AMARILLO, TX — H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its branch in Amarillo, Texas, the company’s 30th location in the state. H&E has opened 25 new branches across the country and acquired nine others since the second quarter of last year, and it has operations in 32 states.

The …

AUSTIN, TX — Grand Canyon University (GCU) and Rosendin have teamed up again to expand their Pre-Apprenticeship for Electricians Pathway into Austin, Texas. As more businesses move to Texas, Rosendin, the country’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, identified Austin as an area with a growing construction industry and a need for …

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Brett Flint, PE, has joined planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN). Based in the Corpus Christi, Texas, office, Flint will serve as Senior Project Manager for the municipal group. With more than 30 years of experience in design construction, …

DALLAS, TX — Sundt Construction recently completed the City of Lewisville’s Windhaven Parkway, a $16.57 million project that included construction of approximately 1,500 feet of four-lane roadway connecting Windhaven Parkway from Cookie Lane to Brown Knight Lane.

“Thanks to the diligent work of our employee-owners, we’re pleased to deliver the …

DENTON, TX — Skanska, a construction and development firm, announces the groundbreaking of the University of North Texas Science and Technology Building on the university’s main campus in Denton, Texas. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2026.

The 110,000-square foot, $87 million new building will fulfill a …

ELGIN, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the completion and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Harvest Ridge Elementary School, part of the Elgin Independent School District (EISD). The event marks a significant milestone in addressing the district’s growing educational needs.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took at Harvest Ridge Elementary School. …

FORT BEND, TX — The construction of the new Fort Bend Town Center METRO Garage hit a milestone with the completion of all the structural work. A topping-out ceremony was held to celebrate the hard work and achievements of all involved in the project. Over 100 were in attendance including …

FORT WORTH, TX — Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (EMS ISD) recently welcomed students at the new Eagle Mountain High School (EMHS). It is the district’s fourth comprehensive high school and, when filled, has capacity for 2,400 students. Construction was made possible by the voter-approved bond proposal passed in 2017.

Rather than …

GALVESTON, TX — HDR’s Dollar Bay Marsh Restoration Project won the 2024 Best Restored Shores Award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. The Best Restored Shores program annually honors projects that enhance shoreline resiliency by addressing environmental degradation, storm impacts, climate change, and sea level rise in …

HOUSTON, TX — Christopher Dorang, PE, has been named a Senior Vice President and Maritime National Technical Director at WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services firm. Dorang, based in Houston, Texas, oversees quality execution of maritime projects across the U.S., bringing nearly 30 years of maritime experience …

HOUSTON, TX — Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global commercial real estate developer, and joint venture partner Daiwa House Texas have broken ground on Blue Ridge Commerce Center (Blue Ridge), a five-building industrial park located in Houston, Texas. Set on 92 acres in Fort Bend County, the master-planned development will …

HOUSTON, TX — Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a global commercial real estate developer, in joint venture partnership with an affiliate of South Atlantic Services, has tilted walls at TCC’s latest industrial development in the Houston area, Carpenters Logistics Center. Located 2 miles from the Interstate 10 and Beltway 8 …

LAREDO, TX — ARCO Design/Build (ARCO), a national design-build firm and builder of distribution centers and warehouses, has broken ground on a 236,693-square-foot speculative industrial facility in Laredo, Texas. This strategic project, developed by Alliance Industrial Company in partnership with Realterm, addresses the increasing demand for logistics facilities in …

LOCKHART, TX — VLK Architects and Core Construction gathered with Lockhart Independent School District board members, principals, teachers, and the bond construction manager for a beam signing at Lockhart High School (LHS). In November 2022, the Lockhart community voted in support of a bond election providing the funds for expanding …

LUFKIN, TX — H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its branch in Lufkin, Texas, the company’s 31st location in the Lone Star State and its ninth Texas branch added in the past two years. H&E now operates in 32 states, and it has opened 26 new branches across the …

PEARLAND, TX — The City of Pearland broke ground on the expansion of the Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Replacement and Expansion project, which will increase the plant’s wastewater treatment capacity from 3.1 million gallons per day (MGD) to 5 MGD to better address the community’s growing needs.

The …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Vincent Obregon, PE, has been named by HNTB Corporation as the San Antonio Practice Leader. Obregon brings over 30 years of experience in transportation, public works, and infrastructure engineering with a background that spans both the public and private sectors. Since joining HNTB in 2013, …

SAN DIEGO, CA — BOMAG Americas, a Fayat company, announces the promotion of Robert Vistad to Sales Director, Dealer Channel for western U.S. and Canada. In his new position, Vistad is tasked with supporting the North American dealer network and BOMAG field sales with market awareness, product knowledge, and …

SAN MARCOS, TX — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, recently broke ground on Texas State University’s new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Classroom Building. The significant milestone marked the start of construction of the new $137 million project located on the San Marcos campus.

The new …

SHERMAN, TX — SitePro Rentals announces the recent opening of a new facility in Sherman, Texas, giving the rental company a stronger presence in the growing North Texas market. The 17,000-square-foot, nearly 3-acre facility is SitePro’s 19th rental branch to date and 13th location in the Lone Star State.

The …

TERRELL, TX — Construction firm Robins & Morton joined the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) recently to mark the groundbreaking for Terrell State Hospital’s replacement facility.

The 415,500-square-foot, 250-bed project will replace the 139-year-old psychiatric hospital. It will feature therapeutic spaces and separate areas for adult and adolescent …

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott announces a record $148 billion in total investment for Texas’ transportation infrastructure. This investment includes the unanimous adoption of the more than $104 billion 10-year transportation plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling approximately $82.3 million for water and wastewater projects.

• $2.14 million to the City of Gordon (Palo Pinto County) for water system improvements
• $122,449 to the City of Mertzon (Irion County) for a lead service line inventory
• $1 …

DALLAS, TX — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces Kristina Holcomb has been promoted to Dallas Metro+ Executive. Over the past three years, Holcomb has served as AECOM’s Texas Growth and Strategy Transit-Rail Lead, where she has led strategic pursuits and built teams to meet the needs of the …

EL PASO, TX — The design-build team of Clark Construction Group and the SmithGroup + HKS Joint Venture celebrated the groundbreaking of the new El Paso VA Health Care Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. The design-build team joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps …

GALVESTON, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for design work on the Coastal Texas Project's (CTX) ecosystem restoration measures and the coastal storm risk management measure on South Padre Island. This …

PLANO, TX — Quiddity Engineering announces the appointment of David Kochalka as General Manager for its North Texas region. Kochalka brings over 27 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry. His extensive engineering experience includes site civil design, land development, real estate entitlements, public involvement, transportation planning and design, …

ABILENE, TX — Cory Higgins, PE, joins Garver as a Water Team Leader and Senior Project Manager in the west Texas region. With 13 years of experience in planning, design, and construction of public water systems, eight of which include project management, Higgins has completed over 50 projects for …

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has opened a new bridge on State Highway 8, crossing Wright Patman Lake between Bowie and Cass counties.

"The width of the old bridges was not up to our current standards for a highway like SH 8," Texarkana Area Engineer Tommy …

BROWNSVILLE, TX — NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) announces that its subsidiary Rio Grande LNG Train 4, LLC (Rio Grande LNG Train 4) has executed a lump sum turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Bechtel Energy Inc. (Bechtel) for the construction of Train 4 and related infrastructure at the Rio …

BRYAN, TX — WRI Tractors, located in Bryan, Texas, is now carrying Takeuchi’s full line of compact equipment, including track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, and crawler dumper.

“We’re very pleased to now offer Takeuchi’s quality equipment here in southeast Texas,” said Quinton Williams, President of WRI Tractors. …

CROSBY, TX — Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the groundbreaking ceremony to expand Crosby High School. The event marks the beginning of a project that will enhance the educational facilities at Crosby High School and meet the growing needs of the community.

The expansion project includes the construction …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) continues its partnership with North America’s largest do-it-yourself moving and self-storage operator, U-Haul, as it secures the seventh project with the client. The general contractor has started construction on the new three-building, 127,205-square-foot self-storage development in Denton, Texas.

“Our team is …

DALLAS, TX — HNTB Corporation has named Ashley Frederick Booth North Texas-Arkansas Office Leader and Senior Vice President, overseeing offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano, Texas, and Little Rock, Arkansas. He succeeds former Office Leader Steve Knobbe, PE who was appointed to HNTB’s Northwest Division President.

Booth most recently …

DALLAS, TX — Joeris General Contractors has experienced growth in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, doubling in revenue over the past five years, with $1.6 billion in backlog currently contracted. To help ensure the company is well positioned and staffed to manage this explosive growth, Joeris has appointed Brian Burns, …

DENTON, TX ― University officials and commercial builders and architects marked a significant milestone in the construction of Texas Woman’s University's (TWU) health sciences center, which will expand programming and research at TWU and increase health-related services for north Texans.

University leaders and representatives of AECOM Hunt construction and SmithGroup …

FORT WORTH, TX — DICK’S Sporting Goods announces that it plans to construct an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, which is expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next 10 years.

The next generation facility will support DICK’S business in Texas and …

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) announces the opening of its new headquarters in Houston, Texas. The new office will support the firm’s 20 percent growth rate in the Houston office.

LAN's new headquarters, situated in a 42,100-square-foot building, recently opened. The office features executive conferencing, soundproof …

HOUSTON, TX — Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials recently celebrated the completion of the Interstate-69 Southwest/Interstate-610 West Loop Interchange Reconstruction. The interchange serves as an important commuter connection to downtown Houston, southwest Houston, the Galleria, the city of Bellaire, West University, Rice Village, and areas in between.

The project …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America and National Equipment Dealers (NED) announce a five-year distribution agreement to accelerate Hyundai’s North American market coverage and growth initiatives while expanding NED’s dealership territory coverage.

NED CEO Zack Kavanaugh and President & COO Jesse Beasley recently visited Hyundai’s top executive …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces several leadership changes related to its product support operations. Kelly Shuffield has been promoted to Vice President of Service, Wade Gaines to Vice President of Parts and Product Support Sales, and Jeff Lechus to Director of Service for Cranes & Lifting. …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Cotulla Independent School District (ISD), a South Texas district of nearly 1,200 students, recently began construction on renovations to the 1957 high school buildings. Designed by Pfluger Architects, the renovations and additions to the campus will work around existing buildings to integrate into the site …

TOMBALL, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) announces the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tomball Independent School District’s (TISD) new West Elementary School, formerly Juergen Road Elementary School No. 12. The event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing expansion and development of the district’s educational facilities.

West Elementary School …

AUSTIN, TX — Paving the way for the future of transportation in the state, the Texas Transportation Commission adopted the Connecting Texas 2050 long range transportation plan. This will serve as the cornerstone planning document to help guide priorities in the coming decades.

Connecting Texas 2050 establishes the vision, goals, …

AUSTIN, TX — Texans across the state rely on public transit, and new funding from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will help provide access and expand service for people to get to jobs, school, medical appointments, and other important destinations. More than $123 million in funding was approved by …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $3,031,935,000 for water and wastewater projects through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas program and Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

• $16 million to the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (Limestone County) for a water supply project …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently voted to adopt the 2024 State Flood Plan, providing the first-ever comprehensive statewide assessment of flood risk and solutions to mitigate that risk.

“Adopting the first-ever state flood plan is a monumental achievement for Texas,” TWDB Chairwoman Brooke Paup said, …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host its biennial Water for Texas conference January 27-29, 2025, in Austin at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center to consider water issues impacting the state. Registration for the conference is now open.

While water supply and flood are currently …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) expands its business development team by adding Steven Wood as Business Development Manager. Wood will oversee the company’s Special Projects pursuits, primarily focused on programmatic renovation projects.

“Steven goes above and beyond to support our Special Projects division growth,” said Rick …

GALVESTON, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) awards a contract in the amount of $104 million to Callan Marine Ltd. for deepening of the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Ship Channel in south Texas. USACE and the Port of Brownsville will be deepening the ship …

IRVING, TX — Heidelberg Materials North America announces that it has acquired all assets of Aaron Materials, a concrete recycler and materials producer in the Corpus Christi, Texas, area. The operations include concrete crushing, stabilized materials, and a volumetric concrete business.

“The acquisition of Aaron Materials further strengthens our …

TAMPA, FL — Synergy Equipment (Synergy), a Southeastern construction equipment rental business, and Opifex Enterprises (Opifex), a Texas equipment rental company, announce that they have combined to form one of the largest independent equipment rental businesses in the United States. Together, the company will become the ninth largest general equipment …

AMARILLO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, and general contractor, recently completed the new five-story, 158,250-square-foot Potter County District Courts Building in Amarillo, Texas.

Designed by HOK Group Inc., a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, the new courthouse …

AUSTIN, TX — Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) has embarked on a project to replace a prefabricated metal building at its Ben White Boulevard location with a two-story medical office building. The Central Texas health care provider hired Lawrence Group Architects to perform a feasibility study and design for the new …

AUSTIN, TX — HNTB recently celebrated its new Austin office with an open house for employees, clients, partners, and local officials. Among the attendees was Mayor Kirk Watson, who took the opportunity to commend HNTB on its 110-year journey, underscoring the firm’s contributions and impact it has made on the …

BROWNSVILLE, TX — Bechtel celebrates the official opening of the new Bechtel Craft Professional Recruitment Center in Brownsville, Texas. The center provides a location for members of the Brownsville and surrounding communities to connect with recruiters, learn more about employment opportunities with Bechtel at the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project, …

CONROE, TX — VLK Architects recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Willis ISD’s third middle school alongside district administrators, school board members, and general contractor Duratech. Funding for this project is from the voter-approved May 2022 bond, which allows Willis ISD to accommodate for the expected growth in the area. …

DALLAS, TX — Gavin Mellor joins HNTB as a Project Director bringing more than 30 years of experience in programming, planning, design, coordination, and management of airport projects from small regional airports to expansive commercial hubs.

