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Florida Construction News staff writer Brightline has wrapped up construction on the railway lines leading into Orlando, a milestone for the project that will one day one connect Miami to the City Beautiful via rail. Brightline has completed construction on more than 170 miles of new track, officials announced, confirming departures... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami’s Jose Marti Park project has achieved Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) verification. Developed by the Waterfront Alliance, the program sets standards for “resilient, accessible, and ecologically” sound waterfront design. Curtis and Rogers Design Studio, the lead landscape architects, says introducing WEDG®... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa has released a climate action plan that targets clean energy and resilient infrastructure projects. City staff worked with scientists, community members, energy modelers over the past two years to decide how to address the challenges posed by growth and climate change... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Pacific & Orient Properties has reached a construction milestone on the development of 7918 West Drive, a 21-story, 54-residence waterfront condominium development in Miami’s North Bay Village. The last component of the building’s foundation and the third level of the tower have been completed. Additionally,... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer Jacksonville Mayor-elect Donna Deegan says there will be $2 million in next year’s budget to hire experts for negotiations with the Jaguars about renovating the football stadium and extending the lease. Deegan has said for months the city will hire a team of negotiators who... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The university, in partnership with ESJ Capital Partners, are renovating an existing two-story, 40,000-sq. ft. building, that previously housed the St. Augustine Record, located at 1 News Place in St. Augustine. Additionally, Stevens Construction will be constructing a new 80,000-square-foot expansion on the existing two-story... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer More than $6.1 million was announced this week for military communities through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program, the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program, and the Florida Defense Support Task Force Grant Program. Funding will support infrastructure projects, economic diversification efforts, and military community relations. Local infrastructure... Continue reading

Florida Construction News staff writer The new landowner has submitted plans to build a new condominium building at the Champlain Towers collapse site in Surfside. DAMAC International, a Dubai-based developer, is seeking approval to build a 12-story “ultra-luxury boutique oceanfront condominium” with 57 residences on the site. The developer purchased... Continue reading