UWF opens renovated building for civil engineering, construction management programs

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of West Florida celebrated the grand opening of Building 80 on its Pensacola campus, unveiling a remodeled facility that will house the new civil engineering program and the Tyler Chase Norwood Construction Management Program. The $1.5 million renovation includes three new wet and... Continue reading

Construction Employment Grows Slightly in July While Spending Falls on Project Delays Florida Construction New s Construction employment edged up by 2,000 jobs in July, even as overall construction spending fell by 0.4 percent in June, according to new federal data analyzed by the Associated General Contractors of America. The... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association (FTBA) have announced the winners of the 2025 Best in Construction awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to Florida’s transportation infrastructure. The annual awards, presented in partnership with FDOT, celebrate FTBA contractor members whose work... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Tampa has completed a $93 million upgrade to the nearly 100-year-old David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility, marking a major step in modernizing the city’s water infrastructure. City officials say the improvements will enhance water quality, increase operational efficiency and help meet... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer CAMCON is laying the groundwork for a project that’s ‘bigger than construction’ — it’s about creating a place of healing, comfort, and stability for families facing some of life’s most difficult challenges. The South Florida-based builder has started site preparation for a new Ronald McDonald... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Collier County has been selected as the top priority for funding on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ FY 2025 State Home Construction Grants list, bringing a long-anticipated veterans nursing facility one step closer to reality. The federal designation paves the way for construction of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A barge that collided with a sailboat near Miami Beach on Monday, killing two girls was supporting construction work in the area at the time of the crash, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Tuesday. Five girls were on the sailboat with a teenage instructor as... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Safety professionals and jobsite supervisors are invited to attend Don’t Fall For It: An Interactive Fall Protection Experience on Fri., Sept. 19 , at Camp Margaritaville’s Paradise Pavilion in Auburndale. Hosted by SPI Safety and FallTech, the free, full-day event will offer hands-on training with the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ground has officially broken on a new Homewood Suites by Hilton at 1190 Celebration Blvd., a 24-month construction project that will add an extended-stay hotel with modern amenities to Central Florida’s hospitality landscape.Cleveland Construction is serving as the general contractor for the development, which is... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Lane Construction Corporation has secured a $238 million contract to design and build improvements along a key stretch of Interstate 75 (I-75) in Marion County, a critical freight and passenger corridor in North Central Florida. The project, awarded by the Florida Department of Transportation... Continue reading