Miami Beach Convention Centre wins project of the year award

Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami Beach Convention Center, which recently underwent a $640 million renovation and expansion, has been awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Vision Award at the 15th Annual Urban Land Institute Southeast Florida Caribbean Chapter ceremony. “The Miami Beach Convention Center is the epicenter... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Governor Ron DeSantis has released a proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024–2025 totalling $114.4 billion, more than $4.6 billion less than the current year budget. The proposed $15.6 billion budget for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would be a significant investment in transportation infrastructure... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Renderings for the new University of Southern Florida stadium were unveiled this week. “Since we first announced plans to build an on-campus stadium at the University of South Florida, it has become the topic I hear about most often from our passionate supporters. There is... Continue reading

Florida Construction News special feature B&I Contractors has announced the promotion of Karen Dugas to Director of Marketing. Karen has been employed at the company since 2019 and was previously responsible for company-wide employee engagement and community engagement in Southwest Florida. “We are extremely lucky to have such a talented... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer New York City and Baton Rouge, La. recorded the largest job gains in the U.S. over the last 12 months while Houston, Texas and Kankakee, Ill. experienced the highest losses. Construction employment increased in 226, or 63 percent, of 358 metro areas between October 2022... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale is reimagining city hall after a 1,000-year flood caused significant damage. According to a statement, the city is set to transform the outdated infrastructure, in collaboration with the Infrastructure Task Force, Dickey Consulting Services, Inc., and the American Institute of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Gainesville is partnering with the University of Florida to design and develop construction projects using artificial intelligence. “It’s a technological advance that is changing the industry landscape, saving time and money while providing more accurate, comprehensive and potentially life-saving reports on upcoming... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach has broken ground on a Real Time Intelligence Center which will integrate about 850 cameras and 1,600 camera views around the city along with other advanced technology. The $2 million project is expected to be completed in fall 2024, with... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Daytona Beach city council has approved more than $30 million for upgrades to the Jackie Robinson Ballpark to ensure the site meets Major League Baseball standards. Funding is part of a 20-year lease approved with the Daytona Tortugas,  the Single-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $28 million has been announced to expand Florida’s semiconductor industry. “Today’s awards will expand Florida’s manufacturing industry and provide high quality jobs for Floridians,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement. “In Florida, we are laying the groundwork for a strong economic future... Continue reading