Construction Industry News
- Rays unveil renderings showing proposed Tampa Bay ballpark’s potential beyond baseball July 30, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer The Tampa Bay Rays have released four new renderings of their proposed new ballpark, highlighting how the 30,000-seat venue could be transformed to host concerts, sporting events, graduations and large-scale community gatherings throughout the year. Renderings depict the venue configured for major concerts and touring shows, graduation ceremonies and academic […]FCN Staff writer
- Auld & White breaks ground on new Cornerstone Classical Academy campus in Wildlight July 30, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Auld & White Constructors has broken ground on a new campus for Cornerstone Classical Academy in Wildlight, marking the start of construction on a new charter school intended to serve the growing population of Nassau County. The Jacksonville-based contractor joined Cornerstone officials and community representatives July 23 for the groundbreaking […]FCN Staff writer
- Florida, U.S. Army Corps sign agreement to advance key Everglades restoration projects July 30, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer The South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed an agreement aimed at accelerating construction of key projects designed to restore the Everglades and improve water flows across South Florida. The Project Partnership Agreement, signed at the Blue Shanty Flow Way construction site, will […]FCN Staff writer
- Avant Construction Group acquires Ladson Construction in Jacksonville July 30, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Avant Construction Group has acquired Jacksonville-based Ladson Construction, bringing the two locally based builders under common ownership. Avant announced the acquisition July 21, saying Ladson began operating as part of Avant Construction Group on July 16. The companies said operations will continue without interruption on current projects. “This is a […]FCN Staff writer
- Data center boom tests Florida’s new infrastruture law as power demands surge across the state July 24, 2026Florida Construction News staff writer Data centers have been popping up across the United States, and Florida is at the forefront of this boom. There are more than a hundred facilities, with more potentially on the way. That said, the potential power price surges associated with the increase in data center construction have sparked debate […]FCN Staff writer
- 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