Journals

  • Permits, Tariffs, and Government Shutdowns with PermitUsNow’s Helen Callier

    As this current administration moved into office, the team at PermitUsNow had prepared themselves for a year filled with tariffs. 2025 has been marked with higher material costs and shifts to alternate materials, but, as Founder and CEO of PermitUsNow Helen Callier said, if you paid attention to the campaign in 2024, it should have…

  • FAA Approves Houston Airports Safety Management System (SMS) Manual

    Houston Airports has received formal approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Safety Management System (SMS) manual, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to proactive safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. FAA approval affirms that Houston Airports meets federal requirements for identifying and mitigating safety risks and demonstrates the airport system’s leadership…

  • ERCOT Launches New Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation Initiative

    Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. (ERCOT) is increasing its efforts to better utilize innovation and transformation through industry collaboration to meet the challenges and opportunities facing future grid operations. The new Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) initiative will advance research and prototyping of emerging concepts and solutions to deeply understand the implications of…

  • Fort Worth’s New ‘1 Million Cups’ Program Connects Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs

    The national entrepreneurship program 1 Million Cups recently launched its first all-Spanish-speaking community earlier this month at Accelerate Fort Worth on the James E. Guinn Entrepreneurial Campus. Originally started by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee….

  • Governor Abbott Announces Over $26 Million Investment In South Texas Infrastructure

    Governor Greg Abbott announced an investment of over $26 million in South Texas airport and water infrastructure projects to stimulate the local economy of the Rio Grande Valley during a ceremony at Mid-Valley Airport. “The Rio Grande Valley is absolutely booming,” said Governor Abbott. “The millions of people who work in the Rio Grande Valley…

  • Lilly Plans to Build a New $6.5 Billion Facility to Manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Texas

    Eli Lilly and Company announced that it plans to build a new $6.5 billion manufacturing facility at Generation Park in Houston, Texas. This planned next-generation synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical product (API) facility, the second of four new U.S. sites Lilly will announce this year, is expected to be operational within five years. Lilly will bring 615 new high-wage jobs to the Greater Houston area, including…

  • City of Houston Celebrates Grand Opening of Old Spanish Trail Lofts

    The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), in partnership with Tejano Center for Community Concerns, MREC Companies, and community leaders, recently celebrated the grand opening of the Old Spanish Trail (OST) Lofts, a 130-unit affordable rental housing community that combines high-quality homes with onsite resources designed to support families and strengthen the…

  • Design Smarter: How AI Is Reshaping Architecture

    Imagine you could describe a five-story apartment building in simple words and instantly see a 3D model you can explore through mixed reality. At Texas A&M’s College of Architecture, researchers are working on making this future real. Thanks to funding by the National Science Foundation (NSF), they are creating new tools that combine artificial intelligence…

  • Join us on October 15th for this year’s E.C.O. Summit & Expo

    Our third annual Subcontractors USA – Texas E.C.O. Summit & Expo is on the horizon, and that means that opportunity is on its way. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, we will have some of the most prominent and influential prime contractors, government agencies, suppliers, and vendors in the Texas construction industry under one roof. All of…

  • San Antonio Airport Receives $13.3 Million Federal Aviation Administration Grant

    San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has received a $13.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The federal funding will support key elements of the new terminal development as it enters Phase 4 of construction, including mass excavation, drilled…

  • Port Houston Celebrates Funding of Project 11

    Strong Cargo Volumes, Fleet Week Planning and Approval of Record $500,000 in Community Grants Wraps Up Q2 2025 The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting applauding the recent announcement of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11 being funded to…

  • Mobile Security Trailers vs. Security Guards: A Cost-Effective Solution

    When considering temporary security, the choice often falls between hiring security guards or utilizing mobile security trailers. While both provide unique benefits, mobile security trailers offer a compelling case for cost-effectiveness and efficiency, especially for certain scenarios. Mobile security trailers represent a one-time rental or investment cost that delivers continuous coverage. Unlike security guards, whose…

  • ENGIE and SOLARCYCLE Launch ‘Precycling’ Collaboration for Circular Domestic Solar Projects

    ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced that as part of an increasing approach to circularity, it will pilot a new precycling provision to incorporate solar panel and project component recycling into initial agreements at four projects. The innovative approach was developed in cooperation with SOLARCYCLE, a leading technology-based solar panel recycler. The precycling provision incorporates recycling…

  • Bridge Removals Put Safety in Spotlight

    One of the most anticipated moments in a bridge replacement project is when an old structure can finally come down. These few hours are the culmination of a tremendous team effort that emphasizes safety above all else. An example of this just took place in late June 2025 along US 175 in Dallas, where TxDOT…

  • EFD and HOU earn perfect marks in 2025 FAA safety inspections

    Ellington Airport (EFD) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — received zero discrepancies during their annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 inspections earlier this month, reaffirming the airport system’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and operational readiness. FAA Part 139 certification inspections are comprehensive, multi-day reviews that evaluate everything from runway…