The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), in partnership with Tejano Center for Community Concerns, MREC Companies, and community leaders, recently celebrated the grand opening of the Old Spanish Trail (OST) Lofts, a 130-unit affordable rental housing community that combines high-quality homes with onsite resources designed to support families and strengthen the…
Imagine you could describe a five-story apartment building in simple words and instantly see a 3D model you can explore through mixed reality. At Texas A&M’s College of Architecture, researchers are working on making this future real. Thanks to funding by the National Science Foundation (NSF), they are creating new tools that combine artificial intelligence…
Gillian Levi’s heart has always been rooted in education and construction—whether she knew it or not. Initially inspired by her science classes and fascination with bridges at Crosby High School, Levi dreamed of being a civil engineer. But, in her senior year, when she noticed she was the only girl in calculus and drafting, the…
Our third annual Subcontractors USA – Texas E.C.O. Summit & Expo is on the horizon, and that means that opportunity is on its way. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, we will have some of the most prominent and influential prime contractors, government agencies, suppliers, and vendors in the Texas construction industry under one roof. All of…
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has received a $13.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The federal funding will support key elements of the new terminal development as it enters Phase 4 of construction, including mass excavation, drilled…
When considering temporary security, the choice often falls between hiring security guards or utilizing mobile security trailers. While both provide unique benefits, mobile security trailers offer a compelling case for cost-effectiveness and efficiency, especially for certain scenarios. Mobile security trailers represent a one-time rental or investment cost that delivers continuous coverage. Unlike security guards, whose…
ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced that as part of an increasing approach to circularity, it will pilot a new precycling provision to incorporate solar panel and project component recycling into initial agreements at four projects. The innovative approach was developed in cooperation with SOLARCYCLE, a leading technology-based solar panel recycler. The precycling provision incorporates recycling…
One of the most anticipated moments in a bridge replacement project is when an old structure can finally come down. These few hours are the culmination of a tremendous team effort that emphasizes safety above all else. An example of this just took place in late June 2025 along US 175 in Dallas, where TxDOT…
Ellington Airport (EFD) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — received zero discrepancies during their annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 inspections earlier this month, reaffirming the airport system’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and operational readiness. FAA Part 139 certification inspections are comprehensive, multi-day reviews that evaluate everything from runway…
Getting a permit fast feels like a win. But, a fast permit doesn’t guarantee a successful project. That might sound counterintuitive, especially if you’re a contractor, architect, or developer used to working under pressure. The industry moves fast. Timelines are aggressive. And securing that initial building permit often feels like crossing the finish line. But…
World-leading production and unmatched environmental progress define the Permian Basin. In one of the most prolific oil and natural gas basins in the world, Permian Basin operators have slashed methane emission intensity by more than half in just two years, reinforcing Texas as the global standard bearer in energy leadership. This groundbreaking achievement, detailed in a new…
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…
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will fund a 456 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Houston. The plant, being built by NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), is currently slated to begin operations by Summer 2026 and will serve the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region. …
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…
Central Texas entrepreneurs will have a front-row seat to opportunity at the 2025 Small Business Connections Conference, set for Wednesday, August 27 at the Palmer Events Center from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) in partnership with the Economic Development and Financial Services departments, the…
From a new bridge restoring connectivity in Travis County to congestion-relieving overpasses in Houston and pedestrian-friendly upgrades in the Panhandle, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is marking a busy summer of infrastructure progress across the state. Westlake Drive Bridge Reopens in Austin In Austin, TxDOT recently opened the newly constructed Westlake Drive bridge over…
In a decisive move to streamline development and eliminate costly delays, Mayor John Whitmire announced the launch of the City’s new 30-Day Residential Permitting Pilot Program, a key step toward fulfilling his commitment to make it easier to build in Houston. During a visit Monday morning to the Houston Permitting Center, the mayor thanked employees…
Gilbane Building, a global construction leader with a nearly 50-year history building in Texas, has hired John Bonney as Vice President and Business Leader for Texas. A seasoned construction executive, Bonney’s appointment reflects Gilbane’s continued investment in delivering exceptional service and building excellence across the region. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening…
The sky was the limit, and then the beam met it. On July 17, 2025, leaders from Houston Airports, United Airlines, Manhattan Construction and dozens of project partners gathered at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to mark a major milestone in Houston’s largest active infrastructure project, the $2.55 billion transformation of IAH Terminal B. The…
The future of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) continues to take shape with the completion of its latest construction milestone – the historic move of six prefabricated module structures that have come together to create the framework for the first phase of the airport’s new Terminal F. The modules, some nearly as large as…
