Alabama-native Cylenthia Hoyrd has spent her career in the public sector working with nonprofits and government agencies that help the underrepresented. Hoyrd has been with the city of Houston for over ten years, first serving as the Administration Manager for the Houston Public Library before joining the Office of Business Opportunity in 2023 and becoming…
During May 15’s San Antonio City Council A Session, the Council voted in support of a funding agreement between the City of San Antonio and Journey of Flight, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 for design services for the Airman Heritage Museum and Aerospace Learning Center. During the development of the FY2024 Budget, the District 4…
Overview: Bigger, better, more connected-Dallas is delivering the most important public investment in a generation: a new convention center and district that will drive jobs, housing, and growth for decades. The Master Plan is moving forward with technical rigor, transparency, discipline, and a momentum that Dallas can be proud of for decades to come. 1….
Gilbane Building has been ranked as the No.4 Science and Technology Builder in the United States by Building Design+Construction (BD+C). This recognition is part of BD+C’s 2024 Giants 400 Report, which annually ranks the largest and most prominent architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms across various building sectors and specialty categories. Gilbane’s experience in the science…
Texas will receive over $180 billion in combined state and federal infrastructure investment over the next decade—including TXDOT’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP), fueling new residential, retail, and mixed-use development. Most developers and architects understand vertical permitting—but horizontal infrastructure, especially when TXDOT is involved, is an entirely different ballgame. Whether you’re near a TXDOT-funded corridor or…
When operating in remote or harsh environments, ensuring safety and security becomes a significant challenge. Adaptable and rugged mobile security trailers are game-changers for industries that tackle tough conditions daily. Designed for durability and equipped with advanced features, these trailers offer a reliable security solution to monitor assets, personnel, and operations in the most demanding…
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines today announced an agreement to accelerate and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F by doubling the number of gates, adding facilities to grow international operations, expanding customer amenities, creating a single building for passenger check-in, and more. The new plan extends the Use…
This event serves as an opportunity for industry leaders, prime contractors, subcontractors, local agencies, suppliers, vendors, and much more to gather in one room and reach a common goal: developing the infrastructure of this great state.
In a move aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and housing flexibility, the Austin City Council voted today to adopt the 2024 Technical Building Codes, along with a comprehensive set of local amendments tailored to support Austin’s unique environmental and housing goals. The updated requirements will take effect July 10, 2025. Thenewly adopted codesupdate 10 sets…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration encouraged construction industry employers and workers, across the nation, to take part in its 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction from May 5-9, 2025. This nationwide event spotlights preventing falls, the construction industry’s leading cause of worker deaths. Throughout the week, OSHA urged…
Sparks fly in a loading dock behind the Engineering Teaching Center on the Forty Acres. A large metal structure that, at the moment, resembles a giant four-post bed is flanked by students and a construction crew. They’re watching and working, cutting walls for windows. They ask for volunteers to help. Michael Alada hops right in….
The Port Commission awarded a contract to Konecranes Finland Corporation for the purchase of 16 hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes for Bayport Container Terminal. These new RTG cranes will be Port Houston’s first “one-over-six” container stacking units, setting a new standard moving forward while continuing to expand the port’s hybrid fleet to 46 in total….
Houston is home to the nation’s biggest port and is host city for maritime’s hottest event, the Houston International Maritime Conference. With the nation’s largest petrochemical complex, 5th-ranked container terminals, and the busiest waterway in the U.S. all located in Houston, it’s the perfect location for this premier maritime conference. The 4th annual Houston International…
Modern businesses face an increasing need for effective and reliable security solutions. Integrated security systems have emerged as a comprehensive answer, combining diverse technologies like access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection into a single unified platform. These systems improve efficiency, offer centralized management, and provide enhanced protection, making them a game-changer for businesses across…
Houstonians will soon have a new tool to track short-term rentals (STR)s and address concerns about properties in their neighborhood. On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Houston City Council approved an ordinance that creates a registration-based framework for the regulation of STRs. An STR, as defined by the ordinance, is a dwelling unit or any portion…
If you’ve been in the design and construction business for any length of time, you already know: the only thing constant is change. Lately, the PermitUsNow team has been fielding a surge of calls from general contractors and project owners facing new market pressures — specifically around tariffs. The headlines are scary. Tariffs on imported…
Methane emissions in Texas continue to decline in top oil and natural gas producing areas across the state, according to a new analysis released today by Texans for Natural Gas. Nowhere was this more apparent than in the top producing region in Texas and the nation, the Permian Basin. Key highlights from the analysis found: • The…
Chevron Corporation announced last month that it started oil and natural gas production from the Ballymore subsea tieback in the deepwater Gulf of America. Ballymore, the latest in a series of Chevron projects to start up in the past year, represents another step towards the company’s goal to produce 300,000 net barrels per day of…
On April 28, CenterPoint Energy announced that, as part of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) and its actions to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season, the company has begun installing the first wave of weather monitoring stations to enhance situational awareness during severe weather events. The implementation of this groundbreaking weather network is a…
