TxDOT - Thu November 07, 2019
Hale County Rehabilitation Project Begins
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has begun work on a $18.5 million project to make roadway improvements to more than 7 mi. of U.S. 70, from Milwee Street in the city of Plainview to the Floyd County line....
Komatsu - Wed November 06, 2019
Earthworks Enterprise — Son Makes Father's Dream a Reality as They Build a Top Earthmoving Company
When Humberto "Beto" Garcia started Earthworks Enterprise in 2012, he knew the only way for it to succeed was for him to learn the earthmoving process, something he had little experience in. Fortunately, his father, Humberto Sr., was well-versed in what to do and could teach him the ropes....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed November 06, 2019
Phase One of Texas Capitol Complex Takes Shape
Surrounded by cranes, skid steers and a steady stream of trucks, crews are working seven days a week on a more than half-billion-dollar project that will centralize all state agencies in Austin. In addition to the construction of two new office buildings and an urban space, Phase One of the Texas Capitol Complex includes five levels of underground parking, requiring a more than 50-ft....
JCB - Wed November 06, 2019
Work Begins on New JCB Dealer Facility In Houston
JCB commemorated the groundbreaking for Monk JCB's new construction equipment dealership location at 11211 N. Freeway, Houston. The $8-million facility will open in the first quarter of 2020 and will exclusively sell and support JCB construction equipment....
Lift & Move USA - Wed November 06, 2019
Texas Schools Participate in Lift & Move USA Career Days
Lift & Move USA, featuring career paths for specialized transportation, crane, rigging and machinery moving operations, is coming to Texas this fall. "Lift & Move USA engages students and educators in learning about the skills needed and careers available in this highly technical field, serving construction, manufacturing, power gen, petro-chem, highway and related industries," said Tracy Bennett, director of Lift & Move USA....
Business Wire - Wed November 06, 2019
Work Begins on Milestone's Upton County Landfill
Milestone Environmental Services, LLC (Milestone) announced that the company has begun construction of an RCRA-exempt oilfield waste landfill in Upton County, about 34 miles south of Midland, Texas. This is the third expansion project announced by Milestone this year and, combined with the simultaneous development of its Orla landfill and Big Spring slurry facility, marks the largest simultaneous capital expansion in the company's history....
Wed November 06, 2019
Garney Awarded First Contract in Surface Water Supply Program
The West Harris Regional Water Authority (WHRWA) in conjuction with its partner the North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA), has awarded the first Surface Water Supply Program contract to Garney Companies Inc....
CraneWorks - Mon October 28, 2019
CraneWorks Adds Leadership Positions for Service, Rentals and Service Trucks
CraneWorks Inc., one of North America's top providers of lifting solutions, named three new employees to its leadership team. Paul Hecker joins the company as product manager — service vehicles, Gene Johnston is the new director of service and David Beck is director of rental operations....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed October 23, 2019
Work Continues on Waco District's Largest Project
At a cost of $341 million, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crews are working on the largest project ever let in the Waco district. Construction on I-35 Waco North from 12th Street to N. Loop 340 began in May, and includes widening the mainlanes to four lanes in each direction and improving frontage roads and interchanges....
Jeff Martin Auctioneers - Mon October 21, 2019
Record-Setting Prices at Jeff Martin's Texas Auction
Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. once again hosted a Permian Basin Unreserved Auction at 2923 Interstate 20 in Stanton (Midland), Texas, on Oct. 9. This auction featured a large quantity of aerial equipment, construction equipment, heavy trucks, oilfield support items, welders, generators and trailers....
