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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Breaks Ground on IDI Logistics' Sunrise Commerce Center in Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently started construction of IDI Logistics’ Sunrise Commerce Center in Round Rock, Texas.

Located less than a mile from Interstate 35, the Class A industrial development project — on 37 acres — will …

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Completes Billingsley Company's International Business Park 18 Building in Plano

PLANO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm, has completed Billingsley Company’s International Business Park 18 building.

The new five-story, 242,000-square-foot building is located northwest of President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190) and one block from the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas. AP managed …

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Austin’s CapMetro to Install First-of-its-Kind Solar Charging Infrastructure

AUSTIN, TX — HOLT Renewables announces it will design and construct a first-of-its-kind solar-powered charging infrastructure solution for CapMetro, Austin's regional public transportation provider, in collaboration with bp pulse.

In 2021, the CapMetro board approved the purchase of approximately 200 zero-emissions buses, the largest procurement of battery electric transit buses …

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Burns & McDonnell's Duke Named New CEO of 100 Percent Employee-Owned Firm

HOUSTON, TX — Leslie Duke has been named the new CEO of Burns & McDonnell, effective January 1, 2024. In March, current Burns & McDonnell Chairman and CEO Ray Kowalik announced his retirement at the end of 2023, coming off a record-breaking year for the firm. Duke will be …

Collin College Launches First Construction Safety Program in the United States

DALLAS, TX — Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, officially launched a construction safety program — a first of its kind in the country. The program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as entry-level construction safety officers by providing a wide variety of construction safety and …

Vogele
Your local Wirtgen America dealer
Kirby Smith Machinery
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Compact Construction Equipment, LLC Adds New Bobcat Location in Temple

TEMPLE, TX — Compact Construction Equipment, LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central, and west Texas opened the doors of their 15th authorized dealership operating as Bobcat of Temple in Temple, Texas.

The new location offers customers equipment sales and rentals, parts, and service. The full-service dealership …

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Cunningham Joins the Pfluger Team as Director of Communications and Community Engagement

AUSTIN, TX — Pfluger Architects introduces Cody Cunningham as Director of Communications and Community Engagement. Cunningham has extensive experience in both corporate and school communications.

Cunningham earned his Bachelor of Arts in speech communications from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science in communication studies from the University of …

F S Group Architects Celebrates 25 Years of Design

HOUSTON, TX — F S Group Architects is celebrating their 25th anniversary in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Since 1998, the firm has been providing services for complex projects across aviation, public works, space/science, and design-build.

"Our team has a passion for designing practical and cost-effective facilities that …

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Gilbane Building Company Breaks Ground on New High School in Galveston

GALVESTON, TX — Team members from Galveston Independent School District, Zero/Six Consulting, Gilbane Building Company, J.W. Kelso Construction, and PBK Architects gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Ball High School. Standing behind the podium in a wall of purple and gold, Ball High School cheerleaders, …

Granite Awarded an Approximately $99M Texas Road Widening Project

PEARLAND, TX — Granite has been awarded an approximately $99 million contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to reconstruct a section of roadway in Pearland, Texas. Project funding will come from the TxDOT Unified Transportation Program and will be included in Granite’s second-quarter CAP.

The project involves reconstructing …

Volvo CE
Your local Volvo Construction Equipment dealer
Romco Equipment Co
Sierra Machinery
ASCO Equipment
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Halff Expands Footprint to Lubbock

LUBBOCK, TX — Halff, an employee-owned, multidiscipline professional engineering and architecture firm in Texas for more than 70 years, has opened an office in Lubbock.

David Smith, a 2003 civil engineering graduate from Texas Tech University, will serve as the Lubbock Operations Manager. Smith has spent his 20-year …

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Hensel Phelps President & CEO Congratulates Airport Construction Workers for Safety Record During Workplace Safety Week

HOUSTON, TX — More than 500 people including construction craftsmen, trade partners, members of the Houston Airports executive staff, Hensel Phelps leadership, and the mayor of the City of Houston were on hand for the National Construction Safety week observance at the construction site of the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) …

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HWH Breaks Ground on $16M Project for Texas' Prairiland ISD

PATTONVILLE, TX — Harrison, Walker & Harper, LLC (HWH), a construction and industrial services company, recently broke ground on an $11.6 million, 46,000-square-foot indoor multi-purpose facility for the Prairiland Independent School District (ISD) high school campus located in northeast Texas. Prairiland ISD is currently the only school district in Lamar …

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KDC Begins Construction on Wells Fargo's New Office Campus

IRVING, TX — KDC and Wells Fargo celebrate the start of construction for the new future workplace for Wells Fargo in Irving. The 850,000-square-foot project, on 22 acres, is located on the northeast corner of West Las Colinas Boulevard and Promenade Parkway, one block south of West Northwest Highway. The …

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes Kellerstrass to Vice President, Product Support

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes David Kellerstrass to Vice President of Product Support. Kellerstrass, who joined KSM in 2019, had previously served as General Manager of Product Support Sales. With the retirement of former Vice President Brad Campbell, he now takes over the leadership of …

Wirtgen America Inc
Your local Wirtgen America dealer
Nueces Power Equipment
Kirby Smith Machinery
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Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes White to General Manager, Road & Mineral Products

DALLAS, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Matt White to General Manager of Road and Mineral Products. White brings over 13 years combined OEM and distributor experience to the role for road construction and crushing/screening equipment. He will be responsible for managing the Wirtgen Group family of products (Wirtgen, …

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Restructures Marketing Department

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces several changes to its marketing department. Cody Ward, Director of Strategy, Marketing, and M&A for KSM said that expanding the breadth and capabilities of the marketing team is essential to supporting the heavy equipment distributor’s current and future growth.

“This …

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Ladewig Joins Manhattan Construction as Director of Business Development

HOUSTON, TX — Manhattan Construction Company announces the addition of David Ladewig as Director of Business Development for the Houston region. Ladewig will be responsible for strengthening relationships, overseeing new business acquisitions, and strategic account management.

“His professionalism, integrity, and knowledge of the markets we serve make him the ideal …

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M2G Ventures Announces Northeast Austin Acquisition, Expanding Platform to Central Texas

AUSTIN, TX — M2G Ventures, a North Texas-based real estate investment and development company, announces its first Austin acquisition in partnership with Chicago-based Blue Vista Capital Management. M2G plans to invest significant capital improvements to upgrade a 54,000-square-foot light industrial asset in the southeast quadrant of U.S. Highway …

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Neubauer Joins LAN as Transportation Team Lead

AUSTIN, TX — Markus Neubauer, PE, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a Senior Associate and Team Leader for the Transportation Group based in the Austin office. Neubauer has more than 14 years of experience in transportation design, project management, and …

Atlas Copco Compressors Inc
Your local Atlas Copco CMT USA dealer
Romco Equipment Co
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Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Built by Brasfield & Gorrie, Opens in Texas

FRISCO, TX — The wait is over for Omni Hotels & Resorts’ most anticipated opening, Omni PGA Frisco Resort, built by general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie. Sprawling across 660 acres in the city of Frisco, the oasis offers experiences for guests of all ages, all set against the backdrop …

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Pfluger Architects Announces Stewart as New Senior Project Manager in Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Jill Stewart joins Pfluger Architects, stepping into the role of Senior Project Manager in the Austin office. She brings a wide range of experience to the team, along with leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design, …

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RDO Equipment Co. Becomes the Exclusive Topcon Intelligent Paving Dealer in Texas

DALLAS, TX — RDO Equipment Co. has been awarded a Topcon Intelligent Paving Solutions contract and will be a direct dealer of Topcon’s Intelligent Paving Suite of products in all eight Texas stores.

“During the last three years, asphalt and paving jobs have significantly increased,” said Senior Vice President of …

SAM Companies Acquires GeoSolutions, LLC, Expanding Client Solutions in the Houston Metropolitan Area

AUSTIN, TX — SAM Companies (SAM), a provider of professional geospatial and inspection solutions across the utility, transportation, and broader infrastructure industries, announces that it has acquired GeoSolutions, LLC, a professional geomatics solutions company.

Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, in the Houston metropolitan area, GeoSolutions has strong relationships with …

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Structure Tone Southwest Hires Arnold as Director of Business Development in Dallas

DALLAS, TX — Construction professional Cara Arnold joins Structure Tone Southwest as the new Director of Business Development.

With over 20 years as a business and relationship development professional, Arnold has developed trust-based, C-level relationships and long-term collaborative partnerships across the Texas market’s real estate, energy, financial services, and health …

Bell Trucks
Your local Bell Trucks dealer
NED - Texas
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Sundt Starts Work on TxDOT IH-20 at US-84 Interchange

ROSCOE, TX — Sundt Construction recently started construction of the TxDOT IH-20/US-84 Traffic Interchange project. Sundt has begun constructing a new traffic interchange at IH-20 and US-84 from east of Farm Road 608 to the west of Loop 170 to make the route safer for motorists and leave room for …

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Tangram Interiors Adds Birdsong and Parker to Dallas Technology Team

DALLAS, TX — Tangram, a curator of highly creative commercial interior environments headquartered in Southern California, announces that it has added two new team members to its growing technology team in the new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Scott Birdsong joins Tangram's Dallas technology team as the Regional Operations …

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TDIndustries Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries, Inc. (TD) announces that Harold MacDowell has decided to retire at the end of 2023 from his position as Chief Executive Officer as part of TD's succession plan. The selection process for a successor has started and MacDowell will remain CEO until an appointment is made. …

TDIndustries Wins National Construction Safety Awards from ABC and AGC

DALLAS,TX — TDIndustries announces that it earned two national safety awards, a National Safety Merit Award in the Specialty Trade Contractor category from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and a third place Construction Safety Excellence Award, in the Construction Management Division of Over 4 Million Work Hours from Associated General …

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TxDOT Breaks Ground on Phase Two of Massive I-30 Expansion Project in Rockwall

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX — With a panoramic view of Lake Ray Hubbard as the backdrop, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the city of Rockwall marked the start of construction on the second segment of the Interstate 30 expansion project. Local and state leaders gathered with shovels in hand …

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Underground Construction Technology Association Appoints Alvarez as President of the South Texas Chapter

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Underground Construction Technology Association's (UCTA) South Texas Chapter announces the appointment of Elaiza Alvarez, PE, CFM as its new President. Alvarez is a Senior Associate and Municipal Team Leader with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN). An engineer based in LAN’s San Antonio office, …

University Boulevard Project Reaches Completion in Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, TX — Round Rock drivers are celebrating the completion of long-awaited improvements to University Boulevard between Interstate 35 and Sunrise Boulevard.

The $18 million project, which widened the road to six lanes, is part of the city’s long-range Transportation Master Plan and the Driving Progress Program, which dedicated …

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VLK Architects Celebrates Topping Out on their Seventh Project with Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects joined Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD for the topping out of the new Agricultural Sciences Complex. PBTISD students, staff, and community members gathered for the ceremony while Pecos High School FFA students signed their names on the final steel beam.

“The PBTISD Agricultural Science Complex will support many …

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ABC Names Terry the 2023 Young Professional of the Year

DALLAS, TX — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announces that Matt Terry, Executive Vice President for TDIndustries, Dallas, Texas, received ABC’s 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award during the ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

The Young Professional of the Year is an industry professional under the …

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AllianceTexas Surpasses $111B in Economic Impact

FORT WORTH, TX — AllianceTexas, Hillwood’s 27,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use community in north Fort Worth, continues to be one of the state’s most formidable economic engines with approximately $111.5 billion generated in regional economic impact and over $3.4 billion in total taxes paid to local public entities during the past …

Case  - CE
Your local Case Construction Equipment Inc dealer
Nueces Power Equipment
ASCO Equipment
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Austin-Gilbane Joint Venture Tops Out Terminal D Pier West at Houston Airport

HOUSTON, TX — Recently, over 350 people gathered to celebrate the topping out of the new D West Pier at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Staff from Houston Airports, Fentress Architects and consultants, Austin-Gilbane Joint-Venture, and the subcontractors participated in the beam ceremony and an appreciation lunch. When …

Austin Transit Partnership Announces Collaboration with HKS, UNStudio, and Gehl to Lead Architecture and Urban Design for Project Connect

AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) announces a partnership with an international design team led by HKS, UNStudio, and Gehl to create system-wide architecture and urban design for the light rail program of Project Connect, a major expansion of Austin’s public transit system. Project Connect is …

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Civil Rights Agreement Allows Resumption of North Houston Highway Improvement Project

HOUSTON, TX — Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt recently joined U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in conversation with local community leaders and residents, elected officials, and advocates around the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), which will resume upon the signing of a Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) by the Texas …

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Construction Commences on the Golden Triangle Polymers Project in Orange, Texas

ORANGE, TX — PCL Industrial Construction Co. and Golden Triangle Polymers Company LLC, along with other Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies, recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Golden Triangle Polymers Project in Orange, Texas.

The total installed cost of the integrated polymers facility is expected to be …

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Crosby ISD Selects LAN as Program Manager for $89.5M School Bond

CROSBY, TX — The Crosby Independent School District (CISD) has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to be the Program Manager for the completion of the voter-approved 2017 bond totaling $89.5 million. LAN will provide comprehensive program management services to ensure that the CISD’s initiatives are effectively implemented on …

CMI/Rexpactor
Your local CMI dealer
Bee Equipment Sales Ltd
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Elgin ISD Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Elementary School

ELGIN, TX — Elgin Independent School District is celebrating the groundbreaking for its new elementary school, Harvest Ridge Elementary. The ceremony took place near the school's construction site with students, parents, educators, and community members in attendance.

Harvest Ridge Elementary will be the district's fourth elementary school and will serve …

Gehringer Named President of R. G. Miller | DCCM, Former President Miller is now CEO

HOUSTON, TX — Mark A. Gehringer, P.E., has been named President of R. G. Miller | DCCM, a Houston- based civil engineering firm providing a range of infrastructure services to both public and private sector clients in Texas. Jack P. Miller, P.E., previously President and Managing Principal …

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Generation Parkway Takes Shape

HOUSTON, TX — The first pour of concrete recently took place for Generation Parkway, the main boulevard that will connect the east and west edges of Generation Park. This first segment will provide access to HTX Surf, BioHub Two, and more. This portion of road is expected to be completed …

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Governor Abbott Appoints Alvis, Meade to Texas Transportation Commission

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott appoints Alejandro “Alex” G. Meade, III and Steven D. Alvis to the Texas Transportation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025, and February 1, 2029, respectively. The commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding …

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Hays County Roundabout Recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies

HAYS COUNTY, TX — The Hays County Commissioners and American Structurepoint have earned a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for exceptional engineering excellence for the FM 3237 and FM 150 Roundabout project in Hays County, Texas.

The 2023 ACEC National Engineering Excellence Awards recognized …

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Hellas Leads Industry Sustainability Efforts with Commitment to Integrate ESG Practices

AUSTIN, TX — Hellas is setting new sustainability standards in the sports industry with the implementation of their Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. This program uses the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to quantify company efforts already in place, and outlines strategies to further incorporate SDGs into …

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Hoover Treated Wood Products Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, TX — The City of Fairfield, Fairfield Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Hoover Treated Wood Products (HTWP) broke ground on a new $9 million wood treating facility coming to the community in late 2023. The plant — owned and operated by HTWP — will treat fire-retardant wood products to …

Irion Named Chief Executive Officer of TNT Crane & Rigging

HOUSTON, TX — TNT Crane & Rigging LLC (TNT), an open-shop crane services platform, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Mark Irion as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Irion succeeds Mike Appling, who has served as TNT's CEO since 2007.

Irion, an executive with nearly …

KBR Wins Dual NASA Prime Contractor of the Year Awards

HOUSTON, TX — KBR has been awarded NASA's Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year for 2022 at two agency centers: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and NASA Ames Research Center (ARC).

Announced yearly, these accolades are a part of NASA's Small Business Industry Awards, which honors its contractors' …

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Manhattan Construction Company Honored as Top Safety Leader by Associated Builders and Contractors

TULSA, OK — Manhattan Construction Company (Manhattan) announces it has earned a National Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), presented at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction Awards during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Manhattan won the Pinnacle Award for its forward-looking safety program. This is the …

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Master Architect, Marketing Teams Selected for San Antonio International Airport

SAN ANTONIO, TX —The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has selected Corgan Associates, Inc., an international architecture and design firm, and Lake|Flato, a local San Antonio firm, to serve as the Master Architect team for SAT’s Terminal Development Program (TDP). The Corgan/Lake|Flato team will design SAT’s new terminal …

McDermott Awarded FEED Contract from Shell

HOUSTON, TX — McDermott has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited for the Manatee gas development project as part of a competitive FEED process. Under the contract scope, McDermott will provide comprehensive FEED services for a wellhead platform, export pipeline system, shore …

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Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Breaks Ground on New Expansions

HOUSTON, TX — Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital recently broke ground on a new expansion, which includes a professional office building, a parking garage, additional surface parking and Memorial Hermann Sports Park - Cypress. These expansions will bring an additional 185,000 square feet of office space, more than 500 parking spaces, …

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Mohr Partners Promotes Misti Meggs to Chief Commercial Officer

DALLAS, TX — Mohr Partners, Inc., a wholly-owned corporate real estate advisory firm, has promoted long-time company veteran Misti Meggs to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer.

In her expanded role, Meggs will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of corporate real estate solutions to …

PCL Construction/Sundt Awarded Pre-Construction Contracts on Two New Treatment Projects

EL PASO, TX — The PCL Construction/Sundt joint-venture team was recently awarded two pre-construction projects with El Paso Water Utilities. Pre-construction activities will prepare for upgrades and an expansion on the Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRBWWTP), originally built in 1991, and the construction of a new …

Finn
Your local Finn Corporation dealer
Romco Equipment Co
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Plans Unveiled for Texas' First Commercial Building Striving to Achieve Net Zero Energy Operational Carbon

HOUSTON, TX — Hicks Ventures, a Houston-based, privately held development company, announces Framework @ Block 10, the city's first mass timber commercial office project and the first Texas commercial office building targeting net zero energy operational carbon upon completion in 2024.

"This is a model example of how Houston, …

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Port Houston Expands Resin Packaging Footprint

HOUSTON, TX — PACKWELL broke ground on a new 725,000-square-foot resin packaging facility at Port Houston’s Bayport Industrial Complex, which is expected to anchor 20,000 export containers annually when it becomes operational in early 2024. The new facility is located on property leased from Port Houston and will feature the …

POWER Engineers Opens New Tyler Location

FORT WORTH, TX — POWER Engineers, a global engineering and environmental consulting firm, has opened a permanent office in Tyler, Texas, to better serve the needs of its smaller utility clients.

“Our electric cooperative clients in East Texas display their dedication to their membership with the high level of …

Primoris Awarded Contract to Supply Fractionator Reboiler for Diamond Green Diesel’s Port Arthur Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project

DALLAS, TX — Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) announces that its OnQuest business, an equipment designer and manufacturer specializing in process fired heaters within its Energy segment, has been selected to supply a fractionator reboiler for Diamond Green Diesel’s (DGD) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at its Port Arthur, Texas, plant …

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Project Estimator Wier Joins Ramtech Building Systems

MANSFIELD, TX — Design-Build commercial modular construction firm Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas, announces that the company has added to its development team by welcoming industry veteran Brian Wier to serve in the company's estimating department.

Wier brings to Ramtech a broad background in project estimating, and in the …

PVAMU Makes History as First HBCU to Lead $40M National University Transportation Center

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX — Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) was selected to lead a historic national-tier $40 million University Transportation Center (UTC) — making PVAMU the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to create and lead the National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT). The United States Department of Transportation …

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Saulsbury Announces Executive Leadership Changes, Matt Saulsbury Named President

ODESSA, TX — Saulsbury Industries announces executive leadership changes with Chat York, CEO, stating his departure from the company. York joined Saulsbury in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, serving in this role until his appointment as CEO in 2018. By leveraging the core strengths that Saulsbury has developed over …

Spire Consulting Group, LLC of Austin, Texas, Named Diverse Business of the Year by National Construction Association

AUSTIN, TX — Austin’s Spire Consulting Group was named as the 2023 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America.

“The intent of these awards is to identify the construction and related businesses that are leading the way in making our industry more …

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Sports Designer Phillips Joins HOK in Dallas

DALLAS, TX — Dan Phillips joins HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice as a Principal and Senior Project Designer. Based in Dallas, Phillips brings more than three decades of experience designing stadiums, ballparks, arenas, and training facilities across the globe.

“Dan is known for his ability to bring …

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Sundt Foundation Awards Grants to North Texas Nonprofits

DALLAS, TX — The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $16,500 in grants to North Texas nonprofits.

“These grants are important to the growth and development of our local nonprofits,” said Barbara Terry, the Sundt Foundation’s North Texas region Board Member. "Our employee-owners are happy to support these organizations in their …

Gradall Co
Your local Gradall Industries dealer
WPI
ASCO Equipment
TDIndustries’ Executive Vice President Matt Terry Named Associated Builders and Contractors 2023 Young Professional of the Year

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries, premier facilities service and mechanical construction firm, announced today that Matt Terry, executive vice president of Construction and Special Projects, received the Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award. Terry was honored at the ABC Convention 2023 in …

TDIndustries Wins 2023 TEXO Distinguished Building Awards for THR Justin Surgical Tower and DFW Airport High C Gates

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries (TD), a facilities management and mechanical construction firm, announces that it has won first place in two categories during the 2023 TEXO Distinguished Building Awards. The awards recognized TDIndustries’ mechanical construction work on the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport High C Gates Demolition and Rebuild Project …

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TxDOT Breaks Ground on I-35 Capital Express North Project to Help Keep Austin Drivers Moving

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., Commissioner Robert Vaughn, and other officials to break ground on the I-35 Capital Express North project. This is the second of three projects in the I-35 Capital Express …

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TxDOT Cuts Ribbon on FM 2001 West Realignment Project

HAYS COUNTY, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by officials from Hays County to cut the ribbon on the FM 2001 West Realignment project. This is the first of three projects to improve FM 2001 between I-35 and SH 21. The west project realigned FM 2001 …

U.S. Department of Transportation Establishes Partnership with the City of Austin to Finance Mobility and Infrastructure Projects

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today established a strategic partnership to facilitate innovative delivery and financing of infrastructure improvements in Austin, Texas. The Emerging Projects Agreement focuses on the City of Austin’s more than $22 billion “Mobility Program of Projects,” a network of projects designed to …

Hamm
Your local Wirtgen America dealer
Kirby Smith Machinery
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VLK Joins Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD for the Groundbreaking of the New CTE and Science Wing at Pecos High School

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects recently gathered with Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD students, administrators, and community members for the groundbreaking of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science Wing at Pecos High School.

“VLK is grateful to be a part of the groundbreaking celebration for the new CTE and Science …

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Walls Go Vertical on MicroGrid Industry Leader ELM's New HQ and Manufacturing Facility in The Colony

THE COLONY, TX — Walls are up and construction is proceeding briskly at microgrid systems producer ELM MicroGrid’s new 125,000-square-foot facility in The Colony, where it can continue to expand its energy storage and management capabilities for use across multiple sectors.

“Global interest and demand for renewable energy solutions have …

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WSP USA Hires Black for Rail Operations Leadership Role

AUSTIN, TX — WSP USA hires Joseph Black to join its national Transit and Rail business as Senior Vice President and lead for the rail operations and service planning team.

Black has more than 30 years of experience in rail and bus operations in the U.S., having worked for agencies …

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Tops Out New Midland College Pre-K Academy

MIDLAND, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, reached the construction midpoint of Midland College’s (MC) expansion with its new Pre-K Academy and Center for Teaching Excellence, which will house an expansion of the college’s pre-kindergarten academy and the college’s new bachelor …

AECOM Selected as Program Manager for Fair Park Capital Projects Program in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, TX — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces that it has been selected by Fair Park First to provide program management services for major capital improvements to Fair Park, a 277-acre, cultural and entertainment complex in the heart of Dallas, Texas. AECOM will support Fair Park First’s capital …

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Alamo Cement Company Launches Solar Power System in Texas

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Efforts to scale-up clean power in the cement industry just got brighter. Alamo Cement Company announces the completion of their new solar power system in San Antonio, Texas, advancing the company's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and align itself with the cement industry's goal of reaching …

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CEC Opens Career & Technology Center

IRVING, TX — CEC, a full-MEP and technology contractor, announces the opening of its Career & Technology Center. The building will house CEC’s University team, which provides quality training and continuing education for emerging talent in both the field and office.

“With this facility and CEC University’s training programs, …

CEC Opens New Office in Corpus Christi, Expanding the Current Operations of its Houston Office

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — CEC is already performing work in Corpus Christi due to the existing client relationships of a group of team members who recently joined CEC. This group, which currently works in the company's Environmental and Water Resources practices, will contribute to its new Corpus Christi team.

Senior …

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Central City Project Receives $20M from USACE

FORT WORTH, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2023 work plan includes $20 million for the Modified Central City project in Fort Worth, also known as the Panther Island project.

The funds will continue the design of the project, which will include completing the Clear Fork, Trinity …

City of Houston Awarded Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for Bissonnet Corridor Project

HOUSTON, TX — The United States Department of Transportation announces the City of Houston will receive $28.79 million in federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project.

The funding will support a seven-mile rehabilitation of Bissonnet Street from …

Hyundai Construction Equipment
Your local Hyundai Construction Equipment USA dealer
Nueces Power Equipment
NED - Texas
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Clark/Guido Delivers New Alamo Collections Center

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Clark Construction, in a joint venture with Guido Construction, has delivered the new Alamo Collections Center. Alamo Trust, Inc. developed the project.

The two-story, 24,000-square-foot Alamo Collections Center, the newest construction on the Alamo grounds since the 1950s, will provide significant exhibition space to …

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Dallas Design Leader John Joins LPA Design Studios as Associate Principal and Design Director

DALLAS, TX — LPA Design Studios hires veteran Dallas design leader D. Alex John, Jr. as an Associate Principal and Design Director of the firm's growing Dallas commercial studio. In his new role, John will lead design teams on a wide range of projects, including commercial, science and technology, civic …

FHWA and TxDOT Sign Agreement to Allow I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project to Move Forward

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed a Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) resolving the FHWA Title VI investigation of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) and lifting FHWA’s pause on the project. This VRA takes significant steps to address …

Fort Worth Selects Development Team for Texas A&M Downtown Campus

FORT WORTH, TX — Citing a compelling conceptual design and their experience in public-private partnership projects, the City of Fort Worth has selected the real estate team of Edgemoor and KDC for the development of the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus.

The city, and its Research & Innovation Local Government Corp., …

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Freese and Nichols Adds Robitzsch as Design-Build Leader

FORT WORTH, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., hires Cheryl Robitzsch, PE, DBIA to head its Design-Build team as the company helps communities complete vital infrastructure projects through innovative and collaborative partnerships.

Robitzsch has 36 years of design and management experience as a Consulting Engineer, Construction Contractor, and Public …

Funding Announced for Widening of SE Loop I-820 from Rosedale Street to Brentwood Stair Road

FORT WORTH, TX — The Southeast Connector project is being expanded to accelerate the inclusion of Interstate 820 from Rosedale Street to Brentwood Stair Road.

