Construction Industry News
- Tropicana Field repairs delayed Until 2026 November 21, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer With extensive damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton last month, the Tampa Bay Rays will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field, the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees and the Single-A Tampa Tarpons, for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The Rays’ home ballpark, located in St. […]FCN Staff writer
- $68.5 million construction loan secured for 24-story Miami apartment November 21, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Clearline Real Estate has secured $68.5 million in construction financing to build the Excel Miami Apartments, a 24-story multifamily development in downtown Miami. Centennial Bank is providing the loan, while Sunrise Realty Trust has committed $13 million to a subordinate loan, bringing total project financing to $94.5 million. The building […]FCN Staff writer
- Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo begins construction on River Country Water Park in Central Florida November 21, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Westgate Resorts has started construction on its River Country Water Park, scheduled to open in Summer 2025 at the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo. The park will include three waterslides: a 281-foot open slide with twists and turns, a vibrant tube slide, and a high-speed freefall slide that drops […]FCN Staff writer
- Scott Moss inducted into construction management hall of fame November 19, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Scott Moss, CEO of Moss, a national construction firm, has been inducted into the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Hall of Fame at the University of Florida. The honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the construction industry and demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their careers. “His […]FCN Staff writer
- A-1 Global Holdings welcomes Michael Wagner as IT director, enhancing technology capabilities November 18, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a manufacturer of pre-engineered building components headquartered in Ft. Pierce, says Michael H. “Mike” Wagner has been named as the company’s director of Information Technology. In a statement, the company says Wagner (reporting to president Jan S. Beck) “will spearhead A-1’s IT initiatives, focusing on strengthening […]Mark Buckshon
- Miami’s Ytech breaks ground on world’s first solar powered 70-story skyscraper in Brickell November 14, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Miami-based real estate developer Ytech has broken ground on a 70-story tower in Brickell that will generate its own solar power, making it the first of its kind in the world. The tower, designed by ACPV Architects in collaboration with Arquitectonica, will feature a 20,000-sq. ft. “solar backbone” integrated into […]FCN Staff writer
- Skanska reaches construction milestone for $34.69 million East Tampa Recreation Complex November 14, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Skanska has completed the installation of 270 pre-cast structural pieces, marking a significant milestone in the $34.69 million redevelopment of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park. The project, which is slated for completion in Spring 2026, will transform the 10.25-acre site into a world-class hub for recreation […]FCN Staff writer
- Groundbreaking ceremony launches next phase of Naples stormwater management project November 14, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is now underway on the next phase of Naples’ ambitious coastal stormwater management system, aimed at improving water quality and protecting local beaches and ecosystems. The project is a critical step in reducing beach erosion, enhancing water quality, and safeguarding coastal habitats along the Gulf of Mexico. A groundbreaking […]FCN Staff writer
- Average construction worker pay hits $36.23 an hour, outpacing other industries November 12, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer Construction sector employment rose by 8,000 jobs in October, after a slight increase in spending in September as the industry hiked hourly wages at a faster rate than other industries, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Officials said employment gains […]FCN Staff writer
- New standard helps measure and reduce concrete’s carbon footprint in North America November 10, 2024Florida Construction News staff writer The Smart Surfaces Coalition, CSA Group, the World Cement Association and the American Public Health Association have announced the launch of CarbonStar, a new binational standard for measuring the carbon impact of concrete. Officially titled CSA/ANSI R118:2024, CarbonStar: Concrete Carbon Intensity Quantification and Verification, this standard offers a straightforward yet […]FCN Staff writer