City of Houston, METRO Partnership Powers Microtransit Downtown
METRO announced the expansion of its microtransit partnership with the City of Houston and Evolve Houston.
Turner Construction Joint Venture Celebrates Topping-Out of $185M Texas A&M-Fort Worth Project
Turner Construction Company and partners celebrated the topping-out of the Law and Education Building for Texas A&M-Fort Worth.
METRO Breaks Ground on New Facility to Enhance Rail Operations
METRO’s new Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility is supposed to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability across the METRORail system.
Dept. of Labor Finalizes Rule on Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
The final rule requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it.
H-E-B Starts Construction on Stores in Murphy, Mid-Cities, Texas Area
H-E-B has started construction on two H-E-B stores in Murphy, a city northeast of Dallas, and in the Mid-Cities area in the Euless and Bedford communities.
Gilbane Leads in Sustainability as a Top Green Contractor
The number seven ranking underscores Gilbane’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the construction industry.
UH Researchers Part of $3.3M Project to Improve Undergrounding Electric Power Lines
The U.S. Department of Energy launched an ARPA-E Program called GOPHURRS, which stands for Grid Overhaul with Proactive, High-speed Undergrounding for Reliability, Resilience, and Security and allocated $34 million for 12 projects across 11 states.
US Dept. of Labor Seeks Nominees for OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for nominations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health.
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December 2024
City of Houston Creates Plan to Identify Possible Lead Pipes Across City
The City of Houston announced a plan to identify and replace lead pipes across the city as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
Empowering Small Businesses: The Mission of Bexar County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department
Since 2001, Bexar County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department has been a driving force behind creating an environment where small businesses can flourish.
H-E-B Commits $1 Million to Development of Affordable Housing Projects in East Austin
Grocery supply chain H-E-B is addressing affordable housing in Austin, Texas, by committing $1 million to support Austin Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to build two affordable housing communities in the city’s east side.
Growing as a Subcontractor in Architecture: Opportunities in Texas
Here are key ways subcontractors in architecture can grow in Texas.
Shell Completes Sale of Sinco Pipeline System and Colex Terminal to Edgewater Midstream
This transaction underscores Shell’s commitment to optimizing its operations and reducing its environmental footprint while enabling companies like Edgewater Midstream to strengthen their strategic capabilities in the energy sector.
Entergy Texas Receives Community Award from Global Energy Transition
Entergy Texas was honored to receive the 2024 Heroes of the Community Award presented by Global Energy Transition for the second year in a row.
bp Completes Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Lightsource bp
bp completed its acquisition of the remaining interest in Lightsource bp, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets.
Austin Energy to Launch Initiative to Elevate City’s Clean Energy Future
Austin Energy is set to launch an initiative that will elevate the city’s clean energy future this December.
Turner Construction Recognized as a Dream Employer, Best Employer for Engineers by Forbes
Turner Construction was named one of America’s Dream Employers and one of America’s Best Employers for Engineers by Forbes Magazine in two different rankings.
DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Terminal F
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated on Tuesday, November 19 the beginning of construction on Terminal F.
Subcontractors in Engineering: How to Grow in the Industry
Here are some key steps to help engineering subcontractors succeed and expand in the industry.