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  • DFW Airport Receives DOT Commitment for $180 Million U.S. Secretary of Transportation presents Letter of Intent for infrastructure projects

    Subcontractors USA News Provider Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport recently received a Letter of Intent from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) committing up to $180 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funding for two end-around taxiway systems. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao delivered the Letter of Intent to the airport in person, underscoring the importance…

  • Lime Rock Resources to Acquire Oil and Gas Producing Properties in Texas

    Subcontractors USA News Provider Lime Rock Resources, acquirers and operators of producing oil and gas properties in the United States, announced recently that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire oil and natural gas properties primarily in Montague, Wise, Denton and Cooke Counties in Texas for approximately $230 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction represents Lime Rock Resources’ first…

  • Natural Gas: Fueling the Future

    Subcontractors USA News Provider ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Darren Woods recently offered opening remarks at the World Gas Conference in Washington. It was fitting that this year’s event took place in the United States. After all, the U.S. is both the world’s largest consumer and producer of natural gas. New supplies from America’s shale revolution…

  • ExxonMobil Starts Up New Ethane Cracker in Baytown, Texas

    Subcontractors USA News Provider ExxonMobil said today that operations have commenced at its new 1.5 million ton-per-year ethane cracker at the company’s integrated Baytown chemical and refining complex. The new cracker, part of ExxonMobil’s Growing the Gulf Initiative, will provide ethylene feedstock to new performance polyethylene lines at the company’s Mont Belvieu plastics plant, which…

  • Tips for a Successful Young Professionals Event

    Subcontractors USA News Provider So you know you want to attract, retain and add value to the young professionals in our industry, but where do you begin? How do you get them interested and engaged? Young Professionals (YP) is a versatile term. A Young Professional can be: someone right out of high school or college…

  • Efficiency, Stress, and Opportunity: What IPAL Offers Aspiring Architects

    Subcontractors USA News Provider The road to architectural licensure is long and rigorous. The minimum requirements include 3,740 hours of experience under a licensed architect’s supervision, 21 hours practical exams and graduation from an accredited architecture program of at least five years. Yet according to recent statistics from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), it…

  • Bexar County Making a Mark on Diversity & Inclusion

    Bexar County is working on solutions that offer business owners an equal opportunity to excel towards success in the construction industry. The county invests time bringing information and resources to business owners whether new or established.  This is essential to their success, especially as they look to grow. Mentor Protégé Program The Bexar County’s Mentor…

  • The Houston MBDA Business Center 4th Annual Salute to Minorities in Construction Luncheon

    Award Recognizes Houston-Area Minority Construction Firms The Houston MBDA Business Center, operated by Houston Community College, held its 4th Annual Salute to Minorities in Construction Luncheon. The event took place, Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at the Junior League. The event honored construction firms, advocates and organizations that support them. This year’s keynote speaker was Gregg…

  • Fort Bend Services, Inc. Is Your Water and Waste Treatment Specialist

    Water is a very necessary element that is used several times and in several capacities daily in more ways that we are mindful of.  Because we use water out of habit, it can be taken for granted.  And as factors continue to impact the environment, it is now more apparent that our nation’s fresh water…

  • Texas Central, Amtrak Reach Agreement to Link Bullet Train and Amtrak’s Interstate Passenger Network

    Developers of Texas’ high-speed train have forged an agreement with Amtrak, allowing passengers to use Amtrak’s reservation system to buy tickets for through travel on both the Texas Bullet Train and Amtrak’s national routes. Plans call for through-ticketing for interstate travel, marketing collaboration and provision of Amtrak services Passengers will get connections between Amtrak and…

  • CenterPoint Energy & The Great Value of Supplier Diversity

    “The Supplier Diversity initiative is a vital part of our business, and I’m glad to celebrate the success we have with our minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business enterprises.” – Scott Prochazka, President & CEO, CenterPoint Energy Our supplier diversity initiative is a vital part of our business, and we are glad to celebrate the success…

  • Building Structures and Relationships that Last

      GCC Enterprises LLC, a highly recognized leader in planning and construction services, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area–was founded in 2002 by Greg and Carol Cody. The Air Force veteran duo utilized their established consulting portfolio to transition the business to a full-service construction firm in just a few short years. The company was…

  • Texas Central Railroad, LLC.

    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES As many already know, Texas Central is developing a new high-speed passenger rail system that will connect Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston using a proven, world-class technology that will provide a travel time of less than 90 minutes. With the high speed rail project moving full steam ahead, there are new business opportunities that…

  • DFW Clean Cities Recognizes Fort Worth as a Leader in Fuel Efficiency

    DFW Clean Cities recently recognized the City of Fort Worth and 18 other partners for their work to embrace alternatives to traditional gasoline as part of the third annual Fleet Recognition Awards. Fort Worth received a bronze award. Participating governing bodies were required to provide information on their progress via the DFW Clean Cities Annual Report….

  • Port Houston Recipient of U.S. Coast Guard’s Prestigious Security Honor

    Port Houston is the recipient of the 2018 Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award (Port Authority category). The U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) this week announced the winners of this prestigious security award for organizations demonstrating excellence in maritime security through their programs and practices. According to the Coast Guard, this biennial award recognizes outstanding…

  • Healthcare Costs Too High? There’s an app for that!

    By: Lea Bogle Healthcare costs have skyrocketed and small businesses that have historically provided healthcare benefits have either gone to plans with high deductibles, or have stopped offering it all together.   Other small business who would like to have a company provided health benefit, can’t simply because of the costs.   Additionally, many employees have decided…

  • Turner Construction Company Recognized as #1 Construction Manager for Healthcare

    Turner Construction Company is pleased to share that Modern Healthcare has once again recognized the firm as the leading construction management company in the United States for hospitals, medical centers, medical office buildings, and other care facilities – a distinction Turner has earned 18 out of the last 21 years. Randy Keiser, Vice President and…