Municipal utility districts (MUDs) have been used by cities and counties throughout Texas for decades. These special districts assist towns and developers in funding utility projects and developing residential areas, but understanding the complexities of a MUD is critical to reaping the most benefits from it. MUDs contribute to planned developments and affordable housing in…
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer We have all heard the phrase, “Time is money,” at some point and may have experienced delays that punched holes in a project’s budget. In the construction industry, time is crucial – especially when pulling building permits. Getting a permit can be cumbersome and time-consuming, so it’s crucial for contractors…
When it comes to general contractors and payment applications, “technology” and “collaboration” may not be the first words that come to mind. As the construction industry continues to innovate, we’ve found that technology solutions are doing more than just make certain processes easier. Below we highlight four ways we’ve seen innovative technology platforms influence team…
The National Association of Minority Contractors – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter recently held their monthly membership meeting at the DFW International Airport. The meeting topic was “Making Your Networking Profitable” and included presenters from DFW International Airport, Impact Professional Group, and SUNDT Construction. Round Table Presenters: Khaled Naja, EVP Infratstructure & Development, DFW International Airport John…
By Helen Collier In 2018, a steady flow of renovation and reconstruction work from recent hurricane and fire catastrophes will continue along the Texas Gulf Coast to the West Coast and other areas. And when combined with the impact of the new tax law resulting in hundreds of millions to billions of dollars flowing into…
GREENVILLE, Texas, Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sabert Corporation has begun construction for its new manufacturing facility, located in Greenville, Texas. In addition to manufacturing plastic packaging, this facility will also produce 100% compostable packaging made from plant based materials. The occasion was marked by a ground breaking ceremony led by Sabert founder and CEO, Albert Salama who was joined by Thomaz Gruber, Senior…
Lowest Stemmons Project Part of the Texas Clear Lanes Congestion Relief Initiative to Address Gridlock Across the State PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2018 — Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that it was recently awarded a $6.1 millioncontract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection…
If you lose money on a design or construction project, you can always generate more money from future work. You see, money can be replenished and there’s lots if it. However, if you lose time working on activities that are not core to your business or you are unfamiliar with certain processes like city building…
Demetria Bivens always keeps her eye on the ball. By News Provider Growing up in East Texas as one of eight children being raised by a single mother, she learned early the value of hard work. “My mother was a strong-willed woman and she taught us that you had to work for the things you…
By Helen Callier Texas continues to show a good demand in construction across markets in Dallas, Fort Worth; and farm land between Austin and San Antonio is being consumed quickly. This push along with Houston recovering from Hurricane Harvey is driving the increase in the number of building permits being pulled. As Project Owners are…
By: Ashley Small, Medley, Inc. Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) has chosen Houston-based project management consulting firm, Taylor Construction Management (TCM), for a competitive Project Management Support Services (PMSS) contract. TAMUS uses these services to augment their Facilities Planning and Construction (FP&C) department as they manage capital improvement projects across their 11-system universities in Texas. TCM…
Now Operational and Poised to Serve the Robust Global Demand for Advanced Polyethylene Resins Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (Chevron Phillips Chemical) announced today it has successfully completed commissioning and begun start-up of its new polyethylene units at Old Ocean, Texas. Each unit will produce up to 500,000 metric tons annually to service the ever-increasing global demand…
BOND PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS On May 6, 2017, the San Antonio public approved six propositions for the City’s 2017-2022 Bond Program totaling $850 million and including 180 projects. With voter approval, TCI is ready to get to work with the design and construction industry to deliver the street, drainage, parks and facility projects. How…
By News Provider HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — AIV, LP, a Houston-based global wholesale distributor of valves and actuators for the oil and gas, power generation, chemical, petrochemical, refining, pulp and paper and water treatment industries, has announced plans for a new 320,000+ square-foot facility at 22806 Northwest Lake Drive near Telge Road and Highway 290 in northwest Houston….
Toyota Headquarters Campus Achieves LEED Platinum from the U.S. Green Building Council,The Largest Commercial LEED Platinum Project in The State Of Texas, To Date By News Provider PLANO, Texas, Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Everything is bigger in Texas. Everything, that is, except Toyota’s environmental footprint. Toyota Motor North America’s (TMNA) headquarters campus in Plano, Texas has officially achieved LEED Platinum from…
Subcontractors USA NEs Provider Austin Business Journal While rescue efforts are still underway in the Houston region in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, state and federal officials are already wrestling with the formidible task of cleaning up and rebuilding infrastructure and homes once the unprecedented amount of floodwaters recede. The staff at Austin-based Strategic Partnerships Inc., which…
By Helen Callier, Contributing Writer From Rockport to Houston to the Beaumont, Port Arthur Triangle, thousands of residential, commercial and government buildings have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and require rebuilding. As a native of Houston, I, along with the Permit Us Now team, want to help our communities get back into operations faster, so…
A new study looking at the economic impact of publicly funded projects near the light rail stations of Dallas Area Rapid Transit demonstrates what economists and private real estate developers have seen for nearly two decades: DART Rail is driving the North Texas economy. Researchers from the Economics Research Group at the University of North…
The Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC-DFW) is delighted to announce its 2017–2018 Executive Board and Board of Directors. This working board is comprised of 10 members who, under the framework of the national office, set local strategic policy that aligns with the unique challenges facing minority businesses in DFW….
Trusted Engineering and Construction Program Management Quote: “Every successful person or firm has been given an opportunity to succeed by someone. We always keep this in mind and remember our roots and early beginnings, and in turn seek to provide opportunities to deserving persons and firms.” – Jim Rice, President of Rice & Gardner Consultants,…
