Fort Lauderdale streetscape improvements 85% complete

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Weekley Asphalt Paving to complete streetscape improvements along A1A from the Fort Lauderdale Beach Parking Lot entrance to Sunrise Boulevard. Work will enhance pedestrian lighting and safety and create a signature hardscape pattern at the intersection of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s construction industry recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in October with 2,500 jobs added since September 2023. New construction permitting also continues to trend upward in Florida, demonstrating Florida’s unique level of economic health. Florida also continues to lead the nation in new... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Gainesville has approved a plan to redevelop the City Hall Plaza over the next year, removing the fountain and pools on the grounds and created new public space. Council unanimously approved the plan and directed staff to develop redesign plans. City Commissioners... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer B&I Contractors has announced the promotion of Karen Dugas to Director of Marketing.  Karen has been employed at B&I Contractors 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 The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) filed a lawsuit in federal court this week to block the Biden Administration’s “unlawful” effort to expand the reach of a decades-old law that governs wage rates on federally funded construction projects. Association officials say the administration “lacks... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Sen. Corey Simon from Tallahassee has filed a bill aimed at changing the state’s child labor laws to allow older teens to work in roofing and construction. Under existing state and federal laws, anyone under 18 is prohibited from being employed in jobs that... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota’s planning department is hosting a virtual public input session starting at 5:30 p.m. today (Nov. 16) regarding a zoning text amendment to create three new mixed-use zone districts along commercial corridors and commercial centers to incentivize on-site attainable housing. The meeting... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $14 million was awarded through the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) to recognize Apprenticeship Week. Funding will go to 57 proposals to start, expand or operate registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs at Florida school districts, colleges, state universities and private training... Continue reading

Florida Construction News special feature B&I Contractors is pleased to announce Patrick Bianchi has joined the team as Corporate Safety Manager. Patrick brings a wide scope of experience in safety and project management to this important role. As corporate safety leader, he will work closely with B&I’s field and operations... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Prospect Lake Clean Water Center has been named Best P3 Utility Project of the Year Award by P3 Bulletin. Ridgewood Infrastructure and IDE Technologies’ unsolicited proposal to the City of Fort Lauderdale for the development of the Prospect Lake Clean... Continue reading