“Gavin is an excellent addition to HNTB’s aviation professionals,” said Chris Price, PE, …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the appointment of Herschel L. Acosta, CCM as Senior Vice President at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office. Acosta brings a wealth of experience and leadership that will enhance the capabilities and growth of the 360 Construction Services (360 CS) division.

In his new role, Acosta …

DALLAS, TX — MMC Corp announces that its companies — MW Builders, the MMC Contractors entities, and BCS — are uniting around the new brand name Cerris. MMC Corp will become Cerris. MW Builders will rebrand to become Cerris Builders. The MMC Contractors entities and BCS are each …

DALLAS, TX — SitePro Rentals announces the recent opening of a new facility in Houston, Texas, giving the rental company a larger, more centralized location for the growing market. The 38,000-square-foot facility on over seven acres is SitePro’s largest facility to date and will service equipment rental customers in the …

GALVESTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the completion of the new parking structure at the Galveston Ferry Landing. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks an important milestone in enhancing transportation infrastructure and community convenience in Galveston, Texas, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

LAN began …

HOUSTON, TX — 38 Houston-area small and diverse business leaders are positioned to take their firms to new heights following their successful completion of Clark Construction's Strategic Partnership Program.

Established in 2006, the Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) delivers executive MBA-style classes to small minority-, women-, and veteran-owned firms in …

HOUSTON, TX — A first for the Houston area, San Jacinto College is partnering with Pfluger Architects to build training facilities for the highly specialized field of biotechnology, creating career pathways for skilled professionals in this rapidly growing industry.

The 17,450-square-foot Center for Biotechnology is under construction at the college’s …

HOUSTON, TX — Joeris General Contractors announces the hiring of Brandon Meyers as the new Vice President of the Houston Business division. Bringing over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Meyers is poised to lead the Houston team.

Meyers' extensive background includes a wealth of experience, having held …

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces that two of its leaders have been appointed to significant positions within the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) state and local chapters. President Wayne Swafford, PE, will serve as President-Elect for the 2024-2025 ACEC Texas Officers, and Chief …

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the hiring of Karter Ford, EIT, as part of the company's Hiring Our Heroes fellowship program. Ford, a U.S. Army veteran, joined LAN as a Mechanical Engineer in Training.

“Ford spent three months training with the mechanical team before …

HOUSTON, TX — Texas City Independent School District (TCISD) opened the doors to the district’s innovative new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Robotics Center, a learning facility serving students in grades K-12. Designed and built by Pfluger Architects and Bartlett Cocke, this project transformed an unused storage …

PORT ARTHUR, TX — Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, announces that Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and Bechtel Energy (Bechtel) have signed a fixed-price engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 project under development in Port Arthur, Texas.

"We are thrilled to …

SHERMAN, TX — When Sherman, Texas, urgently needed to expand its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) capacity due to a booming tech industry, the city turned to the Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) delivery method. Kiewit was selected by the city to help with its first utility-related CMAR.

CMAR is a qualifications-based collaborative …

CASE Construction Equipment has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) options for municipal crews, utility teams, urban construction, and other contractors with the commercial release of its 580EV, the industry’s first electric backhoe loader.

CASE’s EV backhoe loader will soon be followed by the commercial availability of two additional electric machines …

HOUSTON, TX — Burns & McDonnell promoted seven employee-owners from its offices in Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth to its Principal Group, a senior level of leadership recognizing outstanding performance and technical excellence. Burns & McDonnell is a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, construction, and architecture firm designing and building critical …

HOUSTON, TX — Gradall Industries, LLC, announces that the City of Houston, Texas, has purchased 15 Gradall excavators, which will be added to the city’s fleet of Gradall machines.

“The machines will be used mostly for ditching, storm cleanup, road maintenance, and road repair,” said Mark Allison, Director …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (Tx-APWA) has awarded Houston Public Works, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), and Harper Brothers Construction the Project of the Year Award for Environments over $75 million for the Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) program. The award was …

IRVING, TX — Granite’s board of directors has appointed Carlos M. Hernandez as a Director of the company.

Hernandez brings decades of industry experience as the former Chief Executive Officer of Fluor Corporation, the Irving, Texas-based engineering and construction firm. His career has included work in manufacturing, procurement, …

MANSFIELD, TX — Design-build construction firm Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas, announces that the company has received a first place Awards of Distinction trophy at the 41st annual Modular Building Institute 2024 World of Modular Conference and Tradeshow. The sold-out conference welcomed over 1,500 attendees who gathered for networking …

WACO, TX — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, announces that it has been awarded a four-year, $18 million contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CE&I) for an interstate …

AUSTIN, TX — Elgin Independent School District (ISD), a rapidly growing area east of Austin, recently began construction on Trinity Ranch Elementary, which will welcome 850 students in fall 2025. The school, designed by Pfluger Architects, is the second elementary resulting from a bond passed in 2021. Harvest Ridge …

AUSTIN, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, welcomes John Hicks as its new Director of Business Development within Mission Critical Services. Raised in Austin, Hicks brings more than 10 years of experience in data center oversight of program development and project …

AUSTIN, TX — American Structurepoint welcomes Whit Friend to its growing company as Texas Road Group Leader.

Friend brings a diverse background and 25 years of experience in all aspects of transportation engineering and project management. This includes engineering, planning, design, construction oversight, and program management services for state, municipal, …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 600 attendees to its 70th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. The theme this year was “Preserving a Strong Foundation” to support an enduring commitment to the environment, as well …

BUDA, TX — Vermeer Texas-Louisiana, the authorized dealer for Vermeer construction equipment in Texas, and Compact Construction Equipment, LLC, the authorized Bobcat dealer in south, central, and west Texas, have opened a new, co-branded facility in Buda, Texas.

Located on just under five acres directly off of Interstate …

DALLAS, TX — HNTB Corporation names Jonathan Bayles as Central Division Sales Officer and Vice President, overseeing client infrastructure needs across a nine-state region, spanning 16 offices in Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

In his new role, Bayles will help manage HNTB’s growth in the …

DALLAS, TX — KAI 360 Construction Services (360 CS) announces the hiring of Kristopher McGraw as Senior Project Manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office. In his new role, McGraw will play a role in overseeing building design and construction program management initiatives and ensuring the execution of projects from …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Richard Long, PE, CEM as Senior Mechanical Engineer and Subject Matter Expert at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office. Long's extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental in propelling KAI's engineering efforts forward as it grows its service offerings and tackles increasingly complex …

DALLAS, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of JP Cotton to the role of Assistant Sales & Operations Manager for the Dallas branch. Cotton will be responsible for supporting Sales & Operations Manager Chad Cox with the day-to-day operational needs of the Dallas branch and providing increased …

DALLAS, TX — SitePro Rentals announces the opening of a new branch in Aubrey, Texas (near Denton). The 9,700-square-foot, five-acre facility will serve customers in the greater North Texas market. The new location will be managed by Kevin Corley, a nearly 25-year veteran of the equipment rental industry.
“The …

DENTON, TX — H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its Denton branch, the seventh general rental location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Since this time last year, H&E has opened 17 new branches across the country — six of them in Texas — and acquired nine others. The …

FORT WORTH, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of Steve McCondichie to the role of Sales & Operations Manager for the Fort Worth branch. McCondichie will be responsible for overseeing the Fort Worth sales team, building and growing customer relationships, and supporting the rental, parts, and service …

GALVESTON, TX — Turner Construction Company was awarded a $41 million contract to build an Engineering Classroom and Research Building for Texas A&M University at Galveston in Galveston, Texas. The team, along with design partner Page and local city officials, celebrated the start of work with a groundbreaking ceremony.

The …

HOUSTON, TX — Ferrovial announces, through its construction subsidiary Webber, that it was awarded two contracts from the Texas Department of Transportation, and PLW Waterworks was awarded three Texas water and wastewater treatment facility projects.

Ferrovial acquired Houston-based construction company Webber in 2005. Over the past 20 years, …

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Mackrena Ramos, PE, Vice President, to Water Conveyance Business Group Director.

With over 25 years of engineering experience, Ramos has proven herself a leader, primarily through her extensive experience in large-diameter water main design and leadership …

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Matt Manges, PE, CFM, ENV SP, Vice President, to Stormwater Business Group Director.

As the leader of LAN’s stormwater team, Manges has pioneered advanced stormwater modeling and led critical watershed studies, contributing to LAN’s expertise and …

IDA GROVE, IA — Bryan Beck has been named GOMACO’s Vice President of Manufacturing. The appointment was made by Grant Godbersen, GOMACO’s President. As the new Vice President of Manufacturing, Beck will oversee all manufacturing operations, the expansion of manufacturing capabilities and facilities, the setting of product delivery …

IRVING, TX — A congested triangle of highway interchanges is becoming a distant memory after a massive overhaul of the corridors wraps up in Irving.

The Irving Interchange surrounds the old Texas Stadium site in the Dallas District and is where SH 183, SH 114, Loop 12, and Spur 482 …

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX — The Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid dams are among those along the Guadalupe River that are almost a century old. With catastrophic flood events becoming more common in Texas, the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA) and residents of the two lakes are taking action to revitalize …

ODESSA, TX — Sundt Construction officially broke ground on segment 2 of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) IH-20 Improvements project. The $237.9 million project will reconstruct a 5.1-mile stretch of IH-20 in Odessa, Texas, part of the vital energy sector corridor.

“This project will redefine safe travel for …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority selected Flatiron and its joint venture partner Herzog for the construction portion of the $446.3 million North-South Corridor Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) project, commonly referred to as the Green Line. The 12-mile Green Line will provide a north-south sustainable mobility …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — HNTB’s Jessica Kessinger, PE, Deputy Program Manager, and Marisabel Ramthun, PE, Central Division Business Development Leader, have received the WTS San Antonio Chapter 2024 Woman of the Year award and WTS Heart of Texas Chapter 2024 Woman of the Year award, respectively.

Kessinger …

Atlas Copco announced the launch of its X-Air+ 1200-40, the newest member of its DrillAir portfolio. This new portable air compressor is designed for deep drilling applications.

“With enhanced performance capabilities, this 40 bar compressor is our most efficient DrillAir compressor, not only in operating speed but also in fuel …

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the addition of the 258 net horsepower HX355A LCR — a 35.5-ton, compact-radius excavator — to its lineup of full-sized crawler excavators.

With an operating weight between 78,483 and 79,807 pounds, the HX355A LCR fits between the Hyundai HX350A and HX380A conventional-swing excavators, …

KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA recently announced the launch of the SK520LC-11 excavator. The new 55-ton class, -11 series model combines advanced technology, enhanced efficiency, and durability with the KOBELCO “Performance x Design” concept for operator controllability and comfort.

The SK520LC-11 features an operating weight at approximately 121,000 pounds. It delivers …

Takeuchi is now offering an equipment option designed to move heavy materials across challenging terrain — the TCR50-2 crawler dumper. Previously available from Takeuchi in other parts of the world, the manufacturer is now bringing the crawler dumper to its North American customer base.

“Urbanization here in North America has …

Trimble DA2 GNSS Smart Antenna is now available for both civil and building construction applications through Trimble’s subscription program. Combined with Trimble Siteworks or Trimble FieldLink software, the DA2 can perform a variety of construction surveying tasks and site supervision.

For civil contractors, this includes pole-mount for high accuracy grade …

The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association's (TXAPA) 2024 Managing Asphalt Pavements (MAPS) Conference and Tradeshow was an incredible success, leaving over 400 attendees and exhibitors informed and educated on the future of asphalt pavement management. Held over two days at the BASE at Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas, the …

AUSTIN, TX — AECOM announces it has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide project inspection services for the construction of drainage tunnels for the next phase of its $4.5 billion Capital Express (CapEx) Central project in Austin. The project includes the delivery of two large-diameter …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the appointment of Daniel Fleischman, PE, as the North Travis Area Engineer for the Austin District.

Fleischman's professional career began in 1998 when he worked as an Engineer-In-Training for a consulting firm. He later joined TxDOT in 2003, serving …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $94.8 million for water and wastewater projects.

• $2.26 million to the City of Brady (McCulloch County) for water distribution system improvements
• $5.23 million to the City of Brady (McCulloch County) for a lead service line replacement project …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling around $50 million for water and wastewater projects.

• $2.11 million to the City of Huntington (Angelina County) for a drinking water project
• $3.92 million to the City of New Summerfield (Cherokee County) for a drinking water project …

BIG SPRING, TX — The City of Big Spring, Texas has selected Woolpert to provide engineering, design, and construction management services for up to three airport improvement projects at McMahon-Wrinkle Airport. The projects include remarking airfield aircraft operation areas, rehabilitating and reconstructing aging runway pavement, and replacing and upgrading existing …

COLLEGE STATION, TX — The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has reached a milestone in its plan to build a new Clinical Veterinary Teaching and Research Complex (CVTRC), partnering with Page, a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm, and Texas-owned Vaughn Construction to design …

HOUSTON, TX — Morris Export Services, a Houston-based logistics company, has acquired the first LiuGong 2450H Reach Stacker in North America, marking the debut of LiuGong's heavy machinery in the region. This move has sparked industry interest in the potential for broader expansion by LiuGong.

Morris Export Services cited a …

HOUSTON, TX — Granite announces that it has been awarded an $89 million subcontract by United Airlines and Manhattan Construction as part of the overall United Airlines Terminal B Airside Transformation program, a $2 billion initiative funded by United Airlines and the City of Houston (Houston Airport System). The project …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has recently begun the I-69 bridge extension project over the Brazos River in Fort Bend County, promising significant improvements in mobility and safety.

This $53 million project will extend the I-69 mainlane and frontage road bridges both northbound and southbound by …

LEON COUNTY, TX — Ferrovial, a global infrastructure company, announces it signed an agreement which includes the construction and operation of a 257 MWdc solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Leon County, Texas, capable of serving over 36,000 homes.

