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Testing 400 chunks of concrete – Surfside investigation moves into new phase
In The News Testing 400 chunks of concrete - Surfside investigation moves into new phase By Greg Allen – NPR MIAMI — A federal team investigating the collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla. has moved into the next
Lawmakers support Gov. DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward to speed up road construction
In The News Lawmakers support Gov. DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward to speed up road construction By Gabrielle Russon – Florida Politics Gov. DeSantis scores a legislative victory with his plan to speed up 20 road construction projects. Florida lawmakers have
Florida lawmakers agree to $116 billion budget in final week
In The News Florida lawmakers agree to $116 billion budget in final week By JEFFREY SCHWEERS | jschweers@orlandosentinel.com | Orlando Sentinel TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers kicked off the last week of the regular legislative session Monday by completing the terms
Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute
In The News Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute By Jose Carrasco – Informed Infrastructure FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.- The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members. Antonio Nanni has been elected to
Not sure what to do after high school? How about a career starting out at $40K-$50K?
In The News Not sure what to do after high school? How about a career starting out at $40K-$50K? By Kamal Morgan – Pensacola News Journal On Wednesday at the Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, over 600 students were in attendance to check out
House phosphogypsum reuse bill clears final committee
In The News House phosphogypsum reuse bill clears final committee By Wes Wolfe – Florida Politics The EPA banned use of phosphogypsum in 1989. A controversial proposal to look into using phosphogypsum as a road-building material is on its way to
Jeanette Nuñez to Legislature: Unlock billions from state reserves for road projects
In The News Jeanette Nuñez to Legislature: Unlock billions from state reserves for road projects By Martin E. Comas – Orlando Sentinel – Apr 13, 2023 at 5:32 pm Noting motorists’ frustrations with traffic backups, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez on Thursday urged the
Phosphogypsum reuse study bill heads to Senate floor
In The News Phosphogypsum reuse study bill heads to Senate floor Florida Politics – Wes Wolfe The EPA banned use of phosphogypsum in 1989. Legislation is on the way to the Senate floor that could open up use of phosphogypsum
Lawmakers sought to remove DEI from higher ed. Now they’re scrubbing it from the bill
In The News Lawmakers sought to remove DEI from higher ed. Now they’re scrubbing it from the bill TALLAHASSEE In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to overhaul the state’s higher education system with a clear target in
Florida lawmakers aim to ease condo confusion, but money questions remain
In The News Florida lawmakers aim to ease condo confusion, but money questions remain Mary Ellen Klas Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE — As residents of condominiums across Florida struggle to adapt to a sweeping new law that increases building inspections and
Lincoln Middle School Wins State MATHCOUNTS Competition
In The News Lincoln Middle School Wins State MATHCOUNTS Competition Alachua Chronicle – March 15, 2023 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Lincoln Middle School MATHCOUNTS team won the state championship last Friday, their sixth win in the past seven competitions. The
Lawmakers Look Again at Condo Safety Requirements
In The News Lawmakers Look Again at Condo Safety Requirements CBS News by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Florida Senate committee Tuesday backed a proposal that would make changes to a condominium-safety law passed last year
Northwest Florida middle school mathletes compete at MATHCOUNTS Competition
In The News Northwest Florida middle school mathletes compete at MATHCOUNTS Competition WEARNews-ABC3 – by WEAR staff ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Middle school students from Northwest Florida put their math skills to the test at the MATHCOUNTS Competition on Saturday.
Feb. 19-25 is Engineers Week
In The News Feb. 19-25 is Engineers Week By Katrina Elsken, Published February 9, 2023 Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE -The Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed the week of Feb. 19-25 as Engineers Week. Founded by the National Society
Senate panel calls for more clarity, time on Surfside-inspired condo inspection law
In The News Senate panel calls for more clarity, time on Surfside-inspired condo inspection law Florida Politics – by Jesse Scheckner – Feb 8, 2023 Industry experts agree the law in its current form has many financial and compliance problems.
Central Florida Construction Career Days inspiring students to pursue ‘building’ careers
In The News Central Florida Construction Career Days inspiring students to pursue 'building' careers BayNews9 – by Ashleigh Mills – Feb 3, 2023 ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida high school students are getting hands-on experience in careers like construction, engineering and
Florida board proposes changes to condo reform legislation
In The News Florida board proposes changes to condo reform legislation The Real Deal by Katherine Kallergis – Feb 3, 2023 A Florida commission is proposing changes to the state law that legislators passed last year in response to the
State commission wants to roll back a key part of post-Surfside condo safety law. Lawmakers are not so sure
In The News State commission wants to roll back a key part of post-Surfside condo safety law. Lawmakers are not so sure WLRN-TV & WJCT-FM (First Coast Connect) A new report issued by the Florida Building Commission calls into question
Will plan to link Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 come sooner? DeSantis aims to speed completion of projects
In The News Will plan to link Sawgrass Expressway to I-95 come sooner? DeSantis aims to speed completion of projects By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida • Jan 30, 2023 at 5:11 pm Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday pitched
DEP: Progress being made on surface water discharge, reuse
In The News DEP: Progress being made on surface water discharge, reuse Wes Wolfe of Florida Politics Implementation of 2021’s SB 64 is an effort in progress, but Michael Lynch, Director of Water Resource Management for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), wouldn’t
Hillsborough puts off decision on whether to extend the widening of I-275
In The News Hillsborough puts off decision on whether to extend the widening of I-275 C.T. Bowen of the Tampa Bay Times The orange barrels and concrete barricades along Interstate 275 in Tampa won’t be going away anytime soon —
Nick DiCeglie carries Jeff Brandes’ TBARTA torch, again files to repeal agency
In The News Nick DiCeglie carries Jeff Brandes’ TBARTA torch, again files to repeal agency Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics Sen. Nick DiCeglie, newly elected to the state’s upper chamber, has filed a bill to repeal the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit
Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023 Launches 10 Month Program
In The News Florida Engineering Leadership Institute Class of 2023 Launches 10 Month Program Florida Daily Forty professional engineers have been selected to participate in the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class of 2023 to transform into community leaders while
Orange County and Osceola County Transportation Tax Voter Outcome
In The News Orange County and Osceola County Transportation Tax Voter Outcome WESH News Central Florida voters have let their voices be heard on several amendments. See the round-up below: A measure to stabilize rent in Orange County is heading toward
Walton County residents say ‘No’ to 1-cent sales tax for roads, reject amendment 2 to 1
In The News Walton County residents say 'No' to 1-cent sales tax for roads, reject amendment 2 to 1 Daily News/USATODAY Network Published: 9:51 p.m. ET Nov. 8, 2022 Updated: 11:43 a.m. ET Nov. 9, 2022 Walton County voters voiced a
Southland Awarded $596 Million SR 23 Bridge Project over St. Johns River for the FDoT
In The News Southland Awarded $596 Million SR 23 Bridge Project over St. Johns River for the Florida Department of Transportation GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Southland Holdings, LLC (“Southland”) announced today it has been awarded a $596
Preparing for Future Tragedies Decades Before They Happen
In The News Preparing for Future Tragedies Decades Before They Happen A look at the Surfside condominium collapse & lessons learned in liability by Mitch Cohen Monday, November 7, 2022 The design-bid-build project delivery method has dominated the construction landscape for many