Austin's U.S. 290 Expansion Project Could Begin in 2010
TxDOT and the FHA recently conducted public meetings on the U.S. 290 expansion project in Central Texas, which could begin construction in 2010.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Automated Wheel Wash System
Innovative Equipment Solutions recently announced it new Maximus Series of totally portable, automated wheel wash systems - a unique solution engineered specifically for the construction industry. Ideal
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Bovis Lend Lease
Bovis Lend Lease's Dallas office brought on Donnie Lindstrom as the new vice president and director of operations for the Dallas area. He is a Texas A&M
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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CB&I Awarded $80 Million Contract for Colombia Refinery Expansion
CB&I of The Woodlands was been awarded a contract by Refinería de Cartagena S.A. for a refinery expansion project in Cartagena, Colombia. CB&I will perform the engineering,
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Callison
Callison announced the hiring of Tom Hippman, AIA, CDT, as an associate principal in its Dallas office. He holds a master's of architecture and bachelor's of science
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Changes to AIA Documents
There are many changes to the AIA documents that may affect contracts and rights.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Constructors & Associates
Constructors & Associates has named Daniel Busch as its president. Busch has technical, administrative, marketing and financial responsibility for all constructors operations throughout Texas and the Southwest
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Corgan Associates Inc.
Corgan Associates Inc. has announced three new vice presidents. Susan Smith will support the Corgan Schools group. Smith graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station with
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Dallas Distribution Center Construction Slated for October Completion
Unilever has selected Duke Realty Corp, to develop two new built-to-suit distribution hubs totaling 1.59 million sq ft in Dallas and Jacksonville, Fla.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Dam Award Presented to Round Rock Water Authority
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials honored industry leaders who made outstanding contributions to the field of dam safety. Award winners were recently presented at the
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Engineering Women
Mapping the Engineer Gender Gap
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Evan Beattie
A 28-year old Dallas architect is named to DallasCEO 30 under 30
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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FKP Architects
FKP Architects announced the addition of S. Lance Winn, AIA as vice president and senior project designer in its Dallas office. Winn has more than 20 years
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Fighting the Loss of the Construction Workforce
Businesses can benefit from developing and supporting programs that will bring young people into the design and construction industry. Some best practices are outlined here.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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First LEED Certification Awarded to University of Texas at Austin
Also, from higher educational facilities to mixed-use commercial and manufacturing, projects gain LEED certification.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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For Contractors, Health Care Is Ticket to Best Workers
As 2008 continues to unwind, contractors will face growing pressure to find and retain talented workers. According to statistical and anecdotal evidence, health-care coverage now is the ticket to those professionals.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Galveston-Houston Commuter Rail Line Project Examined
Louisiana-based firm begins research and development on four tracts of land off coast of Galveston.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Governor Rick Perry
Perry appoints four to Texas Workforce Investment Council
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Harlingen's Loop 499 Widening Project Under Way
The Pharr District of TxDOT recently began the expansion of Loop 499 in Harlingen.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Help Wanted
Texas firms have a shortage, and it's not projects in the pipeline
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Hill & Wilkinson Ltd.
Hill & Wilkinson Ltd. has promoted Paul Driscoll, Doug Talley and Gary Montgomery to new senior leadership roles at its corporate headquarters in Plano. Driscoll has been
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Hillsboro Concrete Plant Acquired by Florida Firm
Jacksonville-based Gate Petroleum Co. acquired two architectural precast concrete manufacturing facilities from Arkansas Precast. The plants are located in Hillsboro and outside Little Rock.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Holcim to Acquire Minority Ownership of Lattimore Materials
Holcim Participations Inc. purchased a minority ownership position in Lattimore Materials Co. LP of McKinney- one of the leading suppliers of concrete and aggregate materials in the
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Houston Design Firm Wins Workplace Flexibility Award
Houston-based national design firm PGAL won the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility distinguishing the firm as one of the top practitioners of
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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I.A. Naman + Associates
I.A. Naman + Associates has named John J. Burdin, P.E. and John H. Sparks, P.E. as vice presidents. Burdin has also been appointed to the firm's board
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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IH-30 Mesquite Bridge Demolished
The east and westbound main lanes of IH-30 at Big Town Blvd. in Mesquite were recently closed to allow for the removal of the southbound Big Town
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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IRWA Chapter 36 Selects Professional of the Year
Fort Worth-based Greg Cook, a senior analyst with Integra Realty Resources DFW, has been named Professional of the Year by the International Right of Way Association Chapter
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Innovative Developers Inc. Prepares Locations for LegacyTexas Bank
Fort Worth-based Innovative Developers Inc. remodeled two and is working on a third location for LegacyTexas Bank, which made its first foray into Fort Worth recently.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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International Award Presented to Houston Architecture Firm
Houston-based EDI Architecture, Inc. was awarded an International Project of the Year award from the Developer and Builder's Alliance of Florida at the Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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JS5 Orbital Jigsaw
Lightweight and powerful, the new JS5 Orbital Jigsaw from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is available for woodworkers, remodelers, serious DIYers and others. Bosch's latest offering delivers
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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KBR Begins Work on $225 Million Contract for Canadian Plant
Houston-based KBR was awarded a $225 million contract for construction and fabrication of a gasification unit by Lurgi AG, an Air Liquide subsidiary, and a leading international
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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LJA Engineering & Surveying Marks 10th anniversary
Houston-based LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc. recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, having grown to be the seventh largest civil and structural engineering company in Houston. During that
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Lake Highlands Town Center Breaks Ground
Luxury Living, Upscale Mixed-Use Tops Activity
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Learning Curves
Educational Building Market Continues Climbing Up
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Mayse & Associates Inc.
