2021 Subcontractors USA Awards Luncheon: “Growth and Expansion”
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The Enclave in Frisco, Texas
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Fults Commercial Real Estate recently announced that The Enclave in Frisco will be a new class A post-Covid 19 designed corporate office campus located in one of the most dynamic office submarkets in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. A number of design elements have been incorporated into the project to help…
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News From the National Organization of Minority Architects NFF 2021 Cohort Announced
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) announced its third class of 24 architecture students as the 2021 summer cohort of the NOMA Foundation Fellowship (NFF). NFF is a two-month research fellowship hosted both virtually and in-person at leading architecture firms across the country this summer. Additionally, the NFF 2021 cohort will engage in design…
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News From the National Association of Women in Construction: Construction Jobs That Need More Female Construction Workers
Representation of women in the construction industry has been a topic of discussion over the past several decades with more and more female construction workers opening up about being hired in traditionally male-dominated positions. Female construction workers currently make up around ten percent of all construction jobs, hovering around one million women in the industry…
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Construction Employment Declines In 40 States Between April And May As Soaring Material Costs, Supply-chain Disruptions Impede Recovery
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment in May remained below the April level in 40 states and the District of Columbia, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data released today. Association officials said skyrocketing materials prices and excessive delays in receiving key construction supplies were holding…
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The Home Depot Foundation Partners with Girl Scouts of the USA to Launch Skilled Trades Training Program for Young Women
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Home Depot Foundation recently announced a new strategic partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to provide introductory trades training experience and career education for young women. The Foundation and GSUSA will host the first-ever joint construction workshops for Cadette, Senior and Ambassador level Girl Scouts (8th –…
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CenterPoint Energy News: Centerpoint Energy Foundation and Company Vendors and Suppliers Contribute More Than $3 Million To Support Severe Winter Weather Relief and Recovery Efforts
CenterPoint Energy recently announced that through contributions from both its charitable foundation and generous donations from its vendors and suppliers, more than $3 million has been donated to the Houston-Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund. The Relief Fund, which was established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, is aimed at…
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TXU Energy News: TXU Energy Kicks Off 2021 Beat the Heat Program, Providing Thousands of Fans and A/C Units to Those in Need
As Texans work to build back from the hardships of 2020, TXU Energy remains committed to helping fill the gaps – supporting the health and well-being of our neighbors. The company’s 23rd annual Beat the Heat program includes drive-thru distributions of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips, and information on financial…
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SiriusXM to Launch Special Series Highlighting the People and Stories Behind the Historic Rebuilding of the New World Trade Center
By Subcontractors USA News Provider SiriusXM recently announced the launch of Top of the World: Lessons from Rebuilding the World Trade Center, an 11-part series featuring the people at the heart of the historic rebuilding of the new World Trade Center. The special programming premiered July 6 on Business Radio channel 132, and will broadcast…
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Railroad Commission of Texas News: RRC Begins Implementing Legislative Bill to Bring Rate Relief to Customers of State’s Natural Gas Utilities
Relief is on the way for customers of the state’s gas utilities who were facing potentially high gas bills resulting from Winter Storm Uri. On June 16, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1520, which directs the RRC and the Texas Public Finance Authority to work together to issue customer rate-relief bonds, the proceeds of…
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What Do High Lumber Prices Have To Do With Pulling Building Permits?
Helen Callier, Contributing Writer Time is money, so let me get right to the point on the connection between high lumber prices and building permits. It is no secret that since early 2020, lumber prices have increased to its highest point in history. High lumber prices combined with some jurisdictions taking much longer than usual…
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AGC Victory on New OSHA COVID-19 Safety and Health Standard
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Recently, the U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh announced that the long-anticipated federal COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will only apply to healthcare settings. This represents a significant change from early reports that the new standard would apply to a broad range of…
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OSHA News: US Department of Labor Announces Availability of More Than $21M in Grants for Training on Workplace Hazards, Infectious Diseases
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced funding opportunities for more than $21 million in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training grants for non-profit organizations. The first availability will provide $10 million under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, including the Coronavirus grants. To…
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IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program Surpasses 2-Million Man Hour Milestone with Outstanding Safety Record
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP, reached another significant milestone in April, surpassing more than 2 million manhours without a reportable incident since its inception in 2015. Reportable incidents include inpatient hospitalization, amputations, heart attacks that happen to workers on the job, or work-related fatalities; these are all directly reportable to…
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Houston Airports News: Crunch Time – Heavy Machinery Characterizes Ongoing Construction as Terminal Modernization Program Advances
By Subcontractors USA News Provider If you’ve departed or arrived at George Bush Intercontinental Airport recently, you have likely noticed the roadway construction that is paving the way for a new elite and technologically advanced international terminal, which is one of two main projects under the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP. Roadway and utility construction on North…
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A New Start Up, STOW IT, Is offering the Best Monthly Parking Rates at Major Houston Airports
By Subcontractors USA News Provider This summer travel is on the rise and a new Colorado based start-up named STOW IT has partnered up with parking facilities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to help long-term travelers secure a parking space for their vehicle while they are away. STOW…
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Houston METRO News: METRO Makes Top Grades According to Major Ratings Agency
By Subcontractors USA News Provider METRO has once again received solid ratings for its creditworthiness from major credit rating agency, Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings. S&P Global affirmed its “AAA” rating on the Authority’s sales and use tax bonds. This reflects S&P Global’s highest ranking. S&P Global stated that despite the onset and continuation of…
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City of Wilmer Joins Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transportation Management Association
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The City of Wilmer has officially joined the Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transportation Management Association (IPTMA), highlighting the city’s dedication to developing and expanding transportation opportunities for Wilmer residents. Located 15-minutes south of downtown Dallas, Wilmer has become a global distribution hub for companies like Amazon, Unilever, Sprouts, Proctor…
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News From Port Houston: Port Houston Records Best May Ever Double-Digit TEU Increases
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Port Houston continues to make waves with another month of double-digit container cargo increases through the Houston Ship Channel and its best May ever for container TEUs. TEUs in May showed a 30% increase, with 288,127 TEUs compared to last year’s 222,250 TEUs for the same month. Year-to-date, Port Houston…
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Texas Central Signs Contract With Webuild To Serve as Design-Build Lead For Historic Project
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Texas Central, developers of the high-speed train between Dallas and Houston, has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild, operating in the U.S. market with The Lane Construction Corporation, a global leader in engineering and construction to lead the civil construction team that will build the Texas passenger line. Webuild…