In a partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and with funding from growth in Proposition 1 revenues generated by oil and gas …

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Gholikhani Joins LAN as Project Engineer

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Mohammadreza Gholikhani, Ph.D., PE, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN) as a Project Engineer for the Municipal team. Based in the San Antonio office, Gholikhani will serve as Lead Design Engineer for municipal transportation projects throughout Central Texas. …

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Greystar Completes First Logistics Project in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (Greystar), a company focusing on the investment, development, and management of real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences has completed its development of The Mill, a 166,000-square-foot, shallow-bay distribution facility in Northwest Houston, Texas.

“The Mill marks the first of …

Halff Unveils Brand Refresh

RICHARDSON, TX — Halff announces a refresh of its brand. An employee-owned engineering and architecture firm started by Dr. Albert H. Halff in Dallas in 1950, Halff has grown to 1,400 employees in 28 offices in Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Halff also has seven Florida locations: Chipley, Crestview, …

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Hilton of Greenville Receives TxDOT’s 2023 Road Hand Award

AUSTIN, TX — W.D. “Dee” Hilton Jr. recently received the Texas Department of Transportation's 2023 Road Hand Award at the annual Texas Transportation Forum. Considered one of TxDOT’s highest honors, the Road Hand Award was created in 1973 and is given to those who support and have led major …

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Ingram Joins HNTB as Project Director in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Mark Ingram, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as a Vice President and Project Director in HNTB’s Houston office. Ingram brings more than 30 years of traffic and transportation engineering and planning experience for projects in Houston and the surrounding region.

“Mark brings an impressive level of leadership, …

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JD Martin Names Crawford Vice President of Contractor Sales

HOUSTON, TX — Greg Baker, CEO/President of JD Martin announces that Russ Crawford has been promoted to Vice President of Contractor Sales, effective immediately.

With more than 52 years of business and industry experience, Russ is a nationally recognized electrical industry expert and technical partner. Crawford has been leading …

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KISD Celebrates Dedication of Renovated Killeen High School

KILLEEN, TX — Killeen ISD recently celebrated the dedication of the historic renovation and addition of Killeen High School. Funded by the voter-approved 2018 Bond, the project includes significant renovations to CTE classrooms, the auditorium, main gym and library, as well as a new two-story academic wing that features classrooms, …

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LPA Design Studios' Graham Receives National AIA Young Architect Award

DALLAS, TX — LPA Design Studios Project Manager Brien Graham has earned the national 2023 Young Architect Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in recognition of his work improving communities and creating a more equitable profession.

The Young Architect Award is the industry's highest honor for emerging architects, …

McCarthy Awarded Multiple Denton Civil Projects

DENTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has been awarded three road construction projects with the City of Denton. The projects — Mayhill Road, Neighborhood 7A Street Reconstruction, and Southeast Denton Package B Street Reconstruction — involve extending existing roads, street reconstruction, and water and wastewater improvements.

“Along with the …

Melton and Sjulin Join BGE as Senior Project Managers

FORT WORTH, TX — BGE, Inc. announces that Ross Melton, PE, has joined the firm’s Fort Worth office as Senior Project Manager in the Land/Site Development department.

Melton comes to BGE with more than 20 years of experience leading design, permitting, and project management efforts to provide cost-effective solutions …

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Moedl Joins Primoris Services Corporation as President of its Utilities Business

DALLAS, TX — Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) announces that Colt Moedl has joined the company as President of its Utilities business segment. Moedl has over 20 years of experience in the utility construction industry, during which he has overseen the delivery of large-scale projects for prominent power delivery and energy …

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New Programs for Funding Assistance at the Local Levels of Government

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has a new funding and resource program designed to help communities launch large projects. It is called Thriving Communities, and it was created by passage of the Appropriations Act. The program will provide an abundance of funding, assistance, and other resources …

New System Will Increase Water Reliability and Capacity in Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, TX — Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority, or BCRUA, is a regional partnership between three cities: Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock. These three cities have been growing immensely. They have been some of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. So right now, the water comes to the …

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NexPoint Announces Proposal for TxS District, a 200-Acre Life Sciences District in Plano, Texas

PLANO, TX — NexPoint, an alternative investment firm, announces plans for TxS District, a proposed 200-acre life sciences development in Plano, Texas. The project, named to signify "Technology x Science," is designed to foster innovation and collaboration among companies and institutions across the life science sector.

The project centers …

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Overland Partners Architecture + Urban Design Appoints Ortiz as New Vice President of Business Operations

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Overland Partners announces that Sebastian Ortiz has joined the company as Vice President of Business Operations. The El Salvador native has more than 20 years of experience in the strategic growth and optimization of organizations, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to large corporations, and has a track …

Ritchie Bros. Auction in Houston Hits Over $61M

HOUSTON, TX — With its first Houston, Texas, site auction of the year, Ritchie Bros. attracted more than 14,500 bidders to compete for 6,500-plus items, generating over $61 million in gross transaction value.

Approximately 87 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to U.S. buyers, including 48 percent …

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Skanska Announces Topping out of 1550 on the Green, Houston’s Greenest New Office Development

HOUSTON, TX — Skanska, a global development and construction firm, recently celebrated the topping out of its Discovery Green office tower, 1550 on the Green. As the 28-story, 375,000-square-foot Class-A office building nears completion, the milestone event, featuring leaders from anchor tenant Norton Rose Fulbright, marked a significant step …

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Sundt Adds One, Promotes Two in Transportation Group

DALLAS, TX — Sundt Construction recently hired one and promoted two to support its Transportation group at its Irving, Texas, office. Jackie Barnes was hired as a Senior Estimator, and Michaela Givan and Nick Shumate were promoted to Lead Estimator and Preconstruction Project Manager, respectively.

Barnes previously worked as a …

Texas Governor, TxDOT Developing Record $100B Plan for Projects Across the State

AUSTIN, TX — Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are proposing a record 10-year $100 billion transportation plan that will increase the number of projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across the state. This is estimated to be $15 billion more than the …

TxDOT Provides an Update on Grand Parkway

LEAGUE CITY, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the execution of an agreement to begin developing the Grand Parkway extension from League City to Alvin. The extension project is known as Segment B.

“TxDOT has entered into project agreements with both Galveston and Brazoria Counties for TxDOT …

USDOT Establishes Partnership with the City of Austin to Finance Mobility and Infrastructure Projects

AUSTIN, TX — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) established a strategic partnership to facilitate innovative delivery and financing of infrastructure improvements in Austin, Texas. The Emerging Projects Agreement focuses on the City of Austin’s more than $22 billion Mobility Program of Projects, a network of projects designed to improve …

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UTA’s Use of Plastic Road Material a First for Texas

ARLINGTON, TX — A University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Civil Engineering Professor is using both recycled and unrecycled plastic waste products to fill in surface cracks and reduce rutting in roads — the first use of what is called “plastic road” material in Texas.

Sahadat Hossain, UTA Civil Engineering …

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Veteran Texas A&M Transportation Institute Researcher Retires After 44 Years

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Tim Lomax never expected his career would involve so much talking.

In fact, the longtime transportation researcher freely admits that he became an engineer because he was good at math and not so good with people. But in his 40-plus years with the Texas A&M Transportation …

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VLK Architects Breaks Ground on Royse City ISD’s Elementary School #7

ROYSE CITY, TX — VLK Architects joined with Royse City ISD (RCISD) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the district’s seventh elementary school. This project, to be named this summer following community input, was included in the May 2021 Bond.

“VLK was honored to take part in the groundbreaking for the …

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VLK’s Brown is Named Texas Society of Architects School Safety Work Group Co-Chair

FORT WORTH, TX — VLK Architects announces Principal Lauren Brown has been named 2023 Co-Chair for the Texas Society of Architects School Safety Work Group.

Created in response to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, the committee works to address several issues identified by state leaders as immediate needs …

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VLK’s Hill Awarded James R. Wooten Service Award by AIA Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TX — The Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Fort Worth) celebrated the 2022 Honor Awards. These annual awards are given to various members, projects, individuals, and groups for their outstanding achievement and exemplary services to their communities. VLK Architects announces Lee Hill as …

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Vortex Companies Promotes Graham to Senior Vice President of Services Division

HOUSTON, TX — Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies announces the promotion of Ryan Graham to Senior Vice President of Services. "Ryan has been here since our founding in 2015 and has excelled in every position and challenge put in front of him," Vellano said. "This new role …

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American Constructors' Clay Shoot Raises Record Donation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

AUSTIN, TX — American Constructors announces a donation of $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA), marking the largest donation from the company’s signature fundraiser to date. As a result of the generosity of American Constructors’ clients, partners, friends, and Clay Shoot sponsors over the …

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ASCO Acquires Oklahoma-Based OCT Equipment, Inc.

LUBBOCK, TX — Lubbock-based Associated Supply Company, Inc. (ASCO), a CASE Construction Equipment dealer, has acquired Oklahoma City-based OCT Equipment, Inc. (OCT) with locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Clinton, Oklahoma, expanding ASCO’s CASE territory.

The newly acquired locations continue to grow their footprint to a total of 27 locations, …

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Asset Management Program Helps Water and Wastewater Systems Prepare for the Future

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Water and wastewater systems are made up of many assets that work together to provide drinking water and wastewater disposal in communities every day. Assets, or equipment, like pipes, tanks, pumps, wells, and other components require maintenance and upgrades over time. To maintain these assets in …

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Bechtel Celebrates the Completion of the Cutlass Solar Farm Project

FORT BEND, TX — Bechtel announces the completion of the Cutlass Solar project in Fort Bend, Texas. The solar photovoltaic project added 140 MWDC to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Houston Zone, enough to power approximately 20,000 homes with zero-carbon electricity and eliminate 300,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. …

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Compact Construction Equipment Celebrates Grand Opening of Wichita Falls Location

This past November, Compact Construction Equipment (CCE) hosted a grand opening for their new location in Wichita Falls, Texas. The new location, at 7304 Seymour Highway, is near Highways 82 and 277. The building sits on two acres and contains an 11,000-square-foot office, shop, and service facility.

Guests of the …

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DCTA Is Expanding for 2023

DENTON, TX — The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) announces the arrival of four leaders for the agency. Maurice Bell joins the organization as Chief Operating Officer, and Sherrelle Evans-Jones is now on board as Chief Financial Officer. In addition, DCTA has brought on Bracey Goodwin IV as Director of …

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El Paso Project Recognized with We Build Texas Awards

EL PASO, TX — The We Build Texas project awards were recently presented at the Texas Transportation Forum in Austin, and the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) El Paso District received two of six honors for the I-10 Connect project in the design and the construction categories.

The $100 …

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First Building at UNT at Frisco Opens as UNT Plants its Flag Permanently in Collin County

FRISCO, TX — From several vantage points of the University of North Texas' (UNT) four-story Frisco Landing building, students have an eagle-eye view of the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area. They also have access to classrooms and study spaces where they can create the vision for their future — many working …

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Gensler Announces New Promotions in Texas

AUSTIN, TX — Gensler announces the promotions of John Houser, RA; Travis Albrecht, AIA, LEED AP, SEED Certified, RA; Michael Rey, AIA, NCARB; Ken Wiesehuegel, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP ID+C; Todd MacPherson, AIA, LEED AP; and Vince Flickinger, RID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C throughout the …

Hunter Announces Barragan as Vice President, Special Projects

HOUSTON, TX — Hunter announces Jose Barragan as the international blast-resistant building firm’s new Vice President of Special Projects. In his role, Barragan will provide support and conduct long-range planning for the organization’s estimating and design efforts, implementing solutions and procedures for various divisions within Hunter.

Barragan brings more than …

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Jacobs Announces Transition of Jaramillo to CFO

DALLAS, TX — Jacobs, announces that Claudia Jaramillo, currently the company's Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development, will succeed Kevin Berryman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 14, 2023. At that time, Berryman will serve as Special Advisor to Jacobs Chief Executive Officer, …

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Jennings Joins HFA Architects & Engineers as Vice President of Logistics

FORT WORTH, TX — Marc Jennings, an architect with experience in construction and development, joins HFA Architects & Engineers as Vice President of Logistics.

The industrial-sector expert leads HFA's Fort Worth studio and spearheads growth of the company's industrial and logistics programs, which include electrical, refrigeration, fire-protection, civil engineering, …

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Becomes Magni Telescopic Handlers' Dealer in Oklahoma and West Texas

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Magni Telescopic Handlers announces that Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. has become the Magni authorized dealer for Oklahoma and West Texas.

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a distributor of heavy equipment, industrial equipment, and cranes in the central United States, offering parts, rentals, sales, service, financing, product support, and …

KP ENGINEERING ACQUIRED BY THE SHAW GROUP

HOUSTON, TX — KP Engineering (KPE), a company that designs and executes customized EPC solutions for the refining, syngas, hydrogen, and renewable fuels industries, announces the completed acquisition of its assets by The Shaw Group (Shaw), a company that focuses on global pipe and module fabrication. Going forward the company's …

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LAN's Duehr Receives Young Engineer of the Year Honor

DALLAS, TX — Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, has been named the Young Engineer of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers - Preston Trail Chapter. Duehr is a Dallas-based project manager for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., a planning, engineering, and program management firm. …

LAN’s Ramos Appointed to City Park Redevelopment Authority Board - TIRZ 12

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Mayor and the City Council have appointed Mackrena L. Ramos, PE to the City Park Redevelopment Authority and Tax Reinvestment Zone #12 Board of Directors. Ramos is a Vice President with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm …

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McCownGordon Adds Roberge as Senior Director of Preconstruction in DFW

DALLAS, TX — McCownGordon Construction, a construction management firm, recently added Gale Roberge, Senior Director of Preconstruction, to its team in Dallas-Fort Worth. She brings more than three decades of construction management experience to the firm. Her addition further expands the company’s presence in the DFW market and …

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METRO President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire

HOUSTON, TX — METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert announces plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as President & CEO in 2013.

During that time, Lambert has led a team of more than 4,000 working each day to …

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Michael Baker International Names Lim as Office Manager - Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Michael Baker International announces that HoJin Lim, P.E., CFM, has joined the firm as Office Manager of its Houston, Texas, office. In this role, Lim will lead the office by managing and overseeing all office personnel and business activities provided by Michael Baker in the Houston …

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New Business Park Coming to Southeast Austin with Ferguson Prelease

AUSTIN, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, plans to transform more than 67 acres in Southeast Austin into a new urban industrial business park. Located at the northeast corner of State Highway 130 and Elroy Road, the four-building project will have 602,400 …

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Overland Partners Architects + Urban Design Appoints New President and Leadership Team

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Overland Partners, a Texas-based architecture and urban design firm, appoints Adam Bush, AIA, as their new President. Bush, who recently celebrated 16 years with the firm serving as Principal and Director of Overland's Education practice, will lead Overland into the future, transitioning from a …

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Pragada Assumes Role as Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs

DALLAS, TX — Following its previously announced leadership succession plan, Jacobs confirms Bob Pragada has been named Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to join the company's Board of Directors upon certification of the results of its Annual Meeting.

Pragada brings more than 30 years of global business leadership and …

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Seefried Properties, USAA Real Estate Break Ground on New Industrial Park in Rockwall, Texas

ROCKWALL, TX — Seefried Properties, a privately held real estate firm specializing in the development of industrial properties, along with capital partner and real estate investment manager, USAA Real Estate, announce construction has commenced at Rockwall Park 30, a new logistics facility in Rockwall, Texas. Situated on a …

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Skanska Breaks Ground on The University of Texas at Tyler's Medical Education Building

TYLER, TX — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, broke ground for The University of Texas at Tyler’s Medical Education Building. Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in attendance as the area celebrated UT System’s seventh medical school and the first of its kind in Northeast Texas, where new …

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SmithGroup Celebrates Opening of UHD Wellness & Success Center

HOUSTON, TX — SmithGroup celebrates the opening of the University of Houston - Downtown’s (UHD) new Wellness & Success Center, which recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the 75,000-square-foot facility creates a hub for students and establishes …

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Stantec Selected to Lead Planning for Proposed El Paso Downtown Deck Plaza

PLANO, TX — Stantec has been selected by the City of El Paso to lead planning, visioning, and schematic design for a proposed deck plaza over the IH-10, which runs through the heart of El Paso. The deck plaza would reconnect neighborhoods that have been divided since the construction of …

State’s Top Water Groups and Key Water Stakeholders Form Broad Coalition to Support Water Funding

AUSTIN, TX — Texas has an estimated $32.7 billion surplus heading into its 2024-2025 biennium, presenting a generational opportunity to help Texas invest in water, wastewater, and flood/stormwater projects. In anticipation of a significant push by the Texas Legislature to direct significant additional funding to address the state’s aging water …

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Sullivan Joins Pfluger as Houston Office Managing Principal

HOUSTON, TX — Raleigh Sullivan joins Pfluger Architects as Managing Principal of the firm’s Houston office. A graduate of Auburn University and Texas native, he brings over 16 years of experience in education, civic, and commercial architecture.

Over the course of his career, Raleigh has learned that working with people …

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Takeuchi Hires Wells as Southwest Regional Business Manager

KATY, TX — Takeuchi-US names Austin Wells as its new Southwest Regional Business Manager.

Wells will manage all sales activity in the Southwest region, which includes Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. His duties will include dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, sales planning, and goal setting within that …

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Texas Governor Signs Historic Infrastructure Agreement with U.S. Military

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott signed the largest Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) between the State of Texas and the United States Military to bolster infrastructure and transportation improvements on federal military property across the state. This historic 10-year agreement authorizes the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to complete …

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Trophy Tractor Adds to Burleston Growth with New Facility

Trophy Tractor recently moved into a new state-of-the-art facility south of Fort Worth. The Burleston location, at 6945 Highridge Drive, is part of the growing area along Highway 35W.

Trophy Tractor’s new facility is on 12 and a half acres and consists of a 5,000-square-foot office and 14,000 square feet …

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TTI’s Aldrete and Dixon Selected as 2022–2023 Regents Fellow Service Award Winners

BRYAN, TX — Two senior researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) have been designated Regents Fellows by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents for 2022–2023. Established in 1988, the award recognizes and honors service, extension, and research professionals who have provided exemplary professional service to society …

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TxDOT Provides Project Update on 820 East Loop

FT. WORTH, TX — Work is progressing toward completion of the approaches to the new State Highway 10 bridge crossing I-820 and construction of the new bridge for the I-820 southbound main lanes over State Highway 121 and the Trinity Railway Express.

There are also plans to remove the old …

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Vector Structural Engineering Opens New Office in Texas

ARLINGTON, TX — Vector Structural Engineering announces that it is opening a new office in Arlington, Texas, to expand its presence in Texas and to help employees achieve their career goals. Scott Van Hoose will lead the charge in this new location, and he was largely responsible for its opening. …

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VLK Architects Announces New Principals, Nebhut and Oehler

AUSTIN, TX — VLK Architects announces Barry Nebhut has joined the firm’s Austin office as Principal. In this role, Nebhut oversees select clients in the greater Central Texas area. With his vast experience in the K-12 sector, Nebhut has managed more than $1 billion in educational facility projects throughout his …

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VSE Announces New Partner and Promotions

HOUSTON, TX — Vogler & Spencer Engineering, Inc. (VSE) announces that Taylor Reed, P.E., has been named the newest partner at the firm.

Reed joins Jeffrey Vogler, P.E., Erik Spencer, P.E., and Ryan Vogler, P.E. as Partners of Vogler & Spencer Engineering. Reed has been on the …

Waukesha Pearce Industries Purchases Komatsu Earthmoving Distributorship

HOUSTON, TX — Houston-based Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC (WPI) has closed on its acquisition of H&E Equipment ServicesKomatsu earthmoving distribution business, which covers the state of Louisiana and five counties in southwest Arkansas. The acquisition includes H&E’s Kenner distribution facility and the assignment of H&E’s lease of the …

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Zetterstrom is New President of SAME Houston/Galveston Post

HOUSTON, TX — Lars Zetterstrom, PE, has been sworn in as the new President of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Houston/Galveston Post. A professional engineering organization, SAME promotes the advancement of technical knowledge and fosters collaboration between government and industry on infrastructure solutions.

A member of …

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Alterman Completes its Second Annual 8 Weeks of Giving Campaign

LIVE OAK, TX — Alterman's second annual 8 Weeks of Giving campaign kicked off with a donation from the company's foundation to the Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter in Floresville. The campaign provided one check per week to a special charity, organization, or cause that Alterman’s employee owners …

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Atlanta State Park Employees Win State Adopt-A-Highway Award

ATLANTA, TX — An Adopt-A-Highway group in Cass County has been named 2022’s Group of the Year. The group, Atlanta State Park Employees, was recognized for showing remarkable dedication to the program.

“This group has been on a mission since they formed in 2006,” said Texas Department of Transportation Atlanta …

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Buc-ee's to Break Ground on New Travel Center in Hillsboro, Texas

HILLSBORO, TX — Buc-ee's will soon break ground on its new travel center in Hillsboro, Texas. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony attended by local leaders.

Located at 165 State Highway 77, Buc-ee's Hillsboro will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. Buc-ee's favorites …

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Caterpillar Names Balmer-Millar as New Chief Sustainability Officer

IRVING, TX — Caterpillar Inc. announces that Lou Balmer-Millar, Ph.D. will assume responsibility for the Chief Sustainability Officer role in addition to her current responsibility as Senior Vice President of the Large Power Systems Division within the Energy and Transportation segment. Balmer-Millar succeeds Julie Lagacy, who was Caterpillar's first …

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Cedillo Appointed TxDOT Brownwood District Engineer

BROWNWOOD, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) appoints Greg Cedillo, P.E. as the Brownwood District Engineer.

Cedillo began his career with TxDOT in 1999 after graduating from Texas Tech University. He served as an Engineering Assistant in the Lubbock District until 2002 when he transferred to the Wichita …

City of Round Rock Approves Agreements with Williamson County for Road Improvements

ROUND ROCK, TX — The Round Rock City Council approved three interlocal agreements with Williamson County for future transportation projects at a recent regularly scheduled meeting. The agreements calls for the following improvements, which are all currently in the design phase:

County Road 112 (Avery Nelson Parkway) Widening Project from …
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City, Texas A&M Reach Terms Over Expanded Fort Worth Campus

FT. WORTH, TX — City Council approved an interlocal agreement that spells out the general terms and conditions the city and Texas A&M University will follow in helping to develop the proposed Texas A&M campus in downtown Fort Worth.

Councilmembers approved the agreement that will go before the Texas A&M …

Dallas-Fort Worth Bicycle-Pedestrian Projects Awarded $55M

DALLAS/FT. WORTH — The Regional Transportation Council approved $55 million in federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. A combined $8 million in local match provided by the local communities brings the total investment in the region’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure …

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Dallas Park and Recreation's Management Partner — Fair Park First — Unveils Plans for Community Park

DALLAS, TX — Fair Park First unveiled updated renderings of the 18-acre Community Park Complex. These new renderings showcase a bird’s-eye view of the entire Community Park Complex along Fitzhugh Avenue, a view of one of the play areas featuring a skywalk and hillside slides, and a snapshot of an …

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DPR Construction Appoints Floyd as Chief Financial Officer

DALLAS, TX — DPR Construction, a technical builder, announces it has appointed Angela Floyd as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Floyd has nearly two decades of experience as a seasoned strategist — providing oversight of financial services, financial reporting and analysis, tax, treasury, and internal audit functions.

In her …

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Duke of Texas-Based True North Emergency Management Promoted to Vice President

ARLINGTON, TX — Dade Duke is one of eight new Vice Presidents named recently by Neel-Schaffer, Inc., an engineering, planning, and construction management firm with offices or major projects underway across nine Southeastern states.

Duke serves as a Senior Data Manager for True North Emergency Management, a Neel-Schaffer …

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Goodman Inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor

HOUSTON, TX — A transformational leader in the Texas transportation industry for more than 45 years, Barry Goodman was inducted into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor at a reception at the Omni Houston Hotel. He was recognized for his decades-long career of building effective partnerships to develop, fund, and …

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Historic Marine Neighborhood Selected for $3.8M Improvements

FT. WORTH, TX — Ft. Worth City Council selected Historic Marine as the neighborhood to focus its $3,887,650 Neighborhood Improvement Program allocation in 2023. The Neighborhood Improvement Program is an annual effort of the City of Fort Worth, implemented by Neighborhood Services Department staff, that provides targeted capital investments to …

HR&A Named Economic Development Consultant for Panther Island

FT. WORTH, TX — Last year, several important milestones were reached in the continued development of Panther Island:

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced an allocation of $403 million from the federal government to provide funding for the Central City Flood Control Project, which allowed local partners to turn …
Introducing DEVELON, the Next Evolution in Construction Equipment Innovation

SUWANEE, GA — The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the …

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McCarthy Moves Dallas Headquarters to New Office

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has moved their Dallas office to a new location in Richardson. The new office, located in the CityLine mixed-use development, will also serve as headquarters for McCarthy’s parent company, Genuine McCarthy Enterprises, and its associated subsidiaries.

McCarthy has been building in Dallas …

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McCarthy Tops Out Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Campus

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently celebrated the topping out of Houston Methodist’s new Cypress Hospital campus located in the greater Houston area. The Houston Methodist campus sits on 105 acres and consists of a seven-story hospital, two medical office buildings, and a central utility plant, with a …

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More than 30 City Electric Supply Branches Donate Over 1,000 Toys to Children in Need this Holiday Season

DALLAS, TX — More than 30 City Electric Supply (CES) branches committed to hosting their first-ever toy drive in 2021. They successfully donated hundreds of toys and picked the mission right back up in 2022 for the second annual toy drive. This year, the results were even greater. Thirty-three CES …

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New Development Phase Tops Out at Hall Park in Frisco, Texas

FRISCO, TX — Dallas-based developer HALL Group announces the topping out of three new towers at HALL Park a 16-story, Class AAA office tower; a 224-key boutique hotel and suites; and a 19-story, luxury multifamily tower designed to bring a live-work-play destination to the heart of Frisco. The milestone signals …

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Officials Announce Consensus on TxDOT I-45 Project

HOUSTON, TX — After almost two years of discussion and negotiation, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces that it has reached common ground with City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County officials, which will help advance the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP).

“Both the Memorandum …

Pacific Mobile Structures Acquires Sustainable Modular Management

FRISCO, TX — Pacific Mobile Structures (PMSI) acquires Sustainable Modular Management (SMM) a fellow family-owned modular building company based in Frisco, Texas. The announcement comes after Garth Haakenson, President and CEO of Pacific Mobile Structures, and Nick Mackie, President and CEO of SMM began discussing the benefits of …

Region’s Transportation-AQ Balance Receives Federal Approval

DALLAS, TX — The U.S. Department of Transportation has determined the Metropolitan Transportation Plan approved by the Regional Transportation Council in June conforms with federal air quality regulations, allowing current and future multimodal improvements in the long-range plan to move forward.

