In an effort to prioritize public safety and infrastructure, Mayor John Whitmire joined METRO to announce a collaborative commitment to repair pavement and improve bus stops on Westheimer Road from Loop 610 to downtown.
In the first three quarters of 2023, Dallas-Fort Worth led the nation in CRE investment volume, reaching $13.2 billion. The focus was mainly on industrial, multifamily, and retail projects. Despite a slowdown in sales and leasing activity in the industrial market due to increased construction deliveries, rents have continued to rise steadily, indicating strong demand…
Governor Greg Abbott today launched the Texas Space Commission and announced the inaugural members of the Texas Space Commission Board of Directors and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC) Executive Committee at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The Texas Space Commission will cement Texas’ position as a national leader in the space industry…
According to CBRE, North Texas now holds the second position among U.S. markets in terms of data center inventory, with growing demand attributed in part to the surge in online activities and the expansion of AI and cloud-based technologies Sprouting across vast expanses of suburban areas near Texas’s major urban centers, sprawling windowless structures resembling…
Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) announced that it will demonstrate new embedded processing and connectivity products for enabling a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future in the embedded world in April in Nuremberg, Germany. TI’s exhibit will showcase the latest advancements in application areas such as robotics, energy transition, and electric vehicles. “Advancements in embedded processing are…
Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that nine Texas airports are receiving $91.5 million in federal Airport Terminal Program grants. DFW Airport is receiving $11 million which will help its capital improvement program including reconstruction and modernization of airport restrooms. This funding is made possible because of…
Amidst the numerous construction cranes dominating the skyline, it’s no surprise that the Dallas area outpaced all other U.S. metro regions in construction job growth last year. According to a recent report by the Associated General Contractors, the Dallas area saw a remarkable increase of 12,300 building sector jobs in 2023, marking an 8% year-over-year…
Shell PLC, a U.K.-based supermajor with its U.S. headquarters in Houston, has decided to adjust its climate targets. The company has eliminated its 2035 carbon intensity reduction goals and has introduced new objectives, such as reducing some of its controversial Scope 3 emissions. These emissions are related to assets and activities not directly owned by…
Research findings indicate construction contractors continue to make progress in responding to issues affecting worker safety and health, such as heat and mental health, but many areas for improvement remain. Safety Management in the Construction Industry SmartMarket Report examines occupational safety and health challenges across the industry and shines a light on where more effort…
The Texas Department of Transportation, well-financed and aiming to maintain its financial stability, will explore the option of acquiring the private consortium currently managing the Texas 288 Toll Lanes. This move would involve ending a 50-year contract that was signed less than ten years ago, to implement extended toll collections for the foreseeable future. “This…
Kingham Dalton Wilson, Ltd. (KDW), a distinguished leader in the construction industry with expertise in design-build industrial and commercial construction, is increasing its presence in Central Texas. The establishment of a new office in Austin marks a significant achievement in the company’s strategic growth, tracing its roots back to 1895. The expansion aligns with the…
Energy firms and business organizations are promoting clean hydrogen as crucial for Texas to maintain its status as the global energy hub. However, the road ahead is unclear, and the outcome is uncertain. Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, plays a significant role in hydrocarbons, which power oil and natural gas. It has…
Revised data from Workforce Solutions indicates that job growth in the Houston area for 2023 surpassed early estimates. Originally projected at around 70,000, the revised report reveals over 100,000 new jobs added, marking the third consecutive year Houston has exceeded the 100,000 mark since the start of the pandemic, although it’s a decrease from the…
For years, the construction industry has followed a linear process: extract raw materials, build structures, demolish them, and dispose of waste in landfills. This method has harmful environmental and social impacts and is unsustainable. Rethinking traditional approaches requires collaboration from all stakeholders and urgency from authorities. In the U.S., cities are enacting new policies to…
bp will celebrate the opening of its new electric-vehicle charging site at its bp America headquarters in Houston, expanding its network of EV chargers in the United States.
The San Antonio City Council authorized the execution of the Safe Streets & Roads 4 All (SS4A) grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation early March.
The United States Department of Transportation announced the City of Houston will receive $43.4 million in federal funding through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program for the Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Resilient Sidewalks Project.
Join us for an enriching experience at NAMC University, where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome message from Demetria Bivens, setting the tone for a day of valuable insights and networking. Following this, Clint Binkley will share opening remarks, setting the stage for a series of enlightening discussions. Gain valuable awareness on the job…
Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program is having a workshop on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m.
TxDOT has more than 100 active research projects, studying new technologies and methods aiming to improve safety and efficiency on Texas roads.
