Construction Industry News
- Two killed in crane collapse at Central Florida hospital construction site June 5, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Two workers were killed Wednesday after a crane collapsed at the construction site of a new hospital on Florida’s Space Coast, officials confirmed. The incident happened at the future site of Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, located about 60 miles east of Orlando. According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s […]FCN Staff writer
- Williams International to build $1B aviation facility in Okaloosa County June 5, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer The State of Florida and Williams International have unveiled a $1 billion capital investment project to build aviation gas turbine engine manufacturing facility to the Shoal River Industrial Park in Okaloosa County. The company’s first 250,000 sq. ft facility is slated to begin construction later this year, with completion scheduled […]FCN Staff writer
- U.S. Department of Labor recovers $594,313 in unpaid overtime for 419 workers at Leesburg modular building manufacturer June 5, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $594,313 in back wages and damages for 419 workers after a federal investigation found a Leesburg-based modular building manufacturer failed to pay workers all of their required overtime wages. An investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division determined Amtex-NMS Inc., operating as Southeast Modular Manufacturing, violated […]FCN Staff writer
- Atlantic Beach’s new community center to feature hurricane-hardened design June 5, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer A 4,500-square-foot community center under construction in Atlantic Beach is set to become a secure, multi-purpose facility with hurricane-hardened features and modern upgrades, city officials said. Located at 100 W. 1st Street adjacent to Beaches Veterans Memorial Park, the future Marsh Oaks Community Center is undergoing a major transformation. Originally […]FCN Staff writer
- University of Florida wins 2025 Student Steel Bridge Competition, sets record June 4, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer For a record-breaking fifth consecutive year, student engineers at the University of Florida were crowned the John M. Parucki National Champions in the 2025 Student Steel Bridge Competition, placing in five categories and taking home $8,000 in scholarships. In addition to winning the overall prize, the University of Florida placed first […]FCN Staff writer
- Latest (Spring 2025) Florida Construction News magazine issue published May 29, 2025The 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: Financing in place to build 17-story Miami Beach Convention Center; Engineering a […]Mark Buckshon
- ANF, McDowell Housing Partners break ground on Southpointe Vista Phase II in Goulds May 29, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer ANF, in partnership with McDowell Housing Partners, is continuing its partnership with McDowell Housing Partners on Southpointe Vista Phase II, a 208-unit affordable housing development in Goulds. The project builds on the recently completed first phase and aims to expand access to affordable housing for households earning between 30% and […]FCN Staff writer
- DeSantis signs law banning commercial development in Florida State Parks May 29, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that restricts certain types of development in state parks, effectively blocking proposals to build golf courses, hotels and sports facilities on conservation lands. The law, which goes into effect July 1, establishes new protections aimed at preserving public lands while ensuring […]FCN Staff writer
- Engineering a Smarter Future: How Whole House Engineering Is Changing the Way America Designs Homes May 29, 2025Special to Florida Construction News staff writer Whole House Engineering (WHE) is leading a transformation in residential engineering, using a fully integrated, system-wide approach. Using BIM for Smarter Designs, WHE’s philosophy centers around a holistic approach to residential engineering. By unifying design and engineering under one roof, WHE reduces delays, streamlines communication, and delivers consistent, […]FCN Staff writer
- Build Faster, Waste Less: A-1’s EZWALL® Rethinks Wall Framing May 29, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer In this era of skilled labour shortages, tariffs and inflated building material costs, A-1 Industries’ EZWALL® panel framing package offers timely and affordable solutions. The residential and commercial wall framing system uses an innovative production method that reduces demand for labour, and squeezes the time needed to complete projects big […]FCN Staff writer