
New renderings released for future Jacksonville Museum of Science & History
MOSH releases updated renderings as Jacksonville science museum project hits 60% design completion
Florida Construction News & Signals

MOSH releases updated renderings as Jacksonville science museum project hits 60% design completion
Jacksonville breaks ground on 108-unit affordable housing development across three sites
Auld & White breaks ground on Cornerstone Classical Academy campus in Wildlight

Avant Construction Group acquires Jacksonville-based Ladson Construction

Young Jacksonville carpenter selected to represent USA at international skills competition in Shanghai

Superior Construction opens new Jacksonville training facility to develop skilled workforce
Jacksonville-area communities plan extensive Fourth of July celebrations for nation's 250th anniversary

Jacksonville pilots HUD initiative to expand affordable homeownership through manufactured housing
Federal funding supports airport modernization across Florida

Analysis of federal housing legislation's impact on residential supply

Stanley Martin Homes acquires Holiday Builders in major Florida homebuilding consolidation
Construction hiring reaches near two-year high in July

Civil construction market grows in Q3 but margins tighten amid cost pressures and leadership gaps
JE Dunn expands into power generation to capitalize on data center and infrastructure demand

Generation Z construction workers bring tech fluency while remaining eager to learn traditional building skills from experienced mentors.

Florida positioned as major driver in national construction spending growth through 2031
Construction backlog slides to 8 months as demand cools across all sectors
Construction firms must implement comprehensive heat safety protocols year-round to protect workers.
Summer construction hiring boom raises safety compliance challenges
Tutor Perini wins $60M Coast Guard contract for St. Petersburg waterfront reconstruction
Federal DBE cutbacks create patchwork of state rules for Florida contractors

Construction starts spike in July after June decline, signaling market volatility

Hernando County Fire Rescue breaks ground on first new fire station in over 20 years
HCA Florida planning $300 million hospital expansion in Cape Coral
Fort Myers Beach Pier replacement project breaks ground Friday
Water infrastructure upgrades accelerate as tech construction and environmental demands surge

Builders face increased exposure as federal disaster resources contract

Construction input costs surge 7.4% year-over-year amid persistent material and fuel price pressures

Equipment supplier Quality Equipment & Parts expands with new north central Florida location
Pensacola port secures $9M grant to expand shipbuilding infrastructure and create 2,000 jobs
Clearwater opens competitive bidding for $180M sports complex at Landings Golf Course
Cottondale launches construction on new police station and FEMA-compliant emergency services facility
Contractor bookings hit lowest level since January as data center work masks broader weakness

Action Roofing donates school supplies to 170+ children in Ocala-area Boys & Girls Club
Data center projects drive July construction planning index upward

Equip Exposition offers landscaping professionals skill-building and networking opportunities this October.
Major construction firms announce expansion projects and leadership changes

Paul Schmidt joins Global Fireproof Solutions as Vice President of Strategic Development
Senate highway bill stopgap extends BA250 timeline
Construction begins on $16.7M restoration of historic Warm Mineral Springs Park in Southwest Florida
New mixed-use town center planned for Tallahassee's Canopy master-planned community
Construction job vacancies climb despite uncertain demand signals

A-1 Global Holdings names new CFO with 30+ years of finance leadership
Construction firms urged to monitor economic warning signs as interest rates and inflation impact demand

Granite Construction boosts 2026 guidance on strong data center and infrastructure demand

Tech companies invest in construction worker training for data center boom
Florida and Army Corps team up to accelerate Everglades restoration construction

Turner Construction's cost benchmark shows significant annual growth driven by skilled labor demand

JLL forecasts continued construction cost increases through late 2026 amid policy and labor challenges
Florida's new infrastructure law faces tests as data center boom strains power grid
Construction activity in Florida moderates following May surge in project groundbreakings

Labor shortages and community pushback strain Florida's ambitious data center expansion plans
OSHA proposes nearly $350K in penalties against Florida roofing contractor for repeated fall protection violations
Podcast explores construction industry's economic impact on Florida
Balfour Beatty partners with University of Florida on $2 billion housing plan's first phase
Gainesville launches public safety expansion with new fire station construction
Foreign Object Debris remains a critical safety and quality concern on construction sites across Florida.
Immigration policy uncertainty underscores need for diverse hiring strategies
Braemar Hotels sells Key West oceanfront resort for $190 million as part of broader asset liquidation

Gen Z construction workers expect straightforward vacation policies without justification requirements

Major construction firms secure significant contracts as summer projects begin

Florida construction adds 11,000 jobs in June as nonresidential work leads growth
Construction costs projected to rise through end of 2026 amid labor and material pressures
Contractors turning to AI and automation to address labor and supply chain challenges
Construction input costs fell in June as fuel prices eased, but geopolitical tensions threaten further increases.

