New auxiliary lanes on I-75 to start construction ahead of schedule

Florida Construction News staff writer More than 31 miles of new auxiliary lanes will be added to Interstate 75, stretching from State Road 44 in Wildwood to State Road 326 in Ocala, as part of an accelerated infrastructure project. Originally slated to begin in 10-15 years, the project is now... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has awarded HNTB and Brightline Florida one of eight Grand Awards in the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards competition slated for May 20, in Washington, D.C. The award-winning project is the Brightline Florida East-West Connector. HNTB and Brightline Florida... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Winter Haven will receive $1.5 million to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park (CFILP) through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). The extension aims to support business expansion in the area, creating an estimated 200 jobs. “This award will make... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Southwest Florida International Airport held an official groundbreaking ceremony this week for phase two of its terminal expansion project. Construction is already underway on the new 513,000 sq. ft. three-level Concourse E. The new Concourse E will feature 14 aircraft gates (including United, American and... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit a design-build firm for the creation of a permanent Pulse Memorial dedicated to the 49 victims taken on June 12, 2016. This RFP represents another significant milestone in establishing a Pulse Memorial,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Kissimmee is moving forward with a $3.34 million intersection improvement project at West Oak Street and John Young Parkway (State Road 600 / US 17 / US 92). The revamp will begin in March and enhance traffic flow, safety, and accessibility for residents and commuters. This project... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of St. Petersburg has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested developers for the Affordable Lot Disposition Program. The program would enable developers to construct affordable single-family or multi-family homes on city-owned lots to serve residents at or below 120 percent Area... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer SpaceX is planning to invest at least $1.8 billion to build new Starship launchpads and processing facilities on Florida’s Space Coast, eyeing a key expansion for the rocket program beyond Texas amid pending environmental reviews, according to the state’s governor. The company is establishing a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Tampa Convention Center has been awarded the LEED Silver certification for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M), recognizing its commitment to sustainability and green building practices. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the world’s most... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer General contractor, construction manager and design/builder Norco Construction has named Erik Rappel as chief operating officer. He most recently served as Norco’s vice president of operations, after joining the firm in 2017 as senior project manager. said Norco CEO and President Norman O. Rijo. “Erik’s... Continue reading