$1.1B Southwest Florida airport expansion breaks ground
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MARCH 24, 2025
Suffolk’s Terminal E project in Fort Myers, Florida, is the largest municipal construction effort in county history.
$300M Jacksonville airport concourse delayed
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Environmental reviews and staffing shortages at the FAA have pushed back groundbreaking at the Florida airport’s Concourse B.
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Florida: An International Gateway To Growth
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Florida’s 15 deep-water seaports and 19 commercial airports are the entry points for a vast international trade infrastructure. The post Florida: An International Gateway To Growth appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Tutor Perini unit lands $72.7M airport hangar job
Construction Dive
MAY 8, 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi-based subsidiary Roy Anderson won a contract to build the structure at Pensacola International in Florida.
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Highlands County, Florida: “The Center of Everything”
Business Facilities
AUGUST 13, 2021
Highland County, Florida's ideal location makes the area primed to quickly receive, produce, and distribute goods and services regionally and globally. The post Highlands County, Florida: “The Center of Everything” appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Allegiant stops work on $1B Florida resort due to coronavirus
Construction Dive
MAY 26, 2020
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt on many tourism-related projects in the Sunshine State, including at Disney parks, airports and cruise terminals.
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Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Florida wrapped up 2021 with a new leader and record-breaking job creation and capital investment. The post Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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Virgin Trains' $4B Florida line tees up for construction
Construction Dive
APRIL 23, 2019
billion private activity bond sale, the West Palm Beach to Orlando airport line will begin soon, needing 10,000 workers. Following a $1.7
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Brightline’s $5B Orlando high-speed rail extension complete
Construction Dive
JUNE 22, 2023
The 170-mile line from the Orlando Airport to West Palm Beach, Florida, will connect to its existing network.
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$1B Vertical Medical City receives FAA height authorization
Construction Dive
JANUARY 3, 2019
The Federal Aviation Administration approved the 444-foot-tall complex, which encroaches on Florida's Orlando International Airport airspace, for preconstruction led by Tutor Perini Building Corp.
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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Manufacturing could soon be seeing a jump as well since Florida Gov.
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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment.
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Hertz Announces Corporate Headquarters Relocation To Florida
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MAY 8, 2013
Additionally, access to the Florida travel and tourism population will position the company for long-term growth. According to Visit Florida, there are approximately 1 million employees in the state’s travel and tourism industry, Florida’s largest business segment. “Florida is the center of the U.S.
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Construction Americas 2015 Expo a Success
Construction Marketing
APRIL 3, 2015
The event produced by the OHL School of Construction at Florida International University was sponsored by Dodge Analytics , Bosch Power Tools , Digital Drafting Systems, and the Construction Marketing Association. The Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), was an excellent venue for the expo, with great food!
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. In addition to adding new money to public schools, state colleges and universities, the budget includes $20 million for Enterprise Florida Inc., $19 The proof is in the relocations. percent from last year.
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VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Growing In Florida
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
The aerospace company's new maintenance and engineering facility will create 400 jobs at Pensacola International Airport. Read VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Growing In Florida on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Wind valves will help increase hurricane resistance on Florida schools
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2013
Wind valves that harness the force of swirling winds to keep the roof in place during storms will be used to help seven Florida school roofs withstand hurricane-force winds. The resilience of a wind-vented roof has already been proven at the Miami International Airport. The schools in Seminole County, Fla., read more.
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BUSINESS REPORT: AeroTurbine Opens HQ In Miramar As Florida Aerospace Grows
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APRIL 8, 2014
Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope, President & CEO of Enterprise Florida. We are especially appreciative to the City of Miramar, Broward County and the State of Florida, as they have been extremely cooperative to work with and have provided all the support necessary for our new facility to come online,” added King. By Ed Felton.
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Embraer Breaks Ground Facility In Melbourne, FL
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 14, 2014
Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Clusters/Corridors Daily News Featured Post Florida Online Features U.S.
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Skanska Renovates, Expands Tampa International Airport
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JULY 1, 2015
Skanska has signed a supplemental contract to renovate and expand the Tampa International Airport Main Terminal building in Tampa, Florida. The contract is worth $60 million.
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Two Weitz Projects Receive Honors at 2014 “Build Florida” Awards
Construction Superintendent Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2015
The Florida East Coast Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America has recognized The Weitz Company for excellence in construction for two prominent projects: a private-jet terminal at Palm Beach International Airport and a clubhouse at one of the country’s most prestigious golf communities. 3 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
FLORIDA: GATEWAY TO SPACE. Florida has long been the world’s premier gateway to space, the undisputed commercial air traffic hub of the Americas and a major location for flight training and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Embraer has launched several other projects throughout Florida.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Greater Fort Lauderdale – Magnet For Biotech/Pharma Growth
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 7, 2014
The jobs being created by Unipharma are another example that IT’S WORKING in Florida.”. s easy access to foreign markets via Port Everglades and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Our new facility will not only provide jobs for the local community, but it will support Florida?s The company cited Broward County?s
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Secrets of a structural engineer
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering.
