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Florida Construction Industry Statistics

Florida’s construction momentum in 2023 was big enough to move the state economy, with construction contributing $62.4 billion to Florida GDP and issuing 189,400 total building permits, including 1,250 road and highway miles under construction. But the activity is anything but uniform, with office projects sliding 15% to just 34 while industrial starts reached 145 worth $9.8 billion, revealing a market that is building hard and shifting faster than the permits alone might suggest.
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Florida Construction Industry Statistics
Emilia SantosWritten by Emilia Santos·Edited by Isabelle Moreau·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval
Last verified May 15, 2026
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Florida greenlit 156,200 residential building permits in 2023, and the mix is striking because single family permits ran 104,500 against 51,700 for multi family units. At the same time, commercial building permits hit $22.4 billion and office projects slid 15 percent to 34, pointing to a year where demand shifted even as overall construction momentum stayed strong. We compiled the full Florida construction industry snapshot across permits, spending, jobs, safety, and regional county totals so you can see what is accelerating and what is stalling.

Key Takeaways

  • Florida issued 156,200 residential building permits in 2023.
  • Single-family home permits in Florida: 104,500 in 2023.
  • Multi-family permits in Florida totaled 51,700 units in 2023.
  • In 2023, Florida's construction industry contributed $62.4 billion to the state's GDP.
  • Construction accounted for 4.8% of Florida's total GDP in 2023.
  • Total construction spending in Florida reached $112.5 billion in 2023.
  • Florida construction market grew 5.6% in 2023, projected 4.2% in 2024.
  • Residential construction forecast: +3.8% growth in Florida 2024.
  • Non-residential growth projected at 5.1% for Florida 2024.
  • Florida construction industry recorded 4.2 fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2022.
  • Total construction fatalities in Florida: 156 in 2022.
  • Fall from height incidents: 42% of Florida construction fatalities in 2022.
  • In 2023, Florida's construction sector employed 492,300 workers, accounting for 5.2% of total state employment.
  • As of May 2024, the average hourly wage for construction laborers in Florida was $20.47.
  • Florida construction employment grew by 4.8% year-over-year from May 2023 to May 2024, adding 24,800 jobs.

In 2023, Florida authorized major housing and commercial growth, with construction boosting GDP by $62.4 billion.

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Building Permits and Projects25 stats

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Florida issued 156,200 residential building permits in 2023.
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Single-family home permits in Florida: 104,500 in 2023.
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Multi-family permits in Florida totaled 51,700 units in 2023.
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Florida commercial building permits valued at $22.4 billion in 2023.
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Total building permits issued in Florida: 189,400 in 2023.
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Miami-Dade County issued 28,900 permits in 2023.
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Broward County building permits: 22,100 in 2023.
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Orange County permits: 15,600 in 2023.
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Hillsborough County construction permits: 14,200 in 2023.
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Palm Beach County permits issued: 12,800 in 2023.
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Florida road and highway projects under construction: 1,250 miles in 2023.
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New hotel projects permitted in Florida: 45 in 2023.
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Hospital construction permits: 12 projects valued at $4.2B in 2023.
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School construction permits in Florida: 78 projects in 2023.
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Warehouse/distribution center permits: 210 in Florida 2023.
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Office building permits declined 15% to 34 projects in 2023.
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Retail construction permits: 56 projects in Florida 2023.
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Data center projects permitted: 8 in Florida 2023.
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Affordable housing units permitted: 18,400 in 2023.
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High-rise condo permits: 22 projects in 2023.
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Industrial construction starts: 145 projects worth $9.8B in 2023.
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Airport expansion projects: 5 major permits in 2023.
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Port infrastructure permits: 14 projects in 2023.
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Water treatment plant permits: 29 in Florida 2023.
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Sewer system upgrades permitted: 42 projects in 2023.
Interpretation

Building Permits and Projects Interpretation

While Floridians are busy debating whether they need another high-rise condo or a bigger warehouse, the state itself is quietly, and with immense concrete determination, building everything from the roads to get there to the sewer systems to handle it all.

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Financial and Economic Impact25 stats

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In 2023, Florida's construction industry contributed $62.4 billion to the state's GDP.
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Construction accounted for 4.8% of Florida's total GDP in 2023.
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Total construction spending in Florida reached $112.5 billion in 2023.
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Residential construction contributed $48.7 billion to Florida economy in 2023.
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Non-residential construction value was $63.8 billion in Florida 2023.
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Florida construction firms generated $145.2 billion in revenue in 2022.
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Average construction firm revenue in Florida was $4.2 million in 2022.
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Construction taxes paid in Florida totaled $5.1 billion in 2023.
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Multiplier effect of construction spending in Florida was 2.8 in 2023.
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Construction supported 1.2 million indirect jobs in Florida in 2023.
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Florida construction industry exports reached $2.3 billion in 2022.
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Investment in Florida construction infrastructure was $28.4 billion in 2023.
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Private construction investment in Florida: $84.1 billion in 2023.
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Public sector construction spending: $28.4 billion in Florida 2023.
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Cost per square foot for Florida commercial construction averaged $210in 2023.
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Residential construction costs rose 7.2% in Florida in 2023.
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Florida construction profit margins averaged 5.8% in 2023.
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Bonded construction projects in Florida valued at $45.6 billion in 2023.
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Construction loans issued in Florida totaled $32.1 billion in 2023.
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Inflation impact on Florida construction costs: +6.4% in 2023.
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Miami construction GDP contribution: $18.2 billion in 2023.
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Tampa construction economic output: $12.4 billion in 2023.
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Orlando construction revenue: $11.8 billion in 2023.
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Jacksonville construction GDP: $8.7 billion in 2023.
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Fort Lauderdale construction economic impact: $9.3 billion in 2023.
Interpretation

