Naples to break ground Jan. 5 on historic pier rebuild

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Naples will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 5 for the Naples Pier Rebuild Project, marking a major step toward replacing the historic waterfront landmark heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the beach... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Awards totaling $311 million have been announced to repair and strengthen infrastructure in 37 Florida communities, with the bulk of the funding directed to rural counties and small cities impacted by recent storms. The money is being distributed through the 2023 and 2024 Storms Community... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Delray Beach will break ground Jan. 29, launching construction of a new water treatment plant, a $300 million project that city officials describe as the largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history. The groundbreaking is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the existing... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Riverside Wharf has broken ground in downtown Miami on a $350 million mixed-use waterfront development along the Miami River. The project, located at 114 SW North River Drive, is being developed by a partnership that includes MV Real Estate Holdings, Driftwood Capital and Merrimac Ventures.... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Moss has acquired Tampa-based Ellison Construction, expanding the national construction management firm’s footprint in the Tampa Bay region. The acquisition brings Ellison Construction’s operations and workforce into Moss, strengthening the company’s capacity in one of Florida’s fastest-growing construction markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. Moss,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Re-roofing and repair activity remains a stable pillar of the Florida construction economy, as property owners view these projects as “nondiscretionary” due to recurring storm damage. According to the FMI Building Products Market Outlook, insurance carriers and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Brooks Rehabilitation is planning a major expansion of its facilities in Northeast Florida, committing about $68 million to three construction projects slated to begin in 2026 as demand for specialized rehabilitation services continues to grow. The non-profit organization says the projects will create about 150... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Parkway has officially broken ground on the second phase of Lakeland Central Park, launching construction on a major expansion of the industrial development in central Florida. The privately held real estate investment, operations and development firm is advancing a $750-million project that spans 740 acres... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida transportation officials are outlining a $15.4-billion investment in roads, bridges, aviation, seaports and freight infrastructure as part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed Floridians First Budget. Florida Department of Transportation secretary Jared Perdue said the funding package is aimed at easing congestion, improving safety and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction on a major expansion of the Orange County Convention Center is set to begin in 2026 following a groundbreaking ceremony for the $560 million Grand Concourse Expansion, a project aimed at increasing capacity and improving connectivity within the facility.The expansion will enhance the convention... Continue reading