Construction Industry News
- Developers secure $392 million to build Grand Hyatt Hotel next to Miami Beach Convention Center April 17, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Terra and Turnberry have secured $392 million in construction financing for the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room hotel that will sit next to the Miami Beach Convention Center. With funding now in place, construction is expected to begin soon, with the hotel scheduled to open by late 2027. The […]FCN Staff writer
- Parsons selected for Southwest Florida International Airport terminal expansion April 17, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Parsons Corporation has been chosen by the Lee County Port Authority to lead the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) terminal expansion project, the company announced. According to a press release, Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a $1.1 billion project, began enabling work on Oct. 1, 2024, and will add 14 additional […]FCN Staff writer
- Florida Tech breaks ground on six-story housing complex April 17, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Construction is underway on a new six-story student housing complex at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, with completion expected in time for the 2026 academic year. A groundbreaking ceremony was held April 11 at the former Southgate Intramural Field. “We come together (today) for the best reason: students,” said […]FCN Staff writer
- Building, planning fees jumping in Naples April 16, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer The City of Naples is raising its building and planning fees to better align with neighboring cities and cover rising costs for services. The City Council approved an ordinance in March to increase fees for building permits, plan reviews and inspections, and introduce two new fees to address noncompliance at […]FCN Staff writer
- New I-4 lanes in Polk County to open ahead of schedule April 15, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Six additional miles of roadway are set to open on Interstate 4 (I-4) by the end of April —one in each direction between U.S. 27 in Polk County and World Drive in Osceola County. Construction was completed about eight months earlier than originally scheduled. The early opening is part of […]FCN Staff writer
- St. Pete’s approves Tropicana Field roof repairs, commits $23 million April 10, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Repairs will begin on the roof of Tropicana Field, with approval and $23 million from the City of St. Petersburg to cover the cost of fabrication, delivery, and installation of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) roof membrane. City Council approved two resolutions for a $22.54 million Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal with joint […]FCN Staff writer
- Bill to ban golf courses, resorts in Florida state parks heads to full house April 10, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer A bill that would prohibit building golf courses, resort-style lodges and sports facilities in Florida’s state parks is moving forward in the Legislature. The House State Affairs Committee has unanimously approved the bill (HB 209), which aims to preserve the natural integrity of the state’s 175-park system and prevent “unintended […]FCN Staff writer
- FDOT hosting public meeting on multi-use path project in Escambia County April 9, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting concerning the S.R. 196 (Bayfront Parkway) multi-use path project in Escambia County Tues., April 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (CDT). Citizens are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting at nwflroads.com/calendar. Those who are unable to participate virtually […]FCN Staff writer
- Florida Tech’s ASCE students paddle, survey, and engineer their way to big wins at regional symposium April 9, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer Florida Tech’s American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter brought some serious engineering talent — and a corn-themed canoe — to the 2025 ASCE Southeast Student Symposium, held last month at the University of Georgia. The event brought together more than 600 students from 19 universities across Florida, Georgia, […]FCN Staff writer
- Miami-Dade approves $3 billion Little River District development April 3, 2025Florida Construction News staff writer The Miami-Dade County Commission voted unanimously this week to approve the $3 billion Little River District, a 63-acre development that includes 6,000 affordable and workforce housing units to the Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods. The project will create approximately 3,840 jobs during construction and SG Holdings committed to inclusive […]FCN Staff writer