Ferrovial is investing $72 million in this project, which is an …

LUBBOCK, TX — Associated Supply Company, Inc., (ASCO), a provider of construction, agriculture, and material handling equipment, announces that it has joined the distributor network for Vacall jetting and vacuum machines in 130 counties primarily in eastern, western, and south Texas, as well as the state of New Mexico. …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces its sponsorship of the new San Antonio section of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE).

Highway engineering professionals in the San Antonio area now have a local community dedicated to ASHE's mission, creating a network with resources and …

AUSTIN, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) promotes Eric Churchill to Vice President of Central Texas. Churchill takes on this role less than two years after joining AP as Central Texas Business Development Director.

In his new position, Churchill works with regional leadership to provide direction and drive AP’s …

AUSTIN, TX — Marisabel Ramthun, PE joins HNTB Corporation as Business Development Leader with a focus on growing HNTB’s portfolio of transportation design projects and clients in Texas. Her extensive career includes more than two decades with the Texas Department of Transportation, where she last served as Director of …

AUSTIN, TX — Stroud Evans joins HNTB Corporation as Business Development Officer and Vice President. He will drive an increased focus on key clients, markets, and infrastructure initiatives in the firm’s Central Division which includes Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

“Stroud’s industry expertise and proven …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved amendments to the first-ever regional flood plans that recommend additional solutions to reduce the risk and impact of flooding across the state, bringing the total estimated cost of flood risk reduction solutions for all 15 planning regions to more …

AUSTIN, TX — Two Garver employees were recognized at the WTS Heart of Texas (HOT) Chapter’s 20th Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala. Laura Friello, PE, was named Member of the Year while Stephen Johnson, PE, was named Man of the Year. They were nominated by fellow members of …

BEAUMONT, TX — McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction on Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1. The project included demolition of a failed dock structure and construction of a new general cargo dock. The location of Port of Beaumont along the Texas Gulf Coast makes it the No. 1 …

DALLAS, TX — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing Investing in America Tour, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Dallas, Texas, to celebrate awards that will reshape and reconnect communities.

Buttigieg and USDOT recently announced $3.3 billion in funding from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure …

DALLAS, TX — Construction management firm Structure Tone Southwest adds new leaders in its Dallas office, further strengthening the expertise and leadership across Texas.

Shandra Colon has joined as the new Vice President of Business Development, based in the Dallas office. With a career spanning over two decades, Colon brings …

DALLAS, TX — With nearly two decades of engineering, project management, and program management experience in the water market, Sarah Isbell joins Burns & McDonnell in Dallas, Texas. She will lead a growing team of water professionals, expanding the firm’s portfolio throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

“Sarah has a …

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction welcomes Jesse Morales to its Building Group as a Senior Safety Manager for the firm’s Texas Western Hall project at The University of Texas, El Paso.

“Jesse exemplifies Sundt’s commitment to being the best in the industry in safety,” said Robert Garcia, Senior …

FORT WORTH, TX — Gage Zero LLC (Gage Zero), an Austin-based fleet electrification solutions company that deploys and operates electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and Hillwood, a development company, announce plans to develop Texas’ first public commercial EV charging facility, catering to trucks and last-mile fleets. Nestled within the …

FORT WORTH, TX — Garver Texas Wastewater Treatment Leader Dylan Christenson, Ph.D., PE, officially began his term as President of the Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) board during the annual Texas Water Conference in Fort Worth.

A nonprofit, educational organization, WEAT unites water professionals with diverse backgrounds and …

FORT WORTH, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Justin Reeves, PE, LEED AP, Vice President, to North Texas Infrastructure Business Group Director.

With an engineering background that spans more than two decades, Reeves has served in technical and management roles for water and …

FRISCO, TX — The Frisco Station Partnership is launching The Towers at Frisco Station, a new district inside the 242-acre mixed-use development, situated at the northwest quadrant of the Dallas North Tollway between Warren Parkway and John Hickman Parkway. The Towers district will include a Class AA speculative office building, …

HOUSTON, TX — Jason Caldwell joins WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, as National Water Resources Market Lead. Caldwell brings to the role an understanding of organizational development and sales in the water business. He is based in Houston, Texas.

“Jason is a highly accomplished engineer and …

HOUSTON, TX — Skanska USA has been selected to construct a new $54.5 million building at Rice University for the Jones Graduate School of Business that will support the school’s growing student and faculty population. The university and project teams celebrated the new project with a groundbreaking, unveiling the design …

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that its joint venture with Austin Bridge & Road — Lone Star Constructors, NEX — has broken ground on Phase 1 of the Interstate 35 (I-35) Northeast Expansion (NEX) South project in San Antonio, Texas, for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Fluor was …

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Hy-Brid Lifts announces Gary Coke as Director of Sales covering the south-central United States, including Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas. Coke’s responsibilities include providing customer support as well as continuing the growth and channel development of the Hy-Brid Lifts line of low-level …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr USA, Co., appoints Shane Kuhlmey as Divisional Director for Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines, and Maritime Cranes, focusing on three major Liebherr offices in Newport News, Virginia; Miami, Florida; and Houston, Texas.

Kuhlmey transitions into this new role following a successful tenure as head …

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX — Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) recently opened their new Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). The three-story building provides instructional and research laboratory space for the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering and supports undergraduate education, student innovation, and emerging areas of research across various engineering …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Construction management firm Structure Tone Southwest announces key promotions and a strategic office relocation in San Antonio.

Ben Martin has been named Vice President of Operations and Michael Chavan has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development. Both professionals will jointly oversee the San Antonio …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Western Specialty Contractors announces the promotion of Stephen Cordova to Manager of its San Antonio, Texas, Branch.

As Branch Manager, Cordova is responsible for overseeing sales, daily operations, and field personnel at the branch, plus developing new projects within the branch’s territory. Founded in 2000, the …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Teachers, students, community members, and other stakeholders all recently came to Sam Houston High School to commemorate the start of a two-year renovation project.

“I’m proud to stand here this morning to share the exciting milestone,” said Dr. Nakeshia Bibbs, Principal at Sam Houston High School. …

TAYLOR, TX — Sundt Construction, known for its diverse range of construction projects, including heavy civil, industrial, large commercial, and renewables, recently acquired a 250-ton Link-Belt TCC-2500 Telescopic Crawler Crane for the construction of a new water reclamation facility in Taylor, Texas.

Michael Wallin, Regional Equipment Manager at …

WACO, TX — The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) has awarded a $5,000 scholarship to a Texas student that was enrolled in a post-secondary heavy equipment repair program this spring.

The recipient is Joseph Briseno from Texas State Technical College in Waco. He was selected from 27 applicants by a …

EL PASO, TX — Jordan Foster Construction was recognized for having the nation’s top construction safety and health program in 2023 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The association, which oversees the Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA), an annual ranking of construction safety and health programs, noted that …

FRISCO, TX — Wilks Development and Frisco Economic Development Corporation (Frisco EDC) signed a development agreement that launches Phase One of construction and development for Firefly Park. The project is a 242-acre mixed-use, master-planned development including 159 acres owned by Wilks Development and 59 acres owned by Frisco EDC.

Firefly …

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed a $31.5 million upgrade of the Barbours Cut Terminal Container Yards 4 North and 5 North for the Port Houston Authority. The project was part of a modernization program to increase cargo handling efficiency. McCarthy completed rehabilitation of the existing sites …

LUBBOCK, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) authorizes execution of grant contracts for $270 million through the Flood Mitigation Assistance program. The grants are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will be used for a variety of flood mitigation activities to benefit approximately 120,000 flood-prone …

PARMER COUNTY, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently began work on a project that will improve safety and mobility along U.S. 60 in Parmer County.

The $70 million project will build a new bridge at U.S. 60 (as well as entrance and exit ramps) and add safety …

AUSTIN, TX — Sundt Construction promotes Chad Yount to Vice President and Texas Operations Manager for its Transportation Group.

“Chad continues to exemplify what it means to be an employee-owner through his significant contributions to growing our business in Texas and his efforts with the Sundt Foundation,” said Joe Dooley …

AUSTIN, TX — Western Specialty Contractors announces the opening of a new Austin, Texas, branch and the promotion of Aaron Williams as Branch Manager.

In his new role as Branch Manager, Williams is responsible for overseeing sales, daily operations, and field personnel at the new branch, plus developing new projects …

AUSTIN, TX — The Frank Erwin Center is coming down to make way for a new UT Austin-MD Anderson Cancer Center joint medical campus, but even in its demise, the former home of Longhorn basketball and many memorable moments in Austin's musical history is serving an important purpose.

The facility …

BATON ROUGE, LA — BOMAG Americas announces that Bill Nittinger has joined the sales team as the Director of Dealer Channel Sales for the western region and Canada. The western region covers the following states: Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, …

DALLAS, TX — Bobcat Company announces its 2024 Dealer Leadership Group. The Bobcat dealerships honored this year are its highest-performing dealers in North America, according to the company’s Dealer Performance Review.

“Every year, our dealer network keeps raising the bar,” said Brady Seavert, Vice President of Construction Sales at …

DALLAS, TX — KAI 360 Construction Services (360 CS) announces the hiring of Wenguel Yohannes, AIA, NOMA as Senior Project Manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

In her new role at KAI, Yohannes will play a pivotal role in overseeing building design and construction program management initiatives, ensuring the …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Lydie Mizele as Engineering Design Manager in the Engineering Group at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

Mizele has more than 14 years of industry experience in all aspects of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and energy calculation design. Her portfolio includes retail, …

DALLAS, TX — Lauren Collins is stepping into the role of Safety and Total Rewards Director at Garver. Collins is a Texas A&M graduate with a Bachelor of Science in construction science and 19 years of experience in the construction, safety, and human resources fields. In her role, she …

DENTON, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently completed two projects with the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

The Jazz Lab renovation included updating 3,932 square feet of space within the Music Building. The project encompassed acoustical performance improvements, …

ELGIN, TX — The Elgin Independent School District (ISD) celebrated the groundbreaking for its new elementary school, Trinity Ranch Elementary, near the school's construction site in Elgin, Texas. Trinity Ranch Elementary will be located off Grist Mill Lane and Upper Elgin River Road, just south of U.S. 290.

Trinity Ranch …

FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and members of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce joined Burns & McDonnell leadership at a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate the company’s growth and showcase its new office space in downtown Fort Worth.

Since opening its first Fort Worth …

FORT WORTH, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction on the Harmon Road project with the City of Fort Worth. Part of the city’s 2018 City Bond for Streets and Mobility Improvements, the project expanded a 2-mile section of Harmon Road, between U.S. 287 and Golden Triangle Boulevard …

FORT WORTH, TX — Wade Barnes, PE, Ph.D., CFM, joins Neel-Schaffer as a Water Resources Project Manager, based in the firm’s Fort Worth office.

Barnes has 21 years of experience, seven in water/sewer construction and 14 in hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) engineering. Barnes has extensive experience designing drainage plans …

HOUSTON, TX — Historic structures are being demolished every day across the country to make way for modern, new developments and buildings. While often a challenging endeavor, sometimes all it takes is a good brick, an experienced specialty contractor, and a dedicated preservationist to save these relics from the bulldozer. …

HOUSTON, TX — McDermott announces Maurizio Coratella as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Coratella will apply his more than three decades of industry leadership and engineering and construction expertise and will lead delivery of integrated engineering and construction solutions across the energy value chain …

HOUSTON, TX — National Trench Safety (NTS), the nation’s largest pure play trench safety solutions provider, announces the appointment of Fernando Pinera as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Pinera has a background in rental and brings over 20 years of rental, operational, sales, and financial leadership to the company. Most …

HOUSTON, TX — SitePro Rentals announces the opening of a new branch location in Dayton, Texas, giving the equipment rental company a larger footprint to better support the greater Houston market. The 9,200-square-foot facility on nearly six acres is SitePro’s 17th location opened to date and its 12th in Texas. …

PLEASANTON, TX — Stantec, a sustainable design and engineering company, has been selected to provide planning and integrated design services for the redevelopment of the City of Pleasanton’s Main Street. The 22-acre, mixed-use development will convert a former elementary school campus into a multifunctional development to serve as a …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Sundt Construction was selected as the winner of a 2024 Construction Risk Partners Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Build America Award for San Pedro Culture Park Phase 1.2/1.3 in the Environmental Enhancement category.

“We’re honored to be recognized with this award and proud of our …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Wilford Hall Medical Center, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was once the flagship of military medicine, named after the medical pioneer, Brig. Gen. Wilford F. Hall. With early beginnings in 1942, as a 100-bed hospital, the medical center quickly grew to …

TULSA, OK — Manhattan Construction Co. announces it has earned a National Safety Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which was presented at the 34th annual Excellence in Construction Awards during ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

Manhattan Construction Co. received a Pinnacle Award, the safety awards program’s …

ARLINGTON, TX — In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has been awarded $80 million to help fund the Bridging Highway Divides for DFW Communities project, which is dedicated to reconnecting communities in the region.

The project will create four …

DALLAS, TX — HNTB has been selected by the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board to provide program management and construction management (PM/CM) services.

“We are proud to continue our long partnership with DFW to realize its upcoming $5 billion in preapproved capital projects, along with future terminal development endeavors …

PARIS, TX — Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials announce that a project to improve and upgrade a portion of Interstate Highway 30 in Hunt County has begun.

The contractor, Williams Brothers Construction Company, was granted 945 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at more than …

TAYLOR, TX — The Biden-Harris Administration announces that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics (Samsung) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. semiconductor supply …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has chosen WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, to provide engineering services for the I-35 Capital Express Central Downtown (CapEx-C Downtown) Corridor reconstruction through downtown Austin.

WSP will provide plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the 1.8-mile downtown …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announces that Jeff Walker has made the decision to retire from his position as Executive Administrator after nearly eight years as head of the agency and more than 34 years with TWDB.

