Orlando wants to spend $7.5M to address homelessness

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Orlando’s plan to purchase adjoining properties in the Westfield neighborhood to build a new homeless shelter is on hold after councillors faced backlash at a recent meeting from residents opposed to their $7.5 million plan. Funding would come from the Accelerate Orlando... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Development Services Department is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss proposed amendments to mixed-use zoning standards along major corridors. These meetings aim to gather public feedback on development challenges and opportunities, including streetscape design and transitions to adjacent... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $122 million has been awarded to small county governments and rural municipalities across the state with one-third of funding going  to rural communities impacted by hurricanes Idalia and Debby. “Rural counties face unique infrastructure challenges, so we are ensuring they have the resources... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa is embarking on a two-year project to overhaul its Land Development Code (LDC), aiming to create a more user-friendly and efficient set of regulations for managing land use and development. The initiative, called “Tampa Forward: Building Tomorrow Together,” seeks to modernize... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Sept. 9 to 15 is Construction Suicide Prevention Week, highlighting a critical issue in the construction industry. The sector has a suicide rate four times the national average, driven by high stress, demanding conditions, and a culture that... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The construction industry had 248,000 job openings on the last day of July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Industry job openings decreased by 51,000 last month... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Funding for workforce development and infrastructure improvements has been awarded to Citrus County, Cross City, and Cedar Key for projects that will complete critical infrastructure and strengthen rural economies. “Today’s award will help to attract high-demand, high-wage jobs and businesses to the Nature Coast community,”... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group has topped off construction of Significant upgrades were included in the project, including roadway enhancements, updated signage, and guardhouse improvements, as well as the completion of the ‘Vita at Grove Isle Club. “Seeing Vita at Grove Isle take shape is a fulfillment of our vision... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska has placed the final piece of structural steel atop the $59 million courthouse for the Second District Court of Appeal in St. Petersburg, representing the project’s topping out. “Our team is incredibly proud to build this landmark courthouse strategically positioned to better serve the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Officials from across Northeast Florida held a press conference last week to address a proposed development of Anastasia State Park. “This isn’t just about a building, it’s about preserving the natural treasures that have been a part of my family’s life,” said St. Augustine Beach... Continue reading