Federal water infrastructure bill advances with $30.5 billion in funding for state projects

MIT study shows Florida's wetland mitigation banking program has cost homeowners $1.6B in flood damages

Gilbane Construction reaches milestone on new Mets spring training facility in Florida

24-story apartment tower breaks ground in downtown St. Petersburg
BayCare Hospital Manatee reaches structural completion milestone with topping-out ceremony
Extant Aerospace breaks ground on $75M Melbourne manufacturing facility
Foley Products expands Florida precast operations with Fort Myers facility and Commercial Metals acquisition
PTM Partners and Peacock Capital launch platform to deliver affordable housing without government subsidies

South Florida dominates list of aging condos requiring major work following Surfside reforms

Builder backlogs decline in June but stay elevated at historic levels

AI data center construction planning cools slightly in June

Federal transportation grants totaling $1.73B awarded for Florida infrastructure projects

AI adoption and labor shortages will define construction planning strategies in 2026
St. Petersburg selects development teams for historic Gas Plant redevelopment project
Florida AG intervenes in developer legal battles after receiving campaign donations

AI data center construction drives economic growth while other private projects falter

Skanska finishes first phase of major emergency room expansion project across Florida

Beyond the headlines: turnover and compliance challenges threaten project timelines
Florida closes legal loophole in Live Local Act to limit local government challenges

Political winners and losers shape Florida's construction and development landscape

Florida ranks high for attractions but low for road safety among U.S. states.

Construction firms leverage savings and retirement benefits to improve employee retention
Florida celebrates America's 250th anniversary with free state park access

Ocala and Marion County celebrate America's 250th anniversary with fireworks, parade, and family festivities.

Constitutional scholar argues voting rights defense is essential to American democracy

State official challenges candidate's ballot eligibility over filing violations

DeSantis allies accuse Jay Collins' wife of operating anonymous accounts critical of Governor

St. Petersburg considers $8B Tropicana Field redevelopment plan for Historic Gas Plant District

Republican Melissa Rutland seeks to flip Democratic House District 60 seat with bipartisan messaging

Florida showcases its history and heritage at nation's capital during America's 250th anniversary celebration

FWC warns against personal fireworks at beaches during Fourth of July to protect nesting sea turtles and waterbirds

Florida's roof age law shifts focus to condition-based evaluations and certifications.
Data center megaprojects advance amid workforce investments and community concerns

Democratic challenger Leela Gray surpasses $1M fundraising milestone in race against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

Survey reveals divided American sentiment ahead of 2026 Declaration of Independence anniversary

Trump-backed Byron Donalds gains political endorsements in Florida race

FAE names Dobbs Equipment exclusive dealer for PT tracked carriers in Southeast
ABC North Florida podcast explores workforce shortages and infrastructure challenges across the state
Saint Leo University and town secure $3M in state funding for expansions and infrastructure

DeSantis vetoes legislation that would have limited sovereign immunity liability protections

South Florida shopping malls pursue mixed-use redevelopments to add housing and revitalize aging retail properties.

Construction site break-ins surge 50% as security challenges mount
Construction job openings reach 10-month peak despite mixed hiring signals

Amendment 3 defeat signals shift in Florida's political landscape

Over 100 new Florida laws take effect July 1

Construction crews must prioritize heat safety measures during Florida's hot summer months
Political tensions escalate as texts suggest opposition candidates targeting James Fishback

SEIU Florida backs Welch ahead of 2026 bargaining season

DeSantis expands state authority over local housing requirements through Live Local Act amendments

Residential developers capitalize on pickleball popularity with new court amenities