As one of the longest-serving TWDB Executive Administrators, Walker’s …

CHICAGO, IL — Libby Braband joins HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, as Central Region Sales Officer and Vice President. She will drive an increased focus on clients’ infrastructure needs and successful project development, aiming to maximize growth within HNTB’s Great Lakes Division and Central Division, encompassing an expansive …

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Architect Connie Rivera, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, joins Texas-based Pfluger Architects as Co-Managing Principal of the firm’s Corpus Christi office, where she will drive growth and innovation in educational facility planning, design, and construction administration in the Coastal Bend region. Rivera has led successful projects …

DALLAS, TX — The Innovation Next+ design-build team has been selected for the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Terminal F Concourse and Skylink Station Project. The $855 million project will provide a new concourse building and associated Skylink Station infrastructure on the Terminal F site. This new double-loaded (aircraft …

DENVER, CO — Thompson Pump announces its newest partnership with Wagner Rents, The Cat Rental Store, making Wagner the exclusive, authorized distributor of Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company’s dewatering and bypass pumps, equipment, and services for all of Colorado, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas.

“Pumps are a growing …

FORT WORTH, TX — HFA Architecture + Engineering announces that veteran financial leader Lisa Hess, CMA, CSCA has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.

Based in HFA's Fort Worth office, Hess brings more than 18 years of finance, accounting, and management experience in sectors such as engineering, construction, law, …

GEORGETOWN, TX — With the addition of Jason Reynolds as Survey Team Leader in Georgetown, Garver is further expanding its surveying services into Central Texas. In his role, Reynolds will leverage his 30-plus years of experience to serve a variety of clients, including departments of transportation, counties, municipalities, private development, …

HOUSTON, TX — Administrators and staff of the Cleveland Independent School District (CISD) recently gathered at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new staff development and administration building designed to enhance the operations of the growing school district. Located on State Highway 321 across from Cleveland High …

HOUSTON, TX — Ashish Patel, PE, a Team Leader and an Associate at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), has been elected Vice President of The Structural Engineers Association of Texas (SEAoT) Houston Gulf Coast Chapter. This organization supports structural engineers who work in the academic, design, and construction …

HOUSTON, TX — Christopher White, PE, rejoins HNTB Corporation as a Bridge Design Practice Consultant, bringing more than 35 years of leadership and bridge expertise. White’s expertise has been pivotal in effectively delivering major bridge projects across the U.S. and internationally, spanning from conceptual development to final design and …

HOUSTON, TX — Hunter, a custom modular and blast-resistant buildings company, announces Stephanie Wilder’s promotion to Vice President of Sales.

In her new role, the 12-year company veteran will continue managing the firm’s outside and inside sales teams, directing marketing efforts, and assisting in new product development. She …

HOUSTON, TX — WPI recently acknowledged Women in Construction Week by highlighting the company's only female Vice President, Branch Manager, and Welder on its social media pages, as well as ending the week off with a lunch to celebrate women in construction on International Women's Day. WPI also ordered women …

LAS COLINAS, TX — KDC and Wells Fargo celebrated the topping out of the financial institution's first net-positive energy office campus at the northeast corner of West Las Colinas Boulevard and Promenade Parkway, one block south of West Northwest Highway.

The new 850,000-square-foot facility will allow Wells Fargo to consolidate …

MESA, AZ — EPS Group, Inc., an Arizona-based civil engineering design firm, announces the appointment of Mike Koester as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Koester brings a wealth of experience to EPS Group, having held various leadership and operational roles in the oil and gas, chemicals, and manufacturing industries. …

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Jon Carlson, Chief Executive Officer and President of Braun Intertec, announces he is stepping down after a 35-year career in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Carlson's career started as an Environmental Technician at Braun Intertec in 1988, being steadily promoted to President in …

ODESSA, TX — April is Autism Awareness Month, and Nimble Crane is preparing to launch a newly adorned Grove GMK5150L All-Terrain Crane with a vibrant wrap designed to draw attention to the cause. The initiative reflects Nimble Crane’s commitment to addressing important issues for both oilfield members and the broader …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of Kelly Shuffield to Vice President, Product Support, Cranes & Lifting. Shuffield will be responsible for the strategic oversight of all crane support operations throughout KSM’s territory. Offering sales, rentals, parts, and service, the heavy equipment distributor is an …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — In a significant stride toward addressing the early childhood education needs of San Antonio, Pre-K 4 SA and HOLT Group broke ground on a new early learning center that will serve as the new South Education Center. Located on San Antonio’s south side, this project is …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Leticia Ortiz and Miranda Menchaca, machine operators at CPS Energy, placed in the top 10 of the first-ever all-female Caterpillar Celebrating Women in Construction operator competition, earning 7th and 8th place respectively. The two operators represented HOLT CAT in the competition and competed against …

AUSTIN, TX — Peabody General Contractors, a heavy civil construction company specializing in underground utility services and a subsidiary of the HEI Civil Enterprise, announces the appointment of Clint Eskridge as its new General Manager.

With over 25 years of experience in heavy civil construction, Eskridge has an …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has selected Woolpert to provide traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems services under a five-year, $3 million contract supporting its Austin, Beaumont, and Fort Worth districts.

Woolpert will provide services supporting safety-related projects, including speed zone studies, traffic signal studies, traffic …

FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has broken ground on a $25 million Annie Richardson Bass Lower School, which will replace FWCD’s existing Lower School originally built in 1964. Set among FWCD’s 104-acre wooded campus in southwest Fort Worth, …

HOUSTON, TX — Bennett On-Site Services, LLC dba BOSS Crane & Rigging and its wholly owned subsidiary, BOSS Heavy Haul, LLC, announce the expansion of its heavy haul fleet, expertise, and capabilities under BOSS Heavy Haul. The acquisition includes additional over-the-road super heavy haul transport equipment, along with experienced …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services, a HOLT Group operating company, is now HOLT Aerial. The company, which was acquired by HOLT Group in 2022, offers aerial work platforms used to work at heights of up to 341 feet.

Enterprises across various industries, such …

THE WOODLANDS, TX — Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (Sterling) announces the appointment of Sharon Villaverde to the role of Vice President of Finance. In this position, Villaverde will be responsible for managing Sterling's finance and accounting functions. In addition, she will help to shape the company's strategic financial initiatives.

Villaverde brings …

ALLEN, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently completed the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, a two-story, 150,000-square-foot facility in Allen, a suburb 25 miles north of downtown Dallas.

Named for former Allen Mayor Stephen G. Terrell, the recreation center kicked …

AUSTIN, TX — Inez Evans joins WSP as Senior Vice President, National Bus Practice, after a four-year term as President and CEO of Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo).

“Inez is a recognized trailblazer in public transit,” said Jannet Walker-Ford, WSP Senior Vice President and Transit and Rail National Market …

AUSTIN, TX — The ProLift Rigging Company, a supplier of solutions-based industrial construction services, announces the launch of a new branch in Texas, serving the greater Austin-San Antonio metropolitan region and its surrounding areas. The new establishment features a comprehensive office and operations facility spanning 228,000 square feet for …

AUSTIN, TX — Wade Miller of Waco has been elected President of the Associated General Contractors of Texas (AGC of Texas), the association that represents most of the state’s highway and bridge builders. Miller is President of Lorena-based Big Creek Construction and is the first Waco-area highway contractor to lead …

DALLAS, TX — Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center have selected HKS and Perkins&Will as the integrated design team to collaborate on a new pediatric campus in Dallas to meet the demands of the growing North Texas population.

The new campus, which will replace the current Children’s Health hospital …

DALLAS, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently completed the Clements Hall Scholars Den renovation on the campus of Dallas’ Southern Methodist University (SMU).

The Scholars Den supports the SMU Honors and Scholars community. AP renovated 6,411 square feet of space …

DALLAS, TX — HOK is part of the design team for the Central Terminal Area Expansion Program at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The project includes the addition of two new concourse piers at Terminals A and C as well as a full modernization of Terminal C. Nine new gates …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces it has received a 2023-24 Caudill Award for renovations to the Dallas ISD South Oak Cliff High School. The Caudill Award is the highest honor in the annual Exhibit of School Architecture competition facilitated by the Texas Association of School Administrators and the Texas Association …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Tania Lecona, CSI as Design Manager of KAI Design at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

Lecona has five years of industry experience with expertise in housing design and unit remodels, having worked extensively with housing authorities throughout Texas.

“KAI is delighted to …

DALLAS, TX — SitePro Rentals, an equipment rental provider, announces the appointment of Lee Burton as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic move aims to fortify SitePro’s financial leadership and further accelerate the company’s growth trajectory.

As CFO, Burton will be responsible for financial reporting, financial planning …

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction promotes Angelica Rosales to Project Director. In her new role, she will lead business development, proposals, and relationship management from preconstruction through construction.

“Angelica has built invaluable relationships within our community and contributed to Sundt’s most impactful project awards and community contributions,” said Vice …

GRAPEVINE, TX — Rosendin announces D. Scott Risch, CSP, CHST, as its Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) reporting to Keith Douglas, Chief Executive Officer. Risch is based in Grapevine, Texas. He brings over 25 years of experience in the global construction industry, building cross-functional, multi-site …

HOUSTON, TX — A.J. Widacki, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as a Senior Project Director bringing more than 40 years of transportation engineering, highway design, and project management experience.

“A.J. brings a remarkable blend of leadership, expertise, and proven industry experience to HNTB — all invaluable attributes in a new …

HOUSTON, TX — Kingham Dalton Wilson, Ltd. (KDW), a construction company specializing in design-build industrial and commercial construction, announces it will expand its executive leadership team to support a growing range of projects.

The design-build firm will add two longtime team members to its C-suite. Jay Kingham, who joined …

HOUSTON, TX — Qamar Haque joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Program Manager for the Irving ISD Bond Program. In this role, he will coordinate and manage the planning, design, and execution of construction administration services for the Irving ISD Bond Program. …

HOUSTON, TX — Skanska, a global development and construction firm, celebrates the building completion and grand opening of the new office tower, 1550 on the Green. The 28-story, 375,000-square-foot Class-A office building is equipped with the latest technologies and amenities to provide a healthy, safe, and sustainable environment for …

HOUSTON, TX — WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, hires Scott Savage as Senior Vice President for advanced facilities and multi-site programs across the U.S. Property and Buildings business.

Advanced facilities encompass complex, multidisciplinary planning and design within the technology-driven manufacturing sector. Savage brings both technical and …

KANSAS CITY, MO — CRB, a global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, announces the promotion of Lindsay Kenney to Regional Vice President. Kenney will oversee operations in the Midwest.

The promotion advances CRB's commitment to successful …

MIDLAND, TX — Bechtel, an engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company, announces the sustained pilot operations of its proprietary Low Energy Ejector Desalination System (LEEDS) — a long-awaited economic solution that creates a valuable new supply of water for customers and communities, which in turn reduces stress on …

PASADENA, TX — San Jacinto College, exclusive provider of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) for the southern part of the United States, is making major strides in the biotechnology field.

The college broke ground on a new Center for Biotechnology at the Generation Park Campus. This …

PORT ARTHUR, TX — Flatiron is building resiliency protection to help communities brace for impacts of storm surge, sea-level rise, and other environmental threats. Resiliency has become a significant market for Flatiron, with the company recently adding a major project in Texas to its other projects already underway.

In Port …

SAN ANGELO, TX — H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its San Angelo branch, the 26th rental equipment location in the state of Texas. Since this time last year, H&E has opened 15 new branches across the country, five of which are in the Lone Star State. The facility …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Increasing revenues by 240 percent in a post-COVID environment, Texas-based Pfluger Architects used its extensive experience in educational facility planning, design, and construction administration to accomplish this. That achievement resulted in the need to grow the team with 38 new personnel hires and nine promotions to …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Alfred Vitela III, PE, has joined planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Program Manager. Vitela will support LAN’s program management business, including the building improvements to campuses within the Alamo Colleges District located in San Antonio, Texas.

Vitela …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Turner Construction Company, alongside joint venture partners Byrne Construction Services and Straight Line Management, celebrated the groundbreaking of the University Health Palo Alto Hospital campus in San Antonio, Texas. The $550 million hospital will improve health care services for the Southside San Antonio community. …

SHREVEPORT, LA — SitePro Rentals announces the opening of their latest branch in Shreveport, Louisiana. The nearly 8,000-square-foot facility on over three acres of land, will service construction professionals in northern Louisiana and eastern Texas.
“This location will help us connect our branch network in Texas and Louisiana with our …

WACO, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the hiring of Richard Graves as its new Sales & Operations Manager in Waco. In his new role, Graves will lead the sales efforts of KSM’s growing Waco branch as well as day-to-day oversight of its rental, parts, and service departments.

Graves …

AUSTIN, TX — HNTB Corporation announces the relocation of its Austin office to a more expansive and dynamic space. This strategic decision aligns with the company’s ongoing expansion efforts to meet the increasing demand for infrastructure solutions.

The new office at Indeed Tower offers optimal accessibility for employees, clients, and …

AUSTIN, TX — Meade Engineering, an engineering firm specializing in electrical infrastructure design for mission-critical facilities, opened its new office in Austin, Texas. This expansion positions Meade Engineering to better serve clients in Texas and beyond. The new office is on the fifth floor of the Cielo Center building …

DALLAS, TX — H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been reselected by the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) to provide construction engineering consulting services under a new four-year contract.

Lochner will assist with various NTTA projects as an extension of the tollway authority's …

DALLAS, TX — JE Dunn Construction is celebrating its 100th anniversary nationwide throughout 2024. Local employees will engage in a year-long campaign that recognizes its legacy and demonstrates gratitude for its employees, local and national clients, and partners while looking forward to its commitments for the next 100 years.

The …

HOUSTON, TX — Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a specialty construction company, announces the rebranding of its subsidiary TAS Concrete Construction (TAS) as Orion. This move reflects the company's strategic initiative to integrate its different service offerings under one banner to leverage Orion’s brand reputation and to deliver greater value …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the selection of Brett McLeod as the Houston District’s Director of Design. McLeod will oversee the district’s in-house and consultant-led PS&E development, pavement design, hydraulics, bridge design, bridge preservation and maintenance, surveying, and plan review functions.

