$1.8 million awarded to strengthen infrastructure in military communities

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $1.8 million in awards to military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program and the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program will be used for infrastructure projects and economic growth. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the funding, which is in addition to $6.1 million in grants... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The University of Central Florida (UCF) broke ground on the transformational Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion at Lake Nona, Orlando on Jan. 12. UCF is building the Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in conjunction with HuntonBrady Architects, Ayers Saint Gross and DPR Construction. Published reports say the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A one-mile stretch of North Main Street is the first Gainesville road project funded by a half-cent infrastructure surtax dedicated to improving local infrastructure. The city has identified these capital projects as “Streets, Stations & Strong Foundations” (SSSF). The resurfacing and restriping of North Main... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $30 million was awarded for water and wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in the Caloosahatchee River and Estuary watershed. Projects will help address excess nutrients, which are known to contribute to increased algal blooms, by investing in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. “The Caloosahatchee River... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer University of Florida faculty and students will help advance the field of industrialized construction engineering with $2.5 million in strategic funding from the office of UF President Ben Sasse. UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering will work... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Clearwater is expected to seek construction bids and finalize costs for a major rebuild of the marina early this year. In a presentation to council in November, Nicole Pauly, a marine structural engineer with Moffatt and Nichol, said a general contractor has... Continue reading

By Estefania Marquina Special to Florida Construction News In the era of efficiency and innovation, the All-In-One hand dryer and faucet system, stands as a groundbreaking solution, seamlessly merging hand drying and faucet functionality. This integrated system prioritizes user convenience by eliminating the need for separate hand dryers and faucets,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Longtime Florida contractor and concrete pump inventor James Patrick Judge Sr. died Dec. 29 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace. He was 78. A funeral service is being held today at 10:30 a.m. at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor. Judge founded Judge... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota is focused on safety for walkers, cyclists and drivers as it plans changes for Shade Avenue between Hibiscus Street and 15th Street. Based on public feedback, staff says the traffic circle at Shade Avenue and Novus Street may be removed. However,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Looking ahead to 2024, growth and increased tourism are factors in upcoming Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) infrastructure projects. Many priority projects will continue this year, including replacing the John T. Brooks Bridge with a new six-lane structure with 10-foot inside and outside shoulders. The... Continue reading