Issue 8
November 2016
Job Alert: Diesel Technician and Truck Driver Shortage Countrywide
As the transportation industry continues to grow and baby boomers continue to retire, the need for trained diesel mechanics and truck drivers has never been greater. Job openings span the United States, and many sit open while businesses feel the stress of a massive talent shortage. For people seeking job security in a hands-on field,…
National Society of Professional Engineers: Why Get Licensed?
Licensure is the mark of a professional. It’s a standard recognized by employers and their clients, by governments and by the public as an assurance of dedication, skill and quality. There are many powerful reasons both professional and personal for earning and maintaining a PE license. Only a licensed engineer, for instance, may prepare, sign,…
A Career in ENGINEERING
Engineering is a broad term that covers a wide range of applications and industries. Combining mathematics, science and technology, engineers produce creative solutions to real world problems. As a result there are many different types of engineering degrees available. In the past, engineering could be divided into four major branches: Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and Electrical,…
High-Speed Train Opens Competition to Design Passenger Stations
Texas Central, the private developer of the Texas bullet train, recently announced its sponsorship of a design competition for architecture students from accredited Texas universities to help produce an inspiring vision for the high-speed train passenger stations. Individual students and multi-disciplinary student teams that are actively enrolled in a Texas college or university-level program in…
Expanding Business Opportunities for Small and Minority Business Owners
The University of Houston HUB Operations Department: Dedicated to the University’s Mission to Help Small Businesses. Houston is one of the largest and most diverse cities in the nation. This city also has countless Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) just looking for opportunities to expand their company in this competitive business world. The University of Houston…
How the Energy Industry Is Using Crowdsourcing
Web 2.0 brought greater connectivity, faster communication and a global reach. Exploiting these facets, crowdsourcing and open innovation broke through as an alternative way for organizations to seek results; a method to facilitate connections with globally diverse actors and present problems to those with the knowledge to make a difference. InnoCentive were at the forefront…
Technology & Your Business
Technology evolves and improves seemingly every time you blink. From apps to virtual reality and voice assistants to robots, technology affords us the ability to make life easier so we can enjoy what matters most to us. And when it comes to managing the finances of your business, digitizing your life can actually have a…
Business, Labor, Transportation & Travel Groups Call On Presidential Candidates To Include Long-term Funding Measures In Infrastructure Plans
Thirty-four Different Groups Say One of Candidates’ Top Infrastructure Priorities Must Be In Finding Long-Term, Reliable, Dedicated and Focused Revenue Sources to Pay For Needed Improvements to Country’s Aging Infrastructure Thirty-four of the nation’s leading business, labor, transportation and travel groups called on both major party presidential candidates to include long-term, sustainable funding measures as…
Construction Employment Rises in 35 States from september 2015 to 2016
Only 21 states and D.C. add jobs recently amid worker shortages. California and Iowa Add Most Jobs for the Year, While Wyoming and Kansas Have Largest Declines; New York and Arizona Top Monthly List of Gainers, Pennsylvania and Wyoming Lose the Most Thirty-five states added construction jobs between September 2015 and September 2016 while construction…
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
NOMA has as its mission the building of a strong national organization, strong chapters and strong members for the purpose of minimizing the effect of racism in the profession. Strength in NOMA is built through unity in the cause that created the organization. Their impact is felt when the organization wrestles with the dilemmas that…
Oilfield Product Manufacturer Gains Competitive Edge with New Lathe
Carl Moore, President of Constantin Precision Instruments, has built a successful business by delivering quality products on time and at competitive prices. “We understand that lead time and price are the driving factors for jobs in the current oil and gas market,” said General Manager Michael Cooper. “In our quest to gain an edge on…
Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for August 2016
AUSTIN –– Production for August 2016 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 75,034,914 barrels of crude oil and 606,931,065 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells. These preliminary figures are based on production volumes reported by operators and will be updated as late and corrected production…
Issue 7
October 2016
Turner Houston Is Dedicated to Build the Community With Each Building
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Turner is a very familiar and well respected name in the construction industry as a leader. With a talented and highly skilled staff of over 5,500 and completing $10 billion of construction on 1,500 projects annually, Turner continues to be a leading builder and provider of construction services on a global scale. The company’s presence allows it to have…
GP Industrial Contractors Inc.
Industrial Contracting GP is a diverse company providing Pipe, Steel fabrication, Welding, Fitting, Engineering, Computer-Aided Drafting, and Miscellaneous Steel components to Industrial and Commercial organizations. GP’s operating facilities includes over 60,000 sq. ft. Pipe Shop Fabrication facilities. Our services and supplies meet the needs and certifications of Refineries, Petrochemical and Power Generation Plants, Commercial Construction,…
J&K Concrete & Construction Services
CLIENT SATISFACTION ALWAYS COMES FIRST! By Subcontractors USA News Provider In 2014, Jimmy Anthony and Kevin Davis co-founded J&K Concrete & Construction Services, lending their expertise in the commercial and industrial construction business in Houston and the surrounding areas. From the beginning, they have focused on helping their clients build strong functional foundations. This mindset…
Five Must Know Secret Tips to Avoid Delays in City Building Permitting
By Contributing Writer Helen Callier Frustrations and complaints continue to be the order of the day for the City of Houston Permitting Center. And while the majority of architects, engineers, developers and contractors know that any kind of delay in submitting and having plans reviewed at City Permitting costs time, money and can impact the…
Ways to Tackle Tech Trouble Today as a Subcontractor
Your next tech-tastrophy could take many forms. Maybe it’s the quick flash out of your monitor screen, the smoke coming from your printer or that mysterious clunking sound your favorite device keeps making – just because you accidently dropped it one or five times. If you’re a small business professional or subcontractor trying to manage…