TXAPA - Tue August 11, 2020
Texas Asphalt Pavement Association Says 2020 Annual Meeting Canceled
The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association has decided to cancel its 2020 Annual Meeting. Texas Asphalt Pavement Association President Geno Carrier IV made the following statement:Dear TXAPA Members,I come to you to share the decision of our board of directors to cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting....
Community Impact - Tue August 11, 2020
Airport Upgrades Bring New Jobs?
Contractors are moving forward this summer on a billion-dollar expansion program at George Bush Intercontinental Airport that officials said could bring construction jobs and economic growth to the region....
8minute - Tue August 11, 2020
Energy Companies Bring Solar Job Online in Nolan County
8minute Solar Energy and Duke Energy Renewables announced that the 280-MWDC Holstein solar project in Nolan County, Texas, has begun commercial operation. Holstein is 8minute's first solar project to come online in Texas, marking a significant milestone as the company expands its operational footprint outside of California....
TxDOT - Tue August 11, 2020
TxDOT Awards Grant to Upgrade Port of Corpus Christi
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded a $5.4 million safety improvement grant to the Port of Corpus Christi. The funds will be used for a project to make safety improvements to the Joe Fulton Trade Corridor and Rincon Road leading to the Rincon Industrial Complex, port officials said in a press release....
Kirby Smith Machinery - Tue August 11, 2020
Family Values: Couples Who Dig Together, Stay Together
The story of Longhorn Construction Services is built on an opportunity and a willingness to take a chance on it, according to Owners Jason and Tassa Fenn. The husband-and-wife team founded the Midland-based company nearly a decade ago after a visit to west Texas....
Mammoet - Wed August 05, 2020
Mammoet Aids in Placement of Bridge Sections for Irving's Signature Bridge
Mammoet's crew successfully set four precast box-girder bridge units into place as part of the construction of the "Signature Bridge" in Irving, Texas, for the Texas Department of Transportation and its general contractor Webber LLC....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed July 29, 2020
Webber Puts Its Signature on Irving Bridge
Webber LLC will deliver the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $39.5 million Signature Bridge project, a 500-ft. long north-south structure that spans State Highway 114 in the city of Irving that will connect the old Texas Stadium, the former home of the Dallas Cowboys (south side) with a large development area – 78 acres – on the north side....
Holt Cat - Thu July 16, 2020
HOLT CAT Names Joyce Pingel New Chief Information Officer After Nationwide Search
After a nationwide search, HOLT CAT has announced the appointment of Joyce Pingel as senior vice president, chief information officer and head of digital. In the role, she will be responsible for leading, managing and directing IT and digital functions while providing strategic direction for the information technologies and communication systems at HOLT....
Skanska - Tue July 14, 2020
Skanska Crews Break Ground on Audubon Metals Plant
Crews from Skanska, USA broke ground on the newest facility at the Audubon Metals Texas Plant project. Audubon reached an agreement with officials in Corsicana and Navarro County to build the facility there by investing $50 million....
Tesla - Tue July 14, 2020
SpaceX Super Heavy 'High Bay' Work Begins in Boca Chica
After several weeks of preparations, SpaceX has begun assembling the massive ‘high bay' it will use to stack and outfit Starship's massive Super Heavy boosters. Over the last six months, SpaceX has been expanding and upgrading its Boca Chica Starship factory, part of which has included building multiple ‘high bays' (also known as vehicle/vertical assembling builds or VABs)....
