Pensacola port gets $9 million grant for shipbuilding expansion, 2,000 jobs

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Pensacola will receive $9 million from Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at the Port of Pensacola aimed at expanding the state’s shipbuilding capacity. The $9 million investment will help fund construction of the two boatbuilding facilities and is expected... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Cottondale broke ground on a new police station, safe room, and fire house renovation project on Aug. 10. DHM is serving as the City’s grant administrator, Donofro Architects provided architectural design services, and CPWG Contractors will lead construction. “Projects like this demonstrate... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Just in time for the new school year, Action Roofing has donated essential school supplies to more than 170 children at the Boys & Girls Club of Citrus and Marion Counties in Florida. The children, ages 6 to 12, received pens, pencils, glue and notebooks... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Global Fireproof Solutions Inc. has appointed Paul Schmidt as Vice President of Strategic Development. Schmidt brings more than three decades of experience in global marketing, brand development, sales leadership, business development, and organizational growth. His career includes leading marketing and brand strategy initiatives for globally... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer U.S. construction spending put in place is projected to fall 1.3% to $2.214 trillion in 2026 as a steep slump in manufacturing construction and high borrowing costs drag down overall activity, according to a new report from Raleigh, NC-based management consulting firm FMI. The third-quarter... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Plans are moving forward for a new commercial town center in the Canopy neighborhood of northeast Tallahassee, marking a major commercial development phase for one of the capital city’s fastest-growing master-planned communities. As earlier reported by local television station WTXL ABC 27, the proposed Canopy... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A “hats on for progress” hard hat ceremony was held in July, to launch construction on a $16.7 million rehabilitation of Warm Mineral Springs Park. It’s the first phase of a plan to preserve one of southwest Florida’s most significant historic landmarks. Construction manager Wharton-Smith... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Port Tampa Bay has begun the first visible phase of development for its first new cruise terminal in more than 25 years, with work underway to fill the former Metroport site, once home to the historic Banana Docks. The project marks the start of construction... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News FORT PIERCE – Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Terri McGalliard as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. McGalliard joins A-1 with more than 30 years of executive finance leadership experience helping organizations navigate growth, strengthen financial performance, and drive operational excellence.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Tampa Bay Rays have released four new renderings of their proposed new ballpark, highlighting how the 30,000-seat venue could be transformed to host concerts, sporting events, graduations and large-scale community gatherings throughout the year. Renderings depict the venue configured for major concerts and touring... Continue reading