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Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two new laws that he says are aimed at limiting government involvement in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and restricting state and local policies tied to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and carbon pricing. The legislation was signed in Jacksonville and immediately framed by the

Florida Construction News staff writer The Conservancy of Southwest Florida marked a major milestone April 18 with the groundbreaking of the John & Carol Walter Nature Experience, a large-scale redevelopment of its Nature Center campus that will significantly expand conservation education, public programming and visitor facilities.The ceremony, held during the Conservancy’s Earth Day Festival, brought

Florida Construction News staff writer Pinellas County and Palm Harbor officials broke ground April 17 on a $14-million recreation center that will replace the existing Palm Harbor Senior Center and expand both recreational and emergency shelter capacity in the community. The general contractor is Diaz/Fritz. Pinellas County Commission Chair Dave Eggers joined local officials and

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Tampa has broken ground on the Dickey Science Innovation Center, a five-storey, 153,000-sq. ft. building that university officials say will be one of the most significant academic additions in its 94-year history. Set for completion in Fall 2028, the new science centre will sit along the Hillsborough

Special to Design and Construction Report AMMAN, JORDAN and JACKSONVILLE, FL – ACES US Holding Inc. (ACES US or the Corporation), the US subsidiary of the Middle East’s leading construction services and geotechnical engineering services firm, ACES Group, proudly completes its acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering (Meskel or MAE), a premier North Florida geotechnical

Florida Construction News staff writer Lane Construction Corporation has been selected to design and build a $582-million contract tied to the Florida Department of Transportation’s Moving I-4 Forward program, a major initiative aimed at improving safety and travel reliability along one of Central Florida’s busiest corridors. The modified phased design-build contract covers a key segment

Florida Construction News staff writer Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir have been fully executed, clearing a major hurdle for one of the most significant components of Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. The milestone ensures the project is on track

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Florida has selected Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate to advance the initial $287.5-million phase of construction on its planned graduate campus in downtown Jacksonville, marking a major step forward for the long-anticipated project. The selection follows a competitive national procurement process that drew interest from development teams

Florida Construction News staff writer Stevens Construction has started renovation work on a building at the Thrive Academy campus in Cape Coral, expanding educational space for students with autism spectrum disorder. The project, announced by special projects division manager Joseph Cimilluca, involves the complete interior overhaul of an existing 7,824-sq. ft. building located at 3221

Florida Construction News staff writer Swire Properties has completed the controlled demolition of the former Mandarin Oriental Hotel, marking a major milestone in the redevelopment of Brickell Key and setting the stage for a multi-billion-dollar construction project scheduled to break ground later this year. The 23-storey hotel and adjacent six-storey parking structure were brought down