A conformity determination is required because 10 Dallas-Fort Worth …

Revolution Energy Storage Breaks Ground

MIDLAND, TX — Spearmint Energy, a renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, announces that it has begun construction of Revolution, its 150 MW, two-hour battery energy storage project in West Texas, in partnership with Mortenson, a power engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor …

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Schiedeck, Ferris Emerge as Cat Global Operator Challenge Regional Champions

CLAYTON, NC — Thirty-five dealer event winners from across North America gathered in Clayton, North Carolina, to prove their mastery of both equipment and efficiency-boosting technology. Only two emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las …

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Sundt Foundation Donates $17,500 to Central Texas Charities

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Sundt Foundation awarded $17,500 to six Central Texas nonprofits during its latest giving round. Successful Connections, Inc., Colt Catalina Foundation, Kinetic Kids, Inc., Retreat Home for Children, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children - Texas Region, and Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas will all use …

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Terex Utilities Promotes Cammisa to Senior Director of Services

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities announces that Nick Cammisa has been promoted to Senior Director of Services, and will now lead the Terex Services team.

“Nick brings well-rounded experience to his role as Senior Director of Services from branch management, sales, and strategic account management, and is positioned to lead …

Thompson Pump Launches Partnership with Kirby-Smith Machinery in Central United States

TULSA, OK — Thompson Pump expands its distribution in the central United States with a new partnership. Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of heavy-duty, diesel-powered bypass and dewatering pumps, announces its distributor’s agreement with Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.

With this new partnership, Kirby-Smith, a distributor of heavy construction equipment …

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Universal Parks & Resorts Plans to Bring New Concept for Families with Young Children to Frisco, Texas

FRISCO, TX — Universal Parks & Resorts announces a theme park specifically designed to inspire fun for families with young children. The new park concept, set in a lush green landscape and featuring immersive themed lands, celebrates Universal’s brand of entertainment, humor, and innovation and brings to life its characters …

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UTA Project Aims to Better Manage Roadway Traffic Flow

ARLINGTON, TX — A civil engineering researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is leading a project that will aim to improve smart traffic signal management through traffic signal simulation techniques and big data.

Pengfei (Taylor) Li, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, is leading the $292,010 …

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Vermeer Northwest and Vermeer Mountain West Merge

CHANDLER, AZ — Vermeer Northwest and Vermeer Mountain West are joining forces. Vermeer Northwest merged with and took the name of Vermeer Mountain West. Combining these two adjacent Vermeer dealership groups creates a contiguous network of 13 locations spanning much of the western United States. By joining forces, both dealership …

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VLK Architects Announces New Directors for Central Texas

FT. WORTH, TX — VLK Architects announces Stephen Olson has joined the firm as Practice Technology Director. In this role, Olson will be responsible for managing design technology for the entire firm and leading the firm in innovation and management of hardware and software solutions.

“Stephen brings a wealth of …

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Willhite Promoted to Central Region President at WSP USA

CHICAGO, IL — Joe Willhite has been promoted to Central Region President at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy. Willhite succeeds Rebecca Nolan, who recently assumed the role of WSP USA Chief Development Officer.

As Central Region President, Willhite is responsible for growth and oversight …

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Zarezadeh Joins LAN as Project Manager

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Vahid Zarezadeh, Ph.D., PE, CFM, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN) as a Project Manager for the stormwater practice. Based in the San Antonio office, Zarezadeh will serve as the technical manager in drainage concepts and principles.

Zarezadeh, …

A&M Regents Approve Plan for $71.2M in New TAMIU Construction

COLLEGE STATION, TX — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents green-lighted plans for a new Health Sciences Education and Research Center and an expansion for the Western Hemispheric Trade Center at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) with a total planning amount of $71.2 million. The TAMIU go-ahead was …

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Bechtel and Sabanci Renewables Inc. Partner to Grow US Solar Market

FORT BEND, TX — Bechtel has been selected to build a 272 MWdc solar facility for Sabanci Renewables, Inc. in Fort Bend County, Texas. The Fort Bend facility will be the first utility-scale solar project in the United States for Sabanci Renewables, Inc., a subsidiary of Sabanci Holding. Sabanci …

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Conceptual Master Plan Approved for Towne Lake Park

MCKINNEY, TX — The McKinney City Council approved a conceptual master plan for Towne Lake Park that retains the park's natural beauty while incorporating new signature features for residents and visitors.

The multi-year plan details the inclusion of a new performance pavilion, more trails, better access to the lake, and …

Corpus Christi City Council Approves North Beach Revitalization and Drainage Plan

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At a regularly scheduled business meeting, MIG Civil Engineering, LLC., presented the North Beach Revitalization and Drainage Improvement Plan and Phase 1 of its implementation to the City Council.

City Council voted to adopt the plan, approve phase 1 construction of the project, and repeal …

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Environmental Sustainability Will be Key Feature at Future City Hall

FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth has purchased the former Pier 1 building to transform the way municipal services are delivered in the city. The move will bring functions from 22 departments from 14 buildings into the site. The existing tower is undergoing changes to support a welcoming and functional …

Fort Worth Gains Seat on Transportation Body

FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth will gain a seat on the Regional Transportation Council, pushing membership on the transportation policy-making body to 45.

Fort Worth will now have four seats on the RTC, second in representation to Dallas’ six seats. The additional seat is a result of population …

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Fort Worth Names Construction Firms for Convention Center Expansion

FT. WORTH, TX — The City of Fort Worth announces it has selected three North Texas construction firms to lead the Fort Worth Convention Center’s expansion. The firms, each based in and with deep ties to North Texas, were chosen based on their extensive past experience.

Under the contract, the …

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Griffin Dewatering Acquires the Pump & Integrity Rental Segment of Cross Country Infrastructure Services

HOUSTON, TX — Griffin Dewatering (Griffin), a portfolio company of Crossplane Capital (Crossplane), a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquires the Pump & Integrity Rental segment (Pump & Integrity) of Cross Country Infrastructure Services.

Originally founded in 1978, Pump & Integrity is a specialty pump and equipment rental and solutions …

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HNTB Expands El Paso Office with New Lease and Key Hires

EL PASO, TX — HNTB, an infrastructure solutions firm, has signed a lease for a new office space in downtown El Paso to accommodate current and future growth of staff. The firm is currently building out a 4,200-square-foot office located in the WestStar Tower at Hunt Plaza.

"We are …

HNTB to Partner with City of Dallas Department of Aviation on Capital Projects

DALLAS, TX — HNTB has been selected by the City of Dallas Department of Aviation to provide independent construction management services, including construction inspection services, and project management services for multiple capital projects within the Dallas Airport System.

“We are proud to continue our long partnership with the City of …

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HOK Establishes New Office in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TX — HOK is increasing its presence in Texas by opening a new office in Austin. Led by longtime Austinites Vanessa Rabe, AIA, RID, LEED AP, and George Blume, AIA, IIDA, NCARB, the office will support current clients such as the Texas Facilities Commission with the new …

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Inspire Development Starts Construction on Mixed-Use Community in Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Austin-based Inspire Development has kicked off vertical construction of its $2 billion mixed-use project in northwest Austin called Pearson Ranch with the start of an apartment community.

The new project, called The Eden, will include 306 apartment “smart” units that integrate the latest technological features with a …

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KAI Promotes Vetter to Principal - Electrical Engineering

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the promotion of H. John Vetter II, PE to Principal - Electrical Engineering at its Dallas-Fort Worth office. KAI hired Vetter in September 2021 to the new position of National Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert.

In his expanded role, Vetter will collaborate with Charles Keefer, …

Kansas City Southern Breaks Ground on Second Span of New International Bridge in Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas

LAREDO, TX — Kansas City Southern (KCS) ceremonially broke ground on both sides of the new International Railroad Bridge spanning the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. This new bridge will be constructed alongside the existing bridge and is estimated for completion by year-end 2024.

"Today marks …

McCarthy Awarded Texas Workforce Commission Skills Development Fund Grant

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy’s Southern Region has been awarded a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. The SDF is an upskilling program offering grants to provide site-specific, customized training opportunities for Texas businesses and their employees to increase skill levels and wages of the Texas …

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McCarthy Forms New Southern Region Civil Business Unit

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. announces the formation of a civil business unit for the company’s Southern Region. Jeromy Shaw, Senior Vice President of Operations, leads the Civil Business Unit, focusing on clients in transportation, rail, aviation, renewables, water, and commercial markets.

“Texas, and the region, continues …

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METRO Celebrates the Installation of Digital Signs

HOUSTON, TX — METRO leadership and community partners celebrated the installation of bus arrival digital signs at the Hiram Clarke Transit Center.

"This transit center is a key asset in the community, and we're excited to host the unveiling of METRO's new digital signage network," said Homer Clark, Board …

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MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Promotes Jeffus to Executive Vice President

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) promotes Justin Jeffus to Executive Vice President. Jeffus, a partner of the firm, is committed to operational excellence through leading, developing, and equipping people to support MYCON’s long-term vision. By employing imaginative and logical thought to situations, Jeffus has been instrumental …

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New Business Development Professional, Wadlington, Joins MYCON General Contractors, Inc.

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-Based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) welcomes Jacob Wadlington, who will serve as Vice President of Business Development. Wadlington will be responsible for generating commercial construction opportunities and creating and cultivating partnerships with clients and industry peers committed to long-term relationships.

“Jacob is a natural leader, …

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New Employees Join Mbroh Engineering in Offices Across Texas

DALLAS, TX — Mbroh Engineering continues to grow with many new technical and leadership additions in offices across Dallas and Houston. New leadership team member Sara DeMark has joined the firm’s Dallas office as Chief Administrative Officer, and new employees Rijo Rajan (Dallas) and Dick McAdams and Jeff Lai (Houston) …

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Novak Commercial Construction Promotes Three Employees to Director Roles

GEORGETOWN, TX — Three team members at Novak Commercial Construction have been promoted to new leadership roles as part of a restructuring effort due to significant growth during recent years.

Justin McDaniel, a Senior Project Manager, will serve as Director of Retail Construction. McDaniel has 30 years of construction …

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Plans Unveiled for The Mix, a Mixed-Experience Community

FRISCO, TX — The plans and name for a $3 billion, 112-acre progressive, mixed-experience community built around a vibrant central park — The Mix — have been announced. The first phase of The Mix, located at Dallas Parkway and Lebanon Road in the North Platinum Corridor in Frisco, Texas, recently …

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Raba Kistner Expanding its Engineering Services in the Gulf Coast Region

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Engineering consulting and project management firm Raba Kistner announces its expansion in the Gulf Coast region. Gabriel Ornelas, Jr., PE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company’s engineering consultant's division, is leading the expansion.

Industry leaders have joined the firm during the …

Sunbelt Rentals Sets the Gold Standard for Recruiting, Employing, and Retaining Veterans

FORT MILL, SC — Sunbelt Rentals, an equipment rental company, has been recognized with three awards for its efforts to recruit and retain military veterans in North America and globally.

For the first time, Sunbelt Rentals has received the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE …

Texas Comptroller Hegar Announces Transfer of $7.3B to State Highway and Rainy Day Funds

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announces he has completed the transfer of about $7.3 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF; commonly known as the Rainy Day Fund). Each fund received nearly $3.64 billion, or 50 percent of the total transfer.

“Texas’ …

Texas First Rentals, a Division of HOLT, Acquires Rental One, a Construction Equipment Rental Company

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Texas First Rentals, a division of HOLT, announces that it has acquired Rental One, a full-service equipment and storage container rental company offering a complete line of construction equipment and supplies in 15 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Central Texas regions. …

Texas Sidewalks, Bike Lanes Receive Funding

AUSTIN, TX — As Texas strives to reduce the rising number of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is making available around $250 million for its 2023 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects.

The federal funding will go toward sidewalks, bike lanes, shared-use paths, and other projects …

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Texas Started 1,217 Transportation Projects in Year-One of Infrastructure Law, New Report Shows

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Texas leveraged $5.2 billion in federal highway and bridge formula funds in FY 2022 to help jumpstart 1,217 new improvement projects in communities across the state during the first year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a review of U.S. Treasury Department data through September …

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Two Major North Texas Highway Projects Reach Major Milestones

FORT WORTH/DALLAS, TX — With shovels and scissors, two major highway projects in Tarrant and Dallas counties recently marked beginning and ending milestones on the path to improving the drive for North Texans. Local and state officials broke ground on a major Tarrant County highway project and cut the ribbon …

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TxDOT Atlanta District Receives Two Safety Awards

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the Atlanta District is the recipient of two safety awards including the 2022 Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award and the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award.

Atlanta District Engineer Rebecca Wells was presented the Outstanding Safety Achievement Award by TxDOT Executive Director Marc …

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UTSA Continues Downtown Development with San Pedro II to Advance Workforce Initiatives, Job Creation for San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The UT System Board of Regents approves the next phase of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) downtown development initiatives.

While amplifying the cyber security and data science programs in San Pedro I, the new Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Careers (IEC) building, to be known …

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Completes Midlothian ISD's $53M Heritage High School Renovations and Addition

DALLAS, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently completed renovations and facility expansions for Midlothian Independent School District's (MISD) Heritage High School.

The $53-million construction project, which began in summer 2020, consists of a 185,000-square-foot addition to Heritage High School, adding …

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American Constructors Celebrates 40 Years in Business

AUSTIN, TX — Cedar-Park based general contractor American Constructors celebrated the company’s 40th year in business. Colleagues, clients, and friends of the firm joined in the celebration at Haute Spot, which included remarks from CEO Marty Burger and COO Joe Charlton.

Founded in 1982 by Bill Heine, American …

ASCO to Represent Hitachi Mining and Construction Products in Texas and Oklahoma

LUBBOCK, TX — Associated Supply Company, INC (ASCO), a provider of construction, agriculture, and material handling equipment, announces that it has been awarded the Texas and Oklahoma sales and service territory for construction and mining equipment by Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA).

With over 60 years of experience, ASCO …

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City of McAllen Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony for $83M Anzalduas Bridge Expansion

MCALLEN TX — McAllen Chamber President & CEO Josh Mejia recently took part in the ground breaking of the $83-million infrastructure project that aims to make Anzalduas Land Port of Entry fully commercial. Many moving parts came together to help the project come to fruition including the City of McAllen, …

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Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University Announces Penlerick as Director for Concrete Industry Management Program

SAN MARCOS, TX — The Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University announces the appointment of Ryan Penlerick, MA, CPC as the new Director of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program. Penlerick brings a wealth of industry experience to the position, having worked for, and owned, multiple construction and …

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Fluor Breaks Ground on I-35 Capital Express South Project in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TX — Fluor Corporation and officials from the Texas Department of Transportation broke ground on the Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express South project in Austin, Texas. Fluor was awarded the project in the second quarter of 2022.

“It is always gratifying to break ground on a new project that …

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Governor Abbott, TxDOT Break Ground on Loop 1604 North Expansion

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. celebrated the groundbreaking for Segment 2 of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Loop 1604 North Expansion project in San Antonio. As part of the statewide Texas Clear Lanes initiative, the $418-million segment aims …

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Henry Joins Atwell as Vice President Oil and Gas

HOUSTON, TX — Gil Henry joins Atwell, LLC, a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm, as Vice President Oil and Gas. In this leadership role, Henry will continue to drive client and team growth in the oil and gas market. He will be based in Atwell’s Houston, Texas, …

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HOLT CAT Customer and Heavy Equipment Operator Schiedeck Wins North American Regional Global Operator Challenge

SAN ANTONIO, TX — A local machine operator John Schiedeck won the North American Regional Finals of the Global Operator Challenge. The North American Regionals were the third round of the Caterpillar 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge. He will go on to represent HOLT CAT in the Global Operator Challenge Finals …

HOLT Industrial Rentals Launches to Support Texas Businesses Ranging from Sports Arenas to Hospitals to Construction Sites

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Seeking to address the growing needs of the $52-billion U.S. equipment rental market, HOLT Industrial Rentals, a HOLT company, launched to provide specialty industrial equipment solutions throughout Texas.

The increased needs associated with expanding facilities, construction, and climate-based challenges have caused industries — including oil …

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JLG’s All-New E18 Vertical Mast Lifts Now Available

MCCONNELLSBURG, PA — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, introduces an all-new vertical mast lift series to the market. The new JLG E18MCL model is well-suited for construction and industrial applications that require outdoor and indoor …

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Johnson Joins LAN as Program Manager for Higher Education

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Jennifer Johnson joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a Program Manager for Higher Education.

Based in the San Antonio office, Johnson’s work supports LAN’s collaboration with the Alamo Colleges District. LAN is overseeing a renovation program that includes …

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KAI Hires Lawrence as Senior Project Manager

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the hiring of James Lawrence, AIA, LEED AP as Senior Project Manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas office. As a Senior Project Manager, Lawrence is responsible for overall project profitability and customer satisfaction. He also manages owner relations and oversees subcontractor and KAI personnel performance. …

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KAI Hires Pertzsch as Senior Interior Designer

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Kate Pertzsch, RID, NCIDQ as Senior Interior Designer at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

Pertzsch is a designer, leader, and facilitator with more than 26 years of diverse professional design experience. Her expertise is in the integration of architecture, planning, and aesthetics …

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Kinchen Named National Construction Director for Water Projects at Burns & McDonnell

KANSAS CITY, MO — Dave Kinchen has been named National Director of Construction for Burns & McDonnell water projects. He will have overall responsibility for strategic positioning and growth of water construction projects throughout all 50 U.S. states.

Kinchen has nearly 35 years of experience working for self-perform national and …

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Hires Cox as Director of Smart Construction

DALLAS, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Dennis Cox as its new Director of Smart Construction. Cox will be responsible for KSM’s strategy and growth initiatives related to Komatsu Smart Construction, including both the intelligent Machine Control line and Komatsu’s related suite of products, services, and digital solutions that …

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LAN Announces Cornett as Regional Stormwater Manager, Wright as Program Manager

FORT WORTH, TX — Kimberly Cornett, PE, CFM, F.ASCE, and Kedrick Wright join planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as the Regional Stormwater Manager and Program Manager, respectively.

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Leaders Celebrate Topping Out of UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Surgeries in multiple specialties, new services for the region including stem cell therapies and bone marrow transplants, and access to the latest clinical research trials are drawing closer to reality as construction of the half-a-billion-dollar UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital reaches an important …

Leopard Street from Crosstown Expressway to Palm Drive in Corpus Christi to Receive $7.8M Reconstruction

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — At a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved a $7.8-million construction contract to Clark Pipeline Services, LLC for the reconstruction of Leopard Street from the Crosstown Expressway to Palm Drive, a project located in Council District 1. Funding for the …

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MacLeod Joins BGE as Director, Environmental Services

HOUSTON, TX — BGE, Inc. announces that Ali MacLeod, Ph.D., has joined the firm’s Houston office as Director, Environmental Services.

MacLeod has more than 26 years of building and leading teams for environmental assessment and remediation projects. Her expertise includes client advocacy, client management, stakeholder engagement, strategic funding and …

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McKinney Breaks Ground on New City Hall Complex

MCKINNEY, TX — The City of McKinney recently broke ground on the new City Hall complex in the Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District that will accommodate the city's growth for the next generation and serve as a central gathering space and catalyst for development.

The 175,000-square-foot, five-story building will be …

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McKissack & McKissack Appoints Houston Executive Obie as Vice President of Texas Operations

HOUSTON, TX — McKissack & McKissack, a Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) company, announces that Heidi Obie joined the company as Vice President of Operations for Texas. The Houston-based executive has more than 23 years of experience leading program management construction management (PMCM) and building projects …

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Midway Unveils Plans for Watermark Mixed-Use Development in West Houston Corridor

HOUSTON, TX — Midway, the privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment, development, and management firm, announces plans to redevelop the former ConocoPhillips’ corporate headquarters site into Watermark District at Woodcreek (Watermark). Watermark will become a mixed-use destination surrounded by waterfront views and outdoor walkways.

Located just north of …

New Cable Barrier Saving Lives

AUSTIN, TX — A recent review of four Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) districts shows the success of more than 130 miles of new cable barriers.

The cable barriers were installed in Lufkin, Pharr, Waco, and Fort Worth using part of the $600 million of Road To Zero funds allocated …

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North Texas Municipal Water District Dedication Celebrates Completion of Bois d’Arc Lake

FANNIN COUNTY, TX — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) officially dedicated Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin County, Texas, to celebrate the completion of the state’s newest major reservoir and its associated operations facilities.

The ceremony saw close to 300 officials gathered near the Bois d’Arc Lake dam and …

Pflugerville, Texas Receives $52M WIFIA Loan for Drinking Water Upgrades

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a $52-million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Pflugerville, Texas, to support the city’s Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project.

The project will increase the plant’s drinking water treatment capacity with new treatment and …

Sempra Infrastructure Announces Final EPC Contract with Bechtel for Port Arthur LNG

HOUSTON, TX — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announces that Port Arthur LNG and Bechtel Energy have amended and restated the fixed-price engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract, for the proposed Phase 1 liquefaction project under development in Jefferson County, Texas. The amended contract includes an updated price …

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Sixth and Guadalupe Mixed-Use Tower Tops Out as the Tallest Tower in Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Standing taller than any current building in Austin, Sixth and Guadalupe has topped out at its final height of 865 feet. This much-anticipated milestone has been two and a half years of a steady vertical climb and was met successfully, even with a backdrop of skilled labor …

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TACA Members Gather for Environmental & Safety Seminar

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA), a state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement, and associated industries, welcomed 112 attendees to its Environmental & Safety Seminar at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

Industry professionals delivered topical presentations on managing environmental and safety regulations …

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Trimble Changes Headquarters to Westminster, Colorado

WESTMINSTER, Colo. —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced that the company has changed its headquarters from Sunnyvale, California to Westminster, Colorado.

Westminster is Trimble’s largest employment center in the U.S. and serves as a central business hub for several of Trimble’s core market segments including agriculture, construction and geospatial. In addition, …

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Trowler Appointed TxDOT's Atlanta District Director of Transportation Operations

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces that Christina Trowler, P.E. has been selected as the new Director of Transportation Operations for the Atlanta District.

In her new position, Trowler will oversee traffic operations in Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus, and Upshur counties. This …

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TxDOT El Paso Engineer Valtier Receives Prestigious Recognition

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) El Paso District Deputy District Engineer Eddie Valtier, P.E., was recognized with the Dewitt C. Greer Award. The recognition is awarded to one recipient every year and is one of the Big 5 Awards presented by TxDOT and administered by …

Vail Joins HDR to Lead Water Practice in Texas Gulf Coast

GALVESTON, TX — Col. Timothy Vail joins HDR as the Area Water Manager for the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing 25 years of experience and leadership in coastal resiliency efforts in the Lone Star State. In this role, he will lead the rapidly expanding water practice, overseeing the day-to-day operations including …

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VLK Awarded Best Original Design at CANstruction Competition for Second Consecutive Year

FORT WORTH, TX — A team from VLK Architects joined with professionals from the architecture, engineering, and construction industry at North East Mall to participate in the annual CANstruction competition. This year’s theme was Be the Force to End Hunger and VLK’s design, inspired by the Star Wars saga, was …

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Webber Completes IH-35 Waco Construction Project Five Months Ahead of Schedule

WACO, TX — Webber, along with representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the cities of Waco and Bellmead, McLennan County, and Baylor University, celebrated substantial completion of the IH-35 Waco construction project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Event speakers included Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. …

Sakai America Inc
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NED - Texas
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Western Specialty Contractors Waterproofs Massive Concrete Vehicular Tunnels in Houston’s Memorial Park

HOUSTON, TX — For over 50 years, Memorial Park in Houston, Texas, has been divided in half by Memorial Drive and its busy traffic, but all that has changed. Humans and animal traffic alike now have a safe way to enjoy both sides of the 1,500-acre park with the construction …

AGC Houston Honors Houston's Top Commercial Contractors with APEX Awards

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Houston’s commercial construction industry recently celebrated the most outstanding projects built by Associated General Contractors (AGC) Houston members at the Saturday Night Fever Awards for Project Excellence (APEX) Gala at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. The biennial event recognizes member companies for their excellence in construction, …

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Allen Joins BGE as Transportation Business Leader

HOUSTON, TX — Quincy Allen comes to BGE after 37 years with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) where he most recently served as a member of the TxDOT administration team.

As Director of District Operations, Allen provided oversight and direction of all 25 TxDOT districts. He assured the effective …

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Alterman Hosts Kidstruction Dig Day at New Campus Site

LIVE OAK, TX — Alterman and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company recently hosted their first Kidstruction event at the site of the future home of the Alterman Corporate Campus. There were over 200 children in attendance at the real-life construction site.

With the groundbreaking of the Alterman Corporate Campus having taken …

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Austin-Based High 5 Entertainment Expanding to Allen, Texas

ALLEN, TX — High 5 Entertainment announces their expansion to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, primarily serving the north Texas communities of Allen, McKinney, Frisco, and Plano. The Austin-born experiential entertainment company recently acquired over three acres of frontage in the new development, The Farm in Allen, on the south side …

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Baker Joins LAN as Vice President after Distinguished Military Career

SAN ANTONIO, TX — John Baker, PE joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Senior Program Manager and Vice President of Infrastructure. In his new role, Baker will oversee public sector infrastructure projects.

Baker comes to LAN with a storied military career. A …

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City of Corpus Christi Awarded Water Rights Permit for Seawater Desalination

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Commissioners' meeting in Austin, the Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the City of Corpus Christi's water rights permit for a seawater desalination plant on the Inner Harbor in Corpus Christi. This is the first water rights permit in …

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City of Fort Worth Unveils New Vision for Heritage and Paddock Parks

FORT WORTH, TX — The City Council recently heard updated plans to connect downtown with the Trinity River by redeveloping Heritage Park and the adjacent Paddock Park. Paddock Park is just north of the Tarrant County Courthouse at the base of the Main Street Bridge, which is commonly known as …

Companies Bring Transportation Solutions to North Texas Through New Program

AUSTIN, TX — The Regional Transportation Council’s (RTC) Certification of Emerging and Reliable Transportation Technology (CERTT) allows for technology providers to implement innovative solutions for transportation issues in the Dallas-Fort Worth region while simultaneously working toward obtaining any federal or state certification needed.

The RTC recently initiated the process …

Council Approves Construction Contracts for Waldron Road and Wildcat Drive

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At a Corpus Christi City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved two Bond 2020 street construction contracts of $2.3 and $3.2 million.

The first construction contract was awarded to JE Construction Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the rehabilitation of Waldron …

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Denton County Transportation Authority Announces Cristina as New President and CEO

DENTON, TX — The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Board of Directors appoints Paul Cristina as the agency’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Cristina’s appointment follows a nearly six-month nationwide search led by Gregg Moser of Krauthamer & Associates, LLC, a recognized expert in placement of executive transit …

Entergy Texas Announces Construction of Service Center Facility in Beaumont

BEAUMONT, TX — Entergy Texas employees assigned to the Chevyland Service Center near I-10 in Beaumont will soon have a new facility. The Texas Department of Transportation plans to acquire the property where the service center is located for the I-10/US 69 interchange project.

