
US Department of Labor, US Coast Guard sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance maritime safety in Northwest Oregon
Federal agencies coordinate on maritime safety protocols
Florida Construction News & Signals

Federal agencies coordinate on maritime safety protocols
From Blueprints to Breakdowns: Navigating Palm Beach County Permits
Jul 4, 2026 · 5:00
Maryland Transportation Authority seeks bids for Key Bridge main span reconstruction

Deerfield Beach loosens waterfront development rules while West Palm Beach tightens them, reflecting divergent coastal growth strategies.

OSHA proposes nearly $350K in penalties against Florida roofing contractor for repeated fall protection violations
OSHA compliance audits and employee certifications protect contractors from fines and project delays.
Seven slab types compared for performance and maintenance requirements.
Palm Beach County commissioners reject zoning for 1M-sq-ft data center project

Federal water infrastructure bill advances with $30.5 billion in funding for state projects

MIT study shows Florida's wetland mitigation banking program has cost homeowners $1.6B in flood damages

Understanding NEPA compliance challenges and predictability in environmental law

West Palm Beach moves toward pausing new waterfront high-rise applications

ASCE engineer attributes NYC building failure to office-to-residential conversion structural limitations

South Florida dominates list of aging condos requiring major work following Surfside reforms

New York's data center moratorium marks first statewide halt on hyperscale facility permits

NYC structural failure raises questions about liability and legal accountability in construction

Miami approves zoning exceptions for Coconut Grove Playhouse revival project

Palm Beach County commissioners advance temporary moratorium on new data center applications

Miami Freedom Park redevelopment and West Palm office tower lead $370M in weekly construction permits

Homestead launches major infrastructure modernization at Krome and Flagler intersection
Environmental groups challenge EPA over pending air permit for major steel mill

Residents sue to block Related Group's Live Local Act beachfront tower in Hollywood

Florida closes legal loophole in Live Local Act to limit local government challenges

Florida ranks high for attractions but low for road safety among U.S. states.

Florida's roof age law shifts focus to condition-based evaluations and certifications.
Ken Griffin seeks helipad approval for Miami Beach megayacht marina development

Massachusetts bridge program receives federal environmental approval and $1B in funding
DeSantis vetoes legislation that would have limited sovereign immunity liability protections

Federal judge rules Trump administration's withholding of Hudson Tunnel funds violates federal law

Amendment 3 defeat signals shift in Florida's political landscape

Over 100 new Florida laws take effect July 1

Miami Beach approves height increase for Cejas's Lincoln Road apartment project

DeSantis vetoes funding for Miami-Dade corruption investigators

DeSantis expands state authority over local housing requirements through Live Local Act amendments

Florida's courts serve as essential guardrails against legislative overreach, according to legal expert Mark Ferrulo.

Florida lawmakers advance federal online safety legislation protecting minors with state enforcement options.

House passes bipartisan bill to bolster power grid cybersecurity

Governor vetoes $8.6M in Sarasota-Manatee infrastructure and public safety funding

NYC Department of Design and Construction selects Skanska USA Building and Claire Weisz Architects for $163 million East Side Greenway project.
Three regional building officials walk through what the new wind-load and inspection rules mean for GCs heading into hurricane season.
Federal highway funding bill faces September 30 deadline as Congress departs early
Federal court strikes down Biden administration's expansion of prevailing wage requirements for construction projects.

Federal funding addresses hurricane damage to critical infrastructure across states

NIST investigation attributes Champlain Towers South collapse to design and construction defects
Understanding the lengthy timelines behind infrastructure planning and construction in America

Federal labor department launches annual fall prevention initiative for construction industry