McLeod began his career …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — IRONMARKETS has successfully launched PAVE/X - The Pavement Experience, with the event being held in San Antonio. Attendees from all over the United States gathered in Texas to see live outdoor demonstrations, learn about the latest equipment and innovations for their businesses on a sold out …

AUSTIN, TX — Atlas Technical Consultants (Atlas), an infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, announces the appointment of Jacqueline (Jacque) Hinman as Chief Executive Officer. Hinman replaces retiring Chief Executive Officer L. Joe Boyer.

Hinman has 35 years of career engineering industry experience, which includes serving for nearly 20 years …

AUSTIN, TX — Paulo Faria, CAU/SP, joins HDR as a Design Director for Transportation Architecture. In this position, Faria will leverage his 25 years of experience to craft user-centered storylines and design solutions, elevating HDR's global design brand.

“I look forward to advancing the ethos of design excellence within …

AUSTIN, TX — The second South Padre Island causeway project is moving forward in development as the Texas Transportation Commission added the future roadway, SH 104, to the state highway system. The designation opens additional funding sources to accelerate development and construction of the new bridge and roadway, to be …

AUSTIN, TX — The Sundt Foundation awarded $25,000 to five local charitable organizations in Central Texas and $18,000 to three El Paso nonprofit organizations.

“These grants were made possible through the generosity of our employee-owners,” said Chad Yount, Central Texas Regional Board Member. “We’re thrilled to be able to …

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — KAI announces the promotion of Aleksandar Milenkov, PE, LEED AP to Engineering Design Principal at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office. Milenkov joined KAI in 2020 as Director of Mechanical Engineering.

In his new position, Milenkov will provide overall practice leadership for KAI’s Engineering business. His primary …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) has been awarded a sixth contract with North America’s largest do-it-yourself moving and self-storage operator, U-Haul. The general contractor has started construction on the new six-building, 168,400-square-foot development in Princeton, Texas.

“We are thankful for our continued partnership with U-Haul,” said …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) welcomes Director of Marketing, Remington May. May will oversee marketing efforts for MYCON’s four offices and collaborate with MYCON's executive team, integrating the company's objectives with its branding and overarching marketing approach to ensure a cohesive and strategic alignment across …

DALLAS, TX — In recent years, supply chain issues have been a struggle for businesses worldwide. Long-time partners Schneider Electric and Compass Datacenters recently joined forces to develop a solution. They engaged general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie to build a new integration facility in Red Oak, Texas, supporting the growing …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the promotion of James Lawrence, AIA, LEED AP to a new role as Architectural Studio Leader at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office. Lawrence joined KAI in 2022 as a Senior Project Manager.

In his new role, Lawrence is set to elevate the architectural studio to …

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (McCarthy), a 100 percent employee-owned construction company, announces the promotion of Joe Jouvenal to Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing all operations for the firm and its subsidiaries and will also oversee the corporate human resources, quality, and …

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (McCarthy), a commercial construction company, announces the promotion of Billy Naylor to Senior Vice President, National Safety. In this role, he will oversee the implementation of McCarthy’s national safety program, including all company policies and procedures regarding safety. He will replace retiring Senior Vice …

DALLAS, TX — Sarah Jackson joins HNTB Corporation as Government Relations Director for the firm’s Central Division. She brings more than 17 years of experience in federal, state, and local government, management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.

Jackson will direct the firm’s government relations activities for Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, …

DALLAS, TX — SitePro Rentals announces the opening of a new branch in Haltom City, Texas. The 12,500-square-foot facility on three acres will service customers in the greater Fort Worth area. The new location will be managed by Grady White.
“This branch will help us connect our branch network …

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries, Inc. (TD), a provider of facilities services and mechanical construction solutions, announces the appointment of Frank Musolino as its fourth Chief Executive Officer, marking a milestone in the company's 77-year history.

"Frank Musolino is well-suited to lead TD toward a dynamic future," said TDIndustries' Board Chair …

DALLAS, TX — Tom LeBeau joins Sundt Construction as a Project Executive focused on transit and rail. Based in Dallas, LeBeau will lead transit and rail projects from pursuit through delivery and manage client relationships.

“We are pleased to have Tom on our team,” said Joe Dooley, Sundt Senior …

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction recently joined The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) for a groundbreaking celebration of Texas Western Hall — a new $110 million building that will provide learning spaces for UTEP students.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with UTEP,” said Joseph Riccillo …

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Engineers Week Committee has named Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks as the 2024 Houston Area Engineer of the Year. The award recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to both the profession and Houston area. It will be presented during Houston Engineers Week and …

MIDLOTHIAN, TX — KDC and Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC recently started construction of a new distribution center at Railport Business Park in Midlothian, Texas.

The nearly 422,000-square-foot, LEED-certified build-to-suit industrial facility will sit on 60.7 acres in Midlothian, about 31 miles southwest of downtown Dallas. Oncor is the largest …

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — Peinado Construction, a Texas-based specialized industrial and commercial construction services firm, announces the commitment to its ongoing services throughout Central Texas with the opening of an office in Greater Austin, which will be led by Ed Motley, Executive Vice President.

Located just north of downtown …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Future students and staff recently attended the grand opening of the new Alamo Colleges District San Antonio College First Responders Academy facility. The building, built by Gilbane Building Company, is slated to host its first class of students in the spring of 2024.

“We are …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — John Baker, PE, a Vice President at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), has been distinguished with a selection to the Leadership San Antonio Class 48 (LSA 48). This program, co-sponsored by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $41.2 million for water and wastewater projects.

• The Sharyland Water Supply Corporation (Hidalgo County) received $35.9 million for water system improvements. The corporation will relocate approximately 26.5 miles of waterlines and make improvements to two water treatment …

EL PASO, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Fort Worth District, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, awarded a $617.5 million contract to Clark Construction Group, LLC, to construct a Health Care Center (HCC) in El Paso, Texas.

The almost 493,000-square-foot, energy-efficient, …

HOUSTON, TX — City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently joined Houston Public Works (HPW) and other water provider organizations for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the newly operational Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) Expansion.

The multi-year construction project began in 2017 and has the capacity to provide Houstonians with over …

HOUSTON, TX — Zachry Group announces that it has hired Rob Berra as President - Services Group. He joins the organization having over 33 years of industrial experience and supporting multiple companies. Berra will be responsible for the growth of the services business, including maintenance services, turnaround and specialty services, …

LEWISVILLE, TX — Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) announces it has opened a new office in Lewisville, Texas. The space, which is replacing its Lewisville office on South Stemmons Freeway, is 43,000 square feet, more than doubling Primoris’ footprint in Lewisville. The office will serve as the company’s shared services hub …

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Atlanta District announces that Daingerfield Maintenance Equipment Operator Elton Bolden is the recipient of a 2023 Extra Mile Award.

Bolden, an 18-year TxDOT veteran, was presented the award last month at the 97th Annual Transportation Short Course in College Station. …

AUSTIN, TX — Commuters across Texas reaped time and cost savings valued at more than $3 billion in 2022, thanks to transportation improvements and pandemic-related trends that made their drives quicker than just a few years ago, according to a new report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI).

The …

AUSTIN, TX — K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner company, announces that Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM, has joined the firm as the Central Texas Water Practice Manager.

With more than two decades of experience in the project management and delivery of utility and infrastructure projects, Pandurangi will play …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was recently honored with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for working with community leaders to address concerns about pedestrians crossing Interstate 35 in Austin, thereby, significantly reducing the number of fatalities.

TxDOT also was recognized for working with nonprofit and …

BELTON, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently partnered with Acadia Healthcare on a construction and renovation project at Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center in Belton, Texas, about 75 miles north of Austin.

The project will encompass a 79,000-square-foot, …

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) promotes two Central Texas leaders: Kayla Titus, promoted to Regional Manager, and Hayden Tuley to Project Executive. Titus and Tuley lead project operations for the company’s special projects division, based in College Station, Texas.

“Kayla and Hayden have paved …

CONROE, TX — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its Conroe branch, its fifth rental location in the greater Houston market and the 25th in the state of Texas. Since the beginning of the second quarter of 2023, H&E has opened 14 new branches across the country, …

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Catherine Dalton, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+C, as K-12 Market Leader at its Dallas-Fort Worth office.

In her new role, Dalton will lead KAI’s efforts to deliver innovative design solutions tailored to the needs of K-12 environments across the region, …

DALLAS, TX — The joint venture partnership of MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company (TCC), The Retail Connection, and Highland Park Village Associates (the JV) announces that it has begun construction on its mixed-use development in the Knox Street neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Construction financing is being provided by …

FORT WORTH, TX — Motorists in Tarrant County can expect to see pre-construction activities underway on the North Tarrant Express Capacity Improvement Project (NTECIP). The Capacity Improvement Project will add a (free) general-purpose lane in each direction along the North Loop of I-820 and a (tolled) managed lane in each …

HOUSTON, TX — Sharath Vennavelly, a Construction Manager from Houston, has been honored with the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) - Distinguished Young Professional of the Year Award. This award recognizes professional achievements and commitment to the field of construction management.

CMAA is an organization that aims to …

HOUSTON, TX — VLK Architects announces the addition of David Valerius as Principal in the Houston office. Valerius joins VLK with more than 30 years of architectural experience in the educational and commercial sectors.

Valerius received his Bachelor of Architecture at Texas Tech University. Throughout his career, Valerius has been …

HOUSTON, TX — WSP, a global consulting firm specializing in engineering and environmental services, announces Jonathan Howard as the Water Business Lead and Atri Sen as the Water Growth Leader and Client Account Manager. These two newly appointed key leaders will help drive the water infrastructure initiatives across Texas. …

HOUSTON, TX — The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) a silver medal in the water resources category for its work on the Exploration Green Detention Facility with Clear Lake Water Authority (CLCWA) in Harris County. The award will …

HOUSTON, TX — United Airlines and the Houston Airport System (HAS) announce a landmark investment in United’s hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with the Terminal B Transformation Program. United Airlines expects to invest more than $1.9 billion in the Terminal B Transformation Program and the City of Houston …

HOUSTON, TX — With 20 years of structural engineering and design experience and in-depth knowledge of the Houston area, Sarah Briscoe, PE, has been named Garver’s new Houston Structural Practice Leader.

“Sarah is exactly the person we’ve been looking for,” said Director of Buildings Services John Watkins. …

IRVING, TX — Caterpillar Inc. announces that Jason Kaiser, Senior Vice President of the Electric Power Division, has been appointed to Group President of the Energy & Transportation (E&T) segment.

In this role, Kaiser will have responsibility for the Rail Division, Solar Turbines, Large Power Systems Division, Industrial Power …

IRVING, TX — Students of Paul Laurence Dunbar Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) in Texas’ Fort Worth Independent School District returned to classes this fall to a newly renovated middle school campus, plus a new high school and gymnasium addition.

KAI, which provided architecture, interior design, MEP/FP engineering, and construction …

MIDLAND, TX — Construction firm Robins & Morton has begun work on the new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas.

The 200-bed, $225 million facility, which will be built on a 54-acre site, will offer short- and long-term treatment for psychiatric patients of all ages. It will include …

ODESSA, TX — Saulsbury Industries announces the appointment of Matt Saulsbury as Chief Executive Officer.

Saulsbury has been serving as President since his election by the Board of Directors in February 2023. He has been with Saulsbury for over 30 years and previously held the position of Vice President of …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the hiring of Matt Heisel as its new Used Equipment Sales Manager. In his new position, Heisel will manage KSM’s used equipment sales team and be responsible for growing the heavy equipment distributor’s used equipment business, which operates throughout the United …

PEARSALL, TX — McCarthy Building Companies Inc. recently began construction of new large-scale solar projects located in the Southwestern United States and are targeting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance. The projects, which are in varying stages of construction, are creating new solar construction jobs, which will include equipment operators and …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Skanska, a construction and development firm, announces the groundbreaking of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills project in San Antonio. Construction began in early 2023 and is expected to be completed the first quarter of 2025.  

This project consists of three phases. Phase …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Turner Construction Company celebrated the groundbreaking of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Careers building, also known as San Pedro II. The groundbreaking took place in the heart of San Antonio’s Tech District and was a celebration that featured musical performances and …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Texas has taken a significant leap forward in sustainable road construction, with San Antonio pioneering the world's first deployment of carbon-sequestered asphalt on public roads. This project, a collaboration between Modern Hydrogen, Austin-based Road Recyclers, and Bexar County’s Department of Public Works, is …

Reflecting the strong expansion and rising productivity in the American economy, the RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI) increased to 132.9 in the fourth quarter, up from 129.6 in the previous period.

The index move, on top of 4.9 percent pace of growth in the third quarter, bolstered by …

“We don’t have any employees; all our work is done by contractors.” It’s an old trope, but if I had a dollar for every time a construction contractor said that to me, I’d have a whole lot of dollars. Contractors may recognize numerous benefits to having a workforce made up …

DALLAS, TX — Grace Hebert Curtis Architects (GHC), an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firm, announces it has acquired Hahnfeld Hoffer Stanford (HHS), one of the largest independent architecture firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Since 1963, HHS has provided architecture, master planning, and interior design services, including building information …

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction hires two engineers to support its efforts in El Paso, Texas.

Project Engineer Lucien Gautreau is assisting with procurement, scheduling, and project management at both the Eastwood Reservoir and Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant projects for El Paso Water. He brings 15 years …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $34,856,380 for water and wastewater projects.

