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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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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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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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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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The Typical U.S. Monthly Rent Now Equates to 63 Hours of Work for Budget-Strained Tenants

Pro Builder

year-over-year growth in October, but the total amount of work required to pay rent is three hours higher than the work schedule needed to pay rent a year ago, and six hours more than in October 2019. Renters in Miami face the greatest affordability hurdles, needing to work 96 hours at the average wage to pay the typical rent.

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Announcing the Panelists at Construction Americas 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

Details below: ( From Construction Americas Press Release ) Miami, Fla.—January January 12, 2015—A full line up of panelists is scheduled for the CONSTRUCTION AMERICAS 2015 Exposition, scheduled for March 26-27, 2015 at the U.S. Century Bank Arena at the FIU OHL School of Construction in Miami.

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Constructions Americas Announces New Premier Sponsors for 2015 Expo

Construction Marketing

Miami, Fla.—February February 6, 2015—A full compliment of sponsors are supporting the upcoming CONSTRUCTION AMERICAS 2015 Exposition, scheduled for March 26-27, 2015 at the U.S. Century Bank Arena at the FIU OHL School of Construction in Miami. Below is the full news release: Construction Americas Expo Announces Sponsors.

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