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Brightline wins key approval for Tampa-Orlando high-speed rail service

Construction Dive

The Florida DOT cleared the rail company to negotiate land leases for the project, which is expected to create 16,500 construction jobs from 2021 to 2024 for an estimated economic impact of $2.4 billion on the region.

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Judge Denies Tampa Bay Water a New Trial Against HDR | ENR.

ENR Construction

Judge Denies Tampa Bay Water a New Trial Against HDR. The federal judge who oversaw the Tampa Bay Water v. Photo courtesy Tampa Bay Water. Tampa Bay Water sued HDR Engineering over cracks at its reservoir in Lithia, Fla. Jury Verdict for HDR Delivers Setback for Tampa Bay Water. -- Advertising --. .”

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Water Street Tampa’s developer reveals details about this project’s public spaces

BD+C

In late June, Strategic Property Partners (SPP) unveiled its vision for the nearly 13 acres of public space that will stretch across Water Street Tampa, a 50-acre waterfront redevelopment that is one of the largest such projects in the U.S.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

Pro Builder

He has also served as president of the Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA) and the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). Meanwhile, despite double-digit unemployment nationwide, new-home sales are estimated to be 1.9% Fowke has served on the NAHB’s board of directors for more than 20 years.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

This facility draws thousands throughout the region; an estimated 260,000 veterans live in Southwest Florida. AFFORDABLE IN TAMPA BAY, HERNANDO COUNTY HAS IT ALL. The latter two run adjacent to the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport and Technology Center, providing a 2-stop light connection to Tampa Airport.

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

Pro Builder

Of the estimated 43.8 But recognizing an even greater opportunity, he pivoted to a dedicated rental community of 60 manufactured HUD-code homes near Tampa scheduled to break ground this month (see “ Manufactured to Rent ”). came across a piece of affordable land in Zephyrhills, 30 miles northeast of Tampa, a light bulb went off.

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HIRI Continues to See Growth for Home Improvement Product Sales.

Contractor Magazine

TAMPA, FLA. -- The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) has just released its September 2012 forecast for the size and trends in the home improvement market. previously estimated for these two years.) History is included back to 1992 and estimates are provided out to 2017. Comments 0. Advertisement. ); //.