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Florida Construction News staff writer President Joe Biden has announced tariff hikes on a range of Chinese imports including steel and aluminum, calling the move “a necessary action” to protect US workers and businesses from companies he accused of stealing, cheating and dumping underpriced goods into international markets. Biden said... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa broke ground on the first phase of Rome Yards, a transformative and inclusive development in the West Tampa community, along with developer Related Urban Development Group and the Tampa Housing Authority.The Gallery at Rome Yards, located south of Columbus Drive between... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota commissioners approved an agreement on May 20 with world renowned architecture firm Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Inc. to design a new performing arts center at The Bay. The $36.9 million contract includes a concept design with building costs to be presented... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Boca Raton official reopened James A. Rutherford Park last, unveiling new walking paths and a kayak launch that are ADA compliant. The newly renovated 45-acre park sits along the Intracoastal Waterway at 600 NE 24th Street, providing residents and visitors many new... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer City officials have joined Orlando firefighters to officially open “The Beast of the East” – the new Orlando Fire Department Station 11. The 15,125-sq. ft. station, at the corner of Curry Ford Road and Gaston Foster Road, provides Dover Shores and the surrounding neighborhoods with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April—the fewest since August 2022—as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firms, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. “It appears that... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and the City of Sarasota have released an economic impact study highlighting the expected impact of building a new performing arts center. Prepared for the Foundation by HR&A Advisors, the study forecasts $150 million in annual economic activity and 1,200 permanent... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Key West has broken ground on the new John Jones Navigation Center on Stock Island. Keystar Construction is building the new 150-bed homeless shelter named for the late Assistant Manager John Jones who, in the early 2000s, responded to a growing issue... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s military communities will share $2.3 million from the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding will go to infrastructure and economic development projects. “Florida remains committed to the success of our military communities and supporting our military families,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction started on the Port Everglades Bypass Road, following a groundbreaking ceremony at the Broward County Convention Center Marshalling Yard in Fort Lauderdale. The $55-million infrastructure project involves the construction of a bypass road. This road will serve several important purposes: create a direct connection... Continue reading