Construction Industry News
- Groundbreaking marks start of affordable senior housing in East Naples March 5, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction began this week on Ekos Creekside, a 160-unit affordable senior housing community in East Naples. The seven-story multifamily development will be located along Collier Boulevard near Henderson Creek and the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Site work for the 7.43-acre property started last fall, including demolition of two […]FCN Staff writer
- Sporting Club Jacksonville announces permanent stadium, urban sports district March 5, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Sporting Club Jacksonville announced plans for a permanent home in the Town Center area, which will anchor a mixed-use sports and entertainment district in North Florida. The privately funded project will combine professional sports, hospitality, retail, residential living and entertainment into a walkable urban district. The site is centrally located, […]FCN Staff writer
- Construction begins on Airside D expansion at Tampa International Airport March 5, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has begun on the Airside D project at Tampa International Airport, APG announced, moving the project from preconstruction to full construction. The project will add roughly 600,000 sq. ft. of new construction, including 16 gates, upgraded passenger processing and security systems, expanded concessions, modern lounges and international arrival capabilities. […]FCN Staff writer
- Beyond the Build podcast episode 2 March 5, 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. Hosted by Kelvin Enfinger, this week’s episode features a conversation with Carol Bowen, Chief Lobbyist of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida who provides insights into the […]FCN Staff writer
- Verdex marks topping out at 9300 Collins Ave. in Surfside March 5, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Verdex Construction has marked the topping out of 9300 Collins Ave., a three-story luxury multifamily development under construction one block west of the Atlantic Ocean in Surfside.The milestone comes months after developer Kushner held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the 68-unit project on May 14, 2025. Completion is expected in late […]FCN Staff writer
- DeSantis awards $13M for workforce, infrastructure projects in northwest Florida March 5, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded more than $13 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support workforce and infrastructure projects in Bay and Gulf counties, including the City of Port St. Joe. Funding is aimed at boosting aerospace, aviation and maritime industries while creating hundreds of jobs in […]FCN Staff writer
- Florida Cabinet approves Hillsborough College land for potential Rays stadium February 26, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet this week approved a plan to allocate 22 acres at Hillsborough College in a future stadium deal aimed at keeping the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida. The mixed-use development will include a 31,000-seat stadium with classrooms, retail space, restaurants, and entertainment venues. “This […]FCN Staff writer
- St. Petersburg breaks ground on 264-unit affordable housing development February 26, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer St. Petersburg broke ground on Fairfield Avenue Apartments this month, a 264-unit affordable and workforce housing development near the city’s Warehouse Arts District, marking what leaders call a major step in expanding housing options across a range of income levels. The general contractor is KAST Construction. First proposed in early […]FCN Staff writer
- Army Civil Works launches “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative February 26, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer The Army’s Civil Works program has launched a new initiative aimed at speeding project delivery and reducing bureaucracy. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced the program, called “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” or BINP, which focuses on the Army Corps of Engineers’ core Civil Works […]FCN Staff writer
- Gainesville commits $1.4 million for affordable housing in Heartwood February 26, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer The Gainesville City Commission has allocated $1.4 million for construction of new affordable homes in the Heartwood community off Southeast Eighth Avenue. Funding will come from the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA). The commission also approved modifications to Heartwood restrictions to allow the new homes to be built on 16 […]FCN Staff writer