OSHA and West Texas Safety Training Center Inc. have renewed a three-year alliance putting continued emphasis on construction hazards, and the overall safety and health of workers in the oil and gas industry. Specifically, the alliance will ensure information, guidance, and training resources are provided to students sent to the center by the industry and…
CapMetro has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. CapMetro’s overall DBE goal for FY2020-22 is 19% of the Federal financial assistance expended in DOT-assisted contracts, exclusive of FTA funds to be used for the purchase of transit vehicles. It…
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) submitted the following Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) overall goal and methodology for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2023-2025 to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for review in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26.45. Small businesses should take heed to this information, as it opens doors for contractors…
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ANTICIPATED LETTING DATE ANTICIPATED PROJECT VALUE (ESTIMATED) ANTICIPATED SBE % UNIVERSITY CORRIDOR BRT Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 $1.5B – $2B 35% INNER KATY BRT Q3 2024 $350M – $400M 35% WEST BELFORT PARK AND RIDE AND PARKING STRUCTURE Q3 2022 $60M – $70M 35% NORTHLINE TRANSIT CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE Q4 2022 $35M…
To meet the complex demands of this fast-paced environment, leadership is the most critical component for success. Through seminars, workshops, certificate programs, and online resources, the AIA prepares architects and emerging professionals to advance the architecture profession. Whether you are a partner in a large firm, an emerging professional in your first project management role,…
Construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 32 states in April, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned however that record-high job opening levels in the construction sector indicate that many firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire, putting future…
A study published recently by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), in partnership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), sheds new light on the relationship between architects and contractors and the needs of both professions. The fifth edition of The Architect’s Journey to Specification focuses on improving the working relationship between architects and…
American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers recently addressed The Economic Club of Colorado and discussed the importance of American energy security during a critical moment in the nation’s history. Sommers discussed energy markets and offered recommendations to both federal and state policymakers to maintain and strengthen American energy leadership. “If our country…
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently released the following statement from Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics, and Regulatory Affairs Frank Macchiarola in response to the Department of Interior’s (DOI) proposed 5-Year Program for federal offshore leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf: “Today’s announcement from the Department of the Interior confirms they are significantly behind…
As the 2021-2022 school year comes to an end for students across the greater Houston area, six student-athletes received the ultimate surprise from Reliant and the Houston Texans: $10,000 college scholarships. The annual Scholarships for Champions program is designed to encourage students to follow their dreams and further their education while never losing sight of…
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Association of Oil Pipe Lines recently released their annual 2021 Pipeline Safety Excellence Performance Report, which found that the safety of liquids pipelines increased across several key indicators. Thanks to an industry culture of “safety first, safety always” and a commitment to zero-incident operations, liquids pipeline incidents impacting…
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently released two revised liquid pipeline leak detection standards to improve operational integrity and advance operators’ mitigation capabilities. “Leak detection in liquid pipelines enables operators to quickly respond to incidents, minimizing any impact on local communities and the environment,” said Anchal Liddar, senior vice president of API’s Global Industry Services….
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer It can be challenging for some Contractors to keep their focus on what’s happening with their plans while in Permitting. Getting distracted with day-to-day tasks is one factor. When I was waiting for my favorite tacos to go at a local restaurant, I started watching one of the large screen…
The construction industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3 per 100,000 workers according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). In the U.S. there are approximately 123 suicides per day that breaks down to one death every 12 minutes (SafeBuild Alliance). In 2020, a mission-driven group of volunteers from…
By Cal Beyer, VP of Workforce Risk and Worker Wellbeing, CSDZ In September 2021, the Center for Workplace Mental Health released the results from the Pulse Survey on Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Construction Industry. This pulse survey focused on opportunities to continue moving forward in effectively addressing worker mental health and wellbeing in…
As temperatures rise in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather – indoors and out – and remember “Water. Rest. Shade.” can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious…
Since its founding in 1983 in Houston, Texas, MCA Communications, Inc. (MCA) has sustained a solid track record of completing high-profile projects with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service. This award-winning design-build technology integrator firm specializes in network cabling infrastructure, audiovisual installations, wireless solutions, and security solutions for schools, hospitals, corporate buildings, and…
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced recently that Bernard Jackson has been selected as the agency’s new chief operations officer. Jackson assumed his new role on May 23, 2022. Reporting directly to DART president & chief executive officer Nadine Lee, Jackson will lead the agency’s operations teams, including bus, light rail, facilities maintenance, GoLink, and…
In the summer of 2020, Houston Airports and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) put out the City’s largest one-time call for art in the history of the collection. More than 670 submissions were sent in from all over the state, resulting in the acquisition of 74 portable works of art that are now…
Houston Airports is fully onboard with two major airlines’ recent focus on increasing diversity in aviation by attracting, training, and equipping more men and women of color. United Airlines Houston Airports was pleased to be in attendance on March 9 when United Airlines announced a $100,000 partnership with Texas Southern University (TSU), providing students in…