$28,550,000 will go to the City of Liberty Hill (Williamson County) for a direct potable reuse project. The city will construct a new direct potable reuse water treatment plant that will …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces Charles Benavidez, PE has been selected as the San Antonio District Engineer. In his role as District Engineer, Benavidez will oversee the planning, designing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the state transportation system in 12 counties surrounding the greater …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — With the addition of Brent Millar, CCM, as Central Texas Construction Services Team Leader in San Antonio, Garver is further expanding its construction management and inspection services across Texas. In his role, Millar will provide expert CM&I services to a variety of clients across Texas. …

ARLINGTON, TX — VLK Architects alongside Arlington ISD recently broke ground on the new Michael Glaspie Field Athletic Complex. This athletic facility will be the third competition field for the six high school district and is funded by the 2019 bond package.

“The Glaspie Field Athletic Complex will be the …

ATLANTA, TX — A Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) project covering several counties in northeast Texas recently won top honors at the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association's annual meeting in San Antonio.

TxDOT’s Atlanta District, along with the contractor, Missouri Petroleum of Bullard, Texas, won the Region Four Dr. Jon …

AUSTIN, TX — New sidewalks, bikeways, and other types of infrastructure will help improve safety and enhance quality of life in Texas communities with approval by the Texas Transportation Commission of more than $345 million for projects across the state.

The funding will go toward 83 projects that will improve …

AUSTIN, TX — HNTB Corporation names Summer Lawton, PLA, ASLA, South Central Texas Office Leader and Vice President, overseeing offices in Austin, El Paso, Round Rock, and San Antonio. She succeeds former Office Leader Scott Haywood, who was appointed to HNTB Central Division President.

“As an accomplished leader …

CHICAGO, IL — A1A Software LLC announces the winners of its Lift Plan of the Year contest, which include a structural steel erector based in Illinois, a crane and rigging service company in Pennsylvania, and Texas contractor offering both structural steel erection and crane services.

Steven Beemsterboer, a Project …

CHICAGO, IL — Gilbane Building Company announces that Michael C. Brown, PE, has been named Regional President overseeing Gilbane’s growing Midwest and Texas regions. With nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Brown began his career as a Project Superintendent and previously spent close to two decades …

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Skanska, a construction and development firm, announces it has reached a significant milestone on Texas A&M University’s campus with the steel topping out of the new Mays Business School Wayne Roberts ’85 Building. To celebrate the topping out, teams signed the steel beam used to …

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has named KAI President Darren L. James, FAIA, NOMA as Chair of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, a multi-profession regulatory agency that oversees the examination, registration, and professional regulation of architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. Abbott originally appointed James to …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) names Chief Financial Officer Malynda Dickinson, CPA, CCIFP, as Partner.

“Malynda is a forward-thinking, compassionate, and proactive leader with a mission to prioritize our people,” said Charles R. Myers, President and CEO of MYCON. “Her strategic initiatives, new profit …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) promotes Ivy Pennington to Vice President of Operations.

“[Pennington's] steadfast leadership has been paramount in refining our processes and introducing initiatives focused on enriching career development, always with our extraordinary people — our MYCONIANs — at the forefront,” said Charles R. …

DALLAS, TX — Goldman Sachs, along with Hunt Realty Investments and Hillwood Urban, recently broke ground on its Dallas Campus at NorthEnd. The 800,000-square-foot building will be composed of two wings, with the tallest being 14 floors. Located on three acres on the southeast corner of the broader NorthEnd …

DALLAS, TX — Surveying the last quarter century of architectural work in Dallas-Fort Worth, the Dallas Architecture Forum recognized 25 projects for improving the area’s social and urban fabric. Of the 25 winners, Perkins&Will's Dallas studio designed three: the Baylor Scott & White Health Administrative Center, the Singing Hills …

DALLAS, TX — The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation officially kicked off construction of Southern Gateway Park, a bridge park spanning Interstate 35E in Southern Dallas, at a recent "groundmaking" celebration with more than 200 community and civic leaders, donors, and partners in attendance. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) …

FORT WORTH, TX — Kimberly K. Cornett, PE, CFM, F. ASCE, with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been installed as the new President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Texas Section. As President, Cornett will continue the organization’s emphasis on growth and professional …

HOUSTON, TX — Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, architecture, and construction firm, selects Jake Merriman to lead its Environmental Services Group for the South Central Region. Merriman, who also leads the firm’s Central Texas office in Austin, succeeds Mark Knaack who was appointed to a national role as General …

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction on Port Houston - Bayport Wharf 6. The new 1,000-foot-long wharf allows for the latest generation of container cranes to unload shipping containers from neo-Panamax vessels. Construction on Wharf 6 began in May 2021 and was completed in an accelerated …

HOUSTON, TX — Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a commercial real estate developer, and JV partner Clarion Partners, LLC have completed construction on the second phase of Weiser Business Park, located outside of Houston in Cypress, Texas. The JV delivered a single 521,600-square-foot Class A industrial facility, known as Building 4. …

HOUSTON, TX — The Ismaili Center, being built in Houston’s Buffalo Bayou watershed, recently honored Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and marked the topping out project milestone. Events included a ceremony where Turner and Prince Amyn Aga Khan, brother of His Highness the Aga Khan, signed the final beam to be …

IRVING, TX — The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA), a state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement, and associated industries, welcomed 124 attendees to its annual Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar at The Westin Irving Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.

In addition to hearing from industry experts on …

MARION, TX — Compact Construction Equipment, LLC the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central, and west Texas recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Bobcat of Marion branch.

Attendees at the grand opening were invited to tour the facility, check out the newest Bobcat equipment, and enjoy a …

PRESIDIO, TX — Presidio - International officials, community leaders, residents, and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff conducted a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Presidio International Bridge on the Presidio-Ojinaga border. The ceremony marks the culmination of the TxDOT bridge project that doubled capacity at the border facility.

“I’m …

RICHARDSON, TX — Halff, a multidiscipline professional engineering firm, announces the appointment of Jessica Baker Daily as its President/Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Baker Daily currently serves as Chief People Officer on the firm’s leadership team. She succeeds retiring CEO Mark Edwards, who concludes his tenure …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Sundt Construction was recently awarded the Upper Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District (WCID) Dam 101 Project in Williamson County, Texas. The $34 million project will be the largest undertaking since the original dams were built in the late 1950s and 1960s.

“The Upper Brushy …

TEXARKANA, TX — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its Texarkana branch. The location on the Texas-Arkansas line makes it the company’s 24th rental location in the state of Texas, but it is the third branch to serve the Arkansas market, primarily in the southwestern area of …

AUSTIN, TX — A joint venture team of Turner Construction Company and JE Dunn Construction was awarded a contract to lead a $1.2 billion redevelopment and expansion of the Austin Convention Center in Texas.

The project will involve demolishing and rebuilding the Convention Center over four years. The expansion and …

AUSTIN, TX — Level Engineering & Architecture, a provider of civil and structural engineering, architecture, and design, announces the official opening of its new office in Austin, Texas. The Austin office provides engineering and architectural services to Austin and surrounding areas: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Bastrop, Westlake, Buda, …

AUSTIN, TX — Page Southerland Page, a national multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm, has acquired DB Structures, a structural engineering group based in Austin, Texas. This strategic addition bolsters Page's structural engineering services and reinforces its comprehensive architectural, engineering, and consulting services for national and international clients.

Page …

AUSTIN, TX — Texas voters approved Proposition 6 on the recent constitutional amendments ballot to create the Texas Water Fund and authorize a $1 billion appropriation to upgrade Texas’ water infrastructure and fund new water supply projects. These funds, administered by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), may be used …

DALLAS, TX — Bosworth Steel Erectors, a steel construction and modification company, celebrates reaching 1 million manhours without a lost time incident. Approximately 250 ironworkers completed 1 million manhours in two years without a single lost time incident. Bosworth has been working together with the ironworkers to ensure that …

DALLAS, TX — Jacobs has been selected as owner's advisor for the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County's (METRO) Joint Development and Transit Oriented Development program in Houston, Texas. METRO selected Jacobs as part of a county-wide initiative to leverage its regional transit properties with private investment to increase ridership, …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Skanska has signed a contract with Texas State University System to build a new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) building located on Texas State University’s San Marcos campus. The contract is worth $100 million.

The new building will be an eight-story, 155,900-square-foot structure to house …

VICTORIA COUNTY, TX — Bechtel announces it has been selected by Sabanci Renewables, a subsidiary of Sabanci Holdings, to design and construct a new 232 MWdc solar project in Victoria County, Texas.

The new Oriana Solar facility is expected to produce enough clean energy to power more than 34,000 homes. …

ATLANTA, GA — KAI Enterprises announces the hiring of Tracy Barlow, PMP, NICET-L2, as Vice President of its construction management division, 360 Construction Services (360 CS) at its Atlanta office.

With more than 37 years of industry experience, Barlow is a program director and management professional with a specific …

ATLANTA, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the Atlanta District is the recipient of the 2023 Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award.

TxDOT Atlanta District Engineer Rebecca Wells and Safety Officer J.J. Singleton were presented the award by TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams and Associated General Contractors of America …

AUSTIN, TX — Burns & McDonnell hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house to celebrate its past, present, and future in Texas and to showcase its new office space in Austin. The event included a best practices panel focused on electrification throughout the state hosted by Burns & McDonnell local professionals. …

AUSTIN, TX — Mike Trimble joins HNTB as a Project Director in HNTB’s Austin office. Trimble brings more than 20 years of state and local government, public policy, and capital program management experience.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to our team. His demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse …

AUSTIN, TX — Sundt welcomes Darren Okruhlik as its new Area Manager in Austin, Texas. He will lead project pursuits and execution of work in the Austin area.

Okruhlik brings over 20 years of experience in the heavy highway/civil industry. He graduated with his degree in civil engineering from Texas …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Transportation Commission approves historic funding for Texas ports that will help increase trade, improve safety, and provide a more robust supply chain. The funding comes from a bill passed in this year’s 88th Legislative Session, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The commission approved $200 million, …

DALLAS, TX — A multi-million-dollar renovation has started at the fully leased 77,437-square-foot 5500 Preston Road office building in Highland Park. On tap for the project are exterior and site improvements, as well as interior renovations to the lobby, elevator interiors, restrooms, atrium, and common corridors.

“We are upgrading the …

DALLAS, TX — Jason Aboujeib, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP, joins HDR as Health Principal in the Dallas architecture studio. In this position, Aboujeib expands HDR’s health practice leadership in the area and will work closely with project teams to help health care systems achieve their visions. He has …

DALLAS, TX — Ning Zhang has been named National Tolling Lead at WSP. In his new role as a Vice President with the firm, Zhang will be responsible for enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of toll industry services to new and existing clients.

“Ning brings a unique …

DALLAS, TX — Pacific Elm Properties and KDC announce plans to start construction on Parkside, a 500,000-square-foot Kohn Pedersen Fox-designed trophy office tower. The 30-story tower will be built on the corner of North Harwood Street and Woodall Rodgers Freeway, just steps away from Klyde Warren Park.

As the …

DALLAS, TX — Stantec has been selected to provide integrated design services for the new 122,000-square-foot Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) building at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD). The groundbreaking ceremony recently took place.

The $79 million, four-story STEM building will house instructional spaces including general …

DALLAS, TX — Swinerton is working with Montgomery Street Partners, J. Small Investments, and an affiliate of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, to construct 135,000 square feet of new research and development lab space at Pegasus Park.

The next phase of the Pegasus Park master planned campus, known as Bridge …

HOUSTON, TX — bp has started construction on its 187 MWdc Peacock Solar project, located 10 miles north of Corpus Christi in San Patricio County, Texas, helping support the global transition to lower carbon energy.

Peacock will sell all of the electricity it generates under a long-term power purchase agreement …

HOUSTON, TX — Clear Lake City Water Authority (CLCWA) has completed all five phases of Exploration Green, a massive 178-acre flood control project in southeast Houston. CLCWA and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc., (LAN) celebrated the completion of this work with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the project grounds at …

HOUSTON, TX — Intuitive Machines, a space exploration, infrastructure, and service company, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new headquarters and flame range test facility, which will further support its mission to the moon. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and NASA leadership attended the ceremony.

Burns & McDonnell, an …

HOUSTON, TX — Over 300 people attended an event celebrating 1 million manhours without a lost time injury on the Mickey Leland International Terminal project at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Employees from Austin-Gilbane Joint Venture, Houston Airports, Fentress Architects, and all subcontractors shared a meal before participating …

HOUSTON, TX — Burns & McDonnell, an employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, promotes Bryan Phillips to lead its Construction Group for the South Central Region headquartered in Houston. Phillips succeeds Jeff Allen, who was appointed to lead direct-hire initiatives nationally.

“We are excited to have Bryan lead …

HOUSTON, TX — Clark Construction Group has expanded its Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) to the Greater Houston area. Originally launched in 2006, the eight-month program delivers executive development for small and diverse construction industry business leaders across the country. A diverse mix of more than 50 Houston area small business …

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects recently joined Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (PBTISD) for the ribbon cutting and community grand opening of Zavala Elementary School. The new campus is home to second through fifth grade students, consolidating the district into four operational campuses.

“VLK is honored to participate in the opening …

PLAINVIEW, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON), in conjunction with Charlotte, North Carolina-based Marubeni Plant Contractor, Inc. (MPCI), has begun construction on an electronic-grade sulfuric acid (ELSA) manufacturing facility in Plainview, Texas. The chemical plant will supply electronic-grade sulfuric acid, a high-purity chemical used for cleaning and etching …

PLATTEVILLE, WI — Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, is the 2023 University Outstanding Award recipient for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Duehr is a Dallas-based project manager for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm.

Duehr graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with experience …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Skanska along with members of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, landscape architecture firm GGN, and other city officials, held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of Civic Park at Hemisfair. The seven-acre park in San Antonio’s downtown, which …

SEGUIN, TX — Sundt Construction has started work to update the Lake McQueeney and Placid dams for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. The $82 million project includes replacing the existing dam gates with new steel crest gates, making structural modifications to the existing spillway structure, upgrades to the mechanical system and …

Contingent payment clauses exist in many Texas construction contracts. In 2009, the Legislature passed a bill that has become Chapter 56 of the Texas Business Commerce Code. That bill settled a long-running debate about the enforceability of “Contingent Payment” clauses. The bill was crafted through a grueling eight-session mediated dialogue …

AUSTIN, TX — Kingham Dalton Wilson, Ltd. (KDW) is expanding its footprint in Central Texas. The opening of its new office in Austin represents a milestone in the strategic growth of the company, whose history dates back to 1895.