Financial and Economic Impact Interpretation

Florida may be known for its sunshine and beaches, but in 2023 it was clear the state was built on a formidable foundation of cement, cash flow, and a whole lot of tax revenue, with construction quietly pouring over $62 billion directly into its economic engine while supporting a small army of workers.

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Safety and Regulations25 stats

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Florida construction industry recorded 4.2 fatalities per 100,000 workers in 2022.
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Total construction fatalities in Florida: 156 in 2022.
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Fall from height incidents: 42% of Florida construction fatalities in 2022.
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Struck-by incidents accounted for 24% of construction deaths in Florida 2022.
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OSHA citations in Florida construction: 2,850 in 2023.
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Average OSHA fine per violation in Florida construction: $15,200in 2023.
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Lost workday injuries in Florida construction: 7,200 cases in 2022.
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Days away from work due to injuries: 142,000 in Florida construction 2022.
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Florida construction DART rate: 2.8 incidents per 100 workers in 2022.
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Heat-related illnesses in Florida construction: 1,250 cases in 2023.
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Crane-related incidents: 14 in Florida construction 2022.
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Trenching collapse fatalities: 8 in Florida 2022.
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Electrical fatalities in construction: 21 in Florida 2022.
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Safety training compliance rate: 92% among Florida contractors in 2023.
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Workers' comp claims in Florida construction: 45,600 in 2022.
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Average workers' comp cost per employee: $2,840in 2023.
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Miami construction safety violations: 780 in 2023.
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Orlando area construction incidents: 210 injuries in 2022.
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Tampa construction fatality rate: 3.9 per 100k in 2022.
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Jacksonville safety inspections: 1,200 in 2023.
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Licensing violations in construction: 3,400 cases in 2023.
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DBPR construction licenses issued: 89,200 active in 2023.
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Building code violation fines: $12.5 million in 2023.
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Storm-resistant construction compliance: 87% in 2023.
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PPE usage rate in Florida construction: 96% in 2023 surveys.
Interpretation

Safety and Regulations Interpretation

Florida's construction industry is a paradox where 92% safety training compliance somehow still yields a grim harvest of preventable tragedies, proving that a hard hat and a certificate are no match for complacency and cutting corners.

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Workforce and Employment30 stats

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In 2023, Florida's construction sector employed 492,300 workers, accounting for 5.2% of total state employment.
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As of May 2024, the average hourly wage for construction laborers in Florida was $20.47.
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Florida construction employment grew by 4.8% year-over-year from May 2023 to May 2024, adding 24,800 jobs.
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In 2022, there were 45,200 construction managers employed in Florida.
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Women represented 10.3% of Florida's construction workforce in 2023.
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Hispanic or Latino workers made up 42.1% of Florida construction employees in 2022.
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The construction industry in Florida had a labor force participation rate of 68.5% in 2023.
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From 2020 to 2023, Florida construction apprenticeships increased by 28%, reaching 12,500 participants.
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In 2023, 15.2% of Florida construction workers were union members.
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Florida's construction unemployment rate was 4.1% in 2023, below the national average of 4.5%.
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There were 112,400 carpenters employed in Florida's construction industry in 2022.
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Electricians in Florida construction numbered 38,700 in 2023, with a 3.2% growth rate.
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Plumbers and pipefitters in Florida construction totaled 29,500 workers in 2022.
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Operating engineers in Florida construction employment reached 22,100 in 2023.
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Construction supervisors in Florida increased to 56,800 in 2023.
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In 2023, 22% of Florida construction workers were aged 55 and older.
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Entry-level construction jobs in Florida grew by 6.5% in 2023.
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Florida construction industry had 8,200 job openings per month on average in 2023.
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Veteran employment in Florida construction was 12.4% of the workforce in 2022.
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STEM-skilled workers in Florida construction rose to 18% in 2023.
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In 2023, Florida construction turnover rate was 42.3% annually.
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Training hours per construction worker in Florida averaged 28 hours in 2022.
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Florida construction workforce diversity index improved to 0.65 in 2023.
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Self-employed construction workers in Florida numbered 98,500 in 2022.
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Part-time construction employment in Florida was 7.8% of total in 2023.
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Florida construction jobs by county: Miami-Dade led with 112,000 in 2023.
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Broward County construction employment: 78,400 workers in 2023.
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Orange County construction workforce: 52,100 in 2023.
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Hillsborough County construction jobs: 48,900 in 2023.
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Palm Beach County construction employment: 41,200 in 2023.
Interpretation

Workforce and Employment Interpretation

Florida's construction boom is roaring with opportunity and churn, employing nearly half a million while fighting to build its future on a foundation of robust growth, pressing vacancies, a quest for diversity, and a concerning number of experienced hands nearing retirement.
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