Construction Industry News
- Sarasota releases impact study supporting performing arts center construction May 16, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and the City of Sarasota have released an economic impact study highlighting the expected impact of building a new performing arts center. Prepared for the Foundation by HR&A Advisors, the study forecasts $150 million in annual economic activity and 1,200 permanent jobs. Key findings: $562 million […]FCN Staff writer
- Keystar Construction building homeless shelter in Key West May 16, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Key West has broken ground on the new John Jones Navigation Center on Stock Island. Keystar Construction is building the new 150-bed homeless shelter named for the late Assistant Manager John Jones who, in the early 2000s, responded to a growing issue of homeless individuals camping on […]FCN Staff writer
- Florida’s military communities to share $2.3 million for infrastructure May 15, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Florida’s military communities will share $2.3 million from the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. Funding will go to infrastructure and economic development projects. “Florida remains committed to the success of our military communities and supporting our military families,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “Today’s awards build on the […]FCN Staff writer
- Orlando Fire Station 11 construction completed May 14, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer City officials have joined Orlando firefighters to officially open “The Beast of the East” – the new Orlando Fire Department Station 11. The 15,125-sq. ft. station, at the corner of Curry Ford Road and Gaston Foster Road, provides Dover Shores and the surrounding neighborhoods with a modern facility, equipped with […]FCN Staff writer
- Construction companies add 9,000 jobs in April as residential activity slows May 13, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April—the fewest since August 2022—as a downturn among residential remodelers and subcontractors undercut job gains at nonresidential construction firms, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. “It appears that high interest rates are dragging […]FCN Staff writer
- Construction begins on $55 million Port Everglades Bypass project May 9, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Construction started on the Port Everglades Bypass Road, following a groundbreaking ceremony at the Broward County Convention Center Marshalling Yard in Fort Lauderdale. The $55-million infrastructure project involves the construction of a bypass road. This road will serve several important purposes: create a direct connection to the Broward County Convention […]FCN Staff writer
- Fort Lauderdale holds ceremonial demolition at city hall May 9, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Fort Lauderdale held a ceremonial demolition of the old City Hall this week. In his opening remarks, Mayor Dean Trantalis expressed gratitude to FEMA and the State of Florida for support in the city’s reconstruction efforts following a devastating flood in April 2023 that rendered the old […]FCN Staff writer
- Miami Beach starts renos at Flamingo Park Lodge May 8, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Miami Beach has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of renovations on a 74-year-old lodge at Flamingo Park. Commissioners awarded the $1 million construction contract to AVR Contractors, Corp. in December 2023. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025. The renovated 1,730-square-foot structure in […]FCN Staff writer
- Pensacola Energy receives $10 million from feds May 7, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Pensacola Energy was awarded $10 million in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace unprotected bare steel mains with polyethylene pipe throughout the City of Pensacola and Escambia County. Funding is from DoT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrations’ Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization […]FCN Staff writer
- Latest (May/June 2024) Florida Construction News magazine issue published May 2, 2024The latest magazine edition of Florida Construction News has been published. You can view it in page turning software online here, and if you would like to receive a hard-copy printed version, you can order through this link. Stories in this issue include: AEC Mentor Program of Northeast Florida inspires high school students; Broward County […]FCN Staff writer