NIST: Design, construction flaws led to Champlain Towers South collapse

Florida Construction News staff writer The catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside began weeks before the building fell, according to technical findings released last week by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Click this link to view a video presentation of the findings. After a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A long-awaited transportation project designed to create a direct connection between the Sawgrass Expressway and Interstate 95 is set to enter its first stages of construction later this summer, marking a major milestone in Deerfield Beach and across South Florida. The Florida Department of Transportation... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Federal and state transportation officials on Thursday announced the start of construction on five new truck parking expansion projects along Florida’s Interstate 4 corridor, part of a broader effort to address a nationwide shortage of safe parking for commercial drivers. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Pike Construction Services has broken ground on Grove Manor Phase II, a significant affordable housing redevelopment project in Lake Wales. The project includes 78 new affordable family housing units serving households at a range of income levels.“We are honored to partner with Smith & Henzy... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction employment increased in 30 states and the District of Columbia between May 2025 and May 2026, though job growth remained uneven across the country, according to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association said gains... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction firm DeAngelis Diamond has shared an appeal on behalf of superintendent Justin Aquino, who is currently searching for a living kidney donor after a previously scheduled transplant was canceled. According to the post, Aquino is a husband to Sammi, father to daughter Avery, and... Continue reading

Eloise Badenhorst Special to Florida Construction News Construction workforce training providers in Central Florida are expanding access to crane and rigging education as contractors continue to seek qualified workers for specialized roles across the industry. New training facilities, apprenticeship programs and certification courses are being developed across the state. Orlando... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Florida is moving forward with planning and development for a major transformation of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, marking a significant step in the long-term evolution of one of college football’s most iconic venues. The decision allows the project team to... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Johnson & Johnson plans to invest more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Florida to expand its Vision Care manufacturing, packaging and distribution operations. The project includes construction of a new distribution facility and upgrades to advanced manufacturing and packaging technology aimed at increasing U.S. production... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors is investing in the future with a significant facility expansion that reflects the company’s continued growth, strategic vision, and commitment to operational excellence. Once completed, the expansion will increase B&I’s footprint to more than 91,000 square feet, providing the capacity needed to support... Continue reading