Sewer pump station relocation underway in Fort Lauderdale

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with David Mancini & Sons, Inc. to construct a new underground sewer pump station on SE 11 St. west of US 1 / Federal Highway in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Work started this week and the new pump station... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Tampa mayor Jane Castor has proposed a budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that ramps up the paving of deteriorated roads and construction of missing sidewalks, as well as increasing investments in affordable housing, public safety, and parks and recreation. “The public is demanding that we... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The National League of Cities (NLC) has released the 2023 State of the Cities report, an annual review of mayoral priorities throughout the U.S. This year’s report shows that Infrastructure remains the top priority for mayors. The report explores challenges that mayors identify for their... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Great Wolf Lodge South Florida reached a key milestone as Suffolk placed the final external building block today, signifying the completion of vertical construction of the family-focused indoor water park resort. Suffolk, along with Neuman Pools and ID3, will now focus on completing the interior,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Sarasota has been awarded a $400,000 grant to construct the Legacy Trail Payne Park Alderman Multi-Use Recreational Trail (MURT) project. The grant is from the Federal Highway Administration and administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Transportation. An agreement... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Seagate Development Group and Southwest Waste Services recently held a groundbreaking for a new 4.5-acre facility off Rockhill Road in Fort Myers. “We want to thank Southwest Waste for their outstanding dedication to our community, especially in the wake of hurricane Ian,” said Matt Price,... Continue reading

The Modular Building Institute (MBI) has scheduled its 2014 World of Modular for March 18 to 21 in Orlando. This program follows what MBI describes as “it’s largest ever World of Modular tradeshow and convention” in Las Vegas in March, 2023.  The organization is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer St. Pete’s “housing opportunities for all” plan just received a multi-million dollar funding boost. The new $2.1 million commitment approved by city council July 14 will expand affordable and workforce housing options and green light the construction for dozens of new homes in the South... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Thompson Thrift recently announced The Quinn, a 324-unit Class A multifamily community to be built in Pensacola. Thompson Thrift plans to begin construction this month and complete the project in late 2024. “Pensacola has had strong population growth over the past 10 years, and new multifamily... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer After a successful 28-year career at B&I Contractors, Inc., Special Projects Department manager Jeff Zenoniani has announced his retirement at the end of this fiscal year, October 2023. In a statement, the company wished Jeff “all the best as he marks the end of his work... Continue reading