As a result of the project, …

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Exyn Technologies and Trimble Collaborate on a Proof of Concept for a Fully Autonomous Surveying Solution for Construction

LAS VEGAS, NV — Trimble and Exyn Technologies, a pioneer in multi-platform robotic autonomy for complex, GPS-denied environments, announce a strategic collaboration to explore the use of autonomous construction surveying technology. The solution will integrate Boston Dynamics' Spot robot, the ExynPak powered by ExynAI, and the Trimble X7 total station. …

FAA Awards Another $2.5M for San Antonio Airport Improvements

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces that San Antonio will get $2.5 million in funding for airport improvements. The funds are part of the recent $850 million the FAA awarded to 200 U.S. airports through its airport improvement program. The announcement comes within a month of …

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Freese and Nichols Adds Dushi to Lead Federal Team

DALLAS, TX — Freese and Nichols adds Ardita Dushi, PE, MAPM, to its federal team as a Federal Program Manager to help the firm assist federal agencies in the heavy civil water resources line. She brings diverse flood mitigation project and federal agency experience, adding unique management and technical …

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Gulfstream Customer Support Marks Official Opening of Fort Worth Alliance Service Center

FORT WORTH, TX — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announces the official opening of its newest Gulfstream Customer Support service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. To mark the occasion, federal, state, and local dignitaries, community leaders, and Gulfstream leadership and employees came together for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting held at the facility. …

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Industrial Engineering Firm, Vista Projects, Opens First US Office in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Vista Projects, a North American industrial engineering firm, selects Texas for its first U.S. location.

"After nearly four decades in business — and over 1,000 projects — we're thrilled to offer our industrial engineering services to more Texans," said Tyler Elchuk, Director, Business Development, Vista …

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Jacobs Announces Leadership Succession Plan, Pragada to Succeed Demetriou as CEO

DALLAS, TX — Jacobs announces a leadership succession plan that positions the company to continue driving growth and delivering on the vision that Jacobs has set for its people, clients, communities, and shareholders. Bob Pragada, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Steve Demetriou as Chief Executive Officer …

JLG Expands Authorized Service Provider Network to Support Customers’ Maintenance and Repair Needs

MCCONNELLSBURG, PA — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, is expanding its network of Authorized Service Providers in the United States to provide equipment repair, warranty, maintenance, inspections, parts, and other support services nationwide to JLG customers. …

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Kandpal Joins Neel-Schaffer as Water Resources Engineer

ARLINGTON, TX — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., is continuing to expand its water resources team with the addition of Vaishali Kandpal, EIT, to serve as a Water Resources Engineer in Training in the firm’s Arlington, Texas, office.

Kandpal has more than four years of experience as a Water Resources Engineer …

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LAN's Alvarez Receives Top Honors from RHCA

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Elaiza Alvarez, PE, CFM, an Associate and Team Leader with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. has been named the Woman of the Year by the San Antonio Chapter of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA).

Recognized for her work in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction …

LiuGong North America Adds APEX Equipment to Dealer Network

ATOKA, OK — LiuGong North America welcomes APEX Equipment Inc. to its expanding dealer network. Based in Atoka, Oklahoma, the dealership covers a territory that spans from Oklahoma to Southern Arkansas and Northeast Texas. The APEX Equipment leadership team of Ryan Mitchell (President), Bryan Debban (Executive Vice President), and Rick …

Major Construction Project to Begin in Polk County

LUFKIN, TX — A Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) pre-construction meeting was held in the Lufkin District Regional Conference room, signaling the start of a major construction project in Polk County. Engineers, city representatives, consultants, utility, general contractors, environmental, and safety professionals were in attendance to discuss the Corrigan Relief …

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Martin Named Transportation Planning & Development Director of TxDOT

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation announces that Katie Martin, P.E. has been appointed as the new Transportation Planning & Development Director for the Atlanta District.

In her new position, Martin will direct the coordination of district-wide project planning and oversee advanced project development and public involvement. "I …

McCarthy Begins Mobilization of Construction Workforce and Hiring for Leeward Renewable Energy’s 200 MW Horizon Solar Project

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Building Companies has contracted with Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for a utility-scale solar farm in Pearsall, Texas, located approximately an hour southwest of San Antonio. McCarthy is responsible for the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the 200-megawatt …

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New Projects Approved for TxDOT's Lufkin District

LUFKIN, TX — The Texas Transportation Commission recently approved more than $520.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $12.4 million earmarked for projects in the Lufkin District.

Commissioners also approved more than $75.9 million in maintenance projects, which included more than $1.7 million for the Lufkin District. …

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Ritchie Bros. Sells Over $71M of Equipment in Fort Worth Equipment Auction

FORT WORTH, TX — Ritchie Bros. sold close to 5,000 equipment items and trucks over three days for over $71 million in gross transaction value, which is up 25 percent from the same auction last year. The unreserved online auction attracted more than 10,800 online bidders from 63 countries.

"We …

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Ritchie Bros. Takes Closer Look at Oil & Gas Support Equipment Sales in September Market Trends Report

FORT WORTH, TX — With its September Market Trends Report, Ritchie Bros. takes a deep dive into sales of oil & gas support equipment over the past 20 months (January 2021 – August 2022), including detailed charts breaking down volume, median asset age, and pricing for boom, vacuum, and bed …

Safe Site Check In and Procore Automate the Daily Log to Improve Labor Productivity and Safety

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Safe Site Check In, a construction management software company for jobsite productivity, announces an integration with Procore Technologies, Inc., a global provider of construction management software. Safe Site Check In quickly and accurately integrates field data into the Procore Construction Platform to help boost …

Southwest Material Handling, Inc. Acquires ProCon JCB

COMMERCE CITY, CO — Southwest Material Handling, Inc. has recently acquired ProCon JCB. Southwest JCB and ProCon JCB will operate as Southwest JCB under the parent company Southwest Material Handling, Inc. Kirt Little, CEO/President of Southwest Material Handling, Inc., announces that Southwest JCB will now operate branches in …

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Romco Equipment Co
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ASCO Equipment
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Sundt Breaks Ground on Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction recently broke ground on the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace at the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP). The center will go hand in hand with the university’s new undergraduate degree in aerospace and aeronautical engineering.

“Getting started on this much-needed, innovative facility …

Takeuchi Launches New Line of Hydraulic Hammers

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi has added seven sound-suppressed hydraulic hammer models to the Takeuchi Attachment Program, helping compact track loader and compact excavator owners accomplish more with their machines.

“Hydraulic hammers are invaluable attachments for breaking up asphalt, concrete, rocks, and other hard materials,” said Lee Padgett, Product Manager …

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Trimble and HP Collaborate to Explore the Use of Robotic Technology for Autonomous Indoor Construction Layout

LAS VEGAS, NV — Trimble and HP are collaborating on the integration of Trimble's latest robotic total station with HP's new SitePrint robotic layout solution. The solution focuses on transforming the layout process for indoor construction projects.

The announcement was made at the Trimble Dimensions+ Conference, where HP and Trimble …

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Trimble Construction Cloud Powered by Microsoft Azure Launches at Trimble Dimensions+ Conference

LAS VEGAS, NV — Trimble announces the launch of Trimble Construction Cloud powered by Microsoft Azure, an industry cloud to streamline construction projects. Trimble Construction Cloud was developed as part of Trimble's collaboration with Microsoft to advance technology adoption and accelerate the digital transformation of the construction, agriculture, and transportation …

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TxDOT Announces Texas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

AUSTIN, TX — The Statewide Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Plan for Texas is a multi-year plan to enable current and future drivers of electric vehicles to confidently travel across the state for work, recreation, and exploration. One measure of success of the plan for Electric Alternative Fuel Corridors will be …

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TxDOT Announces Three New District Engineers and Director of Alternative Delivery

DALLAS, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the appointment of Ceason Clemens, P.E. as the Dallas District Engineer, David Salazar, P.E. as the District Engineer for the Fort Worth District, Rebecca Wells, P.E. as the District Engineer for the Atlanta District, and Greg Snider, P.E. as the …

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TxDOT Award Recognizes Heroic Actions of Staff

COLLEGE STATION, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently awarded the Extra Mile Awards at their annual Texas Transportation Short Course in College Station. The Extra Mile Award recognizes employees who have acted heroically to help a fellow Texan in need. An employee who receives this award has: …

TxDOT Completes Upgrades at I-35 and US 183 Interchange in Travis County

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. and Commissioner Robert Vaughn to celebrate major upgrades to the I-35 and US 183 interchange during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“In 2015, Governor Greg Abbott publicly called on the Texas …

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TxDOT Steps Up Focus on Rural Transportation Needs

AUSTIN, TX — According to the Texas Transportation Commission, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has dedicated billions to statewide connectivity projects to upgrade interstates and other major rural highways over the next 10 years.

“TxDOT is planning to invest an historic level of approximately $14 billion in our …

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Volkswagen Group of America Announces Port Freeport in Texas as New Gulf Coast Hub for Future Operations

FREEPORT, TX — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) announces Port Freeport as the new major Gulf Coast hub for its future vehicle logistics port operations, in collaboration with Port Freeport and developer KDC. With a 20-year lease agreement, Volkswagen Group of America aims to further improve vehicle logistics …

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WSP USA Promotes Rome to Central Region Development Director

DALLAS, TX — Nolan Rome has been promoted to Central Region Development Director at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy.

In his new role, Rome will work with regional, district, and national business line (NBL) leaders to identify new business opportunities and expanded, multidisciplinary service offerings …

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Acadia Healthcare Top Out Rio Vista Behavioral Health Expansion Project in El Paso

EL PASO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, and Acadia Healthcare Company Inc., a provider of behavioral health care services across the U.S., have topped out the new addition to Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital in El Paso, Texas, marking the …

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Awarded Contract for IDI Logistics' Sunrise Commerce Center in Round Rock, Texas

ROUND ROCK, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, was awarded the contract for IDI Logistics’ Sunrise Commerce Center, a Class A industrial development project consisting of five speculative buildings in Round Rock, Texas.

AP will develop the 36-acre industrial tract and …

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Adolfson & Peterson, Cushman & Wakefield Complete Construction of PGA of America Headquarters' New Home at PGA Frisco

FRISCO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, announces the opening of the newly constructed 106,622-square-foot, $33.5-million PGA of America headquarters building in Frisco, Texas. AP served as contractor in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, which served as construction manager. Design …

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $101.6M in Funding for Six Projects in Texas

DALLAS, TX — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announces that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $101.6 million to support six projects in Texas from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to help move forward on projects that modernize roads, bridges, transit, rail, ports, and intermodal …

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Biden-Harris Administration Sending States Nearly $60B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for America’s Roads and Bridges

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces that it has released $59.9 billion in Fiscal Year 2023 apportionments for 12 formula programs to support investment in critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and tunnels, carbon emission reduction, and safety improvements utilizing funding from President …

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Britton Joins HDR as Justice Principal

ROUND ROCK, TX — Flint Britton joins HDR as a Justice Principal in the Round Rock, Texas, office. Britton has 30 years of experience in Texas justice planning and will work to continue providing clients and communities with creative design solutions.

As Justice Principal, Britton will focus on building client …

City Council Approves $125M Bond for November 2022 Election

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council passed an ordinance calling for the Bond 2022 Program to be placed on the November 8, 2022 election ballot in the City of Corpus Christi. This ordinance will authorize the city to issue bonds totaling $125 …

City of Corpus Christi Adopts Record-Setting $1.4B FY 2023 Budget

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council recently adopted the City of Corpus Christi’s operating and capital budget totaling $1.4 billion for the Fiscal Year 2023.

The balanced budget is designed to address the community’s top priorities including public safety, streets, and parks. The part …

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City of Fort Worth Breaks Ground on City Council Building

FORT WORTH, TX — City of Fort Worth residents watched and cheered as dignitaries broke ground on the new City Council wing at Future City Hall.

Site enhancements at the former Pier 1 headquarters building, 100 Energy Way, will include a new City Council Chamber facility, which will be home …

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Compact Construction Equipment, LLC Adds New Location in Wichita Falls

WICHITA FALLS, TX — Compact Construction Equipment, LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central, and west Texas opened the doors of their 14th authorized dealership operating as Bobcat of Wichita Falls in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Located on the southwest side of the city, the new location offers …

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Dallas North Tollway Fourth Lane Project in Frisco Now Underway

PLANO, TX — Drivers who use the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) in Frisco will soon see work underway to make their commutes easier and provide better access to developments near the DNT.

The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) will begin adding a fourth lane in each direction of the DNT …

DART Board Approves Distribution of Unallocated Funds to Service Area Cities

DALLAS, TX — The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved a one-time distribution of $214 million of unallocated Sales Tax Revenue Funds to the agency's 13 Service Area Cities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, DART received federal relief operating funds which the agency used according to federal guidelines …

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DCTA and DART Approve Joint Rail Operations Facility

DALLAS, TX — The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved an inter-local agreement with Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) for a Joint Rail Operations Facility (JROF) for testing, operations, and maintenance of the new Stadler Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train (FLIRT) commuter rail vehicles for the …

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Freese and Nichols Adds Edmondson and White to Continue Expanding Stormwater Expertise

FORT WORTH, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., has expanded its stormwater engineering team with Brian Edmondson, PE, CFM, and Morgan White, CFM, CTCM, who both bring experience working at the forefront of flood mitigation in Texas. Their perspectives and skills will expand the capabilities of the …

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Freese and Nichols Adds Mitchell to Broaden Expertise on Bridges

AUSTIN, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., adds Muna Mitchell, PE, as Bridge Team Lead Engineer, expanding its expertise in transportation and structural solutions.

Mitchell brings more than 25 years of experience that includes design of Texas Department of Transportation bridges across the state, including phased bridge replacement, …

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Hilti North America Names McGowan as New Region Head and CEO

PLANO, TX — Martina McIsaac, Region Head and Chief Executive Officer of Hilti North America, has resigned from her position.

Over her nine-year career, McIsaac held various roles of increasing responsibility after starting with the company in 2013 as a senior management candidate. McIsaac was promoted to the …

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Hossain Joins Neel-Schaffer as Senior Engineer Manager, H&H Leader in Texas

HOUSTON, TX — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Manwar Hossain, PE, CFM, has joined the firm and will serve as the Senior Engineer Manager and Hydraulics and Hydrology (H&H) Discipline Leader for the firm’s Houston office.

Hossain has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of engineering …

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HWH Group Names Harper Chief Development Officer

PARIS, TX — HWH Group, which focuses on supporting corporate expansion and growth, has appointed Holland Harper as Chief Development Officer of the company. Founded in 2011, HWH Group provides turnkey, comprehensive site selection, incentive negotiation, and construction program management services to meet each client’s specific needs.

In his …

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Junttan Oy to Offer Trimble Groundworks Machine Control for Piling Machines from the Factory

WESTMINSTER, CO — Trimble and Junttan Oy announce the availability of Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System for Piling Machines as a factory option on Junttan Oy foundation machines.

Trimble Groundworks is a 3D machine control system that improves efficiency and reduces downtime with stakeless navigation, productivity and quality monitoring, and …

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes Brewer to Director of Human Resources

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Angela Brewer to Director of Human Resources. Brewer will be responsible for the strategic direction of Kirby-Smith Machinery’s HR operations. She previously served as the company’s Human Resources Manager.

Jeff Weller, Chief Operating Officer for KSM, said he believes Brewer …

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Major Traffic Project to Begin at FM 518 & I-45

LEAGUE CITY, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be starting work on a project that will provide traffic relief at the intersection of FM 518 and I-45. This is part of TxDOT’s larger I-45 improvement project and should be completed by the end of the year.

Work …

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Promotes Hodges to Lead Houston Division

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. announces an executive level change for the company’s Southern Region. Preston Hodges, who most recently served as Vice President of the Houston division, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Houston Business Unit Leader. He brings a depth of experience in both …

New Report Calls for Modernizing and Expanding Key Texas Highways Connecting Rural and Urban Areas

AUSTIN, TX — Increasing traffic levels, a lack of connectivity between urban and rural areas, and a lack of adequate safety features are among the challenges faced on Texas’ rural transportation system, according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. The TRIP …

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Omniplan Engaged KAI to Design RedBird Health Center in Dallas to Support Well-Being of Underserved Community

DALLAS, TX — Several years ago, Redbird, Dallas introduced “Reimagine RedBird,” a revitalization project to redevelop the former Red Bird Mall currently named Southwest Center Mall. One of the RedBird development team’s goals was to provide community supportive services and close the health care gap in the underserved southern sector …

Providing Parts, Service, Sales, and Rental of Crushing and Screening Equipment Across Oklahoma and Texas

PARADISE, TX — Crushing Equipment Solutions (CES) may be new to Oklahoma and Texas, but they have 40-plus years of experience in the industry. CES offers the complete line of METSO-OUTOTEC crushing and screening solutions, ranging from mobile conveyors, crushers, and crushing plants to feeders and screens. CES is also …

Ritchie Bros. Sells Over $54M of Equipment in Houston Auction

HOUSTON, TX — In its fourth Houston auction of the year, Ritchie Bros. sold more than 4,980 equipment items for 675 consignors, generating more than $54 million in gross transaction value.

"Another strong Houston auction with a ton of customers visiting the site ahead of the event to inspect and …

RTC Approves Update to Mobility 2045

FT. WORTH, TX — The Regional Transportation Council recently approved an update of Mobility 2045, the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ current long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, which guides the spending of federal and state transportation funds based on regional goals.

The $148.3-billion Mobility 2045: 2022 Update makes recommendations for …

Saulsbury Industries Expands, Opening an Engineering and Operations Hub in Houston, Texas

ODESSA, TX — Saulsbury Industries, a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, recently opened an engineering and operations hub in Houston, Texas.

This location will support multiple Saulsbury business lines, including oil and gas, tanks/terminals, hydrocarbon processing, refining, renewables, and chemicals. Saulsbury, with over 55 years of experience, …

Sterling Announces New Award for $31M in its Transportation Solutions Segment

THE WOODLANDS, TX — Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (Sterling) announces that its subsidiary, Texas Sterling Construction (TSC) of its Transportation Solutions segment has been awarded a $31-million highway reconstruction project by the Texas Department of Transportation.

This SH 205 Collin County highway project includes the reconstruction and widening of State …

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Sundt El Paso Adds Mieles, Mendez, and Lopez to Building Group

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction’s Building Group recently added Daren Mieles, Guillermo Mendez, and Jose Lopez to its El Paso, Texas, office.

“We are happy to welcome Daren, Guillermo, and Jose to our team,” said Joseph Riccillo, Project Director and Sundt’s El Paso Office Leader. …

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Sundt Foundation Donates to Charities in Central Texas and El Paso

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Sundt Foundation recently awarded grants to five nonprofits in Central Texas and two nonprofits in El Paso during its current giving round.

Central Texas Charities
The Sundt Foundation awarded a total of $15,000 to Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, the Kristine Meza Foundation, …
Texas Approves $24M for Water, Flood Projects

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announces financial assistance totaling $24.4 million for water and flood projects across the state. The funded projects are as follows:

$13 million was given to the Parker County Special Utility District (Parker County) for water system improvements. Parker County will use …

Texas Governor, TxDOT Announce Record $85B 10-Year Transportation Plan

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott announces the adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85-billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan. The 2023 UTP reflects an unprecedented level of projected transportation funding dedicated to improving transportation safety, addressing congestion and …

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Trimble and ABI GMBH Offer Trimble Ready Option for Piling and Drilling Machines

WESTMINSTER, CO — Trimble and ABI Maschinenfabrik und Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH announce the introduction of a Trimble Ready factory option for new ABI MOBILRAM-Systems and DELMAG Drill Rigs. ABI piling and drilling machines shipped from the factory will be ready for the installation of the Trimble Groundworks Machine Control System, which …

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Trimble Introduces Horizontal Steering Control, Automatic Screed Width Control for Vogele Asphalt Pavers

WESTMINSTER, CO — Trimble introduces the Trimble Roadworks Paving Control Platform version 2.10 with Horizontal Steering Control for Vogele Navitronic asphalt pavers. The addition of Horizontal Steering Control and automatic screed width control for Vogele pavers is another step forward in Trimble's path toward machine control autonomy.

Trimble Roadworks version …

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TxDOT Announces Johnson, Butler, and Bur as New Directors

DALLAS, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the appointment of Carl L. Johnson, P.E., to Director of District Operations, Jessica A. Butler, P.E., to Director of Engineering and Safety Operations, and Mohamed "Mo" Bur, P.E., to Director of Project Development.

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TxDOT Awarded $25M for Northeast Texas and El Paso Trails

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is taking another step forward in providing safe, long-distance travel options for bicyclists and pedestrians after TxDOT received $25 million in federal funds to expand two trail corridors in Northeast Texas and El Paso. Both trails are components of the state’s …

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TxDOT Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on US 67 Project

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) San Angelo District recently celebrated the completion of its $40-million US 67 Project in San Angelo. Joining in on the festivities were TxDOT Commissioner Alvin New, State Senator Charles Perry, State Representative Drew Darby, San Angelo Mayor Brenda …

US 59 Expansion Project in Redland Set to Begin

LUFKIN, TX — A pre-construction meeting was recently held in the Texas Department of Transportation Lufkin Area Office, signaling the start of a major construction project in Angelina County that will widen a section of US 59 in Redland.

Barricades were set up on US 59 in Redland from FM …

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VLK Celebrates Successful Project Completions for the 2022-2023 School Year

FORT WORTH, TX — VLK Architects announces its newest Texas public school campuses opening for the 2022-23 school year. In a market overwhelmed with supply chain issues and construction delays, representatives from VLK said they are grateful to have worked side-by-side with districts, contractors, and consultants to deliver a variety …

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WestStar Tower Achieves LEED Silver Certification

EL PASO, TX — Hunt Companies, Inc. and WestStar announce that WestStar Tower has achieved LEED certification to the Silver level. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an …

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Wilden Releases New 76 mm (3") Metal Equalizer Surge Dampener - Integrated SD Series

GRAND TERRACE, CA — Wilden, a brand of PSG, a Dover company, has extended its line of metal Equalizer Surge Dampeners - Integrated SD Series (ISD) with the addition of a new 76 mm (3”) model. Designed to integrate directly into the manifold of a Wilden metal air-operated …

Woolpert Selected by North Central Texas Council of Governments to Provide Orthoimagery, Lidar Products, and Services

DALLAS, TX — Woolpert has been contracted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to provide orthoimagery, lidar, survey, and value-added mapping services through its Spatial Data Cooperative Program. The NCTCOG facilitates the purchase of spatial data through this public-private partnership, enabling local governments to share costs and …

American Constructors Announces Completion of Killeen High School #6

KILLEEN, TX — American Constructors, a Central Texas general contractor and construction management firm, announces the completion of Chaparral High School, the newest campus for Killeen Independent School District (KISD). KISD celebrated the grand opening of the school during a dedication ceremony with district leadership, students, families, and community …

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Balfour Beatty Successfully Places First Beams to Support Bridge Widening on TxDOT’s Oak Hill Parkway Project

AUSTIN, TX — Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors (CRC) joint venture team, achieves a major milestone during the delivery of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) $674-million Oak Hill Parkway project. The project team successfully set the first bridge beams that support widening activities east …

City Council Approves Projects for $125M Bond 2022 Program

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — At the regularly scheduled business meeting, Corpus Christi City Council passed a resolution approving a list of the street, park, library, and public safety projects for the $125-million Bond 2022 program proposed to be considered by the voters on November 8. The bond will not require …

City of Galveston Fortifies Flood Protection Network, Selecting Stantec for South Shore Drainage Project Design

GALVESTON, TX — The City of Galveston has selected Stantec, a sustainable design and engineering company, to lead design of the South Shore Drainage project. The $55-million project represents a critical component in the city’s rising coastal protection strategy to protect residents, businesses, key evacuation routes, and vital resources …

Construction Now Underway at Future City Hall Site in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker announces that construction has commenced on the Future City Hall building. Morning commuters taking Forest Park Boulevard may have noticed that construction fencing has gone up at the site.

The fencing represents the start of critical site and landscape work in …

Construction Workforce Shortages Risk Undermining Infrastructure Projects As Most Contractors Struggle To Fill Open Positions

Construction workforce shortages are affecting nearly all construction firms, undermining the industry’s ability to complete projects on time and on schedule and threatening the success of new federal investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and …

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Drones are Benefitting Earthmoving Operations

MILWAUKEE, WI — Drones — the aerial eye of the jobsite — have become a very versatile tool for earthmoving operations. Among the benefits: increasing efficiency, productivity, and accuracy on jobsites. In addition, drones help reduce unplanned costs and rework throughout a project by providing a steady stream of jobsite …

Fort Worth Names Two New Assistant City Managers

FORT WORTH, TX — City Manager David Cooke announces two seasoned municipal executives as new Assistant City Managers.

William Johnson
Since September 2019, William Johnson has been Director of the Transportation & Public Works Department for the City of Fort Worth. In this role, he has been responsible for engineering, …
Freese and Nichols Adds Huerta to Guide Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Work

HOUSTON, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., hires Julie Huerta, PE, who specializes in water quality and regulatory compliance, to direct the company's program assisting clients in meeting new drinking water standards under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.

Huerta has 15 years of experience in the …

Freese and Nichols Adds Nava to Expand Water Presence in West Texas

LUBBOCK, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., adds Jillian Nava, PE, to its Lubbock team to lead water efforts across West Texas and help continue growing the company's regional focus.

Nava, who will serve as Project Manager for water-related needs, has dedicated her career to local government clients …

Hays County Celebrates Opening its Newest Roundabout

HAYS COUNTY, TX — A new roundabout at RM 3237 and RM 150 was recently unveiled, allowing Hays County to celebrate its newest — and first-ever — county-funded roundabout intersection. Officials from the county, along with American Structurepoint, held a ribbon-cutting event to mark the occasion.

“By using a …

H&E Opens New West San Antonio Branch

BATON ROUGE, LA — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its West San Antonio rental branch, its third facility in the metropolitan area and the 21st in the state of Texas.

The branch includes a fully fenced yard area, offices, and a separate repair shop and is …

Independent Financial Opens Phase 2 of New Corporate Headquarters in McKinney

MCKINNEY, TX — Independent Financial announces the completion of Phase Two of its $150-million headquarters campus in McKinney, Texas, supporting the organization’s expanding workforce.

The new six-story, 198,000-square-foot building more than doubles Independent Financial’s existing presence at McKinney Corporate Center Craig Ranch and allows the organization to consolidate its banking …

Jackson-Shaw Announces Five Key Leadership Promotions

DALLAS, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, announces the promotion of five team members.

“We aren’t a team because we work together; we are a team because we communicate well, focus on results, and support each other,” said Jackson-Shaw President and Chief …

Jackson-Shaw Breaks Ground on Centerpoint Phase II Logistics Park in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, announces the development of the 36-acre CenterPoint Phase II Logistics Park, the final phase of a 64-acre master-planned industrial park in San Antonio.

Jackson-Shaw broke ground on the 302,518-square-foot, three-building CenterPoint Phase I Logistics …

KAI Designs Modern Laboratory for Learning at New H.S. Thompson Elementary School in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, TX — Planned as a replacement school for the H.S. Thompson Learning Center, KAI designed the new H.S. Thompson Elementary School in South Dallas, Texas as a beacon for academic excellence.

“Our team sought to develop an environment for academic excellence by providing the students, staff, and community with …

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Kirby-Smith Machinery Hires Cage as Fort Worth Sales & Operations Manager, Ross as General Manager, Used Equipment

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Nick Cage to serve as Sales & Operations Manager for its Fort Worth location and Bo Ross as its new General Manager of Used Equipment.

