Tuner Chevrolet
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Moving Forward: Future of Houston Transit Focus of 2019 State of METRO
With Greater Houston’s population expected to grow by 10 million over the next 40 years, the future of the region’s transit and mobility needs led the discussion at this year’s State of METRO event. The transit agency’s METRONext Moving Forward plan, slated for the November election ballot, is designed to ease traffic congestion and help meet…
Sen. Ted Cruz Supports Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project
Sen. Ted Cruz voiced strong support Tuesday for the Houston Ship Channel Improvement Project, after being briefed by Port Houston leadership and top executives representing industry along the channel. Sen. Cruz said the widening and deepening project is important to Texas and the nation and lauded the leadership of Port Houston and the business community…
TxDOT Seeking Input on Texas Transportation Plan
TxDOT planning the future of transportation in Texas The future possibilities are intriguing, and TxDOT wants to know what Texans think will be the most pressing transportation needs for the next 30 years. TxDOT is hosting a second round of public meetings to gather public input that will be essential to developing the state’s long-range…
Calling All U.S. Veterans! Houston Airports is working with Edge4Vets to provide career guidance to local veterans.
Houston Airports in partnership with Edge4Vets and other local sponsors will once again team up to provide training and job opportunities for some of our nation’s service personnel who are returning to the civilian workforce. It’s all part of an effort to identify talented personnel for local aviation jobs, while ensuring that the right consideration…
New OSHA weighting system could lead to more inspections
Effective Oct. 1, OSHA put a new weighting system in place for workplace safety and health inspections for fiscal year 2020. The new OSHA Weighting System (OWS) replaces the former time-centric program, which was implemented in 2015. OSHA said that the new OWS, which was based on an evaluation of the existing program and on recommendations…
CONTRACTORS: SOME STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT GETTING YOUR BUILDING PERMIT
So, a contractor just finished the punch list on their customer’s renovated building; and they are feeling good that they wrapped up the project early and managed to make a good profit. After a few weeks, as the customer starts the process to sell their building, a fear rushes over them because they are unable…
The Utility of Arbitration Agreements in the Construction Industry
In today’s ever-evolving world of employment law, it is far from an easy task for construction industry employers to operate their business while successfully navigating all of the potential legal potholes that continue to abound and multiply seemingly with every passing day. This is particularly true in the face of the onslaught of claims lodged…
How technology can help contractors prevent lawsuits
Adoption of project management and data collection technology will not only make contractors’ operations more efficient but could reduce the risk of litigation as well, according to Resolution Management Consultants of Marlton, New Jersey. Three main construction technology categories that have the biggest potential to reduce the chances of contractors and owners fighting it out in court…
Prepare for Automated Construction Fleet Vehicles
Technology is changing at a rapid pace, and the construction industry is not without its opportunities to automate processes and adopt the latest industry advancements. The increased availability of partially automated vehicles is the latest example of how companies everywhere can improve the efficiency and safety of their fleets. But that doesn’t mean contractors should…
Shifts in Energy Sources, Workforce Lead State of Energy Discussion with Chevron’s Mike Wirth
Houston’s business climate and energy-rich workforce base has long supported its position as The Energy Capital of the World. Both were major discussion topics at the Partnership’s annual State of Energy event on Oct. 9. Mike Wirth, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chevron, headlined the event by participating in a fireside chat with Bobby Tudor, chairman of…
Slow payers cost GCs, subs $64B a year
A new study has found that slow payments are costing general contractors and subcontractors $64 billion a year. This is a $24 billion increase from the 2018 study from construction finance platform Rabbet, formerly Contract Simply, as the company added general contractors to the respondent mix. Rabbet conducted the study in partnership with Procore Technologies and found that the 51-day…
Owners, contractors have different ideas of what makes multi-site work successful
A new study from Dodge Data & Analytics and Sevan Multi-Site Solutions found that owners and contractors don’t see eye to eye about key factors of how a successful multi-site construction campaign plays out, though a positive relationship stemmed from solid communication is the single most important factor. A multi-site project entails an owner orchestrating work…
How to design net-zero ready buildings on a budget
An architect and engineer present a case study and give advice on how to be sustainable and cost-effective at the same time. The term “net-zero” often brings to mind big budgets and expensive building systems, but this conception couldn’t be further from the truth. As architects and engineers, we have everything we need to design…
HEB Director Supplier Diversity
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The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC)
HMSDC is a vital link between major corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs). Each year, member corporations have reported billions of dollars spent with Council-certified Minority Business Enterprises. Serving the Houston region, the Council is one of the 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC). The Houston Minority Supplier Development…
DFW Airport
Creating and Sustaining a Diverse Business Environment Dallas Fort Worth International Airport creates and sustains a business environment that enables disadvantaged, small, minority and women-owned business enterprises (D/SM/WBEs) to compete equitably for business opportunities and achieve economic success, contributing to DFW’s overall mission of expanding economic benefits. www.dfwairport.com/bdd/
Industrial Welding Academy
OUR MISSION We help welders become their best. Industrial Welding Academy (IWA) is dedicated to teaching students the trade of welding through a uniquely designed curriculum that will allow graduates to achieve entry level positions within the many fields of skilled trades that utilize the learned techniques of welding. We are dedicated to the philosophy…
NAMC-DFW
The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is the oldest minority construction trade association in the United States with an annual project capacity of over one billion dollars nationally. The general purpose of NAMC-DFW is to initiate, encourage, and assist in the formation of an educational institute for construction contractors, their staff and their craftsmen….
OFFICE OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY
OPPORTUNITY CREATION Provide conditions for growth and development through training, communication, and resource connections. BUILDING CAPACITY Develop strategic partnerships through intentional, coordinated, and mission-driven efforts aimed at strengthening the management and operations of S/M/WBE businesses to improve their performance and economic impact. DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE Advocate for the importance of diversity and inclusion in the awarding…