Construction Industry News
- Winter Springs breaks ground on $65.8 million wastewater reclamation facility July 23, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on a new $65.8 million wastewater reclamation facility in Winter Springs, marking a major step in the city’s effort to replace aging infrastructure that has been the subject of years of resident concerns and state regulatory attention. The city held a groundbreaking ceremony this week for the […]FCN Staff writer
- Structural steel completed for new Middle School VV campus in Wimauma July 23, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction of the new Middle School VV campus in Wimauma, Florida, has reached a major milestone with the completion of the project’s structural steel. B&I Contractors Inc. recently marked the achievement with a topping out ceremony, celebrating the completion of the steel framework and the continued progress of the new […]FCN Staff writer
- Beyond the Build podcast: How does construction impact Florida’s economy? July 23, 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 nine Host Kelvin Enfinger and Congressman Jimmy Patronis discuss the construction industry’s economic impact on Florida. Listen this link to hear the full episode.FCN Staff writer
- Balfour Beatty partners with University of Florida on $2 billion housing plan’s first phase July 23, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Balfour Beatty has partnered with the University of Florida to deliver the first phase of a long-term student housing redevelopment program that will add thousands of new beds to the Gainesville campus. The project will redevelop the existing Trusler, Simpson and Graham Hall sites into modern residential communities as part […]FCN Staff writer
- Gainesville breaks ground on new fire station as public safety expansion begins July 23, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on a new fire station in northeast Gainesville, the first of two public safety projects the city is launching to expand emergency response capacity. City officials broke ground July 22 on the new Fire Station No. 3, a 16,773-sq. ft. structure with three engine bays that will […]FCN Staff writer
- Construction begins on 24-story apartment tower in downtown St. Petersburg July 16, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction has started on a 24-story mixed-use apartment development in downtown St. Petersburg that will add 367 apartments and ground-floor retail space to the city’s central business district. The project, located at 275 S. Fifth St., is scheduled for completion in 2028. It is the developer’s first multifamily project in […]FCN Staff writer
- BayCare Hospital Manatee reaches topping-out milestone in Palmetto July 16, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Construction of the $563 million BayCare Hospital Manatee reached a major milestone July 10 with the placement of the project’s final steel beam, marking completion of the hospital’s structural framework. BayCare Health System and general contractor Robins & Morton celebrated the topping-out ceremony for the new 450,000-sq. ft. hospital, which […]FCN Staff writer
- Ryan Companies, Exalt Health break ground on Panama City rehabilitation hospital July 16, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Ryan Companies and Exalt Health have broken ground on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Panama City that is expected to expand access to post-acute care in the growing community. E4H Architecture is serving as the project architect, and Panhandle Engineering is the civil engineer. The 39,093-square-foot hospital will include […]FCN Staff writer
- Extant Aerospace breaks ground on $75 million manufacturing facility in Melbourne July 16, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Extant Aerospace has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Melbourne that is expected to more than double the company’s workforce over time. The project includes a more than $75 million investment in a 376,000-sq. ft. advanced manufacturing facility, with plans for an additional 120,000 sq. ft. of future […]FCN Staff writer
- B&I Contractors joins HCA Aventura Hospital rehab expansion July 14, 2026Special to Florida Construction News Healthcare construction requires a level of precision, coordination, and adaptability that goes beyond traditional building projects. In an active hospital environment, construction teams must balance complex mechanical requirements with the ongoing needs of patients, medical staff, and daily operations. At HCA Aventura Hospital in Aventura, Florida, B&I Contractors recently reached […]FCN Staff writer