Florida Tech Time
Business Facilities
AUGUST 12, 2020
The Sunshine State is used to making things grow, this includes its tech industry, where Florida is sprouting thousands of new jobs. Read: Florida Tech Time at BusinessFacilities.com.
Florida State Focus: Changes And Challenges
Business Facilities
MARCH 8, 2021
From COVID challenges to the road to recovery, not unlike many others, Florida is dealing with new territory in 2021. Read: Florida State Focus: Changes And Challenges at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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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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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Florida The Friendly
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2018
Florida has a skilled workforce ready to fill 21st century jobs. Read: Florida The Friendly at BusinessFacilities.com. The state produces more than 28,000 STEM-oriented graduates each year and more than 100,000 Floridians work in the aerospace sector.
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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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North Central Florida: Low Cost, High Opportunity
Business Facilities
JULY 21, 2022
With robust infrastructure and a talented workforce, North Central Florida offers attractive prospects for new and expanding businesses.
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Florida Legislature Advances Major Highway Projects, Hurricane Ian Recovery
ENR Construction
MAY 11, 2023
Moving Florida Forward calls for general revenue transfers of $4 billion to the State Transportation Trust Fund, and the use of “innovative financing tools, contracting and proposed policies” to deliver the $7-billion program.
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First Look: SOM's design for All Aboard Florida Fort Lauderdale rail station
BD+C
JULY 9, 2014
At least, that''s the plan for All Aboard Florida , the country''s only privately owned, operated, and financed railway project. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team Transit Facilities Transportation & Parking Facilities' Body Image: read more.
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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright.
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Moffitt Cancer Center To Begin 775-Acre Campus In Florida
Business Facilities
JANUARY 26, 2021
Read: Moffitt Cancer Center To Begin 775-Acre Campus In Florida at BusinessFacilities.com. Construction of the first phase of the Pasco County campus is expected to take five years, and support more than 14,500 jobs in the Tampa Bay region.
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West Melbourne, Florida: Logistics Gem On The Space Coast
Business Facilities
MARCH 11, 2020
West Melbourne, FL offers businesses access to international markets while maintaining its small town friendliness just a few miles from Florida’s beautiful white-sand beaches. Read: West Melbourne, Florida: Logistics Gem On The Space Coast at BusinessFacilities.com.
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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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Florida Invests Record $10.8 Billion in Infrastructure
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NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott presented the state's FY 2018-2019 transportation budget yesterday, saying, "Transportation infrastructure plays an important role in helping support our booming economy, growing population and record numbers of visitors.
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Superior Construction wraps up $400M Indianapolis highway project
Construction Dive
JUNE 7, 2023
The I-65/I-70 North Split overhaul is the largest transportation project the Jacksonville, Florida-based firm has ever completed.
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Florida Invests Record $10.8 Billion in Infrastructure in FY2018-19
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NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott presented the state's FY 2018-2019 transportation budget yesterday, saying, "Transportation infrastructure plays an important role in helping support our booming economy, growing population and record numbers of visitors.
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Struggling Astaldi Announces Defaults on Florida Highway Contracts
ENR Construction
APRIL 10, 2019
The contractor, which filed for creditor protection last October, informed the Florida Dept. of Transportation of its voluntary default on March 28.
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US Transportation Dept. Releases $50M to Florida for Post-Ian Repairs
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Funding will support fixes to Sanibel and Pine Island causeways and other hurricane-damaged infrastructure
Spirit Airlines Breaks Ground On South Florida HQ
Business Facilities
JANUARY 13, 2020
Read: Spirit Airlines Breaks Ground On South Florida HQ at BusinessFacilities.com. The airline will invest up to $250 million and create 225 new jobs at its new Broward County corporate campus.
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Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana And Georgia Top The Field In BF‘s Best Infrastructure Ranking
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JULY 25, 2013
” The results are in and Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia took the top five slots in BF ‘s Best Infrastructure evaluation, respectively. “When you consider the amount of infrastructure that needs to be maintained in states the size of Texas and Florida, this is truly impressive,” Rogers said.
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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).
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Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2018
Read: Orlando Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure at BusinessFacilities.com. From a world renowned airport to new commuter rail, Orlando knows how to gets things moving.
The Sunshine State Is Bright For Business
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AUGUST 26, 2022
Florida offers a thriving economy and competitive cost of doing business, coupled with a top-ranked labor force and pro-business climate.
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Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral
Business Facilities
APRIL 3, 2019
The city with the second largest land mass—and one of the fastest growing populations—in Florida offers plenty of opportunities for commercial development. Read: Commercial Hotspots Thrive In Cape Coral at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
percent and transportation and warehousing which grew by 3.8 Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development.
