Journals

  • Building Structures and Relationships that Last

      GCC Enterprises LLC, a highly recognized leader in planning and construction services, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area–was founded in 2002 by Greg and Carol Cody. The Air Force veteran duo utilized their established consulting portfolio to transition the business to a full-service construction firm in just a few short years. The company was…

  • www.jghollins.com

    Exceptional Homes Start With Quality Workmanship. J.G. Hollins Builders’ commitment to excellence is fully imprinted throughout our 20 year occupancy in the residential development industry. Our indelible dedication to building and cultivating a legacy of quality luxury homes has sustained our presence in the Greater Houston area as a dominant force amid the new construction…

  • Texas Central Railroad, LLC.

    BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES As many already know, Texas Central is developing a new high-speed passenger rail system that will connect Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston using a proven, world-class technology that will provide a travel time of less than 90 minutes. With the high speed rail project moving full steam ahead, there are new business opportunities that…

  • DFW Clean Cities Recognizes Fort Worth as a Leader in Fuel Efficiency

    DFW Clean Cities recently recognized the City of Fort Worth and 18 other partners for their work to embrace alternatives to traditional gasoline as part of the third annual Fleet Recognition Awards. Fort Worth received a bronze award. Participating governing bodies were required to provide information on their progress via the DFW Clean Cities Annual Report….

  • Port Houston Recipient of U.S. Coast Guard’s Prestigious Security Honor

    Port Houston is the recipient of the 2018 Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award (Port Authority category). The U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard) this week announced the winners of this prestigious security award for organizations demonstrating excellence in maritime security through their programs and practices. According to the Coast Guard, this biennial award recognizes outstanding…

  • Healthcare Costs Too High? There’s an app for that!

    By: Lea Bogle Healthcare costs have skyrocketed and small businesses that have historically provided healthcare benefits have either gone to plans with high deductibles, or have stopped offering it all together.   Other small business who would like to have a company provided health benefit, can’t simply because of the costs.   Additionally, many employees have decided…

  • Turner Construction Company Recognized as #1 Construction Manager for Healthcare

    Turner Construction Company is pleased to share that Modern Healthcare has once again recognized the firm as the leading construction management company in the United States for hospitals, medical centers, medical office buildings, and other care facilities – a distinction Turner has earned 18 out of the last 21 years. Randy Keiser, Vice President and…

  • E Contractors USA

    Proven INTEGRITY & EXCELLENCE in General Contracting By Dawn Paul, Contributing Writer It’s not every day that you hear the words “construction” and “integrity” in the same sentence, E Contractors USA, LLC. (E Contractors) is a name that stands out from the competition by not only speaking of integrity, but leading by example and walking in integrity. …

  • Optimum Security Professionals

    When reflecting on his childhood, it’s safe to say that entrepreneurship was and is a part of Marshall D. Isom’s DNA. It became a calling, a destiny and a ministry that would lead him to now competing in a $600 billion industry. “I was the kid at school with the separate backpack selling candy. I…

  • NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR NAMED FOR HOUSTON PERMITTING CENTER

    Houston Public Works has appointed Christon Butler as the new Deputy Director of the Houston Permitting Center. Butler was Acting Deputy Director since July 2017. The Deputy Director of the Houston Permitting Center (HPC) oversees pre-development, plan review, permits, inspections and enforcement of the City’s building and development codes. HPC is staffed with a trained workforce…

  • Texas high-speed train unveils passenger station in Dallas

    Maps, renderings show terminal near convention center in Cedars neighborhood Bullet train project seen as catalyst for economic growth, new jobs and development Station expected to increase property values, generate more local tax revenue DALLAS [Jan. 29, 2018] – Developers of the Texas Bullet Train unveiled new details today on its passenger station in Dallas,…

  • Officials Break Ground on TxDOT’S Clear Lanes Project

    TxDOT to Rebuild/Widen I-35E/US 67 Corridor That First Opened in 1950s DALLAS — Texas Department of Transportation officials and state and local leaders kicked off construction on The Southern Gateway corridor Wednesday, marking the beginning of a four-year effort to rebuild and widen I-35E and US Highway 67 in southern Dallas County. Texas Transportation Commission…

  • FIVE TIPS TO ASSIST CONTRACTORS IN OBTAINING THE NEXT BUILDING PERMIT

    By: Helen Callier When faced with repeated delays in obtaining city building permits, do you continue go back and forth to meet with the Plan Reviewers in hopes that today will be the magical day?  Do you scratch your head and wonder what the notice on the website means when it says 15-day plan review…

  • David Reyes joins Manhattan Construction’s Houston

      Manhattan Construction Company, a privately-held, top nationally-ranked general building company, is pleased to welcome David Reyes to the Company’s Houston-area office Reyes will be a part of Manhattan’s Houston estimating team, whose recent project work includes United Airlines Terminal C, Minute Maid Park Center Field Improvements, and the Alvin Independent School District Stadium. Reyes has…

  • Kay Davis Associates LLC

    Kay Davis Associates LLC ,  referred to as KDA, was formed in 2000 to provide quality project and move management, while incorporating a planning services /sales group; which creates a dual thrust in facility planning, management and implementation.  With over 30 years combined experience, KDA‘s staff offers services where the primary thrust includes project development and…

  • Texas Central picks preferred high-speed train passenger station in Houston

      Preferred location will revitalize Northwest Mall site at I-610 and US 290 Project seen as catalyst for economic growth, new jobs and development Local connections planned with major employment centers, public transit HOUSTON [Feb. 5, 2018] – Highlighting Houston’s history as a major railway hub, Mayor Sylvester Turner and developers of the Texas Bullet…