East Tampa breaks ground on 174-unit affordable housing project

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has officially begun on the Residences at East End, a 174-unit affordable housing development in East Tampa, city and project officials announced Wednesday. The development, a partnership between the City of Tampa, Related Urban Group, and the Tampa Housing Authority, will provide housing for... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Community leaders gathered this week to break ground on Hardee County’s new Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a $9.5 million facility designed to improve coordination and response during major emergencies. The new 14,000-square-foot, single-story building will replace the county’s existing EOC, which sustained significant damage during... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Palm Beach Atlantic University and Gilbane Development broke ground last week on a 25-story residence hall that will house nearly 1,000 students, marking a major step in the university’s expansion in downtown West Palm Beach. University leaders, board members, students and guests gathered at 1200... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Intermodal Drive in southeast Winter Haven remains closed after engineers discovered a large underground tunnel near a construction site, initially described as a “sinkhole the size of a football field,” the city said Friday. “We understand that hearing reports of a ‘sinkhole the size of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 31 locations across the United States, has announced the addition of four attorneys to the firm’s nationally recognized Construction Practice Group. Brent Bell joins the Orlando office, while Adam Richie, Garrett Hicks and Tim Word join the Austin... Continue reading

FORT MYERS, FL. B&I Contractors, Inc., has announced the appointment of Chief Operating Officer Mike Novo as a Trustee of the B&I Contractors Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective Nov. 1. In his new role, Mr. Novo will help oversee the ESOP on behalf of B&I’s employee-owners, ensuring the plan... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Jacksonville Jaguars have marked a major milestone in their multiyear Stadium of the Future redevelopment project with the opening of Grand Staircase One at EverBank Stadium.The monumental staircase, located in the stadium’s southwest corner, officially opened Monday ahead of the Jaguars’ primetime matchup against... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays say the hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field will be repaired in time for next season, while they begin a search for site to build a new ballpark they hope to open in 2029. The group, led by Florida developer... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miami International Airport (MIA) has received nearly $100 million in federal funding to advance its multi-billion-dollar modernization program. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced the funding Wednesday, highlighting $70 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and $24 million from the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Multifamily builders in Florida can now receive up to $1,000 per unit for meeting ENERGY STAR standards under a new incentive program launched by Duke Energy Florida. The utility is offering a $500 rebate for each individually metered condominium, apartment, duplex or townhome unit that... Continue reading