Kerrick Henny Joins Port Houston Leadership Team, Named Chief Government and Public Relations Officer

Kerrick Henny Joins Port Houston Leadership Team, Named Chief Government and Public Relations Officer

By Subcontractors USA News Provider Port Houston’s Executive Director, Roger Guenther, has officially announced the appointment of Kerrick Henny as the new Chief Government & Public Relations Officer. In this newly-created role, Henny reports directly to the Executive Director. Henny has responsibility for all government relations, media, and public communications strategies and activities.  In the…

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $1,603,544 In Coronavirus Violations

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $1,603,544 In Coronavirus Violations

By Subcontractors USA News Provider WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Oct. 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 112 establishments for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $1,603,544. OSHA inspections have resulted in the agency citing employers for…

OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Workforce

OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Workforce

By Subcontractors USA News Provider OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. The agency continues to issue a series of industry-specific alerts designed to keep workers safe.  COVID-19 Guidance for Food Truck Workers: The following steps can help reduce the risk of exposure to…

15 Tips to Follow When Your Project Has Been Red-Tagged and Shut Down

15 Tips to Follow When Your Project Has Been Red-Tagged and Shut Down

By Helen Callier, President of Permit Us Now, LLC Have you ever been red-tagged on a project? It happens, and seeing a red tag posted on your construction project can be disheartening. And it becomes worse when your project is shut down because of failure in pulling a building permit. Failing to pull a building…

ExxonMobil News

ExxonMobil News

Darren Woods Discusses Future of Industry and Company With Employees Darren Woods, ExxonMobil’s Chairman and CEO, conducted an Employee Forum recently and discussed the current state of the oil and gas industry, how the company is managing through this unprecedented period, and the company’s future. As a follow-up to the Forum, the following email summarizing…

Navistar Virtually Breaks Ground on San Antonio Manufacturing Facility, Slated to Begin Vehicle Production Early 2022

Navistar Virtually Breaks Ground on San Antonio Manufacturing Facility, Slated to Begin Vehicle Production Early 2022

By Subcontractors USA News Provider Navistar International Corporation, a leading maker of International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, recently joined the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (SAEDF) in a virtual groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate construction of Navistar’s new…

National Recycling Strategy and Framework for Advancing the U.S. Recycling System

National Recycling Strategy and Framework for Advancing the U.S. Recycling System

By Subcontractors USA News Provider The draft National Recycling Strategy identifies strategic objectives and actions needed to create a stronger, more resilient, and cost-effective U.S. municipal solid waste recycling system. Recycling has been a critical component of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decades-long efforts to implement the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and its…

Combatting Cybersecurity Threats of the COVID-19 Era

Combatting Cybersecurity Threats of the COVID-19 Era

By Subcontractors USA News Provider New data reveals that in uncertain times, consumers and businesses need even greater vigilance when it comes to their cybersecurity.  The mid-year update to the 2020 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report highlights an opportunistic use of the COVID-19 pandemic by cybercriminals. “Cybercriminals can be resourceful, often setting traps to take advantage…

Could Long-Term Blackouts and Outages Become the New Normal?

Could Long-Term Blackouts and Outages Become the New Normal?

By Subcontractors USA News Provider While you may take electricity for granted in today’s world, you might not in the future — that is, if current trends continue. As a new report highlights, the U.S. electrical workforce is aging out and not being sufficiently replaced — a trend which could have potentially devastating and far-reaching…

Ti Cold Development Announces New State-of-the-Art 303,920-Square-Foot Cold Storage Facility Located in Houston, Texas. East Hardy Commerce Park Just Got Cooler.

Ti Cold Development Announces New State-of-the-Art 303,920-Square-Foot Cold Storage Facility Located in Houston, Texas. East Hardy Commerce Park Just Got Cooler.

By Subcontractors USA News Provider Ti Cold Development, a nationally recognized leader in the cold chain industry, brings this unique cold storage opportunity to the Houston market.   Upon completion, this facility will boast nearly 304,000 sq. ft. of storage space, over 42,000 pallet positions, a 55-foot-deep refrigerated dock and -10F to 60F, fully convertible refrigerated…

Only Eight States Top February Peak In Construction Employment Despite Gains In 32 States Last Month; More Losses Loom Without Loan Renewal

Only Eight States Top February Peak In Construction Employment Despite Gains In 32 States Last Month; More Losses Loom Without Loan Renewal

California and Vermont Post Worst Losses since February as Virginia and South Dakota Add the Most;Illinois and Iowa Have Worst One-Month Job Losses, While New York and Vermont Post Biggest Gains By Subcontractors USA News Provider Only eight states and the District of Columbia have recouped the severe pandemic-induced losses of construction jobs that occurred…

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Continues to Combat COVID-19 Business Challenges With Their Upcoming Virtual EXPO – October, 2020

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Continues to Combat COVID-19 Business Challenges With Their Upcoming Virtual EXPO – October, 2020

By Subcontractors USA News Provider  The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) is a nonprofit organization committed to driving the economic growth of minority-owned businesses.  The HMSDC is a vital link between major corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs).  During this pandemic, our minority business community is facing unforeseen struggles.  And continuing to answer the…

Texas Central Railroad Reaches Two Historic Milestones

Texas Central Railroad Reaches Two Historic Milestones

Completion of key regulatory processes makes the Nation’s first high-speed train ready to go Texas Central News The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released the final Rule of Particular Applicability (RPA) and the Record of Decision (ROD) for Texas Central Railroad, LLC, marking a major achievement for the historic high-speed rail…

PORT HOUSTON CHAIRMAN DELIVERS STATE OF THE PORT

PORT HOUSTON CHAIRMAN DELIVERS STATE OF THE PORT

The Port Remains Strong, Looks Ahead to Future, Diversity and Inclusion Priorities Port Houston News Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo delivered the State of the Port to the Greater Houston Partnership earlier this month. In his address, he said the entire port complex continues to be a strong force for the Houston region, the state,…

Mayor Turner Recognizes National Code Compliance Month

Mayor Turner Recognizes National Code Compliance Month

City of Houston News October observance promotes public awareness of importance of code enforcement to keep communities safe. The City of Houston joins municipalities across the country in the observance of National Code Compliance Month during October to recognize the important role city code enforcement officers play to help maintain safe communities. During the pandemic,…

Keep Your Business Safe from Cybersecurity Threats

Keep Your Business Safe from Cybersecurity Threats

Take these simple precautions to defend your business against cyberattacks. U.S. Small Business Administration News According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have the misconception that their data is not valuable and that, in turn, they are unlikely to be the target of a cyberattack. However, 28% of cyberattacks involve small…

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Commits $50,000 to Hurricane Delta Relief

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Commits $50,000 to Hurricane Delta Relief

By Subcontractors USA News Provider CenterPoint Energy recently announced that through its charitable foundation the company has committed $50,000 to nonprofit organizations leading Hurricane Delta relief and recovery efforts in Louisiana. CenterPoint Energy’s $50,000 commitment will include contributions to the following organizations that are focused on relief and recovery efforts in Louisiana: American Red Cross…