Curran Young Construction Earns Top Honors at Lee BIA Awards

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Curran Young Construction was recognized with six awards at the 2025 Lee Building Industry Association Industry Awards, celebrating excellence in design, construction and innovation across Southwest Florida. The company’s award-winning projects include: Best Multi-Story: Siesta Lakes – Siesta Lakes is an $85 million, 412-unit Class A residential rental community in Cape Coral featuring nine four-story buildings, a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse, pet care center and sport courts. Nestled on a 26-acre site between two canals, the development offers spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom units with water views. Best Restaurant: Harborside at South Seas – Harborside at South Seas Resort underwent a $2.85 … Read more

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Robins & Morton Graduates 11 Construction Professionals Through Field Leadership Development Program

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Robins & Morton recently celebrated the graduation of 11 construction professionals from its Rocky McMichen Field Leadership Program. The milestone represents the sixth graduating class since the program’s inception in 2017, bringing the total number of graduates to 66. The program is a comprehensive 15-month mentorship initiative that transforms experienced craft professionals into construction management leaders. The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on field experience and structured mentorship to develop managerial skills and broaden participants’ understanding of construction management beyond their specialized trades. The primary goal is to provide graduates with long-term career opportunities within Robins & Morton while addressing the … Read more

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Skanska Building Operations Releases Fall 2025 Construction Market Trends Report

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Skanska has released its Fall 2025 Construction Market Trends Report. Leveraging its Composite Construction Index, the report delivers in-depth analysis and critical insights into the state of the construction industry, highlighting the impact of tariff exposure, labor shortages, policy uncertainty and sector performance. “As we approach the end of the year, the U.S. construction market is shaped by both volatility and opportunity,” said Steve Stouthamer, executive vice president of project planning at Skanska USA Building. “Despite ongoing challenges with material costs and labor availability, strong demand in high-growth sectors such as data centers, semiconductor facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing is expected … Read more

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National Contractor Formalizes Decade-Long Military Partnership

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Rosendin expands its military support efforts by joining the Navy SEAL Foundation as an official partner. The partnership formalizes a decade-long relationship that began with Rosendin’s annual golf tournament, which has raised over $4 million since 2016, furthering support through initiatives that help broaden the reach and effectiveness of the Navy SEAL Foundation’s essential work. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for service members, veterans and families of Naval Special Warfare through more than 30 comprehensive programs. These programs focus on strength, resilience, health, education and community support, ensuring Navy SEALs and their families receive assistance during deployments and transitions to … Read more

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DPR Report: Labor Shortage Looms as Construction Rebounds

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Just as individual market sectors are finding ways to move projects forward after a year of supply chain and cost turbulence, the ongoing labor shortage threatens to bog down construction unless owners and contractors embrace new approaches, according to the latest Market Conditions Report from DPR Construction. A recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and the national Center for Construction Education and Research showed: 88% of firms hiring craft workers and 80% employing salaried staff reported job openings, with similar percentages saying all of those positions are harder to fill than a year ago. 45% of respondents … Read more

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