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Cage will be responsible for managing branch sales and operations in Fort Worth, including …
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Kirby-Smith Machinery Launches New Website Dedicated to Used Equipment

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) recently launched KirbyUsed.com, a website dedicated to the heavy equipment distributor’s used equipment offerings. The site features friendly navigation, search functionality, and intuitive page design, creating an improved user experience for KSM’s used equipment customer base worldwide.

The homepage of KirbyUsed.com …

Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes Cole to Vice President of Sales, Hires Gaines as Vice President of Parts

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Gavin Cole to the role of Vice President of Sales and hires Wade Gaines as its new Vice President of Parts.

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KWA Construction Promotes Sontag to Senior Project Manager

DALLAS, TX — KWA Construction, a general contractor specializing in multifamily developments throughout Texas, has promoted Julian Sontag to Senior Project Manager.

“Since joining KWA eight years ago, Julian’s impressive leadership and project management skills have grown significantly. His efforts to spearhead technology-based solutions that improve efficiencies, enable more …

LAN Selected to Manage Galveston ISD Bond Program

GALVESTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam (LAN) has been selected by the Galveston Independent School District to manage its $314.8-million bond program. Recently passed by voters of the island city, the bond package will fund a new Ball High School and aquatics center, allow for middle school campus upgrades, …

M2G Ventures Names Collier Chief Financial and Operations Officer

FORT WORTH, TX — M2G Ventures, a North Texas-based real estate investment and development company, welcomes Mark Collier as its Chief Financial and Operations Officer as the company continues to grow and expand. Over the past year, M2G Ventures, a WBE (women owned business) certified company, doubled the size …

Managing More than 80,000 Miles of Roads, TxDOT Implements a Digital Delivery Initiative for New Bridge Projects

AUSTIN, TX — Bentley Systems, Incorporated, an infrastructure engineering software company, wishes to recognize the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). With more than 80,000 centerline miles of highway and more than 14,000 employees statewide, TxDOT manages the largest highway system in the United States. TxDOT continues to lead the …

Manhard Consulting Acquires Dallas/Fort Worth-Area Surveying Firm

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting acquires a DFW-area surveying firm, Realsearch of Texas, LLC, welcoming its staff of eight to the Manhard family and the firm’s Fort Worth office.

“Incorporating the Realsearch team into our organization allows us to offer all our …

McCarthy Breaks Ground on Houston Methodist Cypress Campus

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has begun construction on Houston Methodist’s new Cypress campus. Houston Methodist’s ninth hospital in the greater Houston area, the campus sits on 106 acres and will consist of a seven-story hospital, two medical office buildings, and a central utility plant. The hospital will …

McCarthy Completes Houston’s Northeast Water Purification Plant - Intake Pump Station

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction on the City of Houston’s Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) Intake Pump Station (IPS). The 30,000-square-foot raw water Intake Pump Station building includes an access bridge constructed on pilings 1,000 feet from the shore within the middle of Lake Houston. …

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Mill Creek Tunnel Excavation Complete

RICHARDSON, TX — The Mill Creek/Peaks Branch/State Thomas Drainage Relief Tunnel (Mill Creek Tunnel) reached an important milestone, when the tunnel boring machine (TBM) broke through the shaft wall to complete the excavation phase.

The large diameter TBM, nicknamed “Big Tex,” completed a five-mile journey that included two miles of …

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Welcomes Hoy as Chief Estimator

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-Based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) welcomes Chief Estimator Rock Hoy to oversee preconstruction budgeting, lump sum bidding, and CM at Risk estimating procedures for MYCON’s Dallas office.

“We are excited to announce this new member of our growing estimating team,” said Lou Arrieta, Vice President …

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Ohland Begins Her Term as ASME President, Aims to Promote More Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

An active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) since 1983, Karen J. Ohland has recently begun her term as the 141st President of the society. She is an ASME Fellow and the Associate Director for Finance and Operations at the Princeton University Art Museum.

Ohland has also …

Preventative Maintenance Tips for Backhoes

MILWAUKEE, WI — Preventive maintenance “is a very broad term,” said George MacIntyre, Product Manager at CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibitor CASE Construction Equipment. “It can be as formal as the critical practice of performing regular service, as prescribed by the manufacturer of the machine, throughout the machine’s life. Or it …

Rhode Partners Announces Expansion to Include Equity Partners

AUSTIN, TX — Known for its high-rise mixed use and hospitality spaces, Austin-based architecture firm Rhode Partners announces the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of its first two equity partners. Bobby Tait, AIA and Kate Meehan will form a new management team, alongside the firm’s Founder/Director Brett …

Ritchie Bros. Sells Over 4,200 Items for More Than $59M in Three-Day Fort Worth Auction

FORT WORTH, TX — Ritchie Bros.' latest Fort Worth, Texas, auction brought together 11,500-plus bidders from 58 countries to compete for over 4,200 items, generating more than $59 million in gross transaction value.

Approximately 90 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to U.S. buyers, including 42 …

Rosendin Hosts Construction Camp for 35 Austin Girls

AUSTIN, TX — Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with offices in Texas, hosted a free week-long construction camp for 35 middle school girls in Austin. Camp NAWIC is a joint campaign with the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), started in …

Skyline Selected to Provide Managed Network Services for the Texas Department of Transportation Traffic Network

AUSTIN, TX — Skyline Technology Solutions (Skyline) announces that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has selected Skyline for a long-term, six- to nine-year partnership for delivering both managed network and transformational technology services for the TxDOT Traffic Network.

Under this contract, Skyline will be responsible for operating, supporting, and …

Structure Tone Southwest Names Inzar New Chief Financial Officer, Glenn as Regional VP in Houston

DALLAS, TX — Structure Tone Southwest has added two construction professionals to its leadership team: Sterling Inzar as Chief Financial Officer and Tim Glenn as Regional Vice President in Houston.

Based in the Dallas office, Inzar joins Structure Tone Southwest from STO Building Group partner Pavarini Northeast in Stamford, Connecticut. …

Texas First Rentals, a Division of HOLT, Purchases Class A Equipment Rentals in Fredericksburg, Texas

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Texas First Rentals, a division of HOLT, announces that it has acquired Class A Equipment Rentals, a construction equipment rental company, located in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Texas First Rentals is a construction equipment rental company, offering rental solutions through its full line of aerial …

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Texas Science Teachers Learn How the Industrial Minerals Industry Supports the State’s Growth

AUSTIN, TX — Nineteen Texas science teachers have learned how industrial minerals enhance lives and support the state’s unprecedented population growth through a Teacher Workshop program jointly sponsored by the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) and the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA).

The annual workshop, based in and …

Texas Water Development Board Approves Financial Assistance Totaling Over $670M for SWIFT Projects

AUSTIN , TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $670,975,000 for State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT)* projects.

  • $18,110,000 to the Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority (Donley County) for a water supply project
  • $250,800,000 to the City of Dallas (Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, …
The Future is Now: Examining Construction’s Power Alternatives

At the center of any construction alternative power discussion is diesel. Diesel remains the go-to power on jobsites. According to the Diesel Technology Forum, 98 percent of construction's energy use in the United States comes from diesel.

But with global initiatives underway to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by …

TxDOT Approves Nearly $150M for Statewide Transit

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is investing nearly $150 million in statewide transit. The Texas Transportation Commission recently awarded more than $68 million in federal and state funds to transit providers across the state. Combined with an award granted in June, TxDOT is distributing more than …

TxDOT Gives Update on I-10 Widening West Project in El Paso

EL PASO, TX — Construction on the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) I-10 Widening West project, designed to help alleviate congestion on the city’s west side, adds lanes and reverses ramps from the North Mesa interchange (Exit 11) toward the New Mexico state line and is one of several …

TxDOT Gives Update on Loop 1604 Expansion Project

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is moving forward with plans to improve approximately 23 miles of Loop 1604 from SH-16 (Bandera Road) to I-35 in north Bexar County. The Loop 1604 Expansion Project involves several transportation improvements that are designed to improve mobility, reduce congestion, …

Webber Awarded $340M in Texas Projects

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awards Webber four contracts with a combined value of $340 million. The projects include expansion of existing roads in Kaufman, Denton, Collin, and Comal counties.

The scope of work for the Kaufman County project will consist of the widening of U.S. …

Adolfson & Peterson Construction Breaks Ground on New Pre-K Academy at Midland College

MIDLAND, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) recently broke ground on an expansion of the Midland College (MC) campus, which will enlarge its existing Pre-K Academy. This 60,000-square-foot, two-story structure will house its growing education program including a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood-3rd grade teacher preparation.

The new expansion …

American Institute of Architects Elects 100th President, Dowdell to Become First Black Woman President in AIA History

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently made history when the delegates at the 2022 AIA Annual Meeting elected Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, SEED, LEED AP BD+C as 2023 First Vice President/2024 President-elect. As the 100th AIA President, Dowdell will be the first Black woman and first Millennial President. …

Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act into Law, $5B in Funding to Drive Low-Carbon Procurement in Buildings and Construction

The largest federal climate investment in U.S. history was made on August 16, after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The act aims to fight climate change and address record inflation.

The IRA includes policies that will invest in U.S. energy production, reduce carbon emissions, …

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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Adds McMillan as Texas Regional Manager

AUSTIN, TX — Bowman Consulting Group Ltd (Bowman) announces Aaron McMillan as Texas Regional Manager. McMillan joined Bowman from 1519 Surveying where he was President and Co-Owner for 10 years. Bowman acquired 1519 in December 2021. McMillan now leads Bowman’s more than 120 professionals who work from the company’s seven …

Caterpillar to Relocate Global Headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth Area

IRVING, TX — Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) announces it will move its global headquarters to the company's existing office in Irving, Texas, from its current location in Deerfield, Illinois.

"We believe it's in the best strategic interest of the company to make this move, which supports Caterpillar's strategy for profitable growth …

Choosing Screen Media to Improve Production and Solve Screening Problems

With proposed infrastructure programs being discussed to offset the economic impacts of COVID-19, aggregate materials could see a spike in demand. This progression can lead to increased profits for mineral processing operations. However, maximizing efficiency to capitalize on this opportunity requires the right equipment. It is critical that operations evaluate …

City, County, and Port Support Galveston Bay Park Study

HOUSTON, TX — Houston, Harris County, Port Houston, and a local entrepreneur have chipped in for an engineering study of Galveston Bay Park, a chain of man-made islands that Rice University experts have proposed building as both a hurricane barrier and a 10,000-acre public park.

Rice’s Severe Storm Prediction, Education, …

Construction Begins Near Lakeline Station Bringing New Multifamily and Retail to Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TX — Live. Work. Play. That is the vision for this new mixed-use development, and Cadence McShane Construction Company is collaborating with Sabot Development, American Residential Group (ARG), and STG Design to make that vision a reality.

Situated near the new Apple Campus and adjacent to the Lakeline …

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Construction Materials Industry Faces Opportunities and Challenges

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) recently welcomed more than 520 attendees to its 68th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Highlights included presentations by the National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and FMI Capital Advisors, helping …

DART Names Reich as New Chief Financial Officer

DALLAS, TX — Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announces that Elizabeth Reich has joined the agency as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A key member of the executive team, reporting to DART President & Chief Executive Officer Nadine Lee, Reich will lead the agency's accounting, financial reporting, budget, …

Electrical Design Solutions at North Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant Win ACEC Award

DALLAS, TX — Mbroh Engineering, Inc. (Mbroh) has been honored with the Gold Engineering Excellence Award (Energy Category) from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) - Texas Chapter and has received a National Recognition Award from ACEC National. The winning project included complex electrical improvements at Wilson Creek’s Regional …

Enna Joins Neel-Schaffer as Senior Project Manager in Texas

DALLAS, TX — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Gary Enna has joined the firm and will serve as a Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Dallas office.

Enna has 17 years of municipal experience as a Public Works Director and Assistant Public Works Director in the North Texas area. …

EYP Wins AIA Houston Firm Award

HOUSTON, TX — EYP announces that its Houston office is the recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston 2022 Firm Award.

AIA Houston annually recognizes an architectural firm that produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years. The Firm Award — which also factors in significant contributions and …

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Fluor Selected for Interstate 35 Capital Express South Project in Austin, Texas

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that it was awarded a construction contract for the Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express South project in Austin, Texas, by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Fluor will book the nearly $548-million contract value in the second quarter of 2022.

“This new award is …

Gonzales Joins Neel-Schaffer as Vice President/Director of Business Development for Texas

HOUSTON, TX — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Steve Gonzales, PE, CFM, has joined the firm and will serve as Vice President/Director of Business Development - Texas.

Gonzales will be based in the firm’s Houston and San Antonio offices and will spend time in all five Texas Neel-Schaffer offices. …

Jackson-Shaw Announces Development of Chisholm 20 Business Park on Interstate 20 in Benbrook

BENBROOK, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, announces the development of Chisholm 20, a Class A, four-building, 917,374-square-foot business park in Benbrook, Texas. Jackson-Shaw broke ground with anticipated delivery in the third quarter of 2023. Chisholm 20 is located at the northeast …

Kirby-Smith Machinery Hires Brown as Oklahoma City Branch Manager

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) hires Colin Brown to serve as Branch Manager for its Oklahoma City location. The move marks a return to KSM for Brown, having served in roles as a Product Service Manager and Governmental Sales Representative for the Dallas branch during his first …

Kohler Engines Approves Usage of HVO in the USA

KOHLER, WI — All Kohler diesel-fueled engines are approved to use HVO in the United States, in line with ASTM D975 standard. This confirmation comes just a few months after European compliance was announced. In February, in fact, Kohler had announced approval to use HVO for all its diesel engines …

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Legacy Performance Capital Names Tucker as First-Ever COO to Spearhead Growth of Residential and Mixed Use Properties

AUSTIN, TX — Legacy Performance Capital (LPC), an affiliated asset management and investment firm of international real estate sales and marketing firm, Legacy International, has named veteran real estate developer Tommy Tucker to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer.

Tucker’s expertise in high-profile master-planned communities, mixed-use and …

Leica Geosystems Launches New Safety Awareness Module in Leica ConX Cloud Solution

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announces the launch of the new safety awareness module in the cloud-based collaboration platform Leica ConX. The integration of Leica Geosystems’ safety awareness solutions with ConX increases safety on construction sites by collecting and visualising data that enhances awareness, speeds up hazard response, …

Mbroh Engineering Announces Expanded Transportation Services, Leadership Team Addition

DALLAS, TX — Mbroh Engineering has expanded the firm’s leadership team and transportation service offering. New leadership team member Ashok Varma, PE, joins the firm’s Dallas office as Senior Consultant, bringing civil engineering capabilities available to clients throughout Texas.

Varma utilizes his technical knowledge and project management expertise to …

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Announces Executive Changes for Southern Region

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. announces two executive level changes for the company’s Southern Region. Joe Jouvenal, who most recently was the company’s Southern Region President, has been promoted to Chief Administrative Officer for McCarthy Holdings Inc. (McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is comprised of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. …

McCarthy Completes Barbours Cut Terminal Container Yard 3N

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction on the Barbours Cut Terminal Container Yard 3N for the Port Houston Authority (PHA). The project is part of a modernization program to increase cargo handling efficiency. The Barbours Cut Terminal Container Yard 3N adds approximately 10 acres of new …

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McKissack & McKissack Taps Colón as Vice President of Business Development

DALLAS, TX — McKissack & McKissack, a Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering, and program and construction management firm, announces that Shandra Colón joined the company as Vice President of Business Development in its Dallas, Texas, office. Colón will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market …

METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Lewter

HOUSTON, TX — Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at the Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She previously served from January 2014 to April …

More than 40 Industry Organizations Support Extending Buy America, Build America Act Waiver

When the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed back in November 2021, it expanded Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) coverage to include certain construction materials used on federal-aid highway and transit projects. This was intended to strengthen Made in America requirements by ensuring projects use American-made iron, …

PALFINGER Announces Daneluz as New Vice President Sales & Service NAM Region

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Ismael Daneluz joins PALFINGER’s North American Region in the executive capacity of Vice President of Sales and Service. Daneluz will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans, based on the company’s goals, that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization as well …

Primoris Services Corporation to Expand Utility Business Through Acquisition of PLH Group, Inc.

DALLAS, TX — Primoris Services Corporation announces that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire PLH Group, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at $470 million.

Primoris provides critical infrastructure services to the utility, renewables, and other related energy markets. The company’s strategic focus on utility markets …

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Project will Rebuild US 385 in Northern Andrews County

ANDREWS, TX — A Texas Department of Transportation project to rehabilitate about 14 miles of U.S. Highway 385 in north Andrews County has begun. A very short segment of SH 115 will also be rehabilitated on the west side of Andrews as part of the project.

The 14-mile project on …

Recently Completed Proto Park Announces Significant Distribution and Flagship Showrooms Under Construction

FORT WORTH, TX — M2G Ventures, a North Texas-based real estate investment and development company, announces two tenants under construction, Dynasty Spirits and Taxila Stone totaling 136,020 square feet, at M2G’s urban industrial redevelopment, PROTO Park. PROTO Park has attracted light industrial and logistics users, bringing the project to …

Rio South Texas: At the Heart of the North American Supply Chain

MISSION, TX — North America represents roughly 25 percent of the global consumer market, and the Interstate 69 corridor, which bisects the United States north to south and connects it with Canada and Mexico, is one of its main supply chain arteries. Many of North America's largest industrial hubs are …

Ritchie Bros. Sells 13,000 Items for Over $114M in Houston and Edmonton June Auctions

HOUSTON, TX — Ritchie Bros. conducted 24 online auctions across the globe, selling more than 34,000 equipment items over six days. The two largest of these events took place in Alberta and Texas, where Ritchie Bros. sold a combined $114 million of equipment online for approximately 1,800 consignors.

The Houston, …

Safety Culture in the Workplace: How Generational Differences Present Challenges, Opportunities

MILWAUKEE, WI — How do you create an effective safety culture in the workplace when you have an employee base that is so diverse?

It’s an important question for equipment manufacturers to ask and answer, and the latter can’t really be accomplished without a better understanding of what “culture” refers …

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SmithGroup Expands Presence in Texas by Opening Houston Office

HOUSTON, TX — SmithGroup has opened an office in Houston, its 17th location worldwide. This new office strengthens the company’s network of talent and expertise in Texas, deepening the firm’s long-standing commitment to the state. The Houston location also expands upon SmithGroup’s successful relationships with colleges and universities across Texas …

Stream Realty Partners Breaks Ground on 3.4-Million-Square-Foot Industrial Development in Mesquite's Trinity Pointe

MESQUITE, TX — Stream Realty Partners has officially broken ground on a 3.4-million-square-foot, multi-building development in one of the nation’s most robust industrial submarkets.

20 East at 12955 FM 2932 in Mesquite is expected to deliver in two phases. The first phase will include 1.8 million square feet across three …

Stream Realty Partners Promotes Kendrick to Chief Operating Officer

DALLAS, TX — Stream Realty Partners promotes the Executive Managing Director of its Dallas-Fort Worth market to serve as the firm's next Chief Operating Officer.

In his new role as COO, Blake Kendrick will help drive alignment, process, and profitability across the company's 14 markets while continuing to manage the …

Sundt Hires Rangel and Guevara in Texas

AUSTIN, TX — Sundt Construction hires Sandra Rangel and Vincent Guevara in Texas. Rangel will serve as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and Guevara will recruit skilled tradespeople for the company’s Transportation Group.

Rangel, based in Austin, joins the company’s talent acquisition team leading the recruitment efforts for Sundt’s projects …

Swinerton Appoints Satt to Vice President and Division Manager of Austin Office

AUSTIN, TX — Swinerton, the national builder with more than 130 years of experience, announces the promotion of Alison Satt to Vice President and Division Manager of Austin. As Division Manager, Satt will lead Swinerton’s growing operations in the heart of Texas leveraging a wealth of experience, including operational …

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Taking Flight: Rio South Texas' Air Logistics

MISSION, TX — COSTEP understands that moving products and people from Point A to Point B is essential for trade. Goods need to move from the production facilities to customers quickly, and out-of-area executives need to fly in and out with ease. Located at the heart of the North American …

Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on New 300-mm Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Plants in Sherman, Texas

SHERMAN, TX — Texas Instruments (TI) recently broke ground on its new 300-mm semiconductor wafer fabrication plants (fabs) in Sherman, Texas. In a groundbreaking ceremony attended by elected officials and community leaders, TI Chairman, President and CEO Rich Templeton celebrated the start of construction on the largest private-sector economic investment …

Texas Transportation Commissioners Approve New Projects for Lufkin District

LUFKIN, TX — The Texas Transportation Commission approved more than $931 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $100 million approved for the Lufkin District.

Angelina County was approved for a $63.1-million construction project that will upgrade US 59 in Redland. The main lanes of US 59 will …

Thanos Joins LAN as Program Manager

AUSTIN, TX — Nick Thanos, LEED BD+C, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newman Inc. (LAN) as Program Manager in the Austin office. In his new role, Thanos will support K-12 school districts program management projects in the Central Texas region.

Thanos’ responsibilities include providing …

Tips for Minimizing the Impact of Rising Fuel Prices

No one in the construction industry needs to be made aware of rising diesel prices over the past year. They have felt the pain. Through the first week in July, the average price of diesel fuel was nearly 70 percent higher than the year prior. There is no single magic …

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TxDOT Announces Simmons as Chief Engineer

DALLAS, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the appointment of Lance W. Simmons, P.E., as TxDOT’s Chief Engineer.

In his new role, Simmons will direct and coordinate the department’s statewide engineering and district operations to ensure the state’s transportation system is built and operates in a …

TxDOT Completes Upgrades at I-35 and Parmer Lane in Travis County

AUSTIN, TX — A project that built a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in north Austin is now complete and was celebrated today by the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., State Rep. Celia Israel, and others at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“Since …

Universal Engineering Sciences Strengthens Footprint in Texas by Acquiring Rock Engineering & Testing Laboratory

DALLAS, TX — Universal Engineering Sciences (UES), a national engineering and consulting company specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections, and environmental consulting, acquires Rock Engineering & Testing Laboratory, LLC (RETL), a geotechnical engineering, geotechnical drilling, and construction materials engineering testing firm based in Texas. …

VanTrust Launches Phase II of its El Paso Logistics Park, Adding Nearly Half a Million Square Feet of Industrial Space

EL PASO, TX — In response to the rapidly increasing demand for industrial space in El Paso, VanTrust Real Estate, LLC (VanTrust), a full-service commercial real estate development company, has broken ground on Phase II of its 59-acre speculative logistics park. This final phase will add two additional buildings totaling …

Ware Malcomb Promotes Kiddle to Director, Recruiting in Houston Office

HOUSTON, TX — Ware Malcomb, an international design firm, announces that Josh Kiddle has been promoted to Director, Recruiting in the firm’s Houston, Texas office. Kiddle is responsible for the growth, strategic planning, and day-to-day operations for the recruiting team.

Kiddle joined Ware Malcomb as a Recruiter in 2017, …

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Woolpert Senior Vice President Spinks Elected to ACEC Texas Board of Directors

HOUSTON, TX — Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks has been elected to a two-year term on the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas Board of Directors. Spinks, who serves as the President of CivilTech, a Woolpert Company, has participated in ACEC Texas at the local, state, and …

Austin-Based Aggregate Dealer, Crushing Tigers, Secures $20M in Financing

AUSTIN, TX — Crushing Tigers, a southern U.S. authorized distributor of aggregate machinery and equipment, announces securing bank financing from a Denver-based bank and growth capital from Congruent Investment Partners, LLC (Congruent). Central Texas' most active middle market investment bank, Westlake Securities, served as the exclusive financial advisor.

Crushing …

Azle ISD Breaks Ground on First New Campus in 23 Years

AZLE, TX — VLK Architects recently joined Azle ISD to celebrate breaking ground on the district’s new elementary school campus, currently referred to as Elementary #6. The new facility, for grades kindergarten through 4th, is being constructed as part of the bond passed in May 2021.

“We’re excited just to …

BOMAG Americas Remembers Industry Leader, Long-Time Team Member Bert DeJong After his Passing

RIDGEWAY, SC — It is with deep sadness that BOMAG Americas announces the passing of Bert DeJong, a company leader and industry veteran for more than 30 years. DeJong is well remembered for being smart, honest, and fair and an industry pioneer, who helped drive success for both rental …

Brownwood District Celebrates Completion of Ranger Hill Reconstruction

BROWNWOOD, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Brownwood District recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony, to celebrate the completion of the largest project in the district’s history.

The event was held at mile marker 361, at the southwest corner of I-20 and SH 16. Speakers included Eastland …

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City of Fort Worth Partnering on Four Regional Transportation Projects

FORT WORTH, TX — The City Council approved a resolution in support of four regional transit projects and committing funds to the projects. The city is partnering with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and Trinity Metro to advance the four regionally significant …

CivilTech, a Woolpert Company, Adds Construction Project Manager Salinas to Support TxDOT Projects, Initiatives

HOUSTON, TX — CivilTech, a Woolpert Company, welcomes Julio Salinas as a Construction Project Manager. Salinas is a civil engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in construction engineering and inspection who has managed multimillion-dollar transportation projects throughout Texas, with a focus on Houston. He will manage projects that …

Dowell Joins HNTB as National Practice Consultant

AUSTIN, TX — Paula Dowell, Ph.D., joins HNTB Corporation as a National Practice Consultant for integrated planning. In this role, she will focus on expanding HNTB’s capabilities and advisory services in strategic transportation planning and policy, multimodal freight and supply chain planning, economic development, and investment decision making.

“Paula …

Freese and Nichols Adds Benz as Senior Project Manager to Deepen Infrastructure Project Delivery Expertise

AUSTIN, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., adds Senior Project Manager Tom Benz, PE, whose expertise spans local, state, and federal infrastructure programs and project delivery.

Benz’s 35 years of experience includes more than two decades of leading projects for multiple government agencies. He also has drafted best …

Grand Parkway Infrastructure, TxDOT Mark Opening of New Segments of SH99 Grand Parkway

HOUSTON, TX — Grand Parkway Infrastructure (GPI) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) have marked the substantial completion and opening of three new segments of State Highway 99 Grand Parkway in northeast Houston.

Segments H, I-1, and I-2 represent 53 miles of the 184-mile Grand Parkway highway project and …

H+M Industrial EPC Named Best in Class at 35th Annual Houston Safety Excellence Awards

PASADENA, TX — H+M Industrial EPC, headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, was awarded Best in Class for the category General Contractor Small at the 35th Annual Houston Safety Excellence Awards.

The Houston Business Roundtable and the Health and Safety Council recognize companies in the Greater Houston Area for outstanding safety …

Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. Expands Product Offerings and Capacity to Meet Growing Demand

HOUSTON, TX — Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. (Hobas), a North American manufacturer of corrosion-resistant fiberglass pipe products for water and wastewater related infrastructure, announces an increase in the company's product offerings and capacity to meet the growing demand in the municipal potable water market due to the passage of the …

Houston-Based Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. Announces $60M Capital Investment Program

HOUSTON, TX — Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. (Hobas), a North American manufacturer of corrosion-resistant fiberglass pipe products for water and wastewater related infrastructure, announces a $60-million, five-year capital investment program that will support the continued expansion of their Houston-based manufacturing facility.

