Issue 10
January 2017
Railroad Commission of Texas Streamlines Oil and Gas Well Reporting
As part of the Railroad Commission of Texas’ commitment to increasing efficiency and transparency through the modernization of its Information Technology systems, oil and gas producers can now file well log data electronically. Because the Commission now has the technology to accept well log information electronically, operators will no longer be required to print this…
LORI VETTERS ELECTED PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE HOUSTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER
By Subcontractors USA News Provider HOUSTON, TX – Houston Technology Center is pleased to announce the election of Lori Vetters to succeed Walter Ulrich as President & CEO of HTC upon his retirement on February 1. Ms. Vetters has joined the staff of the HTC as President/CEO-elect to begin the transition. Lori is a well-known…
Bush Airport Named A Top 5 Favorite Airport For Millennials
By Subcontractors USA News Provider George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been voted a “Trazee Winner,” as a Top 5 Airport (North America) for Millennials, according to Trazee Travel, an online publication targeting millennials. Trazee Travel, a web and print publication created by Global Traveler’s parent company FXExpress Publications, Inc., targets the sought-after under-35 market. It…
A Message From Mayor Sylvester Turner
HOUSTON SELECTED AS SITE FOR 2020 WORLD PETROLEUM CONGRESS The third time was the charm for Houston in the competition for the triennial meeting of the World Petroleum Congress. In voting held in Bahrain recently, WPC delegates awarded the 2020 WPC to Houston. The Bayou City beat out Vancouver for the coveted event that has…
The Three Most Powerful Ways to Speed up the Building Permit Process
Helen Callier, Contributing Writer Architects, developers, contractors, project owners, and others involved in construction projects want to obtain building permits quick so construction can begin on time. When delays occur in processing building permits, for all parties involved in a particular construction project, frustrations begin to rise and thoughts of losing money on the project…
Subcontractors USA Spotlight: J&K Concrete & Construction Services
By Dawn Paul, Associate Editor If you are a Houstonian or have lived in Houston long enough, you know the Acres Homes community. This is not only the place where Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was born and raised, but this neighborhood located in the northwest section of Houston has a rich history. Acres Homes was…
NOTICES
DLR Publishes Notice of Intent to Review Electricians Administrative Rules The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Electricians program rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on December 16, 2016 (41…
OPEC Secretary General Visits the United States
By Subcontractors USA News Provider OPEC Secretary General, HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, has embarked on a recent week-long visit to the United States for meetings with the International Monetary Fund, the United States Energy Information Administration, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Columbia University and IHS Markit….
AUTOARCH Architects: 25 Years of Designing Excellence
By Subcontractors USA News Provider For 25 years, AUTOARCH Architects (AUTOARCH) has been a familiar and well-respected name in the architecture industry, having a reputation for accountability, passion, and design excellence. AUTOARCH believes strongly in the power of good design and its effect on the built environment, the end user, and the community. Those beliefs…
Issue 9
December 2016
PMG
PMG Project Management Group, LLC is a minority-owned business, specialized in the areas of Program/Project management and General Construction Services. With over 12 years of experience, they are committed to continually work to build a safer and more sustainable environment for their stakeholders, and to keep helping their clients meet all their needs. Through a diverse…
OSHA News
By Subcontractors USA News Provider OSHA Issues Final Rule Updating Walking-Working Surfaces Standards and Establishing Personal Fall Protection Systems Requirements The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently issued a final rule updating its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to slip, trip, and fall hazards. The rule also includes a new section under the general industry Personal…
Strong Container Volumes Continue Steady Pace at Port of Houston
Port of Houston Authority News “We fully expect to top last year’s container volume with another record year in 2016,” reported Port of Houston Authority Executive Director Roger Guenther to the Port Commission during its meeting recently. The Port Authority has handled more than 1.6 million TEU through its container terminals to date this year,…
New Report: MobilityHouston Releases Report Detailing Policy Priorities of Crowdsourced Transportation Policy Initiative
By Subcontractors USA News Provider After months of online and in-person conversations among regional residents and civic leaders, MobilityHouston released its final findings report recently. The report provides a detailed analysis of the top five ideas submitted to MobilityHouston.com by Houston area residents, and explains potential ways to improve mobility and transportation options in Houston…
ONLY 23 STATES & D.C. ADD CONSTRUCTION JOBS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER AS DEMAND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, OTHER PUBLIC PROJECTS FALLS
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Michigan and Nevada Top Growth List, Illinois and Delaware Have Biggest Monthly Decreases; California and Iowa Add Most Jobs for the Year, Illinois and Kansas Have Largest Declines By Subcontractors USA News Provider Only 23 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September and October while construction…
Texas Workforce News
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Texas Economy Adds 13,700 Jobs in October State has experienced job growth in 18 of the past 19 months Texas grew by an estimated 13,700 nonfarm jobs in October. The state has added jobs in 18 of the past 19 months. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 percent in…
“The International Port of Texas” Port of Houston Authority Rebrands as Port Houston
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Port of Houston Authority will now be marketed as Port Houston, with the adoption of a new brand and logo designed to ensure the port continues to broaden its business base and provide economic benefits and jobs to the region, state and nation. In addition, this marketing initiative…
Taylor Construction Management: A Premier Global Company in the Construction Industry
By Dawn Paul, Associate Editor Taylor Construction Management (TCM) is a premier global company in the construction industry with offices in Houston and Dallas. At the helm of TCM’s success are Troi Taylor and Kelley Taylor, President and CEO, respectfully. This husband and wife team are not only breaking down barriers as African-American entrepreneurs in this industry, but standing out among the…
Railroad Commission of Texas: Texas Drilling Permits and Completions Statistics
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 855 original drilling permits in October 2016 compared to 822 in October 2015. The October total included 679 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, 10 to re-enter plugged well bores and 166 for re-completions of existing well…