Florida Industrial Construction Project Report Released Confirming 272 Identified Projects in 2024

According to the newly released CY2024 report from Industrial SalesLeads, a total of 272 verified industrial construction projects have been identified in Florida—ranging from greenfield builds and facility expansions to relocations and major equipment upgrades. The data offers sales teams, marketers, and capital equipment suppliers a real-time view of where investments are happening—and who’s behind them.

The following are selected highlights on recent Florida industrial construction news and manufacturing capital projects. Here’s a breakdown of the opportunities:

🔧 Planned Industrial Construction in FLORIDA by Project Type:

• Manufacturing Facilities: 41

• Processing Facilities: 48

• Distribution & Industrial Warehouse: 140

• Power/Energy/Oil & Gas: 3

• Laboratory Facilities: 17

🏗️ Planned Construction by Scope/Activity:

• New Construction: 141

• Expansion Projects: 39

• Renovations/Equipment Upgrades: 79

• Relocations: 62

• Plant Closings: 16

🧰 Equipment Demand Indicators (Based on Tracked Opportunities):

• Air Emissions Control Equipment: 70

• Compressed Air Systems: 236

• Control Systems & Instrumentation: 84

• Conveyors: 117

• Floor Coatings: 160

• Material Handling/Storage: 151

• Mechanical Construction: 224

• Packaging Equipment: 44

• Process Equipment: 39

Tanks/Vessels: 29

💰 Largest Planned Projects in Florida (2024 Highlights)

Our researchers tracked 19 projects valued at $100M+, including a proposed $1.5B waste-to-energy facility from Solid Waste Authority in Palm Beach County—currently in site selection.

During the year 2024, our research team identified 19 industrial construction projects in FLORIDA with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Solid Waste Authority, who is considering investing $1.5 billion for the construction of a waste-to-energy processing facility and currently seeking a site in Western PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL.  

🔟 Top 10 Industrial Projects Tracked in Florida (2024)

1. Kissimmee, FL — $450M Hydrogen + Solar Panel Facility
A clean energy tech company will invest $450 million to build a hydrogen processing and solar panel manufacturing facility. Completion slated for 2027.

2. Winter Haven, FL — $420M Beverage Mega-Facility
A beverage company will construct a massive 1.4 million sq. ft. processing and distribution center at 3935 Intermodal Dr.

3. Orlando, FL — $300M Airline Operations Hub
A commercial airline is investing $300 million in a 354,000 sq. ft. warehouse, maintenance, and office complex—including renovation of an existing hangar—to consolidate regional operations.

4. Osceola/Polk Counties, FL — $188M Water Utility Expansion
A water utility provider is planning $188 million in expansion, renovation, and upgrades across multiple water treatment plants.

5. Daytona Beach, FL — $172M Aerospace Manufacturing Campus
An aerospace company will build a 500,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Completion expected in 2028.

6. St. Johns, FL — $145M Warehouse + Processing Upgrade
A major supermarket chain will renovate and upgrade a 168,500 sq. ft. facility at 200 Accolade Ave. Project includes processing and warehousing, with completion by late 2026.

7. Jacksonville, FL — $135M Aircraft Lab & Testing Facility
An aircraft manufacturer plans to build a new laboratory, manufacturing, and testing center in Jacksonville.

8. St. Cloud, FL — $126M Government Storage Campus
A local agency is investing $126 million to construct a 70,000 sq. ft. office and storage facility on Canoe Creek Rd. Construction will be completed in two phases.

9. Auburndale, FL — $116M Cold Storage Renovation
A state agency will invest $116 million to renovate a 461,000 sq. ft. warehouse, cold storage, and office complex.

10. Panama City, FL — $107M Jet Engine Testing Complex
The regional airport will construct a $107 million, 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse and maintenance facility at 6300 W Bay Pkwy—including a dedicated jet engine testing site.

🧭 What This Means for You

If you're in material handling, mechanical contracting, automation, facility services, or industrial B2B sales, this report is your map to where the money is flowing in Florida.
Whether you're looking to target OEMs, facility managers, or EPC contractors, SalesLeads' intelligence puts you ahead of the bid.

🔹 About Industrial SalesLeads Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, has been the trusted source for sales teams seeking timely, verified industrial project intelligence. Our proprietary research tracks new construction, plant expansions, relocations, and capital equipment upgrades across North America—helping manufacturers, service providers, and equipment suppliers win more business, faster.

With our Outsourced Lead Generation Services, you can also augment your internal team with appointment setting, lead nurturing, and high-conversion meeting generation—powered by decades of industrial know-how.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries. We cover hundreds of new projects each month across core sectors like:

• Industrial Manufacturing
• Plastics
• Food and Beverage
• Metals
• Power Generation
• Pulp Paper and Wood
• Oil and Gas
• Mining and Aggregates
• Chemical
• Research and Development
• Distribution and Supply Chain
• Pipelines
• Pharmaceutical
• Misc. Industrial Buildings
• Waste Water Treatment
• Data Centers