Associated Builders and Contractors - Tue June 18, 2019
ABC Applauds Passage of Law Ensuring Open Competition
Associated Builders and Contractors praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for signing the Neutrality in State Government Contracting bill (HB 985), which protects Texas taxpayers by ensuring all of Texas' skilled construction workforce can compete on a level playing field for public works contracts to build projects utilizing state funding or credit....
Business Wire - Tue June 18, 2019
TxDOT Awards Sterling $33M Kaufman Highway Project
Sterling Construction Company Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Texas Sterling Construction Co. , was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation to reconstruct an 8-mi. portion of Texas State Highway 34 near Kaufman, Texas....
DFW International Airport - Tue June 18, 2019
DFW Airport, American Announce Sixth Terminal Plans
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport and American Airlines have announced plans to develop a sixth terminal, providing a long-term commitment from the airline and opportunities for businesses and customers in the fastest growing region in the United States....
CEG - Tue June 18, 2019
Texas Asphalt Pavement Association Shows Off Its New Administration, Training Facility at Open House in Buda
The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association held an open house for its newly expanded facilities in Buda, Texas, on June 6. About 150 paving industry personnel attended the event. The organization recently purchased a building adjacent to its existing headquarters just off I-35 south of Austin....
Texas Department of Transportation - Tue June 18, 2019
Texas Transportation Commission OKs Funds for Airport Projects
The Texas Transportation Commission approved approximately $500,000 for the Hale County Airport. The funds will be used as reimbursement for the acquisition of a hangar. The project is being funded through the city of Plainview, Hale County and the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Aviation Facilities Grant Program, which preserves and improves the state's general aviation system, including the Hale County Airport....
Russell Contreras – The Associated Press - Tue June 18, 2019
Facebook Builds Massive Solar Project in West Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that's believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation and the social media giant's first direct investment in renewable energy....
Holt Ventures - Tue June 18, 2019
Holt Ventures Backs New Skills Training Company
Holt Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Holt Cat, participated in the $5.5 million Series A round of financing for Interplay Learning, a leading provider of online training for skilled trades using virtual reality (VR) and 3D simulations....
Fluor Corporation - Tue June 18, 2019
Fluor JV Wins $1.7B I-635 LBJ East Infrastructure Project
Fluor Corporation announced that the Fluor-led joint venture company composed of Fluor and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc. was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design and construct the I-635 LBJ East Project in Dallas....
Office of Gov. Abbott - Tue May 21, 2019
Gov. Abbott Announces Texas Instruments New Facility
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas Instruments Incorporated will increase its presence in Richardson, Texas, and build a new 300mm analog semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. TI is a leading global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that employs approximately 11,000 people throughout North America....
Texas Rangers - Tue May 21, 2019
Rangers Say Globe Life Field Is About 60 Percent Complete
Here is the latest on construction progress from the Rangers:Roof SteelProgress continues on the installation of 19,000 tons of steel for the roof, spanning 5.5 acres. Two out of three pieces on the east fixed truss have been installed....
