NAMC-DFW

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

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…

Houston – Construction Projects Informational Meeting

Houston – Construction Projects Informational Meeting

November 14, 2019 8:30 am to 12:00 pm UH Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion 4333 University Dr.Houston, Texas 77204United States of America Construction Projects Informational Meeting UH College of Medicine, Hilton Renovation and Law Center Attendees will learn about: -Subcontracting Opportunities -Lessons learned from HUBs working on UH Projects -Services UH Facilities & Construction offers to…

Dallas – RHCA Luna Awards

Dallas – RHCA Luna Awards

Luna Awards celebrating the achievements of women in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. Thursday, October 31, 2019 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Omni Dallas Hotel 555 S. Lamar St.Dallas, Texas 75202United States of America

New USDOT rules would speed up project permitting

New USDOT rules would speed up project permitting

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced two rule changes that could reduce the permitting process for the department’s construction projects to two years. Both are effective as interim policies as of Aug. 23, but the department is accepting comments until Sept. 23. The first policy change mandates that both draft and final environmental impact…

Houston Airport System unveils Sustainable Management Plan to align its local, global goals

Houston Airport System unveils Sustainable Management Plan to align its local, global goals

New initiative seen as essential to enhancing sustainability in areas of design, procurement, assets and infrastructure. In support of the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan and in keeping with its commitment to being recognized as a “five-star, global air service gateway where the magic of flight is celebrated,” the Houston Airport System (HAS) is promoting…

Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Working with or near power lines can expose workers to electrical hazards, but these dangers can be avoided through safe work practices. These practical steps can prevent injuries from contact with power lines. Conduct a hazard assessment to identify and address potential safety hazards before work begins. Ask the electric company to de-energize and ground…

U.S. Department of Labor Orders Kinder Morgan to Pay Back Pay, Damages And Fees for Retaliation Against Whistleblower

U.S. Department of Labor Orders Kinder Morgan to Pay Back Pay, Damages And Fees for Retaliation Against Whistleblower

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered Kinder Morgan Inc. – an energy infrastructure company based in Houston, Texas – to pay a former employee back wages, damages, and attorney’s fees after an investigation found that the company violated the whistleblower provisions of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act (PSIA)….

Why it’s time to take your safety enrollments and orientations online

Why it’s time to take your safety enrollments and orientations online

OSHA has placed a heavy burden on construction operations to adhere to stringent safety regulations. All workplaces must conform to the agencies guidelines and standards. Proper tool usage, safety equipment, training, and hazard notices all seem like common sense practices. But many worker duties can evolve quickly and pulling a safety trainer to update each…

How and Why to Keep Up With the Latest Tech Trends

How and Why to Keep Up With the Latest Tech Trends

(StatePoint) Whatever industry you work in and no matter what your role is, it’s possible you have wondered how emerging technologies will affect your job in the years to come or whether you’ll even have to switch careers entirely at some point. Experts say that while such concerns are understandable, embracing the newest tech can…

A LOOK INSIDE OUR ENERGY FUTURE

A LOOK INSIDE OUR ENERGY FUTURE

Access to reliable, affordable energy has completely transformed how people live, communicate, travel, conduct business, build infrastructure and so much more. And in the coming decades, even more people will need access to the transformative power of energy. ExxonMobil’s 2019 Outlook for Energy serves as the company’s latest analysis on how the world will use…

Transcendence in residential construction

Transcendence in residential construction

Off-site construction isn’t necessarily new. But new products and techniques are helping to improve housing construction. And the primary disruptor in home building — a lack of skilled labor — is prompting today’s builders to turn to alternative methods. The result is a ripple effect leading to additional disruptors in how homes are built. “Off-site…

Port Houston Secures New CMA CGM/Marfret MedCaribe Service

New service will connect Houston to Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and the Mediterranean Port Houston received the maiden voyage and is the only U.S. port of call for a new direct service that global ocean carrier, CMA CGM, has launched with Marfret. The MedCaribe service will connect the U.S. Gulf, Mexico, Central America (Costa Rica),…

DART Approves New Bus Purchase for UTD Campus Area

DART Approves New Bus Purchase for UTD Campus Area

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved the purchase of three new 40-foot buses for use on Route 883, The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) campus area shuttle. The popular site-specific bus service between the UTD campus and surrounding neighborhoods in Dallas, Richardson and CityLine/Bush Station, as well as to nearby…