"This investment marks our continued commitment to the infrastructure …

I-35 Capital Express South Project is Approved for Construction

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Transportation Commission approves a $547.6-million contract to build the I-35 Capital Express South project. The project will add two high-occupancy-vehicle lanes in each direction along I-35 from SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. In addition to the new capacity, the project will also …

Jackson-Shaw Announces the Development of Northeast Crossing Urban Industrial Park in Houston's Northeast Submarket

HOUSTON, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, announces the development of the Northeast Crossing urban industrial park in Houston’s northeast submarket. It is located on the northeast corner of Wallisville Road and Shadrack Street near the Wallisville Road intersection with U.S. Route …

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Jackson-Shaw Announces the Development of Post Oak Logistics Urban Industrial Park in Houston's Southwest Submarket

HOUSTON, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, announces the development of the Post Oak Logistics Park urban industrial park in Houston’s southwest submarket. Post Oak Logistics Park is located near the south side of U.S. Highway 90 Alternate, just west of the …

McCarthy Tops Out Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin

AUSTIN, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently celebrated the topping out of construction of the Texas Children’s Hospital for children and women in North Austin. The 52-bed, 365,000-square-foot hospital will bring top pediatric and women’s care to families in Austin and Central Texas, as part of Texas Children’s expansion …

Method Architecture Acquires GSC Architects

AUSTIN, TX — With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Method Architecture (Method) acquires GSC Architects (GSC) to strengthen its Austin and San Antonio presence. Both firms are committed to delivering quality architectural services with a focus on sustainability and ego-free, client-centric design solutions. Together, the firm now …

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence in Commercial Construction

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-Based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of its commitment to excellence in the commercial construction industry. Founded in 1987 by Charles R. Myers, MYCON flourished into a general contractor with 200 employees, two offices with plans for expansion, and projects spread …

National Trench Safety Announces Welch as New Chief Financial Officer

HOUSTON, TX — National Trench Safety (NTS) announces the appointment of Van Welch as Chief Financial Officer. Welch is responsible for finance, accounting, and compliance. He will also play a key role in mergers and acquisitions. As a senior member of the executive team Welch reports directly to CEO Phil …

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NTMWD Receives EPA Acceptance of the Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan

WYLIE, TX — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently accepted the North Texas Municipal Water District's (NTMWD) Bois d’Arc Lake Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) as meeting the agency’s guidelines for watershed-based plans. The Bois d’Arc Lake WPP outlines a strategy to implement management measures that will help improve and …

Omni Logistics Unveils 100 Percent Renewable Energy-Powered Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, TX — Omni Logistics, a technology-driven provider of global multimodal logistics solutions and specialized services, announces the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

The 52,000-square-foot headquarters is completely wind-powered and strategically positioned near key transportation gateways including Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field, …

Pacific Mobile Structures Breaks Ground on 11th Physical Branch Location in San Marcos, Texas

SAN MARCOS, TX — Pacific Mobile Structures has been fully operational and serving the state of Texas since December of 2021. The family-owned company specializing in leasing and selling mobile office space and building modular structures recently broke ground on their 14-acre physical location in San Marcos, Texas.

"I'm excited …

RDO Equipment Co. in Texas Awarded Topcon Distribution Contract

DALLAS, TX — RDO Equipment Co. has been awarded a Topcon distribution contract and will be a direct dealer of Topcon products in all seven stores Texas. In becoming a Topcon direct dealer, RDO is now able to offer customers a fully integrated, single resource for the purchase and service …

Rhode Partners Tops Out Floodgate on San Antonio’s Historic River Walk

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Designed by award-winning Austin-based firm Rhode Partners, Floodgate recently celebrated its topping out. Located on San Antonio’s historic River Walk, the 100,000-square-foot mixed-use project is anticipated to open spring 2023.

Floodgate is a modern 17-story building with significant ground floor restaurant space fronting the River …

Ritchie Bros. Sells $60M of Equipment and Trucks in Fort Worth Auction

FORT WORTH, TX — Ritchie Bros. recently conducted its second Fort Worth, Texas, auction of the year, selling over $60 million of equipment and trucks for 700-plus consignors. The three-day online auction saw gross transaction value grow approximately 9 percent year over year.

More than 11,100 bidders from over 60 …

Rosewood Property Company Kicks Off Construction on New Multifamily Community in Plano

PLANO, TX — Rosewood Property Company starts construction on a new multifamily development at the Heritage Creekside mixed-use development with MetLife Investment Management (MIM) as a partner. The new development in Plano, Texas, is slated for completion in 2024.

The modern community will consist of 326 apartment homes on four …

Stantec to Develop Citywide Comprehensive Plan for Farmers Branch, Texas

FARMERS BRANCH, TX — The City of Farmers Branch, Texas has selected global design firm Stantec to develop a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment and revitalization of the city. The plan will support the city’s efforts to advance its environmental, economic, and social progress. This will include emphasizing the reuse …

Sundt Completes Tech Port Center + Arena

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Sundt Construction has completed the Tech Port Center + Arena in San Antonio. The facility is in the middle of the 1,900-acre campus, which already houses more than 80 employers and 14,000 employees.

“I am so proud of our team and everyone who worked on this …

Texas A&M Regents Approve Buildings at Proposed Research Campus

FORT WORTH, TX — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents gave initial approval to $1.5 billion in future projects, including the first two buildings for an urban research campus in downtown Fort Worth.

The regents approved a new five-year capital plan, including $85 million for a Law and …

TxDOT Breaks Ground on First Loop 360 Project to Remove Traffic Signals from the Mainlanes

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation was joined by federal, state, and local officials to break ground on the Loop 360 at Westlake Drive/Cedar Street project.

"This is the first project in the Loop 360 Program to move into construction," said TxDOT Austin District Engineer Tucker Ferguson. …

TxDOT Commissioners Approve New Construction Projects

AUSTIN, TX — Transportation Commissioners recently met in Austin and approved more than $1.1 billion in new construction projects statewide, with more than $179.1 million approved for the nine-county Lufkin District.

Polk County was approved for $172.8 million, earmarked for the construction of the Corrigan Relief Route. James Construction Group …

TxDOT Gives Update on I-820 East Loop

FORT WORTH, TX — Work continues on the I-820 East Loop project in east Fort Worth, with a major milestone recently being recorded.

Crews completed a traffic switch for the I-820 southbound mainlanes between Trinity Boulevard and Randol Mill Road. Traffic now travels on new pavement and bridges crossing the …

University of Texas at Dallas Unveils Mbroh Engineering Terrace on Campus

DALLAS, TX — The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) recently held a formal unveiling of the Mbroh Engineering Terrace. Located at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, the ribbon cutting event was the culmination of financial support and partnership since 2020, when Mbroh Engineering established the …

US Traffic Fatalities Surged 19 Percent from 2019 to 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. surged by 19 percent from 2019 to 2021. Traffic fatalities began to increase dramatically in 2020 even as vehicle travel rates plummeted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traffic fatalities continued to increase in 2021 as vehicle travel returned to …

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Vacuworx Appoints Tipton Executive Vice President, COO

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Robert Tipton has joined the company as Executive Vice President and has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Tipton joins the team with decades of knowledge in production and supply chain management, including executive leadership credentials and more than 20 years of …

VIA President/CEO Elected to Vice President Position on The Bus Coalition Board

SAN ANTONIO, TX — VIA President/CEO Jeffrey C. Arndt has been selected to serve as a Vice President of The Bus Coalition Board of Directors. The Bus Coalition helps increase bus and bus facility-related funding for transit agencies nationwide.

Arndt was elected during the American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference …

VLK Architects and PBTISD Break Ground on a New 2nd Through 5th Grade Campus

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects recently joined Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD to break ground on the construction of a new elementary campus. This is the second elementary school VLK designed for the district as a part of the May 2021 bond.

“VLK feels very fortunate for the partnership that we have established …

Webber Awarded $127M Project in Collin County, Texas

HOUSTON, TX — The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) awards Webber the $127-million contract for widening the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) from the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT) to U.S. 380.

The project extends for approximately nine miles and will include the widening of the existing tollway from three lanes to …

White Construction Company Event Raises $73,000 for Children

AUSTIN, TX — Central Texas children will benefit from White Construction Company’s We Care Classic (WCC) Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament was held at the Avery Ranch Golf Club in Austin, Texas.

The event was a culmination of efforts spearheaded by WCC with 25 partners and friends. Since 2006, …

Yanmar Compact Equipment’s Largest Mini Excavators Provide Maximum Power in Tight Spaces

GRAND RAPIDS, MN — Yanmar Compact Equipment offers the ViO80-1A and SV100-2A, the largest models in their mini excavator line. The machines provide the performance, efficiency, technology, and reliability needed for tough jobs, allowing for maximum productivity in construction, landscaping, and utility applications. Both models feature Yanmar Compact Equipment’s four-year/4,000-hour …

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AECOM Named Lead Engineering Firm for Southeast Connector

DALLAS, TX — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces it is serving as Lead Engineering Firm for the team selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to deliver the Southeast Connector, a project that aims to improve mobility, safety, and transportation options for travelers in the Fort Worth …

AECOM to Continue Providing Engineering Consultant Services for City of Austin’s Transportation Department

AUSTIN, TX — AECOM announces it has been selected by the City of Austin’s Transportation Department (ATD) to continue serving as engineering consultant augmenting ATD’s existing workforce. AECOM will deliver comprehensive engineering design, review, and coordination with City of Austin transportation staff, guided by the priorities of ATD to provide …

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AEI, a Baxter & Woodman Company, Appoints Kurzy as New Director

HOUSTON, TX — AEI, a Baxter & Woodman company, announces the appointment of Michael A. Kurzy, PE to the Board of Directors by its shareholders at the corporation’s annual shareholder meeting.

Kurzy oversees the firm’s Texas operations and guides staff from the Houston office location. He has been instrumental …

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Alexander Joins Ramtech Building Systems as Structural Engineer

MANSFIELD, TX — Mansfield, Texas-based Ramtech Building Systems, a design-build construction firm for relocatable modular buildings and permanent modular construction, hires Todd Alexander to serve as the company's Structural Engineer.

Alexander brings to Ramtech a background in structural design in the development of pre-engineered projects for a variety of …

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American Constructors Presents $70,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area

AUSTIN, TX — Cedar Park-based construction company, American Constructors, presented a check for $70,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area (BGCAA). The funds were raised through the company’s 2021 Clay Shoot fundraiser, a signature event that has supported BGCAA for a full decade.

Following remarks …

Anna EDC and CDC Sell 82-Acre Anna Business Park to HOLT CAT

ANNA, TX — The Anna Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Anna Community Development Corporation (CDC) sold its 82-acre Anna Business Park to PC5 Properties, LLC, a property holding company of HOLT CAT (HOLT), an authorized Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer in 118 counties in Texas. HOLT plans to …

ASCE Student Symposium Draws Students from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico for Civil Engineering Design and Construction Competitions

HOUSTON, TX — The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2022 Region 6 Student Symposium recently took place at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. At the event, nearly 500 civil engineering students from 25 universities in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico put their academic and project management …

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ASCO Celebrates Grand Opening of New Little Elm Location

ASCO Equipment Company (ASCO) – a leading construction, agriculture, and material handling equipment provider – recently celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new Little Elm facility at 27500 E University Drive in Aubrey, Texas. The grand opening was attended by ASCO ownership and team members, CASE Construction …

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Burns & McDonnell Completes Construction of 65-MWdc Solar Project for Vistra

LIVE OAK COUNTY, TX — Burns & McDonnell recently completed construction of a 65-MWdc/50-MWac solar project at Vistra’s Brightside Solar Facility in Live Oak County, Texas. The project peaked with over 250 craft construction professionals on-site and was completed with zero safety recordables or lost time incidents.

The site utilizes …

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Chief Engineer Hale to Retire from TxDOT

DALLAS, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Chief Engineer Bill Hale, P.E., announces his retirement from the department, closing the chapter on his 39-year TxDOT career.

Hale's journey with TxDOT began May 23, 1983. Throughout his almost four-decade career, Hale had the opportunity to serve in …

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Construction Salaries are on the Rise According to NCCER 2022 Construction Craft Salary Survey

Skilled craft professionals continue to earn high wages, according to NCCER’s 2022 Construction Craft Salary Survey. More than 135 commercial, industrial and residential construction companies across the U.S., representing over 337,000 employees, participated in the survey. The individual craft areas reported provide average annual salaries, not including overtime, per …

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Duehr Completes NSPE’s Emerging Leaders Program

DALLAS, TX — Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, has completed the National Society of Professional Engineers' (NSPE) Emerging Leaders Program. Duehr was one of the 16 individuals chosen from around the country to participate in the program created to develop strong leaders in the engineering field.

“NSPE’s program …

Fluor Selected for Facilities Repair and Renewal Contract by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Support Center selected the company for a position on the Facility Repair & Renewal Multiple Award Task Order (MATOC) VI contract. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a combined value not to exceed $450 million during …

Hill International Awarded Five-Year Contract to Support TxDOT’s Statewide Alternative Delivery Program

HOUSTON, TX — Hill International announces it was awarded a five-year contract from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide Program Management Consultant (PMC) services to support TxDOT’s Alternative Delivery Division (ALD) with management of the department’s Alternative Delivery Program (ADP) goals for design & construction and operations & …

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HKS Opens New Office in Austin

AUSTIN, TX — HKS opens a new office in Austin, the firm’s 25th overall. HKS creates and delivers environments of distinction through architectural, planning, interior design, research, and commitment to ESG (environmental, social, and governance). Since 1981, HKS has been a part of designing more than 200 Austin-based projects including …

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Labor Shortage is a Universal Issue in the Construction Industry

The ever-growing labor shortage is a universal issue, affecting nearly every business sector that relies on the availability of a workforce. It’s an issue that was happening before the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are 11.3 million job openings in the U.S., …

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Macks Tapped to Expand Gilbane Building Company’s Global Design-Build Capabilities

AUSTIN, TX — Gilbane Building Company announces that Jennifer Macks has been promoted to Vice President and Director of Design-Build. In this newly created position, she will lead Gilbane’s design-build program, working in partnership with project teams across the company to deliver projects for Gilbane’s clients from design through construction. …

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Michael C. Liptak, Co-Founder of ALL, Dies at 91

CLEVELAND, OH — The principal architect of the heavy lift equipment rental category and driving force behind The ALL Family of Companies has passed away. Michael C. Liptak was 91. Together with his wife, Marvine, and brothers Lawrence and Jake, Michael founded ALL Erection & Crane Rental in Cleveland, Ohio, …

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Mohr Partners Expands Project & Development Management Services with Recruitment of Industry Veteran Williams

DALLAS, TX — Mohr Partners, Inc., a global full-service end-to-end corporate real estate services firm, announces that Kevin Williams, a 15-year construction management veteran, has joined Mohr Partners in the Dallas office.

In his new role, Williams will be a senior member of the Mohr Partners Project & …

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National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Breaks Ground on Future Home in Arlington

ARLINGTON, TX — The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) recently broke ground on its future home in Arlington, an occasion that corresponded with this year’s National Medal of Honor Day. The museum will recognize the 3,511 service members who have received the Medal of Honor.

The groundbreaking was …

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Plano Mall Transformation Begins Construction to See New Life as Mixed-Use Destination

PLANO, TX — The creation of the Gateway to Plano and the continuation of the City of Plano's Envision Oak Point plan is spearheaded as Triten Real Estate Partners officially break ground and start the transformation of the dated Market Square Mall into Assembly Park, located in East Plano.

Triten, …

PLW Waterworks Awarded $279M in Texas Projects

HOUSTON, TX — PLW Waterworks, a division of Webber, announces that it has been awarded three waterworks contracts in Texas. The combined value of contracts is $279 million.

The city of Georgetown has selected PLW Waterworks to construct a new 44 MGD Water Treatment Plant to provide drinking …

Ritchie Bros. Sells Over 4,400 Items for More Than $57M in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TX — Ritchie Bros. recently sold more than 4,400 equipment items and trucks for $57 million from its Houston, Texas, auction site. The unreserved auction attracted over 10,750 bidders from 55 countries, with approximately 88 percent of the equipment being purchased by U.S. buyers, including 44 percent purchased by …

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Rogers-O'Brien Construction Breaks Ground on 32-Story Skyscraper in Downtown San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) has begun construction on 300 Main, a 32-story apartment tower in the downtown tech district of San Antonio. Once completed, the approximately 696,000 square foot building will contain ground-floor retail, a six-level parking garage, and 354 multi-family residential units. 300 Main will be …

Rosendin Selected to Build Meta’s Temple Data Center in Texas

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — Electrical contracting company Rosendin has been selected to build Meta Platform’s new Temple Data Center in Texas. The employee-owned company will work with general contractor JE Dunn to build the $800-million data center building and site infrastructure in an industrial park located 50 miles north of the …

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Scarborough Named Stantec’s New US Federal Water Sector Lead

HOUSTON, TX — Global design firm Stantec names Jeff Scarborough its new U.S. Federal Water Sector lead. In this role, he will lead the firm’s federal civil works and infrastructure programs, coastal protection, and water/wastewater programs across all U.S. federal accounts globally with a specific focus on the U.S. Department …

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Shelton Promoted to President of Peinado Construction

DALLAS, TX — Peinado Construction, a specialized industrial and commercial construction services firm, formally announces the promotion of Robert Shelton to President. In this role, Shelton will continue to spearhead front-end efforts for the firm, including client relations, preconstruction, business development, and marketing, while facilitating collaboration across all departments. …

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Stantec to Design Five Temple College Projects from 2021 Bond Program

TEMPLE, TX — Temple College has selected global design firm Stantec to provide architecture and engineering (A/E) services for five campus projects. Funded by the college’s 2021 Bond Program, the projects include the design of the school’s new main building, Campus Services Center, Visual Arts Center, and the Health Sciences …

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Stevenson Joins Neel-Schaffer as Firm’s New Director of Safety and Health

JACKSON, MS — Neel-Schaffer, Inc. announces that Matt Stevenson, CSM-C, has been hired as the firm’s new Director of Safety and Health.

Stevenson has 17 years of experience managing safety and health programs and/or providing safety consulting services for a variety of industries. He served the last six years …

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Stream Realty Partners Hires Construction and Development Expert, Kunkle, to Expand Office Occupier Division in Dallas

DALLAS, TX — A commercial real estate and construction industry veteran has relocated back to Dallas to join Stream Realty Partners. Stream has recruited Bobby Kunkle to lead and grow its occupier services project management and development division. He brings 15 years of industry experience, most recently leading ground-up …

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TAS Concrete Construction Taps Dual-Purpose Instrument to Improve Key Facet of Quality Control Effort

In a construction world in which tolerances are getting tighter and deadlines are continually compressing, verification as a part of risk management is becoming standard operating procedure. Those who accept that notion will thrive; those who don’t, risk, at the very least, a serious hit to their bottom line. Houston, …

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TCC Appoints Murray-Coleman as Director of Sustainability

DALLAS, TX — Trammell Crow Company (TCC) announces that James Murray-Coleman has been appointed as the firm’s Director of Sustainability to focus on developing and implementing an effective sustainability strategy for the firm.

“The Director of Sustainability role is a key milestone for TCC on our journey to be the …

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Telematics Expert Gives Industry Outlook

Most construction jobs run on tight timelines and margins, and to keep everything running on schedule and within budget, fleet managers use telematics to give visibility into their equipment’s location and operating condition any time of the day or night.

Telematics has been around for quite a while, however, it …

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Trinity Metro Names Andreski as New President and CEO

FT. WORTH, TX — Richard W. Andreski, a public transportation veteran with 23 years of experience and more than 10 years of executive leadership, has been selected as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Metro.

Andreski previously served as Bureau Chief for Public Transportation for …

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Tsurumi Pump Announces Blanchard as New Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest

EL PASO, TX — Tsurumi Pump announces Slater Blanchard as its new Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest. Blanchard has held General Manager positions at several pump companies in the past. He also has had experience with pumps manufactured by Tsurumi, and mentioned his positive experiences with product durability.

As …

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TxDOT Awards I-10/US 69 Interchange Projects to Williams Brothers Construction

BEAUMONT, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded a $307-million contract to Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. to reconstruct the I-10/US 69 (Cardinal Drive) interchange and widen I-10 from Walden Road to the Hollywood overpass.

TxDOT's Beaumont District will be reconstructing and expanding I-10 and US 69 where …

Understanding and Protecting Against Mold on Jobsites

Most hazards you’ll find on a construction site are big and generally obvious. It might be the inherent danger of certain power tools, the possibility of an electric shock, or the potential for a fall. Because workers recognize these hazards, they can take steps to avoid or minimize them.

But …

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VanTrust Acquires 60 Acres, Begins Design on Nearly 414,000 Square Feet of Spec Industrial Space in Northeast San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX — VanTrust Real Estate, LLC (VanTrust), a full-service commercial real estate development company, acquires one of the last sites in the Cornerstone industrial area of northeast San Antonio. VanTrust is set to break ground on Phase I of the 60-acre speculative industrial center, Cornerstone Commerce Center, this …

Veliz Construction Wins Diverse Business of the Year Award from AGC

EL PASO, TX — El Paso’s Veliz Construction was named as the 2022 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America, association officials recently announced.

“These awards recognize firms that are doing an outstanding job recruiting, retaining, and engaging workers of all backgrounds,” …

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Velocis Acquires 8.45 Acres for $35M Medical Office Project in Willow Park

FORT WORTH, TX — Velocis, a private equity real estate investment management firm, acquires almost 8.5 acres off I-20 in Fort Worth adjacent to the Texas Health Hospital in Willow Park, to build two speculative medical offices buildings (MOBs) totaling 100,000 square feet.

“This project will deliver Class A …

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Vise Appointed TxDOT Marshall Area Engineer

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces that Jacob Vise, P.E., has been named the Marshall Area Engineer for the Atlanta District. In his new position, Vise will be responsible for maintenance and construction activities in Harrison, Marion, and Panola Counties.

Vise began his career with …

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183A Toll Road Extension in Williamson County Safeguards the Community and the Environment

For the 6.6-mile, northward extension of the 183A Toll Road in Williamson County, Texas, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority in Austin, Texas, planned for material delays, labor shortages, protection of the South Fork San Gabriel River – and dinosaur tracks.

About a quarter mile upstream from where the project …

APWA Board Selects Pugh as New President-Elect

KANSAS CITY, MO — With just a handful of months to go before a new president heads the American Public Works Association (APWA), the association board has selected a new President-Elect, long-time active member Keith Pugh, PE, PWLF. Previous President-Elect Dan Hartman had to step down from his role, …

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Austin's 2020 Mobility Bond Work Begins with First Construction Contract

AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Council authorizes the first construction contract to deliver projects funded by the 2020 Mobility Bond. This marks the beginning of the six-year implementation timeline set for the bond as committed in the Contract with the Voters.

"We heard in 2016, 2018, and 2020 that delivering …

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Barket Joins DART as Chief of Staff

DALLAS, TX — After an extensive nationwide search, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announces that Jenny Barket will join the agency on May 15 as the new Chief of Staff.

Serving as a senior advisor to DART President & Chief Executive Officer Nadine Lee, Barket will lead a variety …

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Bechtel Partners on Veterans' Apprenticeship Program to Support Renewables Construction Market

HOUSTON, TX — Bechtel has partnered with Workforce Solutions, the operating arm of the Texas Workforce Commission, to provide more apprenticeships for U.S. veterans and transitioning service members at its solar energy projects on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The partnership aims to introduce more veterans to construction opportunities in the …

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Board of Directors Approves Actions on 25 Projects and Reviews Strategic Plan

WYLIE, TX — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors approved actions associated with 25 different water and wastewater projects. Most of the actions were for ongoing projects. The board also discussed the strategic plan featuring 55 initiatives.

NTMWD will proceed forward with projects totaling more than …

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Borbolla of Fort Worth to Lead DFW Airport Board

FT. WORTH, TX — The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors voted unanimously to elect Fort Worth representative Henry Borbolla III as Chair, Dallas representative Gloria Tarpley as Vice-Chair, and Fort Worth representative Vernon Evans as Secretary.

Their terms of service began immediately following the election. Each officer’s …

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Constellation Real Estate Partners and a Real Estate Fund Advised by Crow Holdings Capital Acquire 33 Acres in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TX — Constellation Real Estate Partners, an investor and developer of logistics properties, in partnership with a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, announces that it has acquired 32.95 acres of land on South Post Road in Southwest Houston for the development of Constellation Post …

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Electrical Wholesale Distributor Hires Tabrizi as First Global Chief Marketing Officer

DALLAS, TX — Electrical wholesale distributor City Electric Supply (CES) hires its first Global Chief Marketing Officer for the company, Mehdi Tabrizi. CES is preparing to expand its footprint around the world.

"We're thrilled to have Mehdi on board and to leverage his knowledge and experience to implement a …

Fluor Joint Venture Receives Final Notice-to-Proceed on Interstate 35E Phase 2 Project in Dallas

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that Lone Star Constructors, its joint venture with Austin Bridge & Road, has been granted final notice-to-proceed by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that releases the full contract value and positions the venture for construction to begin on Phase 2 in …

G-CON Expands its Product Portfolio with the Acquisition of Panelco/Plasteurop SAS, a Cleanroom Component Manufacturer

COLLEGE STATION, TX — G-CON Manufacturing, Inc. acquires Plasteurop, a France-based manufacturer of critical cleanroom components. Plasteurop's core competence is the automated production of monolithic cleanroom wall panels and doors. These components are used in a variety of industries with stringent standards for cleanliness and quality. Plasteurop was founded …

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Gilbane Building Company Earns Two Excellence Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Associated of Builders and Contractors (ABC) has presented Gilbane Building Company with its National Safety Excellence Award and Eagle Award. Both awards were presented during the Excellence in Construction Awards Gala held in San Antonio, Texas.

Gilbane's National Safety Excellence Award recognizes the company's Diamond …

Halff Awarded Joint Venture Contract with FEMA

RICHARDSON, TX — Halff Associates, Inc. (Halff), a member of the AECOM-led Compass Production and Technical Services Joint Venture (Compass PTS JV), has been awarded a contract to provide production and technical architecture and engineering services for the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) Program by the U.S. …

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HKS Partnership with Cristo Rey Dallas Prep Exposes High Schoolers to More Career Choices

DALLAS, TX — HKS was honored with the 2022 Bill Miller Corporate Leadership Award from Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep. The recognition is given to companies who partner and support the students of Cristo Rey Dallas.

Although COVID-19 has forced the Corporate Work-Study Program to go remote for the time …

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Husqvarna Introduces a New Range of Powerful DXR Robots

Husqvarna Construction is strengthening its offer to demolition professionals with the launch of a new range of demolition robots – theHusqvarna Construction DXR 145, DXR 275, DXR 305 and DXR 315.