Mayse & Associates Inc. announced the hiring of Hui-Ling Huang as senior project manager. Huang holds a master's of architecture from the University of Oklahoma and a
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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McCarthy Starts $44 Million Dallas County Forensics Building
Dallas-based McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. began construction on the $44-million-dollar, 110,000-sq-ft Dallas County Institute for Forensic Science. The project will replace an existing forensic facility and will
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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New Ramps Open on Altamesa, Part of $13 Million Project
The new northbound entrance and exit ramps from Altamesa Boulevard to IH-35W in Fort Worth opened in late 2007. The new ramps are part of the $13
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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PSA-Dewberry
PSA-Dewberry announced that Randy Gibson, SE, PE, has been named president. Gibson has been managing PSA-Dewberry's day-to-day operations as the COO since May 2007. His career with
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Perspectiva
Perspectiva has hired Saul Valentin as vice president of business development. Valentin currently serves as the chairman of the Houston chapter of the National Hispanic Professional Organization,
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Planning Begins on Largest U.S. LEED Certified Mixed-Use Campus
Also, from higher educational facilities to mixed-use commercial and manufacturing, projects gain LEED certification.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Post-Katrina Worker Recruitment Program Along Gulf Coast Is Off to a 'GREAT' Start
Tim Horst is neither a juggler nor a matchmaker by trade. Yet the president of Bechtel Group unit Becon Construction Co. and newly named program manager for
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Repairs Completed on Rain-Damaged Navarro County Embankments
Work should wrap up this month on the rehabilitation of three embankments along southbound IH-45 that experienced slope failure due to the heavy rainfall in 2007 in
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Ron Skaggs
ACHA presents Lifetime Achievement Award to HKS' Ron Skaggs.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Rowland Cos.
Rowland Cos. announced the addition of Shane Luck as customer service supervisor. He attended West Valley College and has more than 20 years experience in commercial construction.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Rural FM 917 Gets Facelift, Pavement Overlay
Work to rehabilitate a 6-mi stretch of FM 917 began recently. The project on FM 917 from Egan to Joshua, about 20 mi south of Fort Worth,
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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SHW Group
SHW Group has added Eric Miller, Deborah Ebersole, Jeremy Theodore and Troy Contreras to its Texas Higher Education studio. Miller joined the firm as an intern architect.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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San Antonio CPA Firm Merges with Austin CPA Firm
San Antonio-based Padgett, Stratemann & Co. LLP, one of the largest CPA and business advisory firms in Texas, has merged with Sprouse & Anderson LLP, a leading
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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San Antonio Firm, TxDOT Share National Design Award
San Antonio engineering firm, Structural Engineering Associates Inc. received a National Design Award from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute for the design of four bridges in the Loop
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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San Antonio Hotel Construction Begins
FAS Construction Management Inc., a subsidiary of MDI, was awarded a contract from Montex Real Estate Co. LLC to build a five-story Staybridge hotel with 120 suites
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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San Antonio Marriott Moves Forward with Design, Construction
Construction has started on the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, which is set to open spring of 2010. Located outside San Antonio in
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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San Antonio's New Brew
Historic Pearl Brewery Transforming Into Multiuse Urban Site
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Sapphire Condo Towers Set for August Completion
Luxury Living, Upscale Mixed-Use Tops Activity
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Scholarship Designed for Construction Marketing Students
The Society for Marketing Professional Services Houston chapter has established a new endowed scholarship at the University of Houston. The scholarship will be administered through the Bauer
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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South Texas Associated Builders & Contractors Present Awards
From regional construction projects and international developments, engineers, subcontractors, architects and contractors are among the professionals honored for their achievements.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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State Awards Off-Shore Wind Leases to WEST
Wind Leases May Blow $231 Million Into State's Coffers
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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State Provides Nearly $29 Million for Public Transportation Providers
State transportation officials approved $28.7 million for public transportation providers for fiscal year 2008.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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TDIndustries
TDIndustries has promoted Bob Richards, Ricky Hasserd, Dwight Matthews and Chuck Swallow in its Central Texas operation. Richards has been promoted to executive vice president for TDI
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Teal Construction
