Journals

The first phase of a 300,000-square-foot temperature-controlled cargo facility will be built at the Port of Houston Authority’s Bayport Container Terminal by AGRO Merchants Group, which provides cold supply chain operations globally. Upon completion, the new facility will add significantly to the state-of-the-art infrastructure that’s already in place at Bayport, which opened in 2007 and…

Our Top 25 Prime Contractors, Architects and Engineers for Diversity & Supplier Diversity Champions Awards Luncheon celebrates the companies and agencies who work industriously to foster business growth in minority communities by supporting small business diversity initiatives. Each nominee is selected by peers at agencies who feel they have gone the extra mile to be…

Starting a business can be intimidating, but with a solid business plan and guidance from the small business community of experts, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Whether you own a local restaurant or an online Etsy shop, one of the biggest things to get used to as a new small business owner is filing…

1. Research what area of property and construction is right for you From skilled trades (such as carpenters, painters and engineers) to 3D software modellers and project managers – there are a variety of careers within the industry. “Have an open mind as there is a vast range of jobs available. Think about what you…

March is Women’s History Month, and March also celebrates Women in Construction Week.  The focus of Women in Construction Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry.  Subcontractors USA shines the spotlight on Annie Lidge. Annie Lidge has more than 40 years of experience in procurement and contracting within the engineering,…

In March, Women in Construction Week is celebrated. Subcontractors USA shines the construction spotlight on Victoria Lara. Lara is the Director of Business Development at Impact Stone Design, Inc., a women-owned and family operated business. In addition, Impact Stone is one of Houston’s top fabricators and installers of marble, granite, and quartz countertops, wall panels,…

The amount of entrepreneurs and subcontractors continues to grow, and it is empowering to see so many minorities with an entrepreneurial spirit.  www.staples.com asked some minority business owners and those who work with them to provide advice on managing for success.  The tips below may help you create success as a minority business owner and…

Where to start: First register on the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) through the CPA.  State agencies select vendors from the CMBL for solicitations based on the following dollar thresholds: Over $25,000– Solicitations (IFB, RFP, RFO) are advertised on the open market and posted on the Electronic State Business Daily site. All CMBL-listed vendors under…

For the third consecutive year, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) buildings have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR certification. Buildings that earn the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification use 35 percent less energy and generate 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than similar buildings from around the country. In addition to this year’s award,…

The Supreme Court has said that there is no definition that solves all problems relating to the employer-employee relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Court has also said that determination of the relation cannot be based on isolated factors or upon a single characteristic, but depends upon the circumstances of the whole…