Florida Construction News & Signals
Jacksonville breaks ground on 108-unit affordable housing development across three sites
Metro Development Group begins construction on 1,100-acre Hernando County master-planned community
Construction cost pressures continue to weigh on residential development activity
Nearly half of contractors surveyed plan to leverage Section 179 tax deductions for end-of-year equipment purchases.
Nopetro Energy breaks ground on $56M renewable natural gas facility in Manatee County
Construction contractors report growing backlogs despite margin pressures from high costs
Major construction firm expands with new headquarters project
Brightline parent companies file for bankruptcy while Florida high-speed rail project continues operations
Multi-generational Florida contractor continues growth trajectory
Large-scale projects drive nonresidential construction spending as infrastructure and tech sectors lead growth
Florida receives $85M in federal highway funding for I-4 expansion project
Florida contractors secure major infrastructure wins as construction season winds down
ARTBA recognizes state DOTs and contractors for hurricane recovery work following Helene
Equip Expo highlights the five major challenges facing managed landscaping contractors.
A-1 Global Holdings celebrates 49 years and launches countdown to 50th anniversary
Construction Partners expands Florida presence with Northwest Florida asphalt and paving acquisition
Federal funding allocated for airport infrastructure improvements across Florida
Construction demand persists but with uneven geographic distribution across sectors
Brightline's cash crunch threatens Florida rail expansion plans
Fall 2026 Florida Construction News magazine now available
Rising interest rates threaten project viability across Florida construction sector
Data center construction drives rebound in contractor backlogs across Florida
Procore's major acquisition and significant contract wins highlight industry consolidation and growth
Multifamily developers see mixed signals as construction costs stabilize but market challenges persist
Federal funding supports airport modernization across Florida
Analysis examines how federal housing legislation impacts residential construction supply
Stanley Martin Homes acquires Holiday Builders in major consolidation deal
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
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 starts spike in July after June decline, signaling market volatility
HCA Florida planning $300 million hospital expansion in Cape Coral
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
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
Major construction firms announce expansion projects and leadership changes
Paul Schmidt joins Global Fireproof Solutions as Vice President of Strategic Development
New mixed-use town center planned for Tallahassee's Canopy master-planned community
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
