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A team of three freshman students from Middleburg High School in Jacksonville has won “Best Technical Approach” in the ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida’s regional competition this year. The annual contest challenges local high school students to design a building and develop a proposal in response to a mock... Continue reading

Owen-Ames-Kimball Company (O-A-K) has begun construction and site work on Bacino Vista Investments’ Coronado Parkway Condominiums in Cape Coral. The nautical-themed, approximately 48,954 sq. ft., multi-family condominium building will have 16 two and three-bedroom residences on two floors. The building’s design reflects a Bahamas-inspired architectural style and the tropical waterfront... Continue reading

Moss Construction won a contract for the second phase of construction of the J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach. The project is expected to be completed in early 2023. Developed by Dr. Kiran Patel, the 450,000 sq. ft. J.W. Marriott Clearwater Beach will include 162 hotel rooms and 36 furnished residential units.... Continue reading

What’s wrong with this picture? American Stormwater Institute (ASI) is offering stormwater training so you stay in compliance with your stormwater permit. Training is offered for MS4, Construction and Industrial personnel. CEUs and PDHs are issued with your certification. Check out our website at for a complete listing of courses.... Continue reading

The cost of goods and services used in construction accelerated further in April as more items logged double-digit increases over the past year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released on May 13. Meanwhile, nonresidential contractors struggled with delays in receiving materials... Continue reading

By Quentin Torbert Special to Florida Construction News President Biden’s $2.1 trillion infrastructure plan, named The American Jobs Plan, aims to rebuild America’s traditional infrastructure along with improving items typically not grouped in infrastructure conversations. The outcome and benefits of the proposal has mixed sentiments in the Florida construction community.... Continue reading

Concept Companies has signed an agreement to commence development of a new laboratory facility for Applied Genetic Technologies. The location will include quality control labs and a manufacturing suite, expanding AGTCs existing footprint in Alachua. The 21,000 sq. ft. building is expected to be ready for occupancy in 2022. The... Continue reading

The Leon County School Board (LCSB) has voted to prequalify four contractors for a one-year period to bid on construction projects. Prequalified contractors approved at the LCSB’s  May 11 meeting are: Albritton Electrical Service, Inc., Florida Electric, Inc., Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc., and finally, Smith Plumbing Company, Inc.... Continue reading

Construction employment was unchanged from March to April as nonresidential contractors and homebuilders alike struggled to obtain materials and find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America of government data released on May 7. Association officials said the industry’s recovery was being hampered... Continue reading