The new range of demolition robots offer more power and more control, which means users can take their skills …

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Johnson Joins LAN as Senior Architectural Project Manager

DALLAS, TX — Charles Johnson joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) as a Senior Architectural Project Manager in the Dallas office. In his new role, Johnson will be involved in business development for LAN’s growing health care practice. With his knowledge of building …

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Kirby-Smith Hires Ward as Director of Strategy and Corporate Development

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery (KSM) hires Cody Ward to serve as its new Director of Strategy and Corporate Development. Ward will be tasked with the research and implementation of long-term growth strategies for the heavy equipment distributor.

“We had the good fortune to discover Cody through one of …

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K-Tec and Ashland Acquire Metalcraft Scrapers

LOUISVILLE, GA — K-Tec Earthmovers and Ashland Industries, providers of pull-pan scraper earthmoving products, announce the acquisition of Metalcraft of GA, Inc., a heavy equipment manufacturer. This acquisition provides a facility presence in the Southeastern U.S. along with expanded product offerings from the Metalcraft brand. The Metalcraft facility, …

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Lehigh Hanson Acquires Meriwether Ready Mix Assets

IRVING, TX — Lehigh Hanson, Inc. announces that it has acquired all assets of Meriwether Ready Mix. These assets include four ready mixed concrete plants and a fleet of mixer trucks. Formed in 2005, Meriwether Ready Mix is a producer of ready mixed concrete with a well-established residential and …

Martin Marietta to Sell Colorado and Central Texas Ready Mixed Concrete Operations to Smyrna

AUSTIN, TX — Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Colorado and Central Texas ready mixed concrete operations to Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC.

“As we have previously stated and consistent with our SOAR (Strategic Operating Analysis and Review) 2025 …

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Honored with 2022 AGC Build America Award

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has been awarded Association of General Contractors’ (AGC) 2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award, in the Building New or Renovation category. McCarthy was honored for the firm’s work on the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. The …

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Midway Unveils Plans for CITYCENTRE Seven with Addition of New Boutique Hotel, Class A Office Space, Retail and Restaurants

HOUSTON, TX — Houston-based Midway, a real estate investment and development firm, announces that demolition has commenced to make way for CITYCENTRE Seven, its latest significant development at CITYCENTRE, a mixed-use destination for Class A office space, shopping, dining, and entertainment in Houston. This development is designed to add …

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Mobility Authority Board of Directors Welcomes New Travis County Appointee Blazek Crossley

AUSTIN, TX — The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Mobility Authority) Board of Directors has received a new member, Jay Blazek Crossley, appointed by the Travis County Commissioners Court.

“We are pleased to welcome Jay Blazek Crossley to our board,” said Bobby Jenkins, Chairman of the Mobility Authority …

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MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Introduces Pennington as New Human Resources Director

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-Based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) welcomes new Human Resources Director, Ivy Pennington. Pennington will serve as a strategic partner and advisor to MYCON’s senior-level executives in change management, organization effectiveness, work environment, culture, and leadership.

“We are thrilled to have Ivy join our team,” said …

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New App Forecasts Future Liquid Asphalt Prices Lowering Financial Risk for Asphalt Producers and Highway Contractors

KENNESAW, GA — Liquid asphalt must compete with other products that are refined from crude oil, and energy prices are currently soaring due to inflation. Imagine bidding today’s cash price and the cost of the hedge instead of guessing at some future price. The solution is a new app that …

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Pettibone Highlights the Cary-Lift 204i with Scrap Baler

The Pettibone Cary-Lift 204i rough terrain forklift can be equipped with a scrap baler attachment for handling debris and materials in demolition and recycling applications. The machine is purpose-built to deliver numerous safety and performance benefits over other material handling alternatives.

The Cary-Lift 204i features a unique overhead lift arm …

Ramtech Building Systems Celebrates its 40th Year in the Modular Building Industry

MANSFIELD, TX — Mansfield Texas-based Ramtech Building Systems, a company that focuses on design-build modular construction for relocatable and permanent structures, announces that the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the modular building industry. Ramtech is now entering their fifth decade of serving education, health care, commercial, and …

Record Pricing Continues in Texas with Ritchie Bros.' $79M Fort Worth Auction

FORT WORTH, TX — Ritchie Bros.' record pricing continued in Texas with the company's first Fort Worth auction of the year generating more than $79 million in gross transaction value. The three-day online auction attracted over 14,700 bidders from 68 countries to compete for more than 4,600 items from …

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Stream Realty Partners to Develop, Lease New 300,000-Square-Foot Warehouse Set to Break Ground in Rockwall

ROCKWALL, TX — More than 300,000 square feet of warehouse space is on the horizon in Northeast Dallas as Stream Realty Partners breaks ground on another industrial development.

The national real estate services, development, and investment company will develop and lease 1515 Corporate Crossing in Rockwall, Texas, for growing client …

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Tangram Announces Peters and Ramon Have Joined in Dallas Fort-Worth Office

DALLAS, TX — Tangram, a curator of commercial interior environments, announces Mark Peters has joined Tangram’s new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas, as Director of Healthcare and Education Sales and Angela Ramon has joined as Sales Executive.

Peters brings over 20 years of education and health care national sales …

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Tarleton Breaks Ground on IPE Building in Fort Worth

FT. WORTH, TX — Tarleton State University broke ground on a second building on its 80-acre campus in southwest Fort Worth along Chisholm Trail Parkway. At more than 100,000 square feet of classroom and specialized lab space, the $66-million Interprofessional Education Building will address the region’s two most pressing needs …

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TDIndustries Wins Top National ABC Construction Awards for Globe Life Field and Waterloo Park

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries, Inc. (TD) announces it has earned an Eagle Award, Pyramid Award, and Safety Excellence Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The awards were presented at the 32nd annual Excellence in Construction Awards during the ABC Convention 2022 held in San Antonio, Texas.
Associated Builders …

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The HUB Breaks Ground on Family-Friendly Entertainment Venue at The Farm in Allen

ALLEN, TX — The HUB, a Texas-based developer of entertainment districts, recently broke ground on its new venue at The Farm in Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use destination developed by JaRyCo. The open-air entertainment venue is The HUB’s first Texas location.

The HUB at The Farm, known for its …

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Transportation Advocates Gather to Mark TRIP's 50 Years of Serving the Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation advocates gathered in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 50th anniversary of TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. Delayed by a year due to COVID-19, TRIP is celebrating five decades as the only national organization devoted exclusively to generating news and social media coverage of …

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TxDOT Appoints Starkes as Mount Pleasant Area Engineer

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces that Wendy Starkes, P.E., has been named the Mount Pleasant Area Engineer for the Atlanta District. In her new position, Starkes will be responsible for maintenance and construction activities in Titus, Camp, Upshur, and Morris Counties.

A native of …

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TxDOT's Lufkin District Names Two New Area Engineers

LUFKIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Lufkin District recently named two Area Engineers to replace open positions in the Nacogdoches area office and the Livingston area office.

Randal Cooper, P.E. will serve as the Nacogdoches Area Engineer. Cooper joined the Lufkin District in 2012 as part …

TxDOT to Widen Highways in Travis, Hays, and Bastrop Counties

AUSTIN, TX — Safety and mobility improvements are coming to several area highways under contracts recently approved by the Texas Transportation Commission.

SH 71 is being widened between the Pedernales River and the Burnet/Blanco County line. Hunter Industries will install a center-turn lane and shoulders on the 3.4-mile stretch. …

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US Designates Future Interstate 27 Part of the Interstate Highway System

LAREDO, TX — The Ports to Plains Alliance announces that the designation of future Interstate 27 (I-27) became official as President Biden signed into law the appropriation bill. The designation recognizes the Ports-to-Plains Corridor from Laredo, Texas, to Raton, New Mexico, as an addition to the Interstate Highway System.

“I …

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White Construction Company Names Baugher and Snyder as Regional Directors

AUSTIN, TX — White Construction Company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is poised for growth in its four regional offices. The company recently named two Regional Directors in Texas that will usher the firm into its second half-century:

Rob Baugher is Senior Vice President - Regional Director in …

Work on Phase 1 of Trinity Boulevard Construction Begins

FT. WORTH, TX — The City of Fort Worth announces that construction on Trinity Boulevard Phase 1 is has begun. Work will begin near I-820 and move east toward Salado Trail.

The project includes reconstructing the roadway as a four-lane divided concrete arterial. There will be a landscaped median, 10-foot-wide …

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36A Coalition Board Names New Officers; Pechukas as Chairman

SUGAR LAND, TX — The Highway 36A Coalition Board of Directors has elected a new set of officers for 2022, naming Robert Pechukas as its new Chairman.

Pechukas is Director of Policy and Administration for Precinct 3 County Commissioner Andy Meyers. The new 36A Vice Chair is Donna Adams, …

ABC and AFSP Announce Partnership to Address Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Associated Builders and Contractors and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announce a collaborative partnership to address mental health and suicide prevention throughout the U.S. construction industry.

The goals of the partnership are to improve the mental health of construction workers through effective suicide prevention education, intervention, …

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AISI Steel Bridge Task Force Announces Helwig as Recipient of 2022 Richard S. Fountain Award

AUSTIN, TX — The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Steel Bridge Task Force; the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA); and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) T-14 Technical Committee for Structural Steel Design have named Todd Helwig, Ph.D., Director of the Ferguson Structural Engineering …

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Aviation Program Management Expert Gargagliano Rejoins HNTB

HOUSTON, TX — Theodore “Theo” Gargagliano rejoins HNTB as Senior Program Manager and Vice President, based in the firm’s Houston, Texas, office. In this position, Gargagliano will leverage two decades of aviation industry experience, working with the firm’s clients to help deliver projects and programs critical to the region’s airports. …

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Billd Expands Executive Suite with Hiring of Choo as Chief Operating Officer

AUSTIN, TX — Billd, a provider of material financing for commercial subcontractors, announces the appointment of Devon Choo as the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO). Choo joins Billd with nearly 20 years of experience in business development, product management, and strategic management across several companies.

Following a successful year …

Billd Solidifies Portfolio of Patents and Trade Secrets on Proprietary Processes for Innovative Financing Solutions for the Construction Industry

AUSTIN, TX — Billd, a provider of material financing and other payment solutions for commercial subcontractors, has solidified its growing portfolio Intellectual Property (IP) through Patents and Trade Secrets through collaboration with ipCapital Group Inc., an intellectual property strategy consulting firm. The company will leverage its patent portfolio for …

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Brasfield & Gorrie Celebrates Topping Out of Omni PGA Frisco Resort

FRISCO, TX — The Omni PGA Frisco Resort recently celebrated its topping out with an official ceremony that marked a major milestone for the country’s largest resort currently in development. Slated to open spring 2023, the resort will have 510 luxury guest rooms and Texas ranch homes, a mix of …

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Coffman Engineers Opens Office in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TX — Multidiscipline engineering firm Coffman Engineers, Inc. (Coffman) announces the opening of its Houston, Texas, office in The Woodlands, Texas. The new location allows the firm to support clients in the industrial, oil & gas, health care, federal/military, higher education, hospitality, and energy markets.

Coffman's second Texas office …

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Construction Begins on I-35 at US 79 (Southbound) Project

ROUND ROCK, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was recently joined by officials from Williamson County, the City of Round Rock, and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to break ground on the I-35 at US 79 (southbound) project.

“If you’ve driven on this section of I-35, you …

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DART Board Chair Wong Krause Selected as 2022 Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award Winner

DALLAS, TX — Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board Chair Michele Wong Krause has been selected by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) as a 2022 Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award winner.

The Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award is one of the highest honors bestowed …

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ETCOG CEO/RTPO Board Chair Receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas Transit Association

AUSTIN, TX — The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces its Chairman of the Chief Elected Officials/Rural Transportation Planning Organization (CEO/RTPO) Board, Anderson County Judge Robert Johnston, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Transit Association (TTA). Johnston was honored with the award in Austin at …

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Exploration Green Project Wins Award from Association of Water Board Directors

HOUSTON, TX — The Association of Water Board Directors (AWBD) presents the Clear Lake City Water Authority (CLCWA) with the 2021 Project Award for its Exploration Green Project. The award was announced at the AWBD Midwinter conference. CLCWA hired planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. …

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HDR Adds Roos as Urban Planning Principal, Promotes Grams to Transit Planning Practice Leader

DALLAS, TX — HDR announces that Shai Roos, AICP, has joined as Urban Planning Principal out of the Dallas studio and Laura Grams, AICP, has been promoted to Transit Planning Practice Leader in Houston, Texas.

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In her new role, Roos will collaborate with multiple business groups …
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High Street Residential Tops Out 43-Story Residential Tower in Downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX — High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, announces the topping out of Parkside Residences at Discovery Green, formerly known as Block 98. The 43-story residential tower will deliver 309 luxury apartment homes in downtown Houston adjacent to Discovery Green, a 12-acre urban …

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Hines Breaks Ground on T3 Eastside, First of Several Projects Coming to Austin Market

AUSTIN, TX — Hines, an international real estate firm, announces the start of construction on T3 Eastside, a heavy timber office and boutique residential building with 15 loft-style units in an Austin eastside neighborhood. This construction milestone marks the first of many for Hines in Austin as the firm …

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Hoar Construction Expands Texas Footprint with New DFW Office

DALLAS, TX — Hoar Construction announces the opening of its newest office in McKinney, Texas, to kick off the 25th anniversary of the firm’s presence in the state. This is the third Texas-based office for Hoar Construction, joining established divisions in Houston and Austin. The North Texas division becomes the …

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How Construction Firms Can Manage a Fractured Supply Chain

Two years into the pandemic, the construction industry is still grappling with the fallout of the economic shock as builders scramble to secure raw materials and the workers to keep their projects on track.

The whipsaw change over the past two years has fragmented the construction supply chain, leading to …

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Hunter Buildings Announces Draper as Chief Operating Officer

HOUSTON, TX — Hunter Buildings announces Michael Draper as the blast-resistant building firm’s Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Draper is responsible for overseeing Hunter’s day-to-day operations. In addition, he will work with company leadership to implement strategic direction and values to move the company forward.

A seven-year veteran …

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ISN Announces Online Education Courses for Pipeline Workers Through Partnership with NCCER

DALLAS, TX — ISN, a company focusing on contractor management services, announces an expanded partnership with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This partnership will provide access to NCCER's pipeline training through ISNetworld's Learning Management System (LMS) tool beginning in April, with new courses being added …

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Jackson-Shaw Announces Development of a Build-To-Suit Industrial Project in Mesquite for Vehicle Accessories, Inc.

MESQUITE, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, announces the development of a build-to-suit industrial project for Vehicle Accessories, Inc. (VAI) in Mesquite’s new Alcott Station Industrial Business District. The project is one 310,900-square-foot building on the southeast side of East Scyene Road …

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Jackson-Shaw Closes on 224 Acres for Crosspoint Business District, a New Employment Hub in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, has closed on 224 acres in Georgetown for the development of the CrossPoint. This business district is located on the west side of Interstate 35 (north of the intersection with State Highway 195 and south …

KYRO Spun Off from Think Power Solutions to Address Proven Technology Platform Need to Manage Infrastructure Projects

PLANO, TX — Think Power Solutions, an infrastructure management solutions provider, announces the spin-off of KYRO. KYRO is a software solution that provides collaboration, data gathering, and analytics specifically designed to support field service employees and workflows in mission critical infrastructure industries such as utilities, telecom, and construction. KYRO's …

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Manhard Consulting Opens New Fort Worth Office Dallas Metroplex Office to be Led by Russell

FORT WORTH, TX — National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting has opened a new office in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm’s newest location, its 10th office nationwide and third office in Texas, is managed by new hire Jonathan Russell.

Formerly Engagement Manager at Dunaway Associates, Russell brings …

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Pulfer Joins Ramtech Building Systems as Business Development Specialist

MANSFIELD, TX — Mansfield, Texas-based Ramtech Building Systems, a design build construction firm for relocatable modular buildings and permanent modular construction has hired commercial modular building industry veteran Jade Pulfer to serve as the company's primary Business Development Specialist for their health care and commercial markets.

Pulfer joins Ramtech …

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opens South Port Connector Road

BROWNSVILLE, TX — The Port of Brownsville recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rio Grande Valley’s latest commerce route, the 1.9 mile-long South Port Connector Road. The road project is a collaborative effort between the Brownsville Navigation District (BND), Cameron County, the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA), …

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Roberts Joins LAN as Senior Project Manager

DALLAS, TX — Jeffrey Roberts, PE, CFM, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Senior Project Manager. In this role, Roberts will be responsible for managing the firm’s municipal infrastructure practice in North Texas.

Roberts has nearly 20 years of engineering experience …

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SEAA Hosts Career Fair Highlighting the Steel Construction Industry

HOUSTON, TX — The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) hosted nearly 300 students from five school districts and several dozen military veterans for its construction career fair. SEAA’s Long Range Planning Committee spearheaded the event, which was hosted by member company Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc., at their training …

Simpson Strong-Tie Partners with the University of Texas at Arlington to Test and Supply New Pavement Reinforcement Technologies

ARLINGTON, TX — Simpson Strong-Tie, a company focusing on engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announces the development and launch of a category of pavement reinforcement technologies designed to improve the sustainability, longevity, and resiliency of asphalt-paved road surfaces in North America.

In partnership with the University of Texas …

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SMT Enters US Market for Construction Equipment with Acquisition of Texas-Based ROMCO Equipment Co.

DALLAS, TX — SMT, a distributor and after-sales partner for the equipment and transport industry, is expanding their network into the United States with the acquisition of ROMCO Equipment Co. and its operations throughout Texas. The closing of the sale represents the transfer of ownership at ROMCO's 12 offices …

SNC-Lavalin to Provide Flood Modeling and Mapping Services for Texas' First State Flood Plan

AUSTIN, TX — SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $10-million, three-year contract to help the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) develop and update flood risk maps to support the implementation of the first …

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Tangram Announces Ghizzoni has Joined as Sales Executive in Dallas Fort-Worth Office

DALLAS, TX — Tangram, a curator of commercial interior environments headquartered in Southern California, announces Lauren Ghizzoni has joined Tangram’s new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas, as Sales Executive.

Ghizzoni brings nine years of industry experience with her, as well as her expertise in health care sales. During her …

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TDIndustries Contributes to Dallas Skyline with Design-Build Project Celebrating Engineers Week

DALLAS, TX — As The Link at Uptown luxury office tower in Dallas draws in tenants to its location, TDIndustries celebrates the completion of the mechanical construction phase of the design-build project.

Design-build refers to the project delivery method that provides both design and construction services as one unified flow …

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TDIndustries Inspires Women in Construction at Houston Recruiting Event

HOUSTON, TX — In partnership with Construction Career Collaborative (C3) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), TDIndustries (TD) was proud to inspire and recruit the next generation of women in construction at this year’s #SHEbuildsHouston recruiting event in Houston.

The #SHEbuildsHouston recruiting event introduces young women to …

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TxDOT Breaks Ground on FM 110 North Project that will Complete East-Side Loop in San Marcos

SAN MARCOS, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by Hays County Commissioner Debbie Ingalsbe, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson, and CAMPO Executive Director Ashby Johnson to break ground on the FM 110 North project.

“Today, we celebrate a project that will transform transportation in Hays County,” …

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TxDOT Cuts the Ribbon on Two Mobility35 Projects in Williamson County

JARRELL, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by U.S. Rep. John Carter, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, and Commissioner Valerie Covey for a joint ribbon cutting ceremony for the I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard and I-35 from Corn Hill to FM 972 projects.

“Today, we celebrate …

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UCTA Appoints Reeves and Alvarez to its National Board of Directors

DALLAS, TX — The Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA) selects Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) engineers Justin Reeves, P.E., and Elaiza Alvarez, P.E., to serve on its National Board of Directors.

Reeves was previously the UCTA North Texas Chapter President and was elected to be the UCTA …

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VanTrust Completes Phase I of El Paso Logistics Park, Resulting in Nearly 200,000 Square Feet of Executed Leases

El PASO, TX — VanTrust Real Estate, LLC (VanTrust), a full-service commercial real estate development company, recently completed Phase I of its 59-acre speculative logistics park in East El Paso, Texas. Phase I of the El Paso Logistics Park consists of four buildings, totaling 514,135 square feet, located between Mercantile …

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VLK Architects and PBTISD Break Ground on Eagle Stadium at Rotary Field

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects joins Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD (PBTISD) to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the construction of Eagle Stadium at Rotary Field. Student athletes, athletics coaches, campus administrators, and the PBTISD Board of Trustees were all in attendance to commemorate this project for the district and the community. The …

Why Ongoing Safety Programs are Critical

Most companies understand that safety is an important part of today’s workplace, but they may not realize why ongoing safety programs are critical to their organization’s well-being.

Some companies view safety as a “check the box” kind of activity, believing that once they’ve addressed safety topics, they’ve done what they …

$10M Construction Contract for City Streets Approved by Corpus Christi City Council

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The City Council awarded a $10-million construction contract to Haas Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus Christi for the FY 2022 Street Preventative Maintenance Program.

The approved contract will provide city-wide road maintenance on 19 streets located across all five council districts. The scope of work will …

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Additional Transportation Funding Provided by the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Allows for Needed Improvements to US Roads, Bridges, and Transit

WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the increase in transportation funding provided by the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, the nation’s roads, bridges, and transit systems remain significantly underfunded and will require increased investment for needed improvements and repairs. Fees on highway users continue …

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Army Corps Announces Funding for Panther Island Project

FT. WORTH, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released a work plan that includes $403 million for the Trinity River Vision/Central City flood control project in Fort Worth. The funding will allow the Corps to complete final design of all project components and construct a bypass channel. …

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Boeckmann to Retire as Executive Chairman of Fluor

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that Alan Boeckmann, the company’s current Executive Chairman, will not stand for re-election at the annual shareholders meeting on May 5, 2022. Boeckmann was formerly CEO and Chairman of Fluor Corporation from 2002 to 2011 and Non-Executive Chairman in 2012.

Fluor’s current Chief …

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Cadence McShane Construction Breaks Ground on Goodwin Apartments in East Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Cadence McShane Construction Company celebrated the groundbreaking of Goodwin Apartments. The firm has been selected by repeat client, Sabot Development, as the general contractor for this mixed-use development. Team members from Cadence McShane and Sabot Development gathered together to celebrate this exciting project that is …

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Casteel Elected AGC of Texas President

DALLAS, TX — Graham native David Casteel has been unanimously elected President of the Associated General Contractors of Texas, a group representing more than 700 member companies employing tens of thousands of the men and women that build and maintain the state’s vast network of roads and bridges.

Casteel, …

City Electric Supply Opened 22 Branches Across the U.S. in 2021

DALLAS, TX — The year of 2021 brought several achievements for electrical wholesale distributor, City Electric Supply (CES). The company opened 22 branches across the United States. From bringing back in-person events, to providing jobs for a record number of employees, the company celebrated numerous milestones.

"The past year has …

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DART Welcomes Leggett as Executive Vice President of Growth and Regional Development

DALLAS, TX — Deanna Leggett has been selected as the new Executive Vice President of Growth and Regional Development at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Leggett brings over 20 years of experience in the planning, development, and operation of public transportation projects across the country.

"We are very excited to …

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EYP Announces Key Firm-Wide Leadership

AUSTIN, TX — EYP announces Laura Galbreath, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (Austin) was promoted to the firm’s Chief Operating Officer; Tom Woods, AIA, LEED AP (Houston) was promoted to EYP’s Director of Operations; and Jane Baughman, AIA, LEED AP (Austin) was promoted to the firm’s Director of Project Delivery.

Galbreath …

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Fluor’s Thibodeaux Named Vice Chair of the Construction Industry Institute for 2022

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that Tricia Thibodeaux, Fluor’s Executive Director of Global Health, Safety, and Environmental, has been named Vice Chair of the Construction Industry Institute (CII) for 2022.

Most recently, Thibodeaux has served on the board of advisors and as part of the organization’s executive committee. …

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Formal Inclusion of 36A Amendments to RTP Set Mid-2022

SUGAR LAND, TX — Craig Raborn, Director of Transportation for the Houston Galveston Area Council of Government, recently told the audience at a Highway 36A Coalition breakfast that the two segments of a proposed 36A will be formally added to the HGAC Regional Transportation Plan by mid-year 2022. …

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Hillwood, TuSimple to Prepare Facilities for Autonomous Trucking

FT. WORTH, TX — TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company, and Hillwood announce a collaboration to integrate TuSimple’s infrastructure specifications into current and future industrial and commercial properties.

With the expansion of the TuSimple Autonomous Freight Network, Hillwood is preparing to meet the demand for autonomous trucks by getting …

HR Green Acquires Austin-Based LDC

HOUSTON, TX — HR Green, Inc. has acquired LDC, fka LandDev Consulting, LLC, an Austin-based land development, telecommunications, and surveying consulting firm. This development brings clients of both firms a broader range of experience and deeper bench strength.

Founded in 2014, LDC provides the Austin metro and surrounding …

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Names Top Dealers of 2021

NORCROSS, GA — At an event held in conjunction with this year’s Associated Equipment Distributors meeting, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., recognized NED (National Equipment Dealers) as its top dealer of 2021.

NED, through the recent merger of Four Seasons Equipment, May Heavy Equipment, Rob’s Hydraulics Inc. …

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Inspire Development Breaks Ground on Pearson Ranch

AUSTIN, TX — Inspire Development has broken ground on Pearson Ranch, a $2-billion mixed-use development across 156 acres in the northwest portion of Austin.

Pearson Ranch will take shape on multiple parcels on the northeast corner of the State Highway 45 and West Parmer Lane intersection. The business park will …

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Is Crisis Communications the New Normal?

When is a crisis not considered a crisis? The ongoing and evolving COVID-19 pandemic has put organization and corporate leaders in a constant state of crisis management. Just when we think we’ve rounded a corner and things are getting “back to normal” at work, a new variant emerges and we’re …

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KAI Design Hires Hoffmann as Senior Project Architect in Texas Office

DALLAS, TX — KAI Design announces the hiring of Charles Hoffmann, AIA as Senior Project Architect at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas office.

