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Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Pensacola will host its final public meeting and open house to update its three community redevelopment plans at 6 p.m. tonight, Feb. 6, at the Pensacola Library at 239 N. Spring St. The plans are meant to outline future community improvements and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a budget with $3.5 billion over the next four years aimed at restoring and protecting Florida’s natural resources, improving water quality, and enhancing infrastructure to prepare for future challenges. The proposed budget includes significant investments in the Everglades restoration, water... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News At B&I Contractors, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. We also understand that behind every hardworking team member is a supportive family. That’s why we introduced Family Fun Day this year—a special initiative designed to bring employees and their loved... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Just 18 months after Pike Construction broke ground, a new affordable housing development opened in Tampa, providing housing to hundreds of Tampa’s low income residents. The 100-unit complex has dedicated 10 units for individuals transitioning out of temporary housing for the homeless, like Tampa Hope... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Naples City Council has extended the timeline and increased the budget for the Naples Pier reconstruction project to rebuild the pier that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. A resolution was passed to provide $1.4 million to Turrell, Hall & Associates Inc., the engineering... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida ranked second in the nation for construction employment growth in December 2024, and was third overall for the year, according to government labor data released on Jan. 28 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)Employment grew by 1,800 to 671,900 or 0.3%, making... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A Dubai-based developer is moving forward with plans to build a 12-story luxury condominium complex on the site of the Champlain Towers South building, which collapsed in 2021, killing 98 people. DAMAC International says it will develop The Delmore on the site in Surfside, Florida,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A conservation easement has been granted to the City of Naples and the North American Land Trust, preserving 104.6 acres of the Naples Beach Club property for recreation and open space. The easement applies to more than 80% of the 125.4-acre beach resort, ensuring the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer SHVO has selected Americaribe Moriarty Joint Venture (AMJV) as the general contractor for The Raleigh, A Rosewood Hotel & Residences in Miami Beach. AMJV, a partnership between Americaribe, LLC and John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, will lead the final groundwork phase of the project. This... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miller Construction Company recently held a groundbreaking for a new three-story, 29,000-square-foot building featuring a mezzanine level and rooftop area for the Lehrman Community Day School in Miami Beach. The school hired Miller as the general contractor for the $28-million addition, which will create a... Continue reading