Construction Industry News
- Construction begins on FIU and Baptist Health’s $162M academic medical center June 4, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on the new Stantec-designed seven-story, 163,000-square-foot Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center, a collaboration between Florida International University (FIU), South Florida’s public research university, and Baptist Health South Florida, the area’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system. “This groundbreaking represents a bold step forward for FIU and for the future of health care in […]FCN Staff writer
- Wharton-Smith breaks ground on two fire stations in Charlotte County June 3, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Charlotte County officials and project partners recently celebrated the groundbreaking of two new fire stations to support the region’s continued growth.Construction firm Wharton-Smith is serving as construction manager for both the new Fire Station 17 in South County and the replacement of Fire Station 6 in Punta Gorda. The projects […]FCN Staff writer
- Beam signing ceremony marks major milestone for NCH’s heart and stroke critical care center in Naples June 3, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction of the new R.M. Schulze Family Cardiovascular and Stroke Critical Care Center has reached a significant milestone, with project partners recently celebrating a beam signing ceremony nearly one year after breaking ground on the transformative healthcare facility at Naples Comprehensive Health’s downtown Naples campus. The ceremony marked the placement […]FCN Staff writer
- Granite awarded $41 million Orange County roadway improvement contract June 3, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Granite has been awarded a $41 million contract by Orange County, Florida, to complete a series of roadway and intersection improvements designed to reduce congestion and enhance traffic flow along a heavily traveled commercial corridor. The All American Boulevard Construction and Kennedy Boulevard Widening project, marks a significant milestone for […]FCN Staff writer
- City of Tampa, Related Urban celebrate topping out of Gallery at Rome Yards June 3, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Tampa and Related Urban marked a milestone in the transformation of the West River neighborhood with a topping out ceremony for Gallery at Rome Yards, the first phase of the larger Rome Yards redevelopment project. The final structural beam was placed atop the 11-story residential tower, part […]FCN Staff writer
- Jacksonville releases renderings for Riverfront Plaza Phase 2 construction May 28, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Jacksonville officials and project architects last month presented updated plans for Phase 2 of the Riverfront Plaza redevelopment during an open house, offering a detailed look at the next stage of construction along the St. Johns River. The second phase of the project will be built near the Main Street […]FCN Staff writer
- SPP submits plans for entertainment district at Water Street Tampa May 28, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Strategic Property Partners (SPP), the developer behind Water Street Tampa, has formally submitted plans for a new entertainment district to the City of Tampa’s development review process. The submission follows several months of planning and design. The project will be led by joint venture general contractors Moss Construction and Barton […]FCN Staff writer
- Blue Origin announces $600M expansion at Cape Canaveral Spaceport May 28, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Blue Origin has announced a major expansion of its Rocket Park campus at Cape Canaveral Spaceport, unveiling a $600 million investment designed to strengthen Florida’s position in the aerospace industry and create hundreds of high-paying jobs along the Space Coast. The project, called “Project Horizon,” will include construction of an […]FCN Staff writer
- Beyond the Build podcast; sharing insights on building high-performance teams May 28, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Construction News has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) North Florida to feature episodes of their official podcast, Beyond the Build. On episode seven Kelvin Enfinger talks with Tyson Lamond, COO of American Magic, who shares insights on building high-performance teams, the journey to professional sailing, creating opportunities […]FCN Staff writer
- A-1 strengthens operations leadership team with addition of Marc Guy May 27, 2026Special to Florida Construction News BAINBRIDGE, GA., Employee-owned A-1 Global Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Marcus “Marc” Guy as Director of Operations for A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. Guy brings more than 23 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, sales, and product management, with a strong background in process improvement, production leadership, […]Mark Buckshon