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…
Local leaders and VIA Metropolitan Transit officials conducted a ceremonial groundbreaking on June 13 for the VIA Rapid Green Line today on the southern portion of the corridor, officially kicking off the project’s construction phase. Work on the Green Line is slated to begin in late July, starting with key utility relocation and other grade-level…
From the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, TxDOT continues to push forward on major infrastructure projects aimed at keeping Texas connected, safe, and moving into the future. Here’s a look back at groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings for projects across the state in June. Midland A significant traffic shift is underway in Midland, as the…
Port Houston is pleased the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget has allocated $161 million for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11. In addition, the President’s FY 2026 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget allocated $53.6 million to the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s No. 1 ranked waterway. These funds are in addition to…
CapMetro is celebrating a major milestone of 40 years connecting Central Texans through safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation. To commemorate this historic milestone, the City of Austin, Travis County, and the State of Texas have all issued proclamations marking July 1, 2025 as “CapMetro Day.” Since its founding in 1985, CapMetro has grown from…
Managing security for large-scale operations requires sophisticated tools that offer seamless integration, centralized control, and the ability to scale as needed. Pro-Watch enterprise security systems are designed to meet these demands, delivering advanced surveillance capabilities and robust management features that address the complex needs of businesses and organizations. One of the key strengths of Pro-Watch…
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and Halliburton jointly developed a new process that enables closed-loop, feedback-driven completions in Colorado. This intelligent fracturing process combines automated stage execution with subsurface feedback to optimize delivery of energy into the wellbore without relying on human intervention. The capability enhances the previous implementation of autonomous hydraulic…
