Tampa receives $2.6 million to create safer roads, address transportation infrastructure gaps

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa has been awarded $2.6 million from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to create safer roads along priority corridors. Working with the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) the city will implement speed mitigation treatments along... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) this week announced $2 billion for more than 150 construction projects that use cleaner construction materials, known as “low-embodied carbon” (LEC) materials. Funding will include $13 million for LEC glass for exterior windows totaling over 280,000 square feet at the Claude... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando held a “first look” event recently, to highlight a new affordable housing development in the Parramore neighborhood. “Affordable housing remains one of the biggest challenges that we face here in the city of Orlando,” Mayor Buddy Dyer said. Parramore Oaks Phase... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday (Nov. 8) to launch construction on the future U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida being built at 1080 S.E. Third Ave. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The building is expected to be finished in the fall of... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach held a ribbon-cutting at 85 Street and Collins Avenue last week to mark the completion of the newly refurbished North Beach Oceanside Park. “These upgrades will give our residents access to incredible scenic and accessible greenspace,” said Miami Beach Mayor... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa has approved $21 million for expansive wastewater infrastructure upgrades to improve reliability and sustainability. Projects include replacing aging pumping stations and force mainline pipes. With a service area that extends into Hillsborough County, the department maintains and manages 228 pumping stations... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota is holding a virtual public input session Nov. 16 starting at 5:30 p.m., regarding a zoning text amendment to create three new mixed-use zone districts along commercial corridors and centers to incentivize on-site attainable housing. Click the link to register for the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer With a little painting help from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Tony and Fire Chief Charlie Salazar, construction on Station 11 is nearing completion.Officials donned painter’s coveralls and paint rollers Wednesday to help the H. J. High project team with exterior work on the newly... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 26 to mark the start of construction on the planned Ocean Terrace Park and streetscape improvements, which will include a new pedestrian promenade and beach drop-off area in the city’s North Beach neighborhood. “Over a... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale has approved a $543 million bond to fund a new water treatment plant, setting a record for the largest bond ever issued. Mayor Dean J. Trantalis also signed documents to finalize receipt of a Water and Infrastructure Finance and Innovation... Continue reading