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  • What You Need to Know About Permitting Infrastructure Projects with TXDOT

    Texas will receive over $180 billion in combined state and federal infrastructure investment over the next decade—including TXDOT’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP), fueling new residential, retail, and mixed-use development. Most developers and architects understand vertical permitting—but horizontal infrastructure, especially when TXDOT is involved, is an entirely different ballgame. Whether you’re near a TXDOT-funded corridor or…

  • The World Eats Because It Has Energy: How Oil and Natural Gas Power Modern Agriculture

    Can you imagine feeding eight billion people without tractors, fertilizers, irrigation pumps, or transportation networks? You’d be hard-pressed to do so without oil and natural gas. Despite increased policy momentum toward alternative fuels and renewable technologies in recent years, global agriculture continues to rely on energy-dense, affordable, and scalable petroleum-based resources. In a new article from Texas…

  • Low-Carbon Ammonia: Reducing Emissions, Energizing Industry

    By now, you’ve probably heard about ExxonMobil’s proposed Baytown low-carbon hydrogen project. What you might not know about is their side gig: low-carbon ammonia. So, what is ammonia? Ammonia (NH₃) is a fascinating compound made up of nitrogen and hydrogen. It’s versatile and wears a lot of hats. You might associate it with household cleaning products, but…

  • ConstructReach’s “I built this!” Returns to Houston, Inspiring Construction Careers

    ConstructReach proudly returned to the Houston area for its latest “I built this!” event, reigniting enthusiasm for careers in construction among high school students across the region. Held at Post Houston and hosted in partnership with Skanska and Procore Technologies, the event brought together students, educators, and industry professionals for a transformative day of career exploration and real-world skill building. With…

  • New Concessions, More Parking Coming to San Antonio Airport

    San Antonio International Airport (SAT) leaders provided a comprehensive briefing, recommending new food and beverage concessions for the Terminal B Food Court, a new parking structure, and the Ground Transportation Center.  “We continue to experience strong growth at SAT. With 48 nonstop destinations and more on the horizon, we’re expanding air service like never before….

  • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan

    Overview: Bigger, better, more connected-Dallas is delivering the most important public investment in a generation: a new convention center and district that will drive jobs, housing, and growth for decades. The Master Plan is moving forward with technical rigor, transparency, discipline, and a momentum that Dallas can be proud of for decades to come. 1….

  • Gilbane Building Ranked in Multiple Categories by Building Design+Construction

    Gilbane Building has been ranked as the No.4 Science and Technology Builder in the United States by Building Design+Construction (BD+C). This recognition is part of BD+C’s 2024 Giants 400 Report, which annually ranks the largest and most prominent architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms across various building sectors and specialty categories.  Gilbane’s experience in the science…

  • What You Need to Know About Permitting Infrastructure Projects with TXDOT

    Texas will receive over $180 billion in combined state and federal infrastructure investment over the next decade—including TXDOT’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP), fueling new residential, retail, and mixed-use development. Most developers and architects understand vertical permitting—but horizontal infrastructure, especially when TXDOT is involved, is an entirely different ballgame. Whether you’re near a TXDOT-funded corridor or…

  • Adaptable and Rugged Mobile Security Trailers for Remote and Challenging Environments

    When operating in remote or harsh environments, ensuring safety and security becomes a significant challenge. Adaptable and rugged mobile security trailers are game-changers for industries that tackle tough conditions daily. Designed for durability and equipped with advanced features, these trailers offer a reliable security solution to monitor assets, personnel, and operations in the most demanding…

  • City of Austin Adopts 2024 Technical Building Codes, Effective July 10

    In a move aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and housing flexibility, the Austin City Council voted today to adopt the 2024 Technical Building Codes, along with a comprehensive set of local amendments tailored to support Austin’s unique environmental and housing goals. The updated requirements will take effect July 10, 2025. Thenewly adopted codesupdate 10 sets…

  • Department of Labor Highlights Safe Construction Work Practices

    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration encouraged construction industry employers and workers, across the nation, to take part in its 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction from May 5-9, 2025. This nationwide event spotlights preventing falls, the construction industry’s leading cause of worker deaths. Throughout the week, OSHA urged…

  • Engineering Affordable Housing

    Sparks fly in a loading dock behind the Engineering Teaching Center on the Forty Acres. A large metal structure that, at the moment, resembles a giant four-post bed is flanked by students and a construction crew. They’re watching and working, cutting walls for windows. They ask for volunteers to help. Michael Alada hops right in….

  • Port Houston Adds New Hybrid RTG Cranes, Tour Boat Vessel for Continued Growth

    The Port Commission awarded a contract to Konecranes Finland Corporation for the purchase of 16 hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for Bayport Container Terminal. These new RTG cranes will be Port Houston’s first “one-over-six” container stacking units, setting a new standard moving forward while continuing to expand the port’s hybrid fleet to 46 in total….

  • Port Houston to Host 4th Annual Houston International Maritime Conference

    Houston is home to the nation’s biggest port and is host city for maritime’s hottest event, the Houston International Maritime Conference. With the nation’s largest petrochemical complex, 5th-ranked container terminals, and the busiest waterway in the U.S. all located in Houston, it’s the perfect location for this premier maritime conference. The 4th annual Houston International…

  • Integrated Security Systems: Bringing Seamless Protection to Every Business

    Modern businesses face an increasing need for effective and reliable security solutions. Integrated security systems have emerged as a comprehensive answer, combining diverse technologies like access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection into a single unified platform. These systems improve efficiency, offer centralized management, and provide enhanced protection, making them a game-changer for businesses across…