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$1.3B Mandarin Oriental Redevelopment Underway Following Brickell Key Implosion

The Spring 2026 issue of Florida Construction News covers the $1.3B-plus Mandarin Oriental redevelopment on Miami’s Brickell Key and other regional updates.

By Colin Percy · May 21, 2026

The Spring 2026 edition of Florida Construction News has been released, providing a broad overview of developments across the state's AEC sector. Key stories include the demolition process for the $1.3 billion-plus Mandarin Oriental redevelopment on Brickell Key in Miami and the commencement of expansion work by Stevens Construction for B&I Contractors in Fort Myers. The issue also covers legislative updates, including new laws regarding DEI programs and net-zero mandates, alongside industry news such as a $38 million tax fraud case resolution and the acquisition of Meskell and Associates Engineering by ACES.

Companies mentioned

engineer

Meskell and Associates Engineering

owner

B&I Contractors

developer

Madewell Spaces

general contractor

Stevens Construction

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