METRO Breaks Ground on New Facility to Enhance Rail Operations
METRO’s new Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility is supposed to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability across the METRORail system.
Dept. of Labor Finalizes Rule on Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
The final rule requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it.
H-E-B Starts Construction on Stores in Murphy, Mid-Cities, Texas Area
H-E-B has started construction on two H-E-B stores in Murphy, a city northeast of Dallas, and in the Mid-Cities area in the Euless and Bedford communities.
Gilbane Leads in Sustainability as a Top Green Contractor
The number seven ranking underscores Gilbane’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the construction industry.
US Dept. of Labor Seeks Nominees for OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for nominations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health.
H-E-B Commits $1 Million to Development of Affordable Housing Projects in East Austin
Grocery supply chain H-E-B is addressing affordable housing in Austin, Texas, by committing $1 million to support Austin Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to build two affordable housing communities in the city’s east side.
Turner Construction Recognized as a Dream Employer, Best Employer for Engineers by Forbes
Turner Construction was named one of America’s Dream Employers and one of America’s Best Employers for Engineers by Forbes Magazine in two different rankings.
DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Terminal F
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated on Tuesday, November 19 the beginning of construction on Terminal F.
5 Ways Subcontractors in the Construction Industry Can Grow Their Businesses
Here are five actionable strategies to grow your business if you’re a subcontractor in the construction industry.
The Future of Energy-Efficient Buildings: What Subcontractors Need to Know
Energy-efficient buildings are no longer a luxury; they are a necessity. Here is what subcontractors need to know.
Right Choice Construction Awarded Ground-Up West Houston STEM Academy Project
Right Choice Construction was awarded the ground-up build of Genius Kids STEM Academy.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire Names New Houston Public Works Director
Mayor John Whitmire appointed Randy Macchi as the next director of Houston Public Works.
Construction CEOs Join Industry Initiative to Combat Suicide Among Workers
Chief executives in construction have joined together to combat the high suicide rate among workers.
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub Gets Safety Upgrades, Facelift
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub has reopened for service with upgrades, including improved boarding areas, repaved sidewalks, designated crosswalks, lighting and real-time arrival information.
H-E-B Announces Plans for 3rd Store in San Marcos
H-E-B has announced plans to build a third H-E-B store in San Marcos, which will include the city’s first True Texas BBQ restaurant.
Austin Awarded $32M Federal Grant for Barton Springs Road Bridge Replacement
The Bridge Investment Program grant funding will allow the city to replace the existing Barton Springs Road Bridge.
Austin-Bergstrom’s Concourse B Project Awarded $33.27M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) announced it was awarded $33.27 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminal Program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.
JE Dunn Construction, LV Collective Celebrate Paseo Topping Out in Downtown Austin
JE Dunn Construction had a topping-out celebration for Paseo – a new 48-story multifamily development in the heart of downtown Austin.
DART Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility in Plano
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) had a groundbreaking for its new Silver Line Equipment Maintenance Facility.
Rice School of Architecture Professor’s Firm Receives AIA Houston Design Award
The Rice School of Architecture announced that Assistant Professor Georgina Baronian and her firm, clovisbaronian, have been awarded a prestigious AIA Houston Design Award.