2026 Construction Outlook: Permitting Strategies and Timeline Management highlights the increasing importance of disciplined project execution as the construction market enters a more selective phase. Capital is being scrutinized more carefully, and speed-to-market matters more than ever. Projects moving forward in 2026 will face higher expectations for timelines and far less tolerance for delay, making…
The Railroad Commission of Texas is pleased to announce that Mark Evarts has been named the new director of the Commission’s Oversight and Safety Division. The division’s core responsibilities are over the RRC’s Alternative Fuels, Gas Services and Pipeline Safety departments, including oversight of more than 400,000 miles of pipelines in Texas, the largest system…
Turner Construction Launches First Equipment Company, Expanding Equipment Rental and Site Services as Turner Construction Company recently announced the launch of First Equipment Company (FEC), a centralized equipment rental and site services company. This move represents a strategic expansion of the services Turner offers its clients while strengthening support for the trade contractors working on…
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recently met for its annual Budget Workshop and approved Port Houston’s $726 million operating budget and $569 million capital plan to guide staff in operating and managing facilities and activities for Port Houston Fiscal Year 2026. Port Houston, a strategic leader for the Houston Ship Channel…
Did you see the Dallas Fed’s Latest Texas Employment Forecast: Permitting report dated December 11, 2025? I found it particularly insightful because it combines the Federal Reserve’s perspective on unemployment and leading economic indicators with a focus on how permitting may be impacted in Texas throughout 2026. Here’s a quick snapshot of what the Dallas…
Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a final investment decision as Shell invests in Kaikias waterflood development in the US Gulf of America. The Shell Kaikias waterflood project will inject water to displace additional oil in the Kaikias reservoir, supporting production that flows to Shell’s Ursa platform in the Mars Corridor….
MR. D-MARS shares a purpose-driven leadership blueprint focused on growth, resilience, and adaptability, offering insights on how intentional leadership fuels long-term success. January is a month synonymous with fresh starts and new horizons—but it also comes with a hard truth: the fuel that carried you last year is gone. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a…
Texas oil and natural gas industry, Texas oil and gas taxes, TXOGA Energy & Economic Impact Report 2025 — The Texas oil and natural gas industry paid a record $27.0 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2025, according to newly released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association…
The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) recently hosted the 2025 Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum Partners & Business Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center—an annual gathering that has become one of the region’s most anticipated opportunities for small and certified businesses to connect directly with decision-makers in public and private…
bp has started its seventh major project startup of 2025 with the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion, reinforcing its momentum in bp major projects 2025 and continued investment in bp US Gulf of America offshore production. This bp project startup 2025 adds two new subsea wells to the existing Atlantis platform, increasing production by an…
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…
Manhattan Construction Company recently announced that it has once again been recognized by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC), marking the 22nd time the company has earned this prestigious construction industry award. The ABC Accredited Quality Contractor credential recognizes Manhattan Construction Company’s ongoing commitment to construction leadership excellence, quality construction…
The agency is replacing nearly 500 buses as part of a $2.5 billion system modernization program. DALLAS, December 4, 2025 – DART has received a $7.094 million Grant to Support Bus upgrades, helping the agency replace 476 older vehicles with new CNG buses as part of its $2.5 billion modernization plan to enhance service, reduce emissions,…
Bexar County continues to build on its reputation as a driving force for small business growth and innovation. As local entrepreneurs, public agencies, and major industry players prepare to come together for this year’s Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference, the conversation around opportunity, inclusion, and community development is more relevant than ever. From…
The City of Austin announced that Stuart Reilly will be the new General Manager of Austin Energy. Reilly, who was selected after a national search, officially assumed the title on November 2, 2025. Reilly currently serves as Austin Energy’s Interim General Manager and brings more than 18 years of experience in public power, including six…
The Cullen College of Engineering has established a new partnership with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) to launch a Gulf Coast Manufacturing Assistance Center Gulf Coast TMAC at UH — which will focus on providing small and medium-sized businesses in the Gulf Coast region with access to the professional expertise of Cullen professors, students,…
Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $1.2 million have been awarded to four schools in West Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train over 330 students for high-demand occupations…
Dallas City Council voted to approve a development agreement to support redevelopment of the 72-story, 1.8 million square foot green light-trimmed office building property known as the Bank of America tower at 901 Main Street. A development team comprised of Mike Hoque of Hoque Global and Mike Ablon of PegasusAblon announced last year an intention to…
CapMetro and Brandywine Realty Trust have begun site preparations for the new North Burnet/Uptown Station, formerly referred to as Broadmoor Station. Construction have been on site since October to perform preliminary work, in preparation for full construction to begin in November 2025. This collaborative effort represents another major investment in public transportation in Central Texas,…
City leaders, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) leadership and contracting partners broke ground on the new Northeast Service Center (NESC) at 8301 Johnny Morris Road. Speakers highlighted the center as an exciting and transformative project that will complement current ARR facilities in the south. When completed in 2027, the NESC will streamline waste management administration and operations, ensure environmental…