Teal Construction has added Dan Pardue to its management team and has also brought on Grey Hoffs as a project manager.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Texas Construction Honors Award Winners
This magazine awarded 49 projects and their building teams at our annual Best of Awards luncheon held in Dallas in early December.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene Under Way
Construction began recently on the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene. Austin-based PBS&J designed and planned the 63-acre cemetery with the Texas Veterans Land Board as part
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Trans-Texas Corridor Report Identifies Environmental Impacts
TxDOT and the Federal Highway Administration released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement recommending roads be placed along existing highways for the Trans-Texas Corridor project.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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U.S. 175 Expansion Project Started in Phases
The western-most segment of the U.S. 175 expansion project is under way in Henderson County between Mabank and SH 334, where it adjoins current phases of construction.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Walter P Moore
Walter P Moore has announced that James Jacobi, P.E., and Viral Patel, P.E., LEED AP, were promoted to senior principals of the firm. Also, the following were
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Wilder Construction Becomes Subsidiary of Granite Construction
Lewisville-based Granite Construction Inc. acquired Pacific Northwest-based heavy civil construction company Wilder Construction Co. Granite currently holds (through a subsidiary) a 76.8% interest in Wilder. Under the
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Yates Construction
Yates Construction's North Texas Division recently named Doug Thompson as vice president. Thompson was with Beck for 24 years.
Publication Date: FEB 2008
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Ziegler Cooper Architects Designs Upper Kirby YMCA and Campus
Houston-based Ziegler Cooper Architects was selected to provide planning and design services for the new Upper Kirby YMCA and Community Campus, a public-private partnership serving Intown neighborhoods
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$13.5 Million, 3-Mi Project Restores Eroded Galveston Beach
Galveston's beaches get help in fighting erosion.
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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$367 Million Pass-Through Financing Project Planned for El Paso
El Paso pass-through financed project gets green light
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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A Q&A With TxDOT Executive Director Amadeo Saenz
Amadeo Saenz was appointed as the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation on September 27, 2007. The 51-year-old previously served as TxDOT's assistant executive director
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement Award
AIA Dallas announces Lifetime Achievement Honoree
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Adolfson & Peterson Construction Awarded Safety Star Award
Dallas-based Adolfson & Peterson Construction was recognized for its consistent safety programs at the Associated Builders and Contractors North Texas' Excellence in Construction awards dinner. The award
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Ascension Awarded Contract for Gainesville Medical Office Building
Projects starts across the state include the new headquarters office for Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Richardson; also, several medical facilities planned for cities including Gainesville and Houston
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Block 21 Forms Team, Breaks Ground on 35-Story Austin Tower
Construction started in late fall on the $260-million mixed-use Block 21 in the core of downtown Austin. Bounded by 2nd Street, 3rd Street, Guadalupe and Lavaca, the
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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CB&I Awarded $373 Million LNG Contract in Australia
CB&I of The Woodlands will provide engineering, procurement, construction and pre-commissioning of two 120,000-cu-meter full containment LNG storage tanks, three condensate tanks and associated civil, piping, electrical
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Callison
Callison announces the addition of Randall Stone, AIA as a director in its Dallas office. In his new position, Stone will be influential in managing firm-wide initiatives
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Case Adds 621E Wheel Loader to E Series Line
Case Construction Equipment has introduced the Case 621E wheel loader, the newest member of the E Series line. Like other Case E Series wheel loaders, the 621E
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Christmas Mountains on the Auction Block; Park Service May Bid
Christmas Mountains in West Texas is on the auction block of the Texas General Land Office. The National Park Service has an opportunity to meet or exceed
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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City-Funded Craft Training Becomes True Bronx Tale
When the New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection chose a public golf course in the Bronx to build a mandated $1.3-billion filtration plant, community activists wanted
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Construction Begins on Lee College Theater in Baytown
Baytown's first proscenium hall at the Lee College Performing Arts Center is under construction by Durotech of Houston and is slated for an October completion. The 55,000-sq-ft
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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Construction Starts on $47 Million Lubbock Hotel, Conference Center
Turner Construction Co.'s Dallas office recently broke ground on the $47 million, 226,627-sq-ft Overton Hotel and Conference Center, located in Overton Park between Mac Davis and Avenue
Publication Date: JAN 2008
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