All federal contracts secured for EAA Reservoir, accelerating Everglades restoration timeline

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... Continue reading

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... Continue reading

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... Continue reading

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. Photo credit: Alain Martinez Studio The... Continue reading

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-square-foot... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer U.S. construction employment rose by 26,000 jobs in March, bouncing back from a February decline, according to new government data analyzed today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The gains were seen across both residential and nonresidential sectors, reflecting steady demand despite ongoing... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ryan Companies US, Inc. has announced financial closing and commencement of construction on Trailside at Dia Crossing, an eight building, 350-unit multifamily community located at the gateway to Estero at U.S. 41 and Alico Road, in Fort Myers. The project is expected to be move-in... Continue reading

Ontario Construction News staff writer Gotham has started construction on The Bluffs Apartments, a 400-unit, 620,000-square-foot residential tower at 150 S. Osceola Street on the southeastern edge of Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. The project, designed by Behar + Peteranecz Architecture and built by Moss Construction, is scheduled for completion... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer AGPM has broken ground on Mariposa Grove, a 12-story senior housing and mixed-use development in downtown Orlando. The project will include 138 apartments for residents 55 and older, about 10,500 square feet of retail space, and a parking garage. City officials approved roughly $10 million... Continue reading

Special to Florida Construction News Spring is here and that means it’s prime time for construction starts – and, unfortunately, for underground utility damage. April is National Safe Digging Month, a timely reminder for everyone in the construction industry that even simple projects can turn dangerous if underground utility lines... Continue reading