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  • ONLY 23 STATES & D.C. ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER AS DEMAND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, OTHER PUBLIC PROJECTS FALLS

    By Subcontractors USA News Provider Michigan and Nevada Top Growth List, Illinois and Delaware Have Biggest Monthly Decreases; California and Iowa Add Most Jobs for the Year, Illinois and Kansas Have Largest Declines By Subcontractors USA News Provider Only 23 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September and October while construction…

  • Texas Workforce News

    By Subcontractors USA News Provider Texas Economy Adds 13,700 Jobs in October State has experienced job growth in 18 of the past 19 months Texas grew by an estimated 13,700 nonfarm jobs in October. The state has added jobs in 18 of the past 19 months. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 percent in…

  • Taylor Construction Management: A Premier Global Company in the Construction Industry

    By Dawn Paul, Associate Editor Taylor Construction Management (TCM) is a premier global company in the construction industry with offices in Houston and Dallas. At the helm of TCM’s success are Troi Taylor and Kelley Taylor, President and CEO, respectfully. This husband and wife team are not only breaking down barriers as African-American entrepreneurs in this industry, but standing out among the…

  • Railroad Commission of Texas: Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics

      By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 855 original drilling permits in October 2016 compared to 822 in October 2015. The October total included 679 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 10 to re-enter plugged well bores and 166 for re-completions of existing well…

  • Job Alert: Diesel Technician and Truck Driver Shortage Countrywide

    As the transportation industry continues to grow and baby boomers continue to retire, the need for trained diesel mechanics and truck drivers has never been greater. Job openings span the United States, and many sit open while businesses feel the stress of a massive talent shortage. For people seeking job security in a hands-on field,…

  • Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for August 2016

    AUSTIN –– Production for August 2016 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 75,034,914 barrels of crude oil and 606,931,065 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells. These preliminary figures are based on production volumes reported by operators and will be updated as late and corrected production…

  • Turner Houston Is Dedicated to Build the Community With Each Building

    By Subcontractors USA News Provider Turner is a very familiar and well respected name in the construction industry as a leader. With a talented and highly skilled staff of over 5,500 and completing $10 billion of construction on 1,500 projects annually, Turner continues to be a leading builder and provider of construction services on a global scale. The company’s presence allows it to have…

  • J&K Concrete & Construction Services

    CLIENT SATISFACTION ALWAYS COMES FIRST! By Subcontractors USA News Provider In 2014, Jimmy Anthony and Kevin Davis co-founded J&K Concrete & Construction Services, lending their expertise in the commercial and industrial construction business in Houston and the surrounding areas.  From the beginning, they have focused on helping their clients build strong functional foundations.  This mindset…

  • Five Must Know Secret Tips to Avoid Delays in City Building Permitting

    By Contributing Writer Helen Callier Frustrations and complaints continue to be the order of the day for the City of Houston Permitting Center.  And while the majority of architects, engineers, developers and contractors know that any kind of delay in submitting and having plans reviewed at City Permitting costs time, money and can impact the…