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Wakulla County Is The Natural Place For Your Business
Business Facilities
JUNE 9, 2022
Offering a perfect balance for business and living, Wakulla County is one of the fastest growing rural areas in North Florida.
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LRK opens office in Orlando to grow its presence in Florida
BD+C
MAY 30, 2023
LRK opens office in Orlando to grow its presence in Florida LRK, a nationally recognized architectural, planning, and interior design firm, has opened its new office in downtown Orlando, Fla. The office’s proximity to the SunRail line and Lynx provides employees with access to public transportation. Lauderdale, and Miami.
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Design firms invited to submit qualifications for new St. Petersburg, Florida, pier designs
BD+C
AUGUST 12, 2014
Since its earliest days as a growing fishing village on Florida''s west coast in the late 1800s, a pier has been the centerpiece of St. Petersburg''s downtown waterfront. Petersburg has released a Request for Qualifications to the architectural and engineering community for design of a new or renovated pier structure.
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45 Polk County – Florida’s Best Place For Business
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Polk County, Florida located along the heart of the I4 corridor is a multifaceted economic engine centered on innovation, technological advances, manufacturing, logistics and so much more. Read: Polk County – Florida’s Best Place For Business at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Struggling Astaldi Announces Defaults on Two Florida Highway Contracts
ENR Construction
APRIL 9, 2019
The contractor, which filed for creditor protection last October, informed the Florida Dept. of Transportation of its voluntary default on March 28.
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Florida Project to Receive Largest P3 TIFIA Loan
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced at the Build America Infrastructure Investment Summit a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for $950 million to help pay for the reconstruction and widening of 21 miles of Interstate 4 in metropolitan Orlando, Fla.
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 28, 2019
A single phrase about unexplained reasons stands out in the transportation board's report.
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Contractors Receive National Safety Awards
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) recognized transportation construction firms from New Jersey, California and Florida at its national convention in Milwaukee, Wis.,
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[VIDEO] Rebar Drops from Crane, Impales Workers
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 6, 2020
A crane carrying a load of rebar malfunctioned Wednesday, dropping the rebar on workers below, impaling two of them, reports WSVN.com in Miami, Florida. According to the video report, six workers were injured and transported to the hospital. The report said the load was being lifted from street…
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Miami Bridge, Highway Rebuild Progresses Amid Supply Chain Delays
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Supply chain issues and a bid protest have slowed down a Miami highway project, but the Florida Department of Transportation says the Archer Western-de Moya Group joint venture is making steady progress nonetheless.
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Pensacola Bay Bridge Repairs to Take 6 Months
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Repairs to the Pensacola Bay Bridge are expected to take six months, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Thursday. Once repairs are complete, all four bridge lanes will be open with no load restrictions and at the same condition as expected for new construction, FDOT said in a news…
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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. in Florida. While the sun is setting on coal use in Florida,?cleaner customers money.?The
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Moody's: Florida I-4 P3 filed $100M claim for extra costs, wants 245 extra schedule days
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2018
The state's Department of Transportation is still reviewing the cost and schedule claims put forth by I-4 Mobility Partners, which includes Skanska and John Laing plc entities.
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MAY 23, 2013
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will provide scholarships for the children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.
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[VIDEO] Demolitions Begin at Pensacola Bay Bridge
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Demolitions necessary to complete a damage assessment of the Pensacola Bay Bridge began Monday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Hurricane Sally dislodged 22 construction and equipment barges owned by contractor Skanska USA, and several of the loose barges collided with the…
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Student Videos Win ARTBA Infrastructure Contest
Construction Equipment
OCTOBER 15, 2014
A high school student from Pennsylvania and an undergraduate student from Florida Polytechnic Institute were named winners of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) 4th annual “Student Transportation Video Contest.”'
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Florida: A Million Miles For A Million Jobs In The Sunshine State
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 15, 2016
Rick Scott recently toured Grimaldi Candies in Rockledge, FL as part of his “1 Million Miles for 1 Million Jobs” bus tour across Florida. He also highlighted the need to cut $1 billion in taxes, and to create a new, $250-million Florida Enterprise Fund. Enterprise Florida, Inc. During the bus tour, Paragon Plastics endorsed Gov.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Boost Economy Across 16 Host Cities
Business Facilities
JUNE 27, 2022
The 16 Host Cities picked for FIFA World Cup 2026 were selected based on transportation, human rights, stadium infrastructure, fan fest locations and training sites.
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Investigators Explain Focus On Pre-Collapse Cracking In Florida Bridge
ENR Construction
MAY 24, 2018
The National Transportation Safety Board is studying cracks in diagonal members at both ends of the concrete truss bridge.
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