Navigating the permit-planning process can often be a major hurdle for any construction project. Though it plays a significant role in your project’s timely completion, permit planning is often considered daunting due to its complex dance with regulations, piles of paperwork, and complex bureaucratic procedures. This blog aims to change that perception and guide you toward efficient permit planning.
The eyes of Texas are upon the moon in early April, and airports will be a popular destination to see the total solar eclipse. Whether viewers take to the skies or stick to the ground, it might be good to also appreciate the work that’s done to support Texas aviation.
Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples announced on April 5 the promotions of senior staff, naming Shana Joyce and Tulsi Oberbeck as Vice Presidents of Government and Regulatory Affairs. Joyce and Oberbeck have served as directors in these positions since 2018.
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 is needed.
Vivakor has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Endeavor Entities, which operate in the midstream segment of the oil industry, for $120 million.
Introducing reflective clouds and sequestering carbon captured from the ocean to mitigate Earth’s temperature may seem like ideas from science fiction, but these geoengineering methods are already a reality, as discussed by a panel of experts at CERAWeek by S&P Global’s Climate Hub.
In a bid to enhance electric vehicle (EV) capabilities and promote sustainable transportation, groundbreaking battery technology is on the horizon.
Quantum Energy Partners, headquartered in Houston, and the management team from Bison Oil & Gas, based in Denver, have joined forces to establish Bison IV.
Texas Instruments (TI) announced new environmental sustainability targets that expand the company’s use of renewable electricity over the next six years, with key milestones to reach 100% in its 300mm manufacturing operations by 2025, 100% in its U.S. operations by 2027, and 100% in its worldwide operations by 2030.
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.
Shell PLC, a U.K.-based supermajor with its U.S. headquarters in Houston, has decided to adjust its climate targets.
rairie View A&M University announced that it had received a combined donation of $1,675,250 from bp America (NYSE: BP) and Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. (“Shell Energy”) to support the establishment of a dedicated energy trading program in its College of Business.
The City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI).
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 rise.
In the U.S., cities are enacting new policies to reduce construction waste and promote circular practices.
Texas-based architecture and interior design firm Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) is launching its third annual Design for All Partnership.
For businesses eyeing UH contracts (construction and/or non-construction) valued at $100,000 and greater, it is essential to be knowledgeable of HUB program requirements.
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.
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.
