San Antonio City Council Passes $4.4M Grant Agreement for Zarzamora Street
The San Antonio City Council authorized the execution of the Safe Streets & Roads 4 All (SS4A) grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation early March.
Houston Awarded $43 Million Grant for Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Communities
The United States Department of Transportation announced the City of Houston will receive $43.4 million in federal funding through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program for the Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Resilient Sidewalks Project.
NAMC Readies Opportunity For the Dallas/Fort Worth Community
Join us for an enriching experience at NAMC University, where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome message from Demetria Bivens, setting the tone for a day of valuable insights and networking. Following this, Clint Binkley will share opening remarks, setting the stage for a series of enlightening discussions. Gain valuable awareness on the job…
Fort Bend ISD Hosting Small Business Enterprise Program Workshop
Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program is having a workshop on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m.
TxDOT Studying New Technologies to Improve Road Safety
TxDOT has more than 100 active research projects, studying new technologies and methods aiming to improve safety and efficiency on Texas roads.
Expansion of Oilfield Workforce Continues
High Demand for Welders, Truck Drivers, and Diesel Technicians Shell PLC, a U.K.-based supermajor with its U.S. headquarters in Houston, has decided to adjust its climate targets creating the expansion of the oilfield industry. The company has eliminated its 2035 carbon intensity reduction goals and has introduced new objectives, such as reducing some of its…
TxDOT’s Two Oldest Divisions Mark a Century of Excellence
The two oldest divisions of TxDOT recently turned 100 years old, celebrating a rich history that began with wooden bridges and dirt roads and now includes high-speed highways and autonomous vehicles. The Texas Highway Department—as TxDOT was called in the early days—created the Maintenance Division in 1923 to handle the upkeep of Texas roads. The…
Cruise By GM Set To Restart Robotaxi Testing
According to individuals familiar with the matter, General Motors Co.’s Cruise autonomous driving unit is preparing to resume Robotaxi testing in the upcoming weeks. Houston and Dallas are being considered as potential locations for the testing, following the grounding of its fleet last year. The Cruise LLC unit is currently in discussions with officials from…
Dallas Streetcar: Meeting Transport Demands?
Dallas is considering a plan to reconnect its streetcar systems, reminiscent of the 1920s and ’30s when streetcars were a common mode of transportation in the Central Business District. The proposed Central Link project aims to join the existing Bishop Arts and M-Line Trolley routes by establishing streetcar infrastructure throughout downtown. Investing in transportation is…
Austin Secures $105M Grant for Our Future 35 Initiative
Federal grant will fund cap over I-35 from Cesar Chavez to Fourth Street. The City of Austin has been awarded a $105.2 million Capital Construction Grant as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program (NAE), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The City will use this grant funding…
Freight Rail Returns to Plano and Richardson
The continued progress of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail Project is bringing freight rail service back to the cities of Plano and Richardson started earlier this month. DART and CPKC, formerly Kansas City Southern Railroad, agreed to cease freight operations in July of 2022, allowing Archer Western Herzog (AWH), DART’s…
TSTC Breaks Ground on New Tech Programs Building
Texas State Technical College administrators and faculty members ceremonially broke ground for the new home to five technical programs at the Waco campus. The CCAP (Capital Construction Assistance Project) building will accommodate the Building Construction Technology, Electrical Construction, HVAC Technology, Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology, and Solar Energy Technology programs when it opens in spring 2026….
Unveiling Mental Health Insights from Construction Pulse Survey
The Construction Pulse Survey aimed to gauge mental health and well-being in the construction industry. Spanning different project scales and geographical locations, the survey gathered data to identify prevalent issues affecting workers’ overall well-being. The construction industry, a driving force in shaping our cities, has recently shifted its focus to the well-being of its workforce….
Working In Construction for the First Time? Tips On Safety 101
Adhering to safety precautions within the construction industry is paramount. The safety of workers on the site always remains a priority. To maintain this safety, it is crucial to follow common safety requirements, including those discussed below. In addition to the regular safety standards on construction sites, the year 2020 brought additional challenges in the…
Dallas to Get $21.8M for MLK/Cedar Crest Boulevard Road Safety
The project will improve pedestrian safety and community connections in southern Dallas. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Dallas would receive $21.8 million for community roadway safety and addressing the preventable crisis of deaths on the road. “We are so thrilled by the announcement of this grant for the City of…
Streamlining Building Permit Approvals for Large-Scale Projects
Managing large-scale projects comes with its fair share of challenges, and one significant hurdle is navigating the complex world of building permits. However, with the right strategies in place, project owners can ensure the timely execution of their projects. In this blog, we will discuss effective strategies that project owners can use to streamline the…
EOG Resources Trims 2024 Drilling Investment, Ups Production
EOG Resources Inc., headquartered in Houston, has announced its intention to allocate $4.3 billion towards drilling and completing 600 wells in its premium domestic areas in 2024, which include the Eagle Ford and Permian basins in Texas. This investment is part of EOG’s planned capital expenditures of $6 billion to $6.4 billion for 2024, to…
Texas Regulator Supports GOP Vote to Repeal Biden’s Export Ban
In January 2024, the Biden Administration announced a pause on permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects. In response to this pause, it was announced that the U.S. House of Representatives would be voting on H.R. 7176, the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act (Rep. Pflueger, TX-11), which would repeal the Biden Administration’s ban…
ExxonMobil Sues Investors Pushing for Swift Climate Measures
ExxonMobil is currently facing numerous lawsuits from states and localities, accusing the company of deceiving the public for many years regarding its involvement in climate change and the risks associated with burning fossil fuels. However, the company has decided to take a proactive approach by filing a lawsuit against investors who are urging the company…
A Novel Strategy to Address Texas’ Engineering Shortage
Texas is experiencing growth, which also means an increase in the demand for a skilled workforce. Collin College has joined forces with Texas A&M’s esteemed engineering program to address these needs. Many students in Texas face challenges in completing a four-year degree after transferring from community colleges. Establishing pathways to improve the state’s completion rate…