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Certified General Contractors (CGC) has started work on a 159-unit senior living residence in Melbourne. The project is ADËLON Capital‘s first foray into the seniors market, the developer says in a Nov. 24 statement. Other participants include CIMBRA Partners and United Group of Companies (United Group), whose property management arm,... Continue reading

The Highland Group says it has been selected to serve as general contractor for Bay County’s new community center. The structure on Majette Tower Road just off of Highway 231 in Bay Dunes Park, has been named the Bay Dunes Complex. After Hurricane Michael hit Florida in 2018, two community... Continue reading

Total construction starts pushed 16% higher in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.01 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts gained 29% and nonbuilding moved 52% higher in October, while residential starts lost 8%. The month’s large gains resulted from the start of three large projects:... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News While a nationwide inventory and labor shortage continues impacting every industry from groceries to heavy equipment, Todd Bachman has seen Florida Coast Equipment continue its historic growth. Now one of the country’s top Kubota dealerships, new locations in Plant City, Land O’Lakes, and Homestead have... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News In a time of social, economic and environmental upheaval, construction businesses across Florida continue to build their communities and support workers. Even during the pandemic, progress has been made toward a healthy, equitable and prosperous future for the industry and the state.  Florida Construction News... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News With Broward County’s Mobility Advancement Program (MAP Broward) on track to fund an estimated $1.68 billion in procurement opportunities over what is remaining in the 30-year program, local businesses are reaping the benefits of becoming a certified County Business Enterprise (CBE).  In 2018, Broward County... Continue reading

The latest magazine edition of Florida Construction News has been published. You can view it in page turning software online here, and if you would like to receive a hard-copy printed version, you can order through this link. Stories in this issue include: Florida gains just 200 jobs in September,... Continue reading

In a late evening session on Nov. 5, the House of Representatives broke the logjam on the $1.2 billion infrastructure bill, setting the stage for massive federal investment in construction projects across the country. The American Public Works Association (AWPA) said in a statement that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs... Continue reading

West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction says it has started building Azalea, a multifamily rental community at 8240 Causeway Blvd. in Tampa. The project consists of 289-apartments and four single-story garages for client Zom Living. The project was designed by architect LRK. Completion is expected in the fall of 2023. Azalea... Continue reading

Origin Construction says it has started work on a mixed-use project in Miami Beach. A ceremonial ground breaking on Nov. 4 marked the beginning of work on Deco Capital Group’s Eighteen Sunset at 1769 Purdy Ave. The structure will feature street-level retail and restaurant space, two floors offices offices, and what... Continue reading