Houston Public Works – Office of Business Opportunity Works as One Team for Our MWBEs To Thrive
Subcontractors USA-TEXAS takes great pride and pleasure highlighting those top primes and agencies who open doors for great things to happen for small businesses.
Industrial Welding Academy: Welding Curriculum in Higher Education Elevates Students for a Second Chance and Success
A Family-Owned Enterprise Preparing the Next Generation of Industry Leaders The nation’s aging infrastructure requires the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways, and structures. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers is projected to grow 3% from 2019 to 2029, about…
Five Benefits of Starting During the Early Phases With Permitting
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer Raise your hand if you have read my articles before. Okay, I see your hands. Now, keep your hands up if you know one of my tenets for building permitting is “Get started early.” Great! Thank you for your participation, and read below. Building permitting can be one of…
Turner Construction School of Management Develops Strategic Business Relationships With Minority and Women-Owned Firms
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Turner School of Construction Management is the oldest community outreach program in Turner’s history. It was initiated in 1969, one year after their Affirmative Action Department was created, and soon became an opportunity to develop strategic business relationships with minority and women-owned firms. Since then, Turner has provided a…
Texas Construction Employment News
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment in March remained below March 2020 levels in 35 states despite a sizzling homebuilding market and a strong recovery from severe winter weather, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that a host of…
Shining the Spotlight on the National Association of Black Women in Construction
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The National Association of Black Women in Construction, Inc. (NABWIC) is a Florida-based, non-profit organization with chapters around the nation, formed in 1991 to address the unique challenges of Black women in the construction industry. Founded by Mrs. Ann McNeill, its mission is to champion and empower Black women in…
The Regional Black Contractors Association’s Message to Houston Black-Owned Businesses: “We Are Here!”
Communications technology solutions are ever-changing and progressing. And if you are not evolving with it or ahead of it, you may find your company and projects at-risk, drifting in the background behind the competition.
8 Tips To Launch a Rewarding Career in the Construction Industry
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you love solving complex problems? Do you enjoy working in the outdoors? Do you enjoy the satisfaction of seeing something you’ve built? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may want to consider a career in construction. Many young…
Construction Employment In February Trails Pre-Pandemic Level In 44 States As Soaring Costs, Supply-chain Problems Jeopardize Future Jobs
Texas, Louisiana Have Worst Job Losses Since Pandemic Struck, While Utah, Idaho Gain the Most; Association Issue Inflation Alert and Urges Immediate Relief on Tariffs, Examination of Supply Barriers By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment in February remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but six states, according to an analysis by the Associated General…
City of Houston News: Mayor Turner Appoints Office of Business Opportunity Advisory Board
By Subcontractors USA News Provider With unanimous support from City Council on March 24, Mayor Sylvester Turner appointed the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) Advisory Board – Rogelio Pombrol, Alicia Jimerson, Edgartt Melton, Craig Williams, Grace Rodriguez, Brandi Harleaux, Suzan Deison, Adriana Gonzalez, Nicholas Morgan, Thom Ronk, Alan Bergeron, Raoul Keddy, Marlon Mitchell, Laura Jaramillo,…
3 Ways To Avoid Getting Caught up in Permitting Woes When Repairing Single-Family Homes After a Storm
By Helen Callier Devastating storms such as hurricanes, tornados, floods from thunderstorms, and the recent Texas freeze create a bonanza of work for contractors. From blown off roofs to busted pipes to fallen sheetrock, contractors rush in to assist homeowners in repairing damaged homes. Challenges often crop up during construction, and some contractors scratch their…
CDM7 Stands on Its Core Values, Committed To Safety, Quality, Cost, and Schedule for Client Success
Over 60 Years of Combined Experience as Your Construction, Development, and Management Company CDM7 is a familiar name and strong contender in the construction field. This construction, development, and management organization, remains committed to safety, quality, cost, and schedule to successfully serve clients. Construction is this company’s core function and founding business practice, with their…
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