Clearwater building $45 million city hall

Florida Construction News staff writer The city of Clearwater is building a new city hall, a two-story, 42,000-sq.-ft. building that is expected to cost $45 million. Clearwater has been without a city hall for about five years, after outgrowing the space and dealing with asbestos, according to city staff. City... Continue reading

Florida Construction News special feature FORT PIERCE, Fla., – A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, today (Jan. 2) announced the retirement of Michael “Mike” Ruede from his role as President and Chief Operating Officer of A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., and A-1 Industries of Georgia,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $210 million has been awarded to 27 projects that will reduce harmful nutrients in Florida’s waterways. The awards include septic-to-sewer projects, wastewater treatment upgrades, stormwater projects, wastewater improvement projects and a regional agricultural project. “It is important to protect and restore our waterways... Continue reading

Total construction starts fell 15% in November, dropping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $927 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 29% during the month, residential starts lost 6%, and nonbuilding starts dropped 2%. Year-to-date through November 2023, total construction starts lagged by 4% compared... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) announced the City of St. Augustine First Baptist Church institutional rehabilitation project as the winner of the Culture and Historic Preservation category of the 2023 Northeast Florida Regional Leadership Awards. The NEFRC recognizes the best projects and the brightest... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando has confirmed its plan to build a Pulse Memorial and Museum before 2026 – 10 years since the mass shooting at the site that killed 49 people. Orlando purchased the Pulse property for $2 million in October. Mayor Buddy Dyer says... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Naples Planning Advisory Board has approved construction of the NCH Cardiac Institute, a five-story facility for advanced heart and stroke care. The project will be funded through philanthropy and healthcare system resources. Approval came with conditions including a reduced parking garage height, environmental plan... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Mayo Clinic has been granted a permit from the city of Jacksonville to build a $130.7 million expansion project on its health campus. The project includes a five-story, 250,000-sq. ft. patient tower. Construction is being overseen by Orlando-based Robins & Morton Group and the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A total of 27 statewide projects aimed at reducing harmful nutrients in Florida’s waterways will share $210 million state funding. The awards include septic-to-sewer projects, wastewater treatment upgrades, stormwater projects, wastewater improvement projects and a regional agricultural project. Selected projects will reduce total nitrogen loading... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors, Inc. was recognized by Great Place to Work on Certification Nation Day in November. “We are honored to be a part of Certification Nation Day alongside many other amazing companies,” says B&I’s CEO, Gary Griffin.  “We strive each day to provide each of... Continue reading