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Modifications had Put Miami Bridge Behind Schedule

Construction Equipment

The Associated Press reports the FIU pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed six people was behind schedule and $2.6 million over budget, in part because of a key change in the design and placement of one of its support towers.

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Florida’s tallest building could begin construction next spring

BD+C

SkyRise Miami , a 1,000-ft tall entertainment and observation tower, is set to begin construction in the first quarter of next year, according to Plaza Construction, which recently was chosen to build the structure by its developer Berkowitz Development Group.

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Announcing the Panelists at Construction Americas 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

We are excited to announce that Construction Americas 2015 Exposition, this March, will have a great line up of panelists and celebrity speaker Chris Grundy. Details below: ( From Construction Americas Press Release ) Miami, Fla.—January Century Bank Arena at the FIU OHL School of Construction in Miami.

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Seaside luxury: Arquitectonica, Melo Group introduce Aria on the Bay condo tower in Miami

BD+C

Melo Group has launched sales for Aria on the Bay, a 647-unit luxury condominium in Miami. The bayfront condo will overlook Margaret Pace Park, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami Beach skyline. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2015, with completion slated for 2017, Architecture Lab reports. Body Image: read more.

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FDOT, Miami Beach Extending A1A Flood-Mitigation Schedule

ENR Construction

In Miami Beach, a flood-mitigation project, originally planned to be mostly complete in time for this fall’s king-tide-induced flooding, now is heading to a late 2018 completion.

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Constructions Americas Announces New Premier Sponsors for 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

In a recent news release, Construction Americas announces their full line up of Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors, including a few new sponsorships. We are excited to be in midst of the very best in commercial construction. Below is the full news release: Construction Americas Expo Announces Sponsors. Miami, Fla.—February

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Construction Americas 2015 Exposition

Construction Marketing

Next spring, the Construction Marketing Association will take our construction marketing talents to South Beach, and all of you are invited. These panels will offer insights from construction industry leaders from multiple perspectives: CEOs, Editors, and technology providers. Construction Americas Call for Sponsors.

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