PCL Construction nears completion of Ritz-Carlton in Naples

PCL Construction has reached the substantial completion of renovation and expansion of the Naples Ritz-Carlton, a project started in 2021. PCL’s contract included construction of a new tower and extensive renovations across the entire resort. The Vanderbilt Tower, features a new lounge and more than 70 club-level guestrooms while the... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Calling it “a new cultural renaissance”, the City of Miami Beach will break ground at 11 a.m. today, July 27, on an innovative workforce housing complex. The 80 residential units, located at 224 23 St., will be prioritized for income-eligible artists, educators, first responders, veterans... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The construction sector added more than 23,000 jobs in June while the sector’s unemployment rate fell to the lowest level ever and pay rates in continued to rise, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Association officials... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Orlando as one of five recipients in Florida to be awarded the $10,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant. The city will utilize this funding to provide education to multicultural communities about accessory dwelling units (ADU) and how they can help increase housing accessibility... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $300 million to 74 projects to help prepare coastal and inland communities for the adverse impacts of flooding and storm surge. A list of funded projects is available here. DEP is currently accepting grant applications through... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Construction started Monday on the Southeast Isles Seawall replacements and stormwater improvements project, the City of Fort Lauderdale says. In August 2022, the City Commission approved a $3 million agreement with Poseidon Dredge & Marine, Inc. for the project that includes replacing about 790 linear... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Pensacola has been awarded more than $55 million in state grant funding for several large infrastructure and neighborhood revitalization projects. “This funding is monumental, allowing us to complete projects that will transform our community and impact Pensacola for generations to come,” Mayor... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale has achieved the LEED for Cities Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – the first city in Broward County to be certified through this rating system, joining a list of more than 125 certified local governments around... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Communities impacted by Hurricane Sally in 2020 will receive $187 million through the Florida Department of Commerce’s (FloridaCommerce) Rebuild Florida program to rebuild homes and infrastructure. Communities will receive awards through the Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program for Hurricane Sally for the following projects: City... Continue reading