Spirit Airlines Investing $11M To Move Operations To Tennessee
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Over the next five years, the commercial airline will bring nearly 350 jobs to Williamson County, TN as it relocates the Operations Control Center (OCC) from Florida. Read: Spirit Airlines Investing $11M To Move Operations To Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Salini Impregilo Acquires Lane Industries for $406 Million
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Lane has satellite offices in Maine, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Illinois. The company works on highways, bridges and airports in the United States, but it also has international operations in the Middle East. The value of the acquisition is approximately $406 million an combined company sales of $6.4
FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. The corridor’s multi-modal transportation infrastructure offers a wide range of distribution options: Flint’s Bishop International Airport is at its core, offering continental and international flights. Photo: Memphismegasite.com.). Louis and Kansas City.
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Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2018
From a world renowned airport to new commuter rail, Orlando knows how to gets things moving. Read: Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure at BusinessFacilities.com.
January Construction Starts Jump 12 Percent
Construction Superintendent Magazine
MARCH 2, 2017
billion Central Terminal Building at LaGuardia Airport in New York, New York,as well as groundbreaking for several other large airport terminal projects. Nonbuilding construction bounced back from a subdued December, with the boost arising from a $750-million natural gas-fired power plant in Florida plus two pipeline.
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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 5, 2016
The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. AvEx, a world leader in the niche market of aviation exterior painting, has been located at Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia for over 25 years. FROM DREAM TO REALITY IN FLORIDA. When William T.
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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Expansion Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is undergoing a massive expansion to improve passenger experience and increase capacity. Miami Worldcenter, Florida Miami Worldcenter is one of the largest urban developments in the United States, blending residential, retail, and hospitality components.
BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 1, 2013
Florida East Coast Railway has signed a joint marketing agreement with Port Everglades to promote the new, 42.5-acre FLORIDA FAST FACTS. The ICTF with new technology will allow FEC to efficiently and effectively deliver superior transportation service between South Florida and the Eastern United States,” FEC CEO Jim Hertwig said.
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MAY 15, 2013
Hernando County Florida & Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development (TN). Greater Houston Partnership/Centerpoint Energy (TX). Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Louisiana Department of Economic Development/AEP:SWEPCO. North Carolina’s Northeast Commission.
10 biggest upcoming construction projects in U.S. started in November 2014
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DECEMBER 25, 2014
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 18, 2013
State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. Through June 2012, Workforce Florida awarded 230 IWT grants totaling more than $6.1
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
The Decatur airport provides another important transportation option; with runways of 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet wide the airport is capable of handling large freight carrying aircraft. More than 60 airports are located throughout New Mexico. Three cargo carriers serve the airport: Federal Express, DHL and UPS.
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Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 13, 2013
“Inland ports are becoming a critical part of the nation’s import/export cycle and the country’s competitive position on the world stage,” said John Carver, Head of Jones Lang LaSalle Ports Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group. There are a number of new locations under development such as the 4,000-acre Florida Inland Port in St.
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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2016
An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 12, 2013
In December, a federal judge approved the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement agreement, which covers individuals and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and certain coastal counties in eastern Texas and western Florida, as well as specified adjacent Gulf waters and bays.
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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
Following hurricane Katrina, the new 90,301-m 2 (972,000-sf) North Terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) emerged as one of the most visible symbols of infrastructure rebuilding in the Gulf region. This intricate casting filters light to the interior of the store to reduce heat gain from the hot South Florida sun.
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Miami: A Thriving Business Climate Adds Flavor To FDI
Business Facilities
APRIL 21, 2021
The diverse cultures, flavors and talents of Miami make it a unique global address for high-tech players in a rapidly growing hub. Read: Miami: A Thriving Business Climate Adds Flavor To FDI at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6 Gulf Coast.”.
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July/August 2013 Issue (Volume 46, Number 4)
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NOVEMBER 4, 2013
State Focus: Florida’s Future Looks Bright | Balmy economic weather has broken out in the Sunshine State, and it’s growing jobs as well as oranges and grapefruits. Business Report: Illinois – Outlook Is Positive In Wheeling | Chicago Executive Airport gets bigger and better.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 12, 2014
hire 500 additional aviation technicians for a 750-employee MRO facility at Chennault International Airport. FLORIDA’S GLOBAL TRADE INITIATIVE. Florida has long been a significant trade gateway between the U.S., Air cargo—the most regulated trade and logistics modality—has a stronghold in South Florida.
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