convoy of power restoration equipment, supplies and crews temporary access to Sanibel Island for power restoration efforts, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in an Oct. 11 update in Fort Myers. Once crews are on the island, the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A trio of design and construction companies have established a community-wide relief fund to provide daily essentials and hygiene products to Southwest Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian. The relief fund, Designers + Builders Unite: Rebuilding our Community Together, is raising money to purchase bottled... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Fort Lauderdale City Commission has approved a plan to build a $164 million film studio on a 61-acre parcel of land – the site of the former Wingate incinerator. The Fort Lauderdale Studio Initiative is a joint project with developer Michael Ullian and Los... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction projects jumped 12.6 percent in September compared to 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Association officials say inflation and new Buy America rules set to go into effect... Continue reading