KDW’s expansion caters to the growing demand for construction services in …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $61,965,000 for water and wastewater projects and authorizes $65 million in Flood Mitigation Assistance grants.

• Chatt Water Supply Corporation (Hill County) - $3 million for water system improvements
• City of Menard (Menard County) …

GALVESTON, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) awards the fourth and final multimillion dollar contract for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project (CCSCIP).

Callan Marine will receive approximately $102.9 million to complete dredging on the final stretch of the project — the Inner …

Getting a driver’s license is something most teens can’t wait for and means freedom, independence, and excitement. But getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and driving is a huge responsibility that involves not only paying attention to what you are doing, but also what everyone else is doing on …

LUBBOCK, TX — A project that will make major improvements to Woodrow Road (CR 7600), from US 87 to Indiana Avenue, in Lubbock County is scheduled to begin. The $38 million, Lubbock County project will completely rebuild the existing roadway from a two-lane rural roadway to a five-lane thoroughfare.

The …

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 Victor Montano to serve in the company's estimating department.

Montano brings to Ramtech a background in project estimating and in the managing …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — JCB announces it is set to build a new factory in North America which will create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The construction of the 720,000-square-foot factory will begin early next year on a 400-acre site in San Antonio, Texas. The new facility …

TYLER, TX — Garver is expanding its footprint in Texas with the opening of an office in downtown Tyler. This expansion establishes a permanent presence for Garver in East Texas, continuing service to regional clients and showcasing the firm’s commitment to local communities.

“One of the key components to Garver’s …

ABILENE, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Justin Ashlock as its new Sales and Operations Manager in Abilene, Texas. His responsibilities will include overseeing Abilene’s sales team, building and growing customer relationships, and supporting the rental, parts, and service departments for the branch. Ashlock had previously served as a …

AUSTIN, TX — A major transformation of I-35 through downtown Austin moves a step closer to construction with the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision. The Texas Department of Transportation announces the completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process for environmental clearance.
The I-35 …

AUSTIN, TX — In his 37 years in the transportation industry, Scott Wallace has led design, construction, contracting, the repair of bridges and transportation structures, as well as full highway and bridge projects. His career contains project highlights that include acting as the Manager of Projects for the client relationship …

AUSTIN, TX — Braun Intertec announces the addition of Denton Kort, PE to its leadership team as Vice President of Service Delivery and Texas Engineering and Testing. Kort brings more than 25 years of engineering experience to the 100% employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm.

“I am excited …

AUSTIN, TX — Ferrovial announces, through subsidiary Webber, it was awarded eight construction projects in Texas. Work includes the reconstruction of bridges, widening of roadways, and safety improvements for the surrounding communities. Ferrovial, through its construction subsidiaries, is now working on projects across ten states, strengthening its growing presence …

AUSTIN, TX — HNTB’s Scott Haywood, Central Division President, has been appointed by City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown to a newly formed Mobility and Infrastructure Leadership Group. In partnership with Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Austin Transit Partnership, and CapMetro, the city …

AUSTIN, TX — Jacobs was selected by Austin Independent School District (ISD) in Austin, Texas, to provide program management services in support of the district's capital improvement program. The program will implement more than $2.4 billion in capital works for Austin ISD facilities, including modernization of 25 schools through full …

AUSTIN, TX — Stephanie Messerli has been named Texas Transportation Leader and a Senior Vice President at WSP USA. As the Transportation Leader for Texas, she will be responsible for managing operations, overseeing project delivery, and growing and diversifying the firm’s multi-disciplinary transportation portfolio in Texas.

“Stephanie is uniquely …

BAYTOWN, TX — Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD) recently celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of its Lee High School Fine Arts building. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by community leaders and educators, marked the culmination of years of dedication and planning.

Planning, engineering, and program management firm, …

BURLESON, TX — After a summer of regional competitions, Terex Equipment Services announces the champion of its national technician competition. First place winner Jorge Rocha, from the Terex Service Center in Burleson, Texas, said that being open minded and ready to learn new things is essential to a successful …

CEDAR PARK, TX — Cadence McShane Construction announces the completion of Scottsdale Crossing E & F, a project comprising two industrial buildings totaling approximately 45,000 square feet in Cedar Park, Texas. The project was developed by TIG Real Estate Service, Inc. and designed by Studio 8 Architects Inc.

Featuring a …

CLEBURNE, TX — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its Cleburne branch, its 23rd rental location in the state of Texas and the sixth in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Since the beginning of the second quarter of this year, H&E has opened seven new branches across …

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) promotes Rick Dubec, Partner and Vice President, to Senior Vice President. As Senior Vice President, Dubec is responsible for leading the continued growth of MYCON’s Central Texas and Arizona offices, as well as the firm’s special projects and distribution …

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — Travis Walker joins McCownGordon, a construction management firm, as a Business Development Manager in its DFW office. He joins the firm after 10 years of professional experience in the DFW area, specifically in the public sector.

“It’s great to add another talented business development professional …

DALLAS, TX — Frank Raha has been named HNTB’s Government Relations Officer and Vice President. In his new role, Raha will lead the development and execution of the firm’s national government relations strategies, as well as foster continuous relationships with clients’ organizations and elected officials at the federal, state, …

DALLAS, TX — HNTB, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation, successfully completed the accelerated bridge construction phase of the Northaven Trail Pedestrian Bridge.

“By designing the bridge to accommodate ABC delivery, we achieved the dual objective of delivering a truly unique bridge while aligning with TxDOT’s …

DALLAS, TX — Joseph Pobiner joins NELSON as Regional Practice Leader, Mixed-Use. Pobiner will work closely with national leadership to expand the firm’s Mixed-Use practice with a focus on the Texas and Southwest markets. Additionally, Pobiner will serve as a firmwide planning and urban design resource.

Throughout his career, Pobiner …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the promotion of Derwin Broughton, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, WELL AP to Vice President.

Broughton is a Vice President and Principal for KAI, where he is accountable for business development and client relations for each of the firm’s business units: Design, Engineering, Build, and 360 Construction …

DALLAS, TX — LPA Design Studios has expanded its Texas leadership team with the addition of John Hoenig as Managing Director of Structural Engineering. Based in Dallas, Hoenig will lead LPA’s structural engineering efforts throughout Texas, working within LPA’s integrated design practice. Hoenig brings more than two decades of structural …

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Holdings, Inc., a construction company and self-performing builder, recently dedicated a week to celebrating the firm’s craft professional workforce. McCarthy hosted events on jobsites in Texas and across the country to recognize the builder’s more than 4,000 craft professionals while spotlighting the importance of construction …

HARLINGEN, TX — At Texas State Technical College, students can train with industry-standard equipment and materials to prepare for competition at the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference and, ultimately, the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Recently Best Block, a Quikrete company, donated three concrete masonry units …

HOUSTON, TX — Garver announces the addition of Dylan Christenson, Ph.D., P.E., to its team as the Texas Wastewater Treatment Business Development Leader. Christenson brings with him extensive experience in wastewater process modeling, and treatment plant and process design optimization.

"Dylan's vast experience in water resource recovery facilities and …

HOUSTON, TX — The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has partnered with planning, engineering, and program management firm, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) for two major sediment removal projects in the Greens Bayou and Cypress Creek/Little Cypress Creek watersheds.

These projects will restore critical bayou capacity to reduce …

MADISON, WI — Jennifer Gagnier joins WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, as Senior Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) for the U.S.

In her new executive leadership role, Gagnier is accountable for the strategic direction, development, and management of all HSEQ frameworks, metrics, …

MARION, TX — Compact Construction Equipment LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central, and west Texas recently opened the doors of their 16th authorized dealership operating as Bobcat of Marion in Marion, Texas.

The new location between Seguin and San Antonio offers customers dedicated equipment sales and …

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX — The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announces William G. “Bill” Hasbrook, Jr., MEMS, TCFM, FDBIA, as the recipient of the 2023 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than 40 years of service to the understanding, advancement, and effective use of design-build, Hasbrook has left a …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotion of Gavin Cole to Executive Vice President, Sales. Cole will now lead KSM’s commercial efforts across all segments of the business. He had previously served as Vice President of Sales, where he supported the sales efforts of Komatsu construction …

PECOS, TX — Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (PBTISD) and VLK Architects recently celebrated the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community grand opening for the new Austin Elementary School. The campus is home to pre-kindergarten through first grade students.

“VLK is grateful for the partnership we have established with both Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Kopplow Construction Company, Inc., a commercial construction company in San Antonio, is experiencing significant demand for industrial warehouses and distribution centers in the local market. This trend is consistent with a national surge in warehouse and distribution center construction, largely driven by the rise of …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Allen, situated in the Monte Vista Historic District at the corner of Ashby and McCullough Avenue, is breathing new life into the former Allen's Flowers & Antiques building, located less than a mile from the Pearl Brewery. This project, led by Headwall Investments, LLC, …

WAXAHACHIE, TX — VLK Architects recently joined Waxahachie ISD for the groundbreaking of the new Wilemon STEAM Academy.

“The construction of a new home for the incredibly successful Wilemon STEAM Academy is an exciting step in the continued growth of Waxahachie ISD,” said Jonathan Aldis, Principal at VLK Architects. …

ARLINGTON, TX — The executive office of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) — in partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter (NAMC-DFW) — announces the 54th Annual National Conference was recently held in Arlington, Texas, at Live! by Loews Hotel & Conference Center. This yearly conference took place over …

FRISCO, TX — Garver's Texas Construction Services Director of Operations Dakota Zimmerman, PE, and Aviation Project Manager Ken Rutabana, PE, have been selected to be part of the 2023 ACEC Texas Leadership Academy. They join a cohort of 35 of their peers who will develop leadership skills, …

HARLINGEN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $38,625,000 for water and wastewater projects.

• $10,000,000 will go to the Harlingen Waterworks System on behalf of the City of Harlingen (Cameron County). The system will use the assistance to finance the planning, acquisition, and design of …

HOUSTON, TX — Black & Veatch announces the opening of a new recruitment office in Deer Park, Texas (Houston). The office will serve to accelerate the company’s goal to add more than 800 new craft positions in Texas within the next nine months.

Black & Veatch’s increased footprint in the …

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been selected to perform a comprehensive Statewide Arc Flash Study (SAFS) of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) facilities. LAN has previously performed a comprehensive Arc Flash Study Program for more than 2,700 TxDOT facilities located in 250 of the …

HOUSTON, TX — mc2 civil inc’s subsidiary Main Lane Industries Ltd., a Houston-based civil construction and maintenance company, merges with NBG Constructors, Inc., a specialty bridge and stormwater contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas.

NBG Constructors includes a team of more than 120 employees. NBG clients served include …

KATY, TX — KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA, a crawler excavator and crawler crane manufacturer, announces Houston Heavy Machinery (HHM) as the official KOBELCO excavator dealer for Southeast Texas. HHM started in 2012 and provides sales, service, and rental expertise to their customer base.

KOBELCO seeks to partner with dealers …

ODESSA, TX — Saulsbury Industries names Wayne Finger as Vice President of Human Resources. Finger is an experienced HR professional with an background in all aspects of the function and will be responsible for developing and overseeing HR strategies and initiatives.

Finger has over 35 years of experience in the …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces its appointment as lead designer for the Lone Star Constructors joint venture, which has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to manage the design, delivery, and maintenance of the I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) South Project in …

ALLEN, TX — JaRyCo, an Allen-based developer, recently broke ground on FarmWorks One, a 102,000-square-foot, three-story office building at The Farm in Allen, a 135-acre mixed-use project at the southeast corner of Sam Rayburn Tollway and Alma Drive. The office building is planned for completion in July 2024.

The …

AMARILLO, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces the promotions of Nick Crossley and Cody Christopher as Regional Product Support Sales Managers for the heavy equipment distributor. The promotions occurred earlier this year ahead of the transition of David Kellerstrass to Vice President of Product Support, who previously was responsible …

AUSTIN, TX — Architect Michele L. Van Hyfte, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, known for her expertise in sustainable and resilient design, joins HOK as the Regional Sustainability Leader for Texas and a firmwide leader in resiliency.

With over 25 years of professional experience, Van Hyfte brings a combination of …

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott announces a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for transportation projects to enhance safety, improve congestion and …

AUSTIN, TX — Responding to ongoing growth and a robust U.S. transportation market, HNTB Corporation announces Scott Haywood as Central Division President and Senior Vice President.

“Under the leadership of Scott, ... HNTB will further strengthen partnerships with clients and communities in the Central ... Division," said Rob Slimp, PE …

AUSTIN, TX — K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner company, announces the newest member of its expanding team in Texas, Heather Reavey, PE. Bringing more than 30 years of experience, Reavey has expertise in cultivating client relationships, driving business development, and executing major infrastructure projects and programs, which …

AUSTIN, TX — The Rosendin Foundation (TRF) announces the launch of TRF Camp Build in the Austin region. TRF Camp Build aims to inspire and educate students by providing hands-on building experiences using professional power tools to introduce them to the world of construction.

During the week of the camp, …

BEAUMONT, TX — McCarthy Building Companies has achieved a major milestone on the Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1 project, driving the last concrete pile after a year-long process. The milestone was commemorated with an event attended by officials from the Port of Beaumont, McCarthy employees, and trade partners. …

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — KAI Enterprises announces the hiring of Miguel Zamora III as Senior Marketing Coordinator at its Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, office.

