Florida Tech’s ASCE students paddle, survey, and engineer their way to big wins at regional symposium

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Tech’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter brought some serious engineering talent — and a corn-themed canoe — to the 2025 ASCE Southeast Student Symposium, held last month at the University of Georgia. The event brought together more than 600 students from... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting concerning the S.R. 196 (Bayfront Parkway) multi-use path project in Escambia County Tues., April 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (CDT). Citizens are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting at nwflroads.com/calendar. Those who... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Repairs will begin on the roof of Tropicana Field, with approval and $23 million from the City of St. Petersburg to cover the cost of fabrication, delivery, and installation of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) roof membrane. City Council approved two resolutions for a $22.54 million Guaranteed Maximum... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A bill that would prohibit building golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in Florida’s state parks is moving forward in the Legislature. The House State Affairs Committee has unanimously approved the bill (HB 209), which aims to preserve the natural integrity of the state’s... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Stellar Communities, a South Florida-based real estate development firm, has acquired 22-acres of land that includes the former Rockledge Airport, an FBO, hangars, and airport rights. The site, located at 3773 Flypark Dr., will be developed into a $72 million townhome community called The Stellar... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Tallahassee City Commission has approved a request to match a $2.1 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for construction of an International Processing Facility (IPF) at Tallahassee International Airport (TLH). Commissioners awarded a construction contract in 2021 to Whitesell-Green, Inc. in the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida will receive more than $389 million in grants to improve water quality and build water supply across the state. The funding includes $189 million for Water Quality Improvement Grants and $55 million for Alternative Water Supply Grants. Also, the newly established Indian River Lagoon... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami-Dade County Commission voted unanimously this week to approve the $3 billion Little River District, a 63-acre development that includes 6,000 affordable and workforce housing units to the Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods. The project will create approximately 3,840 jobs during construction and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer After nearly three years of dedicated leadership, Bob Chance is stepping down from his position of VP human resources at A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., to focus on personal matters, the company announced. Bob joined A-1 in August 2022, bringing decades of HR leadership experience across... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The NASA Causeway Bridge in Brevard County has been completed ahead of schedule, with the second of two bridges opening six months earlier than planned, opening to traffic March 19.The upgraded bridges, which stretch 4,025 feet over the Indian River, are taller and wider than... Continue reading