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Florida Construction News staff writer The University of South Florida has chosen Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company, and DuCon LLC as the construction manager for the school’s new football stadium to be built at the Tampa campus. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held during the university’s annual Homecoming... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A-1 Global Holdings Inc. a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, has announced that Jerry Vulgaris, vice-president of sales, has been elected to the Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) board. Vulgaris brings over 30 years of industry experience to this position, highlighting his commitment to... Continue reading

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