Sanibel Causeway reconstruction named Project of the Year; Florida contractors honored for infrastructure excellence

Florida Construction News staff writer ORLANDO — The emergency reconstruction of the Sanibel Causeway following Hurricane Ian has been named the Project of the Year by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Florida Region, leading a slate of infrastructure projects recognized for excellence across the state. The Superior-de Moya Joint... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer PCL Construction celebrated the topping out of The Harrison last week, a 20-story, 646,842-square-foot mixed-use development in downtown Tampa, marking a key milestone in the project’s construction. Developed by Aureate Development, part of the Patel Family Office, The Harrison is designed to blend residential, retail,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer JFB Construction has received approval for an $18.9 million bond to serve as the general contractor for the first phase of a new public high school in DeSoto County. The project, part of a three-phase construction plan, will expand the existing campus by approximately 100,000... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Southwest Florida-based agribusiness Alico Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation and its construction contractor to design and build a wildlife underpass as part of the planned widening of State Road 82 to four lanes in eastern Collier County. The... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will break ground on Fire Station No. 48 today (Nov. 6) in South Progress Village, the county’s second new fire station groundbreaking in as many weeks. Station 47 broke ground in the Ruskin area on Oct. 30. This full-service station will... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The State of Florida and aerospace manufacturer Williams International announced plans Thursday for a capital investment exceeding $1 billion in Okaloosa County, marking one of the largest projects in Northwest Florida’s history. The company will build a high-volume aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility at... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on the new inflow pump station for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, a key infrastructure project designed to restore water flow to the Everglades and improve water quality across South Florida. EAA Reservoir, located south of Lake Okeechobee, will store more... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Florida’s Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) celebrated a milestone this week with the groundbreaking of its new Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (CAAIA), marking a key moment in the school’s centennial celebrations. State officials, university leaders, business representatives,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Marion County Public Schools has awarded a $62 million contract to Skanska to construct a replacement for Lake Weir Middle School. The new three-story campus will be built on a 30-acre site at 685 Oak Rd. in Ocala. The 156,000-square-foot facility is designed to serve... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that construction of the Jacksonville Florida Temple will begin following a ceremonial event scheduled for Jan. 24, 2026. Elder Massimo De Feo, First Counselor in the United States Southeast Area Presidency,... Continue reading