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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
We often hear contractors and architects bemoaning having to go to City Permitting to meet with Plan Reviewers. Many say that it is a waste of time talking with a Plan Reviewer that does not seem to listen to them during the meeting. Some even believe the Plan Reviewer is out to get them and…
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…
“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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – Tulsa-based Manhattan Construction Company has been named the winner of the 2017 National Safety Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Manhattan Construction Company received the award March 21 during the 28th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards at the ABC Convention 2018 in Long Beach, California. There are three levels of…
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…
Proven INTEGRITY & EXCELLENCE in General Contracting By Dawn Paul, Contributing Writer It’s not every day that you hear the words “construction” and “integrity” in the same sentence, E Contractors USA, LLC. (E Contractors) is a name that stands out from the competition by not only speaking of integrity, but leading by example and walking in integrity. …
When reflecting on his childhood, it’s safe to say that entrepreneurship was and is a part of Marshall D. Isom’s DNA. It became a calling, a destiny and a ministry that would lead him to now competing in a $600 billion industry. “I was the kid at school with the separate backpack selling candy. I…
Houston Public Works has appointed Christon Butler as the new Deputy Director of the Houston Permitting Center. Butler was Acting Deputy Director since July 2017. The Deputy Director of the Houston Permitting Center (HPC) oversees pre-development, plan review, permits, inspections and enforcement of the City’s building and development codes. HPC is staffed with a trained workforce…
Maps, renderings show terminal near convention center in Cedars neighborhood Bullet train project seen as catalyst for economic growth, new jobs and development Station expected to increase property values, generate more local tax revenue DALLAS [Jan. 29, 2018] – Developers of the Texas Bullet Train unveiled new details today on its passenger station in Dallas,…
