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Issue 30
September 2018
Joining the Elite: GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. Receives ISO 9001 Certification
Roosevelt Petry, Jr., CEO and President of GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. in Port Arthur, Texas, is no stranger to hard work. Petry prides himself on his company’s dedication to serving the industry with true skill. GP Industrial Contractors, Inc. offers 24/7 customer service, completed with immediate response, competitive pricing, qualified personnel and upgraded equipment. GP…
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM WORKSHOP
Fort Bend Independent School District Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP) is excited to extend an invitation for you or a representative to attend the FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program Workshop, Wednesday, September 26, 2018, FBISD Triplex 550 Julie Rivers, Sugarland, TX 77478, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Register to attend: (www.fortbendisd.com/sbep). If you’re interested in…
Transportation & The Texas Environment — It’s About Time For A Better Way
The Texas Bullet Train is set to revolutionize the way Texans travel between the state’s largest metropolitan regions – North Texas and Houston – while bringing one of the greenest transportation technologies in existence directly to the Lone Star State! The all-electric Bullet Train embodies decades of applied research, continual improvement and energy saving technologies, making it one…
Port Houston Jumps to Top 5 U.S. Container Ports
Due to continued strong growth in loaded containerized cargo, Port Houston has surged higher in the rankings of the top container ports in the United States. Port Houston, which has been expanding rapidly in recent years, has climbed to become the fifth largest container port in the U.S., according to JOC Piers data covering the…
Ready for the Next Harvey
In August of 2017, Hurricane Harvey dumped more than four feet of rain on Houston, inundating neighborhoods and upending thousands of lives. While METRO is best known for its transit services including bus, light rail, and vanpools, what some may not realize is the integral role METRO played in aiding emergency response efforts to the…
FIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR BUILDING PERMIT FASTER
Looking to get started with your construction project on time? The building permitting tips and insights below from Helen Callier, Permit Us Now, Contributing Writer will assist you in positioning for success. Know the Jurisdiction Time is Key Stay Notified Bank on Changes Avoid Horror Story Suspense Hurts Start Early Procrastination Costs Use Smart Resources…
H-E-B announces plans to develop a world-class tech facility in Austin
H-E-B continues its path toward becoming a dominant force in the digital retail space, announcing that it has signed a long-term lease for a building in East Austin. The largest privately-held employer in Texas will develop a world-class tech facility and innovation lab for its growing H-E-B Digital team and Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery service that is a…
July Marks 20th Consecutive Month of Upstream Oil and Gas Job Growth: 43% of Jobs Recovered
AUSTIN – Texas oil and natural gas companies added 800 upstream jobs* in July, marking the 20th consecutive month of job growth, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Texas has recovered 43% of jobs lost between the high point in employment in December 2014 and the low point in September 2016. Since…
Houston Bond Issue Jump-Starts 237 Flood Control Projects
More than $3 billion in flood risk reduction and repair projects can move forward in Houston following a vote held on Hurricane Harvey’s anniversary that authorized a $2.5-billion bond program. Those bonds will be used to fund 237 projects, including three large detention basins across the county. “We’ve already received approval from court to start…
The State of Houston’s Rebound – How Smart-Growth is Helping the City Grow Up, Not Out
Houston, Texas is a city known for the opportunity it brings to both businesses and residents in affordability, landmass and employment opportunities that attract populations from across the state, nation and globe. Much like the build out methods taken historically in the leading Texas city of Dallas, Houston has been adding on and building out its infrastructure more widespread each year. This…
Morphosis Tapped to Design Texas Tech Universiteum
With the exception of Marfa, it’s a tall order to find modernist architecture gracing the vast horizon of West Texas. However, an announcement from the Museum of Texas Tech University indicates that will change, at least in Lubbock to start. Museum leadership has selected one of the most innovative architecture firms in the country —…
Havel Ruck Projects’ Open House in Sam Houston Park
A longtime Houston artist collective has struck again. Dan Havel and Dean Ruck of Havel Ruck Projects have been creating deconstructive art installations for more than a decade, utilizing neglected buildings destined for demolition. Their projects are artistic interventions into the architectural framework of derelict structures, warping their tectonic or material fabric to create interactive,…