Florida buildings now required to install signal-boosting public safety systems

Effective July 1, 2021 – Certain building types (high-rise commercial and residential apartments) have been granted an extension. If a building has “dead zones” for public safety radio signals, they must install a BDA system. The new codes will require buildings to be verified and in compliance by 2025. This... Continue reading

Coastal Construction says it broke ground May 26 on the Arts and Entertainment Residences (AER), a 31-story apartment tower in Downtown Tampa. American Land Ventures with partner Gazit Horizons developed the 334-unit high rise at 300 W. Tyler. “There is no other location like this in Tampa, where in 60 seconds,... Continue reading

The Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) Board voted unanimously to support Corner Lot’s new 1St and Main multi-family development recently, the Jacksonville-based developer says in a May 27 statement. ‘“We respect the time and commitment SPAR dedicates to Springfield and enjoyed working with the staff and board on 1st and... Continue reading

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell to a two-year low in April, as mortgage rates increased and prices hit record levels in many areas. The fourth straight monthly decline in sales was reported by the Commerce Department after stats released last week showed a significant drop in single-family building... Continue reading

Kaufman Lynn Construction says it recently broke ground on the new Rolling Oaks Park located at 1401 NW 183rd St. in Miami Gardens. Members of the Kaufman Lynn Construction team welcomed Mayor Rodney Harris and members of the City Council to a shovel ceremony celebrating the start of the construction... Continue reading

Aztec Group has arranged an $81 million construction-to-perm loan for the development of Residences and Shoppes of Highland, a mixed-use development underway in the Miami suburb of Hialeah. Sitework has commenced on the 70-acre project, which is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2023. REBusiness Online reports the... Continue reading

The ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida held its annual year-end event on April 29th at The Schultz Center in Jacksonville, where high school student participants presented final projects and 23 scholarships were distributed to local Jacksonville-area students. The program helps high school students explore potential careers in architecture, construction... Continue reading

A former investigator with the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) has been arrested on public corruption charges, the  Pinellas County Sheriff’s office says in a statement. “This unfortunately is a classic case of public corruption that stems from greed and the abuse of power,” Sheriff Bob Gauateri said at... Continue reading

ANF Group, Inc. says it has been named general contract for The Kavista, a 282-unit, eight-story residential development in the Village of El Portal neighborhood in Miami-Dade County. The project at 495 N.E. 83rd St. is being developed by Barrington Brothers LLC, a family-owned and operated company that seeks opportunistic... Continue reading