Zamora will oversee company events, promotional materials, awards, content marketing, proposal submissions, and more in KAI’s Dallas-Fort Worth office. His areas of expertise include interpersonal communication, consumer …

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX — Skanska announces the promotion of Todd Reeves to Vice President – Account Manager in North Texas. As a leader in North Texas construction, Reeves is instrumental in the development of some of DFW’s most innovative projects that will support the area’s exponential growth.

Reeves began his …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) promotes Jason Meuth, CRRP to Vice President. He has held the role of Project Director with heavy involvement in MYCON’s retail projects. As Vice President, Meuth will put an emphasis on his focus of the retail market, find new opportunities, and …

DALLAS, TX — Dallas-based MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) welcomes Bill McDonnell as Vice President of Operations. In this role, McDonnell will oversee efforts to improve operational performance by fostering personnel development, enhancing training, and mentoring programs, streamlining operations from office to field, and maximizing efficiencies, quality, and safety.

“Bill …

DALLAS, TX — Global design firm HKS has won a 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Healthcare Design Award for the Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

The annual award honors the “best of health care building design, health care planning, and health care design-oriented research,” according …

DALLAS, TX — Ferrovial, a global infrastructure operator, through the NTE Mobility Partners consortium led by subsidiary Cintra, has reached financial close on the North Tarrant Express (NTE) toll road in Texas.

Within the transaction framework, the consortium issued $414.2 million using private activity bonds (PABs). The funds …

EL PASO, TX — Jorge Martinez, PE, PTOE, CNU-A, joins HNTB Corporation as a Senior Project Manager in HNTB’s El Paso office. With his experience and expertise in managing complex projects, Martinez brings a wealth of knowledge to further strengthen HNTB.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jorge to the …

EL PASO, TX — ROMCO Equipment Co., a division of SMT, is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the acquisition of Sierra Machinery. The closing of the sale represents the transfer of ownership of Sierra Machinery Inc., and its two locations in El Paso, Texas, and …

FORT WORTH, TX — Hillwood, developer of the 27,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use AllianceTexas development, announces the launch of two new speculative industrial buildings, Alliance Center East 2 (ACE 2) and Alliance Center East 3 (ACE 3). ACE 2 and ACE 3 are each 224,616 square feet, bringing nearly half a …

HOUSTON, TX — Burns & McDonnell announces the appointment of Noe Saenz to Leader of its program management group in Houston. The promotion will empower Burns & McDonnell to expand its program management offerings to energy providers throughout Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Saenz has an understanding of complex programs and …

HOUSTON, TX — Burns & McDonnell selects Woody McOmber to lead its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Group for the South Central Region headquartered in Houston, Texas. McOmber succeeds Allen Xi, who was recently appointed General Manager for the region.

“We are excited to have Woody lead our region’s Transmission …

HOUSTON, TX — Craig Hester, P.E., joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Executive Advisor for the Transportation Business Group.

Hester has more than 40 years of experience in company organizational leadership, preliminary engineering, and final design of multi-faceted transportation projects in …

HOUSTON, TX — Eric Ford joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Program Manager for K-12 where he will be responsible for the management of planning, design, and construction administration services for LAN's most critical bond programs.

Ford joins LAN with nearly 20 …

HOUSTON, TX — F S Group is the architect of record for the largest progressive design-build project currently under construction in the United States. The City of Houston Northeast Water Purification Plant and Campus (NEWPP) is a $1.8 billion progressive design-build project which will expand the existing Northeast Water Purification …

HOUSTON, TX — Jon Holler joins HNTB as a Project Director in HNTB’s Houston office. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Holler brings significant leadership experience and an expertise in transit maintenance facility design.

“We are excited to welcome Jon to our team,” said Mike Voinis, PE, …

HOUSTON, TX — Ware Malcomb announces that construction is complete on DECISIO Health in Houston. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design and branding services for the 15,000-square-foot interior office renovation.

DECISIO Health is a Houston-based digital health company with a configurable clinical decision support platform designed to aggregate data …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Page Southerland Page, Inc. (Page), a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering firm, is formalizing its long-standing presence in San Antonio, Texas. With a history of working on significant projects in San Antonio and the surrounding region, Page is establishing a presence to serve its clients and the …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Skanska San Antonio team recently paused work to host a family day at Hemisfair’s Civic Park, a placemaking project downtown. The children of Skanska employees enjoyed a jam-packed morning on the job. Starting the event, the children received their own backpack filled with a personalized …

TEMPE, AZ — Sundt Construction promotes longtime employee-owner Stephen Bradford to the role of Senior Vice President and District Manager overseeing municipal water and wastewater projects in Texas.

“Steve’s experience in the field and his years in the office as a leader of our preconstruction team has given him a …

A significant amount of funding is now available for green infrastructure projects. These types of projects promote environmentally friendly solutions to current problems, and the funding supports rain gardens, stormwater parks, permeable pavement, subsurface detention systems, tree planting, solar installations, and electrified school buses. Primarily, the projects are designed for …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approves financial assistance totaling $1,593,374,996 for water, wastewater, and flood projects through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT), the Flood Infrastructure Fund, and state revolving funds.

• $98,055,000 to the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (Travis and Williamson counties) for …

EL PASO, TX — The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $13,000 in grants to three El Paso-area charities.

“Our Sundt Foundation members in El Paso are committed to supporting adults and families in need in our community,” said Joseph Riccillo, Sundt Foundation Vice President and El Paso Regional Board Member. …

HOUSTON, TX — Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to widen Business U.S. Highway (BU) 90U from Interstate Highway 610 (I-610) to the east of Mesa Road on behalf of Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Houston District. Once complete, the approximately $62.5 million improvement project will ease traffic …

HOUSTON, TX — MBCO Engineering + Surveying (MBCO) reveals a refreshed brand that solidifies its identity and showcases the company's growth and momentum. As a woman-owned engineering and surveying firm in the Texas gulf coast region, MBCO has made it their mission to break barriers, take risks, and create success …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) hires Woolpert for three separate engineering contracts to support its Houston and Dallas districts. Woolpert will provide planning for highways, roadways, and bridge replacements, as well as hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) services for key roadway projects.

The first two contracts, each …

IRVING, TX — Fluor Corporation announces that Lone Star Constructors, a Fluor-led joint venture, was selected as the design, construction, and capital maintenance contractor for the Interstate 35 (I-35) Northeast Expansion (NEX) South Project in San Antonio, Texas, by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Fluor expects to recognize …

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announces $8.8 million in grants for 10 projects in eight states and the District of Columbia to encourage the use of tools that can improve safety on bridges and in work zones. The grants, which can …

ALLEN, TX — Collin College recently held a dedication ceremony for its new construction safety lab, sponsored by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy is announcing its five-year sponsorship of the safety lab at Collin College’s Technical Campus in Allen, Texas. The safety lab will offer hands-on educational opportunities to students …

AUSTIN, TX — Following the introduction of skid steer and compact track loaders, along with updates across its compact excavator lineup earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announces the formation of a new team dedicated to Hyundai compact equipment sales and support.

Hyundai has hired …

AUSTIN, TX — Ferrovial announces its water/wastewater subsidiary, PLW Waterworks, the waterworks division of Webber and Cadagua, has been awarded a contract for the construction of the Wilbarger Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Pflugerville, Texas. This project is a testament to Ferrovial’s ongoing commitment to investing in America’s …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 500 attendees to its 69th Annual Meeting at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. The theme this year was “Leading the Way.”

Outgoing TACA Chairman Tim Foley, City Concrete, Inc., noted …

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Mark Talbot, AIA, LEED AP, as Senior Project Manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth office.

As a Senior Project Manager, Talbot acts as the primary point of contact and liaison between the client and design team. He is responsible for the …

DALLAS, TX — Brasfield & Gorrie and Compass Datacenters recently celebrated the topping out of Building Three on Compass’ Red Oak data center campus. The topping out milestone marks a structure reaching its full height. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2024.

“In an increasingly digital world, it’s …

DALLAS, TX — Michael Kardokus joins Burns & McDonnell as Leader for the firm’s Construction Group in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Within his 17-year career, Kardokus has acquired extensive experience across various project types, including semiconductors, data centers, health care facilities, central plants, food processing plants, industrial manufacturing, and transportation. …

DALLAS, TX — Michele Wong Krause, Chair of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors, was unanimously approved by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Board of Directors to fill the role of APTA Vice Chair at a recent meeting at the Rail Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. …

DALLAS, TX — Pacific Program Management (PPM) announces the promotion of Guy Faretra to National Director, Delivery Services for the firm's national high-tech online retail client. Reporting to Bri Zajac, who was recently promoted to Senior Director for the account, Faretra will be responsible for leading and setting the …

DALLAS, TX — When Garver partnered with Dallas Love Field to upgrade a lighting system at one of the airport’s terminals, the work helped solve issues related to glare, insufficient light levels, and high maintenance costs. The Garver-led DAL Exterior Lighting Project was recently presented with one of the industry’s …

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., recently completed a new addition to Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital in El Paso, Texas.

The 52,000-square-foot addition …

EL PASO, TX — Sundt Construction’s I-10 Connect team, led by Project Executive Rudy Elias, was recently honored with the We Build Texas award in the construction category. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) created the We Build Texas awards …

FORT WORTH, TX — The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) announces Scott West, Commissioning + Energy Team Lead for HFA Architecture & Engineering, as the recipient of a Distinguished Service Award.

The Fort Worth-based mechanical engineer received the award at the society's 2023 annual …

HOUSTON, TX — Houston-based Midway, the privately owned, fully integrated real estate investment and development firm, announces it will develop a new headquarters for Port Houston within East River, its 150-acre mixed-use development on Houston’s east side. Port Houston has purchased two tracts of land in East River’s first …

HOUSTON, TX — Senior Associate Christine Kirby, PE, ENV SP, with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has been chosen to lead two committees for the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Kirby is the new Chairperson for the Committee on Protective Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants within the …

HOUSTON, TX — Allen Xi, Senior Vice President, has been promoted to General Manager for Burns & McDonnell in Houston, Texas. In this role, Xi will lead a workforce of more than 800 professionals in the Southcentral region, who provide engineering, procurement, construction, and consulting services to clients in …

HOUSTON, TX — Wolff Companies and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held groundbreaking ceremonies today on the U.S. 290 Beacon Hill Interchange, which will create significant access improvements along U.S. 290 in Waller. The access improvements include:

• an off-ramp for a new 290 interchange, named Beacon Hill Boulevard, located …

HOUSTON, TX — The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) recently celebrated the completion of their new Adult Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

HCDE selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as the program manager for projects in its capital improvement plan in 2021. As program manager, LAN is …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., local elected officials, community leaders, and TxDOT staff to celebrate the completion of the Houston District’s first Texas Clear Lanes project at Interstate 45 from the NASA 1 Bypass …

HUTTO, TX — VLK Architects recently joined Hutto ISD for the beam signing ceremony of the district’s new middle school campus. This will be the third middle school in Hutto ISD named after former Hutto ISD Board President and community leader, Gus Almquist.

“It was a pleasure honoring the Almquist …

MCKINNEY, TX — Prinoth announces the appointment of Jody Beasley to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Crawler Carrier business unit, effective immediately.

Beasley comes to Prinoth with a wealth of experience in the field of sales as well as a background in the construction …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Kris Phillips as its new General Manager, Pipeline Group. He will lead KSM’s efforts to fully support the equipment needs of pipeline contractors operating in the mainline, regional, and local pipeline construction industries. Phillips previously served KSM as a Major Account …

PASADENA, TX — H+M Industrial EPC, a provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for the industrial sector, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Since its founding in 1988, H+M Industrial EPC has been a partner for companies across the energy and chemicals industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, …

PLANO and ARLINGTON, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm, and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals, a system of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, recently completed two hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Both hospitals, one in Plano and the other in Arlington, were developed with support from America …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Samantha Solorio joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a Program Manager.

Based in the San Antonio office, Solorio’s work supports LAN’s collaboration with the Alamo Colleges District. LAN is overseeing a renovation program that includes upgrades to 65 …

TAMPA, FL — Stantec hires Paula Gartner to lead its transportation business in the Gulf Coast region. Gartner brings more than 30 years of engineering consulting experience to the role. She will be responsible for managing and growing Stantec’s transportation business in the region, including two of the firm’s largest …

TEMPLE, TX — Compact Construction Equipment, LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central, and west Texas, recently celebrated the Grand Opening of their new Bobcat of Temple branch.

Attendees at the grand opening were invited to tour the facility, check out the newest Bobcat equipment, and enjoy …

WAXAHACHIE, TX — VLK Architects recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Waxahachie ISD’s 10th elementary school. Funding for this project is from the voter-approved May 2023 bond and is one of two new elementary schools in addition to a replacement elementary to be built to accommodate the student population growth in …

Billions of dollars are available throughout the country for new health care facilities, and many of them will be designed to provide mental health services. The needs related to behavioral health are great in America, and the growing number of individuals waiting for services and support is escalating at alarming …

ARLINGTON, TX — Kinley Construction, a six-generation, family-owned firm established in 1895, was named a 2023 Top Workplace in the U.S. in this year's Construction Category. Top Workplaces recognized Kinley Construction's positive and progressive work culture and its pivotal role in elevating the company's contribution to the construction industry …

ATLANTA, TX — An overpass at the intersection of US 59 and FM 1794 is scheduled to be constructed soon, according to plans awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation.

“This interchange will be a grade separation, meaning an overpass will take traffic on US 59 up and over …

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries recently hosted the annual Bent Iron Golf Tournament of North Texas. This event raises funds to support educational programs that develop talent within the construction industry and the skilled trades. In 2022, the sold-out event raised $32,000 for the TEXO Foundation, a 510(c)(3) dedicated to building …

FORT BEND, TX — Bechtel announces that its Cutlass Solar project, the new 140 MwDC solar energy facility in Fort Bend, Texas, has been recognized for its innovative use of digital tools to deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and project management.

Bechtel was awarded the Special Achievement in GIS recognition for …

FORT WORTH, TX — Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood), a national multi-