Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards 2024 Winners Honored at Live Houston Gala
The 2024 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards recognized the energy industry’s top innovations and leaders.
Biden Administration Targets Lead Pipe Replacement Nationwide
The Biden administration’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements will mandate lead pipe replacement across the country.
Houston Airports Welcomes ZIPAIR Tokyo to Bush Airport
Starting March 4, 2025, ZIPAIR will launch four weekly flights connecting Houston with Japan, marking the airline’s fifth U.S. route across the Pacific.
Entergy Names Elizabeth Adams as Chief Customer Officer
Entergy announced that Elizabeth Adams was appointed chief customer officer for the company.
October is Energy Awareness Month: Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainable Practices
Here are some ways subcontractors can acknowledge Energy Awareness Month.
City of Austin Partners with Archistar to Utilize AI for Development Process
The City of Austin has entered into a contract with Archistar for the deployment of its automated building permit assessment software following a successful three-month pilot of the program.
Most In-Demand Tech Jobs in 2025
It is likely the landscape of in-demand technology occupations will undergo a significant transformation in 2025.
ISSUE 103
October 2024
Texas Bonds: School District Bonds Providing Opportunities for Subcontractors
Several school districts across the Lone Star State are proposing bond packages for voters to consider on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Construction Begins on Grainger Distribution Center in Hockley, Texas
Grainger joined community members and officials from the Hockley, Texas, area to break ground for the company’s 1.2 million-square-foot Houston Texas Distribution Center.
H-E-B Starts Construction on 3rd Store in Georgetown, Texas
H-E-B announced that it started construction on its third H-E-B location in Georgetown, Texas.
energyRe and Google Sign 12-Year Power Purchase Agreement for 435-MWdc Solar Project
energyRe announced that Google has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement to purchase renewable energy from a 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project to be developed, owned, and operated by energyRe.
Skanska Constructs New Healthcare Building in Houston
Skanska has signed a contract with Harris Health System for the construction of a new healthcare building in Houston.
Shell to Add Pipeline Capacity in the Gulf of Mexico
The pipeline will bring additional capacity to Shell’s extensive Gulf of Mexico (GoM) footprint, expanding support for domestic oil production in the western and central area of the GoM.
DFW Airport Partners with A4I to Drive Innovation Through Open Call for Startups
The first joint initiative of the A4I network is an open call for startups to present breakthrough solutions.
CenterPoint Energy, Neara Collaborate to Advance Electric Resiliency Across Greater Houston Region
CenterPoint will supplement its existing systems with Neara’s technology to focus its investments strategically and cost-effectively and to continue to advance safety, reliability and resilience.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Breaks Ground on Midfield Taxiways
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) broke ground on two new concrete parallel midfield taxiways on Friday, September 27.
Simone Biles’ New Restaurant Under Construction Inside Bush Airport
Simone Biles – a world-renowned gymnast and Houston native – is developing a new restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) called Taste of Gold.
Port Houston Announces Work Stoppage at Container Terminals: What to Know
Port Houston has announced a work stoppage at its container terminals following the expiration of the existing contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Texas Among States Leading the Charge on Public Transportation Improvements
Here is a list of states leading the way in making transportation improvements.