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FDOT Awards $2.1B Contract for I-95 Corridor Expansion – MIAMI — The Florida Department of Transportation on Tuesday awarded a $2.1 billion contract to a joint venture of Webber LLC and Ferrovial Construction to expand Interstate 95 through Miami-Dade and Broward counties, adding express lanes along a 28-mile stretch…
Commentary: The Hidden Risk in Florida’s Construction Boom – Florida’s construction boom is concentrating power among mega-contractors, threatening the diversity that keeps the industry healthy.
Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis: Builders Hold the Key – With a 500,000-unit housing deficit, Florida’s construction industry must lead with innovative building methods and policy advocacy.
Opinion: AI Permitting Is Coming — Are Florida Contractors Ready? – AI permitting is transforming Florida’s construction approval process. Contractors who embrace digital workflows will gain a major edge.
The Real Cost of Hurricane-Proofing Florida’s Buildings – A structural engineer argues Florida’s building codes should be strengthened, not relaxed, despite developer pushback on costs.
Why Florida’s Construction Workforce Shortage Won’t Fix Itself – Florida needs 45,000 new construction workers but the traditional approach isn’t working. Here’s what the industry must change.
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