Jacksonville Report

Although still active, construction starts have slowed in northeast Florida as the residential market has stalled.
A diverse economy, including a strong port and active naval station, has helped the city of Jacksonville weather the recent stagnation in residential development, but contractors are expressing mixed messages about activity in the market. Full Story >>

JTA Paves the Way

Area Transportation Authority has $800 Million in Projects Under Way
For more than half a century, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority has designed and built roads and bridges aimed at improving traffic flow in Duval County, and this year is no exception.Full Story>>

Staying Behind the Scenes at AmericasMart

Technically Complex Project in Atlanta Requires Contractor to Maintain Low Profile
Putting on a major industry event requires tremendous behind-the-scenes work, so it’s fitting that expansion of the world’s largest wholesale showroom space of its kind requires more effort than meets the eye. Full Story >>

Going for the Green

SIKON Construction Corp. is finding plenty of business in the growing market niche of LEED-certified retail projects. .
No doubt about it, the construction industry is going green. Architects are incorporating sustainable features in designs, municipalities are encouraging green building through incentives or mandating it through regulations and developers are starting to realize they can save money over the long term.
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Mastering the Safety Message

Report Reviews Ways in Which Some Groups are Trying to Improve Safety
The construction industry employs nearly 8% of the nation’s workforce and generates nearly 5% of the Gross Domestic Product, but it can be hazardous.Full Story >>

Changing the Safety Culture

Southeast Firms Committing to New Programs to Change Workers’ Mindsets, Results
Determined that everyone on the jobsite leave safe and healthy, several firms are changing the construction industry’s culture. Full Story >>

The 2007 ACAF Pavement Awards

Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida’s Awards Recognize Quality Pavements
Recognizing some of the best recently paved asphalt pavements in the state of Florida, the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida presented its Asphalt Pavement Awards at its annual convention held in June. Full Story >>