Timeline extended, budget increased and for Naples Pier reconstruction

Florida Construction News staff writer Naples City Council has extended the timeline and increased the budget for the Naples Pier reconstruction project to rebuild the pier that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. A resolution was passed to provide $1.4 million to Turrell, Hall & Associates Inc., the engineering... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Just 18 months after Pike Construction broke ground, a new affordable housing development opened in Tampa, providing housing to hundreds of Tampa’s low income residents. The 100-unit complex has dedicated 10 units for individuals transitioning out of temporary housing for the homeless, like Tampa Hope... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida ranked second in the nation for construction employment growth in December 2024, and was third overall for the year, according to government labor data released on Jan. 28 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)Employment grew by 1,800 to 671,900 or 0.3%, making... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer SHVO has selected Americaribe Moriarty Joint Venture (AMJV) as the general contractor for The Raleigh, A Rosewood Hotel & Residences in Miami Beach. AMJV, a partnership between Americaribe, LLC and John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, will lead the final groundwork phase of the project. This... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A conservation easement has been granted to the City of Naples and the North American Land Trust, preserving 104.6 acres of the Naples Beach Club property for recreation and open space. The easement applies to more than 80% of the 125.4-acre beach resort, ensuring the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A Dubai-based developer is moving forward with plans to build a 12-story luxury condominium complex on the site of the Champlain Towers South building, which collapsed in 2021, killing 98 people. DAMAC International says it will develop The Delmore on the site in Surfside, Florida,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Miller Construction Company recently held a groundbreaking for a new three-story, 29,000-square-foot building featuring a mezzanine level and rooftop area for the Lehrman Community Day School in Miami Beach. The school hired Miller as the general contractor for the $28-million addition, which will create a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer James Zorbas, South West Florida Region Plumbing Manager at B&I Contractors, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Cocomazzi to the position of Plumbing Senior Superintendent for the South West Florida Region. This strategic move will provide enhanced leadership as the company continues... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis has highlighted Florida’s ongoing efforts to restore the Everglades and improve the state’s water quality, unveiling significant budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025-26. The governor also called for expanded state control over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to expedite the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on Flagler Villas, a transformative affordable housing project for seniors in Miami’s District 4. The six-story building will provide 60 one-bedroom apartments for seniors over 60. The project is being built on a 25,000-sq. ft. plot of land Related Urban is leasing... Continue reading