Hoffmann has more than 35 years of experience in design, production, and construction administration. As Senior Project Architect, Hoffmann is responsible for functional space planning, development of design …

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Kirksey Architecture Expands to Dallas

HOUSTON, TX — With offices in Houston and Austin, Kirksey Architecture expands to North Texas with Dallas-based t. howard & associates (th+a) joining the firm. Combining the two firms provides clients the comfort of an established Dallas-based firm and the depth of knowledge and experience of an award-winning Texas firm …

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Liebherr Appoints Gerhardt as New Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Dr. Tim Gerhardt, a business executive within the Liebherr Group joins Liebherr USA, Co. as one of the new Managing Directors for the U.S. operations. Gerhardt shares Liebherr USA, Co. executive responsibilities with Kai Friedrich, Managing Director for Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director …

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Lincoln Ventures Announces New Mixed-Use Development in Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Lincoln Ventures, an Austin-based multifamily and student housing developer, announces that it has closed on a development site located at 2700 E. 5th Street in Austin. The multifamily development will rise to six stories and will include 625 residential rental units, along with two levels of …

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McDermott Appoints Michael McKelvy President and CEO

HOUSTON, TX — McDermott International, Ltd announces Michael McKelvy has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. He will also serve as a member of McDermott's Board of Directors. Lee McIntire, who has been serving as interim CEO since June 2021, will continue as a member of McDermott's Board …

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Michael Baker International Names Jason Sipes, P.E., Office Executive - Dallas

DALLAS, TX — Michael Baker International, an engineering, planning, and consulting services company, announces that Jason Sipes, P.E., has joined the firm as Office Executive - Dallas. In this role, Sipes will lead a multidisciplinary team in executing client projects and expanding the firm's business with new clients, …

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MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Completes Construction of New Coordination Complex Center for Brazos Transit District

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) completed construction on The Marvin Tate Coordination Complex Center, Brazos Transit District’s (BTD) new corporate headquarters located in Bryan, Texas. After writing six different grants and four years of planning, the 11,518-square-foot Coordination Complex Center is a 100 percent Americans …

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MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Establishes $75,000 in Endowed Scholarships for Texas A&M University Students

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-Based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) has established three endowed Texas A&M University scholarships, totaling $75,000. The MYCON Education Foundation Endowed Scholarship, The Richard and Mary Ann Myers Memorial Scholarship, and The Devin Sebastian Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance to the next generation of construction management …

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NAPA Announces 2021 Larry H. Lemon Award Winners

GREENBELT, MD — The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announces the winners of its 2021 Larry H. Lemon Quality in Construction Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement utilizing less than 50,000 tons of asphalt. The winning companies received their awards during NAPA’s 2022 Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, …

NAS JRB Fort Worth to Receive $3.1M for Infrastructure Project

FT. WORTH, TX — The City of Fort Worth, along with six other Texas cities, were awarded grant money from the state of Texas as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant program.

The state awarded $1.9 million to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort …

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Quanta Services Appoints Probst to Chief Operating Officer

HOUSTON, TX — Quanta Services, Inc. announces that its Board of Directors has named Redgie Probst, Quanta's President - Electric Power Division since March 2019, as the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO). Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), had served as the company's COO since …

Radius HDD and Ditch Witch Announce Partnership

WEATHERFORD, TX — Radius HDD announces its distribution has expanded to Ditch Witch dealerships across North America.

  • Tools and support for all HDD drills available at local Ditch Witch dealers
  • Offering exclusive patented pull back technologies
  • Next day custom subs and adapter solutions offered throughout the dealership network


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Rosendin Educates Houston Students at Aktina Solar Facility

HOUSTON, TX — Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, led dozens of students and teachers from Houston’s South Union community on a private tour of the Aktina Renewable Power Project to educate them about utility scale solar energy. Local Rosendin employees teamed up with the South Union Community …

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Skanska Breaks Ground on Civic Park at Hemisfair in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX — In a ceremony with more than 200 residents in attendance, community leaders broke ground on San Antonio’s central park, Civic Park at Hemisfair, marking the beginning of an 18-month construction project to bring its world-class vision to life.

“When the community came together in 2012 to …

Stantec to Conduct Study to Create Vision for Houston’s Old Spanish Trail/Palm Center Neighborhood

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has selected global design firm Stantec to conduct a Livable Centers Study for Houston’s Old Spanish Trail (OST)/Palm Center neighborhood. The firm will evaluate the area and identify opportunities to promote transit-oriented development, improve connectivity and mobility, preserve historic resources, and stimulate …

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Sundt Adds to its Transportation Team in Texas

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Sundt Construction adds Guillermo Barba, Ralf Berlanga, Jaz Mwiseneza, Guillermo Ovies, Jared Clements, and Matt Fuss to its Texas Transportation Group.

“We are excited to bring these talented individuals to our teams here in San Antonio and Austin,” said Chad Yount …

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Tangram Promotes Jones to Vice President of Sales in Dallas Fort-Worth Office

DALLAS, TX — Tangram, a curator of commercial interior environments headquartered in Southern California, announces Amber Jones has been appointed to Tangram’s new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas, as Vice President of Sales. Jones will continue to run both the Los Angeles and Dallas Fort-Worth team as Vice President, …

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TDIndustries Board of Directors Welcomes Quintero

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries’ Board of Directors welcomes Alan Quintero.

Quintero has decades of experience as a senior business, operations, and business development executive, most recently as Senior Vice President, Business Development and Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Valaris, one of the world’s largest offshore …

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Texas Transportation Commission Approves Retaining Capacity on SL 368 to Address Congestion, Plan for Future Growth

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) approved maintaining state jurisdiction and ownership of a portion of State Loop 368 (Broadway) in San Antonio, keeping the roadway a six-lane section for vehicles as it was originally built with a finding that the roadway is necessary for the operation of …

Texas Water Development Board Approved Financial Assistance for Water, Wastewater, and Flood Projects

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance for water, wastewater, and flood projects.

  • $324,375 to Wharton County for a watershed flood protection project
  • $14,600,000 to El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board acting on behalf of the City of El Paso (El Paso County) for …
Titan Development to Break Ground on Facility for Ovivo in Hutto, Texas

HUTTO, TX — Titan Development (Titan) and the Hutto Economic Development Corporation (EDC) celebrated the groundbreaking of a facility for Ovivo Inc., the latest high-tech manufacturer to join Titan's Innovation Business Park.

Ovivo, a global water and wastewater treatment company, will build and operate a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing plant as part …

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TxDOT Names Collins New Beaumont Area Engineer

BEAUMONT, TX — Dave Collins, P.E., was recently announced as the Beaumont Area Engineer for the Beaumont District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This area manages the counties of Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange in the eight counties of the Beaumont District. The office currently oversees more than …

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Vari and Adolfson & Peterson Construction Top Out Varispace Coppell

COPPELL, TX — Vari, a Texas-based workspace innovation company, and Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, topped out VariSpace Coppell, officially marking the construction midpoint. VariSpace Coppell is expected to open in summer 2022.

Jason McCann, Vari Co-Founder and CEO, and Bob Lemke …

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Wood Partners Breaks Ground on New Apartment Community, Alta at The Farm

DALLAS, TX — National multifamily real estate development company Wood Partners announces the groundbreaking of its newest luxury residential community — Alta at The Farm — located in the Dallas area. With construction on the new apartment community currently underway, Alta at The Farm is scheduled to open in early …

$58M Fort Worth Auction Showcases Strong Used Equipment and Truck Pricing at Ritchie Bros.

FORT WORTH, TX — Ritchie Bros. continues to attract record demand in Texas, with over 12,400 bidders registered for its latest more than $58-million used equipment and truck auction in Fort Worth.

Approximately 93 percent of the items in the online auction was purchased by U.S. buyers, including 39 percent …

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390-Acre Mixed-Use Development Approved for Anna, Texas

ANNA, TX — Anna City Council approved a development agreement with Bloomfield Homes for Crystal Park, a 390-acre mixed-use development west of U.S. Highway 75 and south of Farm-to-Market 455. The agreement includes a pre-annexation agreement and development standards consistent with the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

“It is always a …

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Adolfson & Peterson, Acadia Healthcare Break Ground on Rio Vista Behavioral Health Expansion Project in El Paso, Texas

EL PASO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, and Acadia Healthcare Company Inc., a provider of behavioral health care services across the U.S., have broken ground on a new addition to Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital in El Paso, Texas.

The …

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Adolfson & Peterson, America Development & Investments Break Ground on Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital in Arlington

ARLINGTON, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals, a system of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, announce the groundbreaking of a new location in Arlington with support from America Development & Investments LLC (ADI), a Dallas-based health care real estate …

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Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Billingsley Company Break Ground on Office Building at International Business Park in Plano

PLANO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm, and Billingsley Company, a developer, have broken ground on an office building in an additional phase of Billingsley’s International Business Park.

The new five-story, 250,000-square-foot building will be located within the business park, northwest of President …

AECOM to Provide Program Management Services for the City of Richardson in Texas

RICHARDSON, TX — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces it has been selected to serve as General Engineering Consultant (GEC) by the City of Richardson, Texas, to augment city staff and provide program management services for the city’s Capital Improvement Program, including the recently approved 2021 Bond Program. This …

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AGC Houston Announces Holland as Next President/CEO

HOUSTON, TX — The Associated General Contractors of America - Houston Chapter (AGC), officially announces Kyle Holland as the next President/CEO of the organization. He has served as Vice President of AGC since June of 2020. Holland will succeed Jerry Nevlud, who retired at the end of 2021 after …

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American Constructors Completes 1111 West 6th Street Redevelopment

AUSTIN, TX — American Constructors, a general contractor and construction management firm, announces the completion of 1111 West Sixth, a mixed-use office and retail space for Schlosser Development Corporation (SDC), located in downtown Austin.

The redevelopment of the former Austin Independent School District headquarters was completed after a strategic …

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Barley to Succeed Schiller in Leadership Role for Tadano in the Americas

HOUSTON, TX — The past two years at Tadano has seen a number of strategic moves by Tadano around the world. From the acquisition of Demag in 2019 to the reorganization of previously separate operations in the Western Hemisphere into a coordinated Pan-American region, from the appointment of Toshiaki Ujiie …

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Biden’s $1.2T Infrastructure Package and the Construction Industry

Last fall, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – providing historic funding levels to improve public works, including roads, bridges, highways, internet access and the power grid, as well as to mitigate the effects of climate change. The bill does not …

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Billd Announces Joint Initiative with Autodesk Construction Cloud to Significantly Improve Cash Flow for Trade Contractors

AUSTIN, TX — Billd, a provider of material financing for commercial trade contractors, announces a new integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network, and predictive insights for construction professionals. A customized Billd Partner Card is now available within …

Bowman Expands Survey, Geomatics, and Civil Engineering Practice Through Acquisition of Waco-Based 1519 Surveying, LLC

RESTON, VA — Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. announces the acquisition of 1519 Surveying, LLC. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Waco, Texas, 1519 delivers a variety of engineering and survey solutions to a diverse base of private and public clients. Services include land surveying, aerial imaging, GIS mapping, 3-D …

Bowman Expands Texas Operations Through Acquisition of Houston- and San Antonio-Based Terra Associates, Inc.

RESTON, VA — Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. announces it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement for the acquisition of Terra Associates, Inc. (“Terra”).

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Terra delivers civil design and engineering solutions to clients focused on traffic and transportation planning, water-wastewater solutions, landscape and irrigation systems, office …

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Brownsville Unified Development Code Recognized by APA Texas

BROWNSVILLE, TX — The new City of Brownsville Unified Development Code received a Gold Award for Best Practice from the APA Texas Chapter. It was one of three Freese and Nichols projects to win APA awards in 2021.

The City of Brownsville’s new Unified Development Code (UDC) created a …

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City Council Awards Contract for $19.8M for Neighborhood Street Reconstructions

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — At a recent regularly scheduled business meeting, Corpus Christi City Council awarded construction contracts to Bay Ltd. and Grace Paving and Construction, Inc., both of Corpus Christi. The contracts are for the FY 2022 Residential Street Rebuilt Program (RSRP).

The RSRP is a citywide program …

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Construction Begins on FM 3238 (Hamilton Pool Road) in Bee Cave

AUSTIN, TX — Much anticipated improvements are coming to a road in western Travis County, following a groundbreaking on the FM 3238 (Hamilton Pool Road) widening project in Bee Cave.

“The region’s population is continuing to grow rapidly creating mobility challenges for area residents,” said Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) …

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Dallas County and Ryan Companies Officially Open $33M Oak Cliff Government Center

DALLAS, TX — Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center. The $33-million, two-story, 43,000-square-foot facility will house the Dallas County Justice of the Peace, Truancy, Constable, and Tax departments. An adjacent three-story parking …

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DCTA Adds Three Regional Leaders to the Agency

DENTON, TX — Furthering its mission of enhancing mobility and adding value to the communities the agency serves in one of fastest growing regions in the state, DCTA is strengthening its leadership team with the addition of three regional leaders from across North Texas.

Paul Cristina, PE joins DCTA as …

Dunaway Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Year of Growth

FT. WORTH, TX — Dunaway, a multi-discipline design and engineering firm, is celebrating its 65th year. Amid leadership transitions, acquisitions, and expansions the Fort Worth-based company marked its 65th anniversary as one of growth.

Earlier this year Dunaway named Chris Wilde as its new CEO, taking the helm from …

Ferrovial Awarded Construction of Two Roads in Texas for $161.5M

HOUSTON, TX — Ferrovial, through its U.S. construction subsidiary Webber, has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation to build two sections of road in Guadalupe and Hays counties, Texas, for $161.5 million.

The first of the projects involves expanding IH-10, an urban interstate freeway, by 4.85 …

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Garland Breaks Ground on Downtown Redevelopment Project

GARLAND, TX — Downtown Garland welcomes the next wave of revitalization with a project from the 2019 bond program starting construction: the redevelopment of the Downtown Square.

Upon completion, the Downtown Square will be the destination for the community’s interests and needs, along with larger festivals, live music, and other …

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Hillwood Urban and DART Partner to Bring Victory Station Plaza

DALLAS, TX — Hillwood Urban and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) have partnered to build Victory Station Plaza, bringing a one-acre public green space to the heart of Victory Park, adjacent to the DART Victory Station with direct connectivity to DART's transit system. The large, landscaped plaza is located across …

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Hocate Joins Neel-Schaffer as North Texas Transportation Practice Leader

ARLINGTON, TX — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Chris Hocate, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as the Transportation Practice Leader for North Texas.

Hocate will be based in the firm’s Dallas office and also serve as Engineer Manager for that office. He has more than 25 …

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Hughes House Mixed-Use Development Designs Finalized

FT. WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) and the City of Fort Worth have approved final designs for Phase I of Hughes House, the mixed-use development that will bring 210 apartments and townhomes with a variety of floor plans to the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood by 2023.

The …

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Innovative Transportation Study Honored by Texas APA

AUSTIN, TX — The APA-Texas Chapter has chosen the Bergstrom Spur Corridor Study as a recipient of the 2021 Transportation Planning Achievement Award - Silver. Freese and Nichols works on pedestrian and bike infrastructure all over the state. The company is currently designing or implementing 7 percent of all Transportation …

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KAI Engineering Hires Vetter as National Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert

DALLAS, TX — KAI Engineering announces the hiring of H. John Vetter II, PE as its new National Electrical Engineering Subject Matter Expert at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

Vetter has more than 32 years of combined experience in engineering and management. In this new role at KAI, Vetter will …

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K-Tec, Ashland Earthmoving Equipment Manufacturers Acquired by Kinperium Industries

ASHLAND, WI — Kinperium Industries (Kinperium) announces it has acquired K.A. Group, consisting of K-Tec Earthmovers (K-Tec) and Ashland Industries (Ashland). Kinperium partnered with the owners and management of K-Tec and Ashland to acquire a majority stake of the company. K-Tec & Ashland are manufacturers of pull-pan earthmoving scrapers …

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Leslie Doggett Industries Acquires Freightliner Truck and Detroit Diesel Dealerships in Austin Texas and Surrounding Area

AUSTIN, TX — Leslie Doggett Industries, one of the largest family-owned businesses in Houston, expanded its footprint in the Austin region with new dealership acquisitions adding over $120 million in annual sales to Doggett’s revenues approaching $2 billion.

Through its heavy duty truck division, Doggett acquired dealerships for Freightliner …

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Lovett Industrial Announces New Projects in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Area Totaling 2.7 Million Square Feet

DALLAS, TX — Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, announces three new projects in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, consisting of four warehouses totaling approximately 2.7 million square feet, which are 25 percent pre-leased.

Construction is currently underway at Texport Logistics in Wilmer, Texas, Lovett 35 …

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Lowest Stemmons Clear Lanes Project Completed

DALLAS, TX — An $83-million improvement along the Interstate Highway 35E Lowest Stemmons corridor in Dallas was recently celebrated as the first project completed in the Dallas Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) District as part of the state’s congestion-fighting Texas Clear Lanes Program.

The project included construction of new collector-distributor …

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McKim & Creed Announces Lee as New CEO

HOUSTON, TX — The board of directors of McKim & Creed, Inc., a 700-person engineering and geomatics firm with offices throughout the United States, announces that Street Lee, PE, ENV SP has been appointed the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. John T. Lucey, Jr., PE, McKim & Creed’s …

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Pendergrass Joins Gilbane Building Company as Vice President and Director of Supply Chain Management

HOUSTON, TX — Jay Pendergrass joins Gilbane Building Company as Vice President and Director of Supply Chain Management and Equipment. In this position, he will lead Gilbane's Supply Chain team, developing and implementing an enterprise-wide strategy for procurement of equipment, materials, and creating cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Pendergrass has …

Primoris Services Corporation Awards Contracts Valued Over $32M in Energy/Renewables Segment

DALLAS, TX — Primoris Services Corporation announces two heavy civil awards with a combined value of more than $32 million. The projects, secured by the company’s Energy/Renewables Segment, were awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation.

The first project involves construction of a section of highway SL 121 in …

Proven Ways to Increase Worker Awareness of Safety Issues

Companies develop safety programs for reasons that may seem obvious: they want to prevent injuries of all kinds, so workers don’t suffer the physical effects and both workers and companies don’t endure negative financial or operational impacts. In addition, safety programs can also minimize the potential for damage to facilities …

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Stantec Signs Agreement to Acquire Texas-Based Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc.

AUSTIN, TX — Global engineering and design firm Stantec has signed an agreement to acquire Cox|McLain Environmental Consulting, Inc. (CMEC), a 70-person, full-service environmental consulting firm that provides comprehensive environmental and cultural resource compliance services. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition is a continuation of Stantec’s …

TC Energy Announces $0.8B WR Project

HOUSTON, TX — TC Energy Corporation (TC Energy) announces that it has approved its WR Project, a set of projects anticipated to constitute a total capital investment of approximately $0.8 billion. The project is designed to increase base system reliability and expand an existing portion of the ANR Pipeline Company …

Texas Approves $41M for Water Infrastructure

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved financial assistance totaling $41,580,908 for water and stormwater infrastructure projects:

  • $34,530,000 to El Paso County for a flood mitigation project
  • $4,751,000 to the City of Corpus Christi (Nueces County) for stormwater system improvements
  • $2,299,908 to the City of Comanche …
The Shaw Group Acquires Chemex Global to Create Modular Engineering and Fabrication Business

HOUSTON, TX — The Shaw Group announces the completed acquisition of Chemex Global Inc., an engineering, procurement, fabrication, and project management company specialized in modular and conventional refinery and energy projects.

This acquisition represents a strategic combination of complementary capabilities and significantly expands The Shaw Group’s credentials in modular …

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TxDOT Names Davis New Rail Division Director

AUSTIN, TX — Jeffrey Davis has been named the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) new Rail Division (RRD) Director. In his role, Davis will oversee and coordinate the rail activities for the department. Davis brings decades of both public and private sector experience in transit and passenger/freight rail planning, …

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USDOT Announces Loan of Up to $250.29M to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for 183N Mobility Project

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation announces that its Build America Bureau (the Bureau) has provided a $250.29-million 35-year, low-interest loan to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) for the 183N Mobility Project in the Austin metropolitan area. The Bureau provides Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) …

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VLK Architects Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Hutto Memorial Stadium

HUTTO, TX — VLK Architects recently joined the Hutto Independent School District and Joeris General Contractors to honor the official unveiling of the new Hutto Memorial Stadium. The Hutto Memorial Stadium facility upgrades will meet the needs of the community’s growing population for many years to come.

The stadium additions …

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Worley Transitions to the Construction Phase on the Expansion of ExxonMobil’s Petrochemical Project in Baytown, Texas

BAYTOWN, TX — The Baytown chemical expansion project will include a linear alpha olefins (LAO) unit and a solution polymer unit (SPU). The LAO unit will have an estimated production capacity of around 350,000 tons a year. The SPU will produce around 400,000 metric tons of polymers each year, including …

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Burns & McDonnell Promotes Foster to Lead and Expand Water Group in Dallas-Fort Worth Region

DALLAS-FORT WORTH — As Burns & McDonnell works to support the growth of municipal, industrial, and construction markets across the Southern U.S., the firm has promoted Chitra Foster to lead its Water Group in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Foster, who previously served as a Senior Project Manager in the Construction/Design-Build …

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Cadence McShane Completes Construction of Prototype Elementary School for Northwest ISD

FT. WORTH, TX — Cadence McShane announces the completion of Berkshire Elementary School for Northwest ISD. This ground-up two-story facility is the third school built with this prototype design, with several others to follow within the district.

The new 100,400-square-foot elementary school houses around 850 students from the surrounding neighborhoods. …

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Co-Chief Operating Officer Celebrates 35 Years with City Electric Supply

DALLAS, TX — What started as a driving job for an 18-year-old young man turned into running branches and districts along the east coast, stretching from Philadelphia to the Carolinas. That same young man became the Co-Chief Operating Officer for City Electric Supply (CES) back in 2017. That man is …

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Eight Rosendin Apprentices in Austin Region Secure NAWIC Scholarships

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — Eight Rosendin apprentices from the company’s Pflugerville office were honored with scholarships from the National Association of Women in Construction - Austin Chapter (NAWIC Austin) to help them pursue a career in construction. Five Rosendin electrical apprentices won $1,250 NAWIC Austin Trade Program Scholarships, two others received …

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Fecon Announces Seeliger as New Southwestern Regional Sales Manager

PONCA CITY, OK — Fecon announces the addition of Carl Seeliger as a Regional Sales Manager for the southwest region. In his new role, Seeliger will assist distributors and other sales channel partners in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana in the sales of all Fecon products including …

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Force Majeure and Risk Management in a Pandemic

Even though the calendar tells us we’ve started a new year, the world remains deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has ebbed and flowed in impact for nearly two years. The construction industry has seen numerous impacts from the pandemic – ranging from exemptions from stay-at-home orders, jobsite health …

G-CON Expanding with an Additional 144,000-Square-Foot Facility for POD Manufacturing

COLLEGE STATION, TX — G-CON, a manufacturer of prefabricated cleanroom solutions, announces another facility expansion, increasing its U.S. based cleanroom construction site from 252,900 square feet to 396,900 square feet. The new expansion will allow G-CON to achieve its U.S. demand forecast for 2025.

The building will be dedicated …

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Hines, Harrison Street, and 2ML Real Estate Break Ground on First Phase of 53-Acre Life Sciences District in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Hines, the international real estate firm, and Harrison Street, an investment management firm, in partnership with 2ML Real Estate Interests, have broken ground on the first building at Levit Green, a new mixed-use life science district made up of more than 53 acres of real …

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Houston Chronicle Names LAN as a 2021 Top Workplace

HOUSTON, TX — Planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been named a top workplace in Houston Chronicle’s 2021 Top Workplaces. LAN was ranked 43rd among midsize companies (150-499 employees) in the Houston metro region. More than 240 companies participated in this year’s contest …

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How the Construction Industry Can Work Toward a Net-Zero Future

The construction industry has been resilient through the pandemic even as it confronts shortages of workers and raw materials, and rising inflation. But these challenges will pale in comparison to the ones that contractors will face as nations race to meet aggressive goals in reducing carbon emissions.

At the United …

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Adds ASAP Equipment to Growing North American Distribution Network

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCEA) announces the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of ASAP Equipment, in College Station, Texas.

“ASAP Equipment is a group of individuals who have been dedicated to their customers in the compact construction and turf …

KCI Continues Growth in Texas with Acquisition of Civil Engineering Consultants

SAN ANTONIO, TX — KCI Technologies Inc., a multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices throughout the United States, announces the acquisition of Texas-based Civil Engineering Consultants (CEC). CEC’s civil engineering, construction management, and surveying expertise will complement KCI’s continued expansion throughout the state.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome …

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Kirby-Smith Hires Cook as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Construction Group

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery (KSM) continues to build its executive team with the addition of Joel Cook as its new Executive Vice President and General Manager (EVP-GM), Construction Group. Cook will be responsible for strategic direction, operational management, and overall leadership of the heavy equipment distributor’s construction group, …

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Loews Hotels & Co Breaks Ground on New $550M Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center

ARLINGTON, TX — Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation, has officially broken ground on the new $550-million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Executives from the company were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, former Mayor Jeff Williams, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Texas …

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Milford Companies Sells Pipeline Construction Division to Bull Creek Pipeline Services

MIDLAND, TX — Milford Companies announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its pipeline construction division to Bull Creek Pipeline Services. This strategic move allows Milford to concentrate on retail sales, distribution, rental, manufacturing of pipeline products, and technical services. The financial terms of the …

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Nagy Returns to HDR as Houston Architecture Studio Managing Principal

HOUSTON, TX — Yvonne Nagy, AIA, LEED AP, rejoins HDR as Managing Principal in the Houston architecture studio. In this position, Nagy will lead the strategy and success of the Houston office by collaborating with other managing principals, business development groups, and designers to provide quality and service to …

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New Texas A&M System Center Eyed for Downtown Fort Worth

FT. WORTH, TX — Fort Worth government and business leaders and Texas A&M University System officials are working together on plans to build a new downtown research campus to spur innovation and business development.

The shared vision is to create a hub for collaboration between key Fort Worth industries and …

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O’Connor Elected to 2022 AEM Board of Directors, Construction Equipment Sector Board

LIVERMORE, CA — Topcon Positioning Systems President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray O’Connor, has been elected to the 2022 Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). O’Connor has also been elected to the Construction Equipment (CE) Sector Board, where he previously served from 2014 through 2018. …

Recognizing and Addressing Worker Stress on Jobsites

Stress has been a part of human lives from the beginning. In the past year, we’ve seen additional attention placed on stress and its effects thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and highly publicized statements from top athletes and celebrities. Because stress can have a profound effect on the well-being of …

Ritchie Bros. Hits $55M in Houston, Texas Auction

HOUSTON, TX — Ritchie Bros. was back in Houston, Texas, to sell over 4,650 equipment items and trucks for 675 consignors, generating more than $55 million in gross transaction value.

The auction attracted over 13,200 bidders from 57 countries. Approximately 88 percent of the equipment was sold to U.S. buyers, …

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Sixth and Guadalupe, Soon to be Austin's Tallest Tower, Hits Significant Milestones

AUSTIN, TX — Lincoln Property Company and Karioi Residential, in partnership with DivcoWest, announce they have reached two major milestones at Sixth and Guadalupe in Downtown Austin — the topping out of the commercial portion of the building and commencement of residential construction.

Designed by Gensler and constructed …

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SmithGroup Hires Jones as Principal, Science & Technology Studio Leader in Dallas

DALLAS, TX — SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, hires Patrick Jones as a Principal and Science & Technology Studio Leader at the firm’s Dallas office. In this role, Jones will lead efforts in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, and collaborate with teams across the firm’s Science & Technology Practice to …

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Southwest Parkway Bridge Project Moves Forward with Drilling

WICHITA FALLS, TX — Drilling equipment recently started boring shafts for the new bridge columns over Holliday Creek near Taft. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews also recently started pouring concrete for those shafts. Once all the shafts are drilled on the Northside, drilling will start on the Southside.

Meanwhile, …

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Spurs Sports & Entertainment Marks Official Groundbreaking of The Rock at La Cantera

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) unveiled the official name of its human performance campus during a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction. The Rock at La Cantera is a multi-phase $500-million legacy project that will extend across 45 acres and feature a human performance …

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