Journals

New Processors Make Edge AI More Accessible While Cutting Power Consumption in Half

Expanding on its history of delivering highly integrated processors, Texas Instruments (TI) recently introduced new Sitara™ AM62 processors that help expand edge artificial intelligence (AI) processing into next-generation applications. The low-power design of the new processors enables support for dual-screen displays and small-size human-machine interface (HMI) applications. The next generation of HMI will bring new…

New Bluetooth® LE Wireless MCUs Make High-Quality RF and Power Performance More Affordable

Texas Instruments (TI) recently expanded its connectivity portfolio with a new family of wireless microcontrollers (MCU) that enable high-quality Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) at half the price of competing devices. Featuring best-in-class standby current and radio-frequency (RF) performance, the SimpleLink™ Bluetooth LE CC2340 family is built on the foundation of TI’s decades of wireless connectivity…

Shell invests in the Jackdaw gas field in the UK North Sea

Jul 25, 2022 BG International Limited, an affiliate of Shell U.K. Limited, has taken the final investment decision (FID) to develop the Jackdaw gas field in the UK North Sea, following regulatory approval earlier this year. Jackdaw will comprise a wellhead platform that is not permanently attended, along with subsea infrastructure which will tie back…

When It Comes to New Construction, Texas Is One of the Fastest-growing States, Home to Four of the Top 10 US Equipment Rental Markets

Quipli, a leading equipment rental software company that caters to independent rental companies throughout the US, recently conducted a research study to find out where the hottest locations are in the US for equipment rentals. Using keyword search data, Quipli pinpointed the regions with the most local Google searches looking to rent construction equipment –…

Doing Business With NRG

NRG has a passion for innovation, is deeply committed to its customers, and is setting the standard for energy providers across the nation. Living up to this commitment requires a diverse network of partners so that they can share in continued success. Potential suppliers are invited to register in NRG’s Supplier Portal, view their Supplier…

CPS Energy Partnership Leads to 10 Years of Solar Power Growth Plus Benefits

You don’t need to be an expert in energy to know that solar power is here to stay. A major signifier of that happens to be right here in San Antonio—a top solar city in the nation. OCI Solar Power, one of the largest solar energy developers in Texas, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in…

Construction Input Costs Jump 1.1 Percent From May to June, Adding to Pressure on Contractors Despite Recent Decline in Some Materials Prices

The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction jumped 1.1 percent last month, outpacing the rise in contractors’ bid prices, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released recently. Association officials warned that rising materials prices were having an adverse impact on a growing number of…

Construction Employment in June Continues To Lag Pre-Pandemic Level in 18 States as Lack of Qualified Workers Holds Down Hiring

Construction employment in June continued to trail pre-pandemic levels in more than one-third of the states despite record job openings, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America recently. Association officials called on government officials to allow employers to sponsor more foreign-born workers and support more…

Architecture Jobs Outlook: Here’s What To Expect In Coming Years

What is the job outlook for an architect? Through the year 2029, the architecture jobs’ outlook and that of related fields is mixed. Some jobs are expected to grow, while others will likely contract. The improvement of technology for specific tasks has reduced the number of employees required for those aspects of the design and…

How To Work Smarter, Not Harder, as an Architect

If there is one thing that architects often lack, it’s time. Whether they are students or accomplished professionals, there never seems to be enough time to do what needs to be done. So, one of the most important skills an aspiring architect needs is efficient time management. With this in mind, here are a couple…

Forty-Three States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs During the Past Year, but Only 22 States Added Construction Jobs Between April & May Amid Labor and Supply Shortages

Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs during the past twelve months, but momentum slowed in May with only 22 states adding jobs, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials said the monthly employment gains lagged in May as…

Contractors’ Bid Prices Finally Match Runup in Materials Prices, but Continuing Cost Increases Will Maintain Pressure on Profit Margins

Contractors’ bid prices for constructing new nonresidential buildings finally caught up with soaring costs for the materials and services they buy in May, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today. Association officials cautioned that contractors will have a hard time keeping pace with additional price spikes…

Recurrent Energy Expands ERCOT Storage Pipeline With Acquisition of 400 MWh of Standalone Storage Projects Under Development

Recurrent Energy, LLC (“Recurrent”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), recently announced the acquisition of two standalone energy storage projects from Black Mountain Energy Storage (BMES). The projects, which are in the South Load Zone of the Texas ERCOT market, are each anticipated to store up to 200 MWh of…

San Antonio Energy Company Is Committed To Partnering With Local, Small, and Diverse Vendors

CPS Energy, by way of its electric and natural gas service contract with the General Service Administration (GSA) in Washington D.C., is a federal contractor. Consequently, they are required to report their contracting activity with large, small, minority, service-disabled, veteran, historically underutilized, HUBZone, and women-owned businesses. If your company is interested in becoming a registered…

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KNS Industrial Supply Expands With New Office in Houston, TX

Texas is home to 3 million businesses with 99.8% of those being small businesses, and 1.25 million are women-owned (Texas Governor’s Commission for Women). Recent statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau highlight veteran-owned businesses made up about 5.9% (337,934) of all businesses, with an estimated $947.7 billion in receipts, approximately 3.9 million employees, and about…

Constru Bringing Breakthrough AI Construction Technologies to U.S. Market

Constru, a leader in breakthrough computer vision technology for the construction sector, recently announced its entrance into the U.S. market with the opening of a new headquarters in Chicago as well as offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Austin. The U.S. expansion is led by Constru Chief Revenue Officer Jessica Herrala, a 25-year…

Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on New 300-MM Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Plants in Sherman, Texas

“Today is an important milestone as we lay the groundwork for the future growth of semiconductors in electronics to support our customers’ demand for decades to come,” Templeton said. “Since our founding more than 90 years ago, we’ve operated with a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. TI…

HCC’s Continuing Education Classes for Oil & Gas Professionals

The Houston Community College School of Continuing Education faculty and staff are committed to providing outstanding instruction and services to the community in areas such as business, languages, industrial technology & energy, information technology, construction, manufacturing, transportation, public safety, and health. HCC is proud of the expertise its faculty brings to the classroom. Whether changing…

Texas Oil and Natural Gas Producers Are Paying Record Amounts in Production Taxes

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s recently released tax collections data reveals that Texas oil and natural gas producers are paying record amounts in production taxes to the State of Texas. According to the Comptroller’s data, in April, Texas oil producers paid a record $666 million to the state in oil production taxes, the highest amount in…