Construction
How Municipal Utility Districts Benefit Developers and Residents
Municipal utility districts (MUDs) have been used by cities and counties throughout Texas for decades. These special districts assist towns and developers in funding utility projects and developing residential areas, but understanding the complexities of a MUD is critical to reaping the most benefits from it. MUDs contribute to planned developments and affordable housing in…
Celebrating a Milestone in The Mill Development
The Heights, a popular adaptive reuse project, has reached a significant construction milestone. A development consisting of 341 apartments and ground-level retail stores is underway in the East End, near downtown. Triten Real Estate Partners, based in Houston, and Arch-Con, a Houston general contractor, have successfully completed the construction of The Mill Phase I, a…
Building Inclusion: How to Accommodate Workers with Disabilities in the Construction Industry
Hiring construction workers with disabilities is an important step towards promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It not only benefits individuals with disabilities but also contributes to a more inclusive and productive workforce. Here are some steps and considerations for hiring construction workers with disabilities: Hiring construction workers with disabilities not only contributes to…
Effective Time Management: What Every Contractor Needs To Know When Pulling Building Permits
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer We have all heard the phrase, “Time is money,” at some point and may have experienced delays that punched holes in a project’s budget. In the construction industry, time is crucial – especially when pulling building permits. Getting a permit can be cumbersome and time-consuming, so it’s crucial for contractors…
4 ways construction technology platforms improve team collaboration
When it comes to general contractors and payment applications, “technology” and “collaboration” may not be the first words that come to mind. As the construction industry continues to innovate, we’ve found that technology solutions are doing more than just make certain processes easier. Below we highlight four ways we’ve seen innovative technology platforms influence team…
The National Association of Minority Contractors – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
The National Association of Minority Contractors – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter recently held their monthly membership meeting at the DFW International Airport. The meeting topic was “Making Your Networking Profitable” and included presenters from DFW International Airport, Impact Professional Group, and SUNDT Construction. Round Table Presenters: Khaled Naja, EVP Infratstructure & Development, DFW International Airport John…
Contractors: Here are 5 Tips to Make Sure Your Building Permits are On Track to Support Your Growth in 2018
By Helen Collier In 2018, a steady flow of renovation and reconstruction work from recent hurricane and fire catastrophes will continue along the Texas Gulf Coast to the West Coast and other areas. And when combined with the impact of the new tax law resulting in hundreds of millions to billions of dollars flowing into…
Sabert Breaks Ground In Greenville, Texas
GREENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sabert Corporation has begun construction for its new manufacturing facility, located in Greenville, Texas. In addition to manufacturing plastic packaging, this facility will also produce 100% compostable packaging made from plant based materials. The occasion was marked by a ground breaking ceremony led by Sabert founder and CEO, Albert Salama who was joined by Thomaz Gruber, Senior…
Michael Baker International Awarded $6.1 Million Contract to Help Reduce Congestion Along Major Dallas Freeway
Lowest Stemmons Project Part of the Texas Clear Lanes Congestion Relief Initiative to Address Gridlock Across the State PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2018 — Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that it was recently awarded a $6.1 millioncontract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection…
Contractors: Don’t Go Starting a Construction Project Until You’ve Read This
If you lose money on a design or construction project, you can always generate more money from future work. You see, money can be replenished and there’s lots if it. However, if you lose time working on activities that are not core to your business or you are unfamiliar with certain processes like city building…
Texas Live! Bivens brings diversity to project
Demetria Bivens always keeps her eye on the ball. By News Provider Growing up in East Texas as one of eight children being raised by a single mother, she learned early the value of hard work. “My mother was a strong-willed woman and she taught us that you had to work for the things you…
From Site Selection to Tenant Build-Out: 5 Key Points to Obtain a Building Permit Fast
By Helen Callier Texas continues to show a good demand in construction across markets in Dallas, Fort Worth; and farm land between Austin and San Antonio is being consumed quickly. This push along with Houston recovering from Hurricane Harvey is driving the increase in the number of building permits being pulled. As Project Owners are…
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