The Top 30 Influential Women of Texas recognition celebrates accomplished women whose leadership, professional excellence and community impact are helping shape industries and communities across Texas. The annual program brings attention to women making meaningful contributions in fields ranging from business and healthcare to engineering, infrastructure and public service. Among the distinguished leaders recognized in…
A 3D Printed Solution for Oil and Gas Valves is helping address a costly manufacturing challenge that can impact pipeline reliability and operational performance. A team of Texas A&M University engineering students, working in collaboration with bp and additive manufacturing company Howco, successfully redesigned a valve seat using metal 3D printing technology. Their innovative approach…
Turner Construction Company has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Engineers for 2026, earning the #1 ranking in the construction industry and a top-20 position in the United States. This marks the second straight year Turner has been honored since Forbes introduced the list in 2025. “We are honored to be recognized once again by Forbes as a leading employer…
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $1.3 million has been extended to Yerico Manufacturing Inc. (Yerico) for their semiconductor equipment materials and services facility in Elgin. The project is expected to create 30 new jobs and more than $13 million in capital investment. “Texas is leading a…
If you’re driving through Rockwall, you’d never guess the road beneath your tires is made with plastic—literally. In a first for Texas, Sahadat Hossain, director of the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability and a professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation’s Dallas district to pave a…
As part of a continued commitment to building the most resilient coastal grid in the country, CenterPoint Energy is announcing a series of efforts to achieve its goal of hiring 200 additional lineworkers by the end of this year and nearly 800 by 2030. CenterPoint’s accelerated hiring efforts will support historic energy investments over the…
Rick Kopps, Chevron’s chapter manager of subsea controls and power, has been working on subsea equipment for more than 30 years. He recently provided technical support to enable a successful tieback from Chevron’s Ballymore Field to the existing Blind Faith facility. “I find the work I do offshore fascinating. Tiebacks are an integral part of our efforts…
Thanks to research work from a Cullen College of Engineering professor and his students, new standards for high-strength steel have been adapted by the Masonry Society (TMS), the organization that specifies building code requirements for Masonry Structures in the United States. Dimitrios Kalliontzis is an assistant professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and the…
Sparks fly in a loading dock behind the Engineering Teaching Center on the Forty Acres. A large metal structure that, at the moment, resembles a giant four-post bed is flanked by students and a construction crew. They’re watching and working, cutting walls for windows. They ask for volunteers to help. Michael Alada hops right in….
Houston Mayor John Whitmire introduced Oluwole “O.J.” McFoy, a new member of the Houston Public Works (HPW) as the new City of Houston engineer.
The Dallas Cultural Trail was awarded the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Grant Program a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The number seven ranking underscores Gilbane’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the construction industry.
The U.S. Department of Energy launched an ARPA-E Program called GOPHURRS, which stands for Grid Overhaul with Proactive, High-speed Undergrounding for Reliability, Resilience, and Security and allocated $34 million for 12 projects across 11 states.
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.
Here are some key steps to help engineering subcontractors succeed and expand in the industry.
Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled two innovative series of real-time microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of automotive and industrial systems.
Diné Development Corporation (DDC), a Navajo Nation-owned IT engineering, professional and environmental solutions provider, has launched a new operation in Port San Antonio’s Tech Port campus.
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Prairie View A&M University an $8 million grant for a new research project focused on advanced data analysis and artificial intelligence.
Texas Instruments (TI) has expanded its logic portfolio with the introduction of programmable logic devices (PLDs) designed to help engineers streamline their designs across various applications.
KBR announced it was awarded an engineering and procurement services contract for the Beachfield Manatee upgrade, the onshore portion of the Manatee gas field project.
