Open house set for Apr. 16 as demolition continues at former Pensacola Baptist Hospital

Florida Construction News staff writer The demolition team is hosting a public forum April 16 as work continues at the former Baptist Hospital complex at 1000 W. Moreno Street in Pensacola. The open house will begin at 5 p.m. at the Morris L. Eaddy Activity Center at Lakeview, 1110 W.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on a new $8 million Fire Station No. 2 at 6560 26th Avenue N., a modern facility designed to replace the department’s aging station and better serve west St. Petersburg. The 8,700-square-foot building will feature two bays, a fitness room, a decontamination... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on a 94,440-square-foot expansion and renovation of B&I Contractors in Fort Myers, a leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing specialty contractor, announced Mark Stevens, president, Stevens Construction, Inc. Stevens Construction is providing construction management services for a new 12,000-square-foot metal building that will... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The captain of a tugboat that pushed a construction barge into a catamaran last year, killing three children, has been charged with seaman’s manslaughter, authorities said in a statement Tuesday. A forensic review of Insua’s cellphone revealed internet activity during the transit, including at or... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is hosting a Fair Housing Expo on Apr. 11. The theme for the free event is: The State of Fair Housing – Working to Make Housing a Human Right is being held at the Jacksonville Main Public Library starting at 10... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Construction News has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) North Florida to feature episodes of their official podcast, Beyond the Build. Kelvin Enfinger sits down with Chris Platé , CEO of the Economic Development Alliance, for a forward-looking conversation about where the region... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Fort Lauderdale City Commission has approved a resolution accepting $2.2 million in grant funding for improvements at Joseph C. Carter Park. Design and construction will move forward in phases, with a detailed construction timeline to be shared once a contractor is selected and work is... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week, officially launching construction of a $13 million fire station and upgrades to Mill Run Park in the City of Kissimmee, with completion expected in fall 2027. The project broke ground last week and includes a three-bay fire station... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A years-long off-the-books payroll scheme tied to the construction industry has resulted in a guilty plea from a Honduran national accused of helping contractors evade taxes and workers’ compensation obligations. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Mario Lisandro Flores Moradel admitted in federal court... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A new high-tech laboratory is coming to NeoCity, marking the latest step in Osceola County’s push to expand its semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors. The $22-million project will deliver a 30,000-square-foot multi-use facility featuring wet, dry and cryogenic lab space designed to support research, innovation... Continue reading