Gabrielle Russon - Thu September 07, 2017
Disney Road Construction Season in Full Swing
With highly anticipated new attractions coming to Disney World in the next several years, a historically high volume of road construction is taking place to get the parks ready. Reedy Creek Improvement District — the Disney-controlled taxing district that provides government services to the resort — is in the midst of nearly $800 million worth of road-construction projects that began in 2013 and continues through 2020....
Craig Mongeau - Wed September 06, 2017
Jeff Martin Auctioneers to Join Florida Auctions Fray
A familiar name will be arriving on a new stage as Jeff Martin Auctioneers will be entering the Florida Auctions arena in 2018. Jeff Martin Auctioneers, based in Brooklyn, Miss., has leased property in Kissimmee, Fla., and will be among four auctioneers participating in the annual late January, early February event....
Thu August 31, 2017
Sumitomo to Back Heavy-Haul Marketplace Startup VeriTread in New Partnership
VeriTread, The Heavy-Haul Marketplace, recently announced its partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (“SCOA”). SCOA together with Sumitomo Corporation plan to underwrite a $2.5 million third-party allocation of new units for an undisclosed ownership stake of VeriTread....
Mon August 28, 2017
FAE USA Inc. Adds New Florida Dealer to Its Network
FAE USA Inc. , a leader in the manufacturing, engineering, and distribution of mulching, stabilization, reclamation and rock grinding equipment, according to the company, has reached an agreement with Growers Equipment Company to become the sole FAE Construction dealer of Florida....
Mon August 28, 2017
I-4 Ultimate Project Marks First Ribbon-Cutting
The I-4 Ultimate project reached a major milestone on Aug. 9 as the new Grand National Drive overpass was officially opened. The overpass connects the Oak Ridge Road/International Drive area, east of Interstate 4 (I-4), to the Major Boulevard/Caravan Court area, west of I-4....
Mon August 14, 2017
GT Grandstands Commemorates Project Milestone
On Aug. 4, 2017, Plant City-based manufacturer, GT Grandstands will commemorate the construction milestone of “topping off” at the new Strawberry Festival Grandstand. This ceremony marks the point of installation when the last piece of steel is used to “top off” the infrastructure....
Mon August 14, 2017
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Visits Trekker Group Headquarters
Recently, Trekker Group hosted Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart at its Miami-based headquarters. Diaz-Balart arranged the visit to learn more about the construction equipment industry and what policy issues impact them both positively and negatively....
Mon August 14, 2017
Newman Tractor — New Dealership for Central Fla.
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the addition of Newman Tractor, Bartow, Fla., to its North American authorized dealer network. Newman Tractor now provides sales, rentals, service and parts to Hyundai customers throughout an extensive area of central Florida....
Mon August 14, 2017
Concern Grows Over Algae Bloom on Lake Okeechobee
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Algae is blooming on Lake Okeechobee, stoking concerns of a more wide-scale bloom that choked nearby waterways with thick green goo in 2016. So far, the waterways nearest to the lake have been spared as the lake's polluted water has not been discharged because of lower water levels caused by a spring drought, The Palm Beach Post reports....
Cindy Riley - Mon August 14, 2017
Tampa Airport Sees $2B Expansion
As part of the largest renovation to Tampa International Airport since it opened in 1971, construction crews in Florida are continuing work on Phase I of a massive master plan expansion. At an estimated cost of $971 million, the first phase includes a 2.6 million sq.-ft....
