Skanska awarded $435 million contract for Lee Health hospital and medical office building

Florida Construction News staff writer Sweden-based construction giant Skanska has been awarded a $435 million contract to build a new hospital and medical office facility for Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida. The announcement was made on Oct. 29. The new facility will consist of a five-story, 416,000-sq. ft. hospital... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Purple Wave Auction has announced an online charity auction in support of Dream On 3, a non-profit organization that fulfills sports dreams for children facing life-altering conditions. In partnership with Ariat Dirt World Summit, Dynapac, and Dream On 3, this auction highlights a custom-wrapped Dynapac... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska has announced the groundbreaking of the new Plant City Technical College, a $41 million greenfield project in Plant City. This facility, spanning 52,000 sq. ft. across two buildings, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first technical college of its kind for... Continue reading

Florida Construction News straff writer Miami-based developer Mast Capital has completed the largest mat foundation concrete pour in Brickell this year for Cipriani Residences, the company’s first ground-up residential project in North America. The continuous pour lasted approximately 16 hours, utilizing 11,500 cubic yards of concrete and 2,500 tons of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, Leon County Government and the City of Tallahassee celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking of the Northeast Park project. Located adjacent to Roberts Elementary and Montford Middle School on Centerville Road, the 50 acre-site is expected to be... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than 100 people have been arrested in Pinellas County for looting and unlicensed contracting in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, police said at a news conference. Among those arrested is a roofing company owner in Polk County who is charged with operating... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Martinez Builders Supply, LLC, d/b/a East Coast Truss (ECT), a Florida limited liability company, and its former employee, Kelly Yanira Del Valle (Del Valle), have pleaded guilty to conspiring to harbor aliens by means of employment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of... Continue reading

The latest magazine edition of Florida Construction News has been published. You can view it in page turning software online here, and if you would like to receive a hard-copy printed version, you can order through this link. Stories in this issue include: $100 million announced for supply chain investment... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Florida construction sector is experiencing significant growth, according to a new analysis from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. From September 2023 to September 2024, the state added 37,100 construction jobs, reflecting a strong 5.9 percent increase. This positions Florida as the second-highest... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Florida Disaster Fund is providing $1 million to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation to help rebuild several working waterfronts damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including those in the Big Bend. Storms caused widespread damage to local fisheries and marine infrastructure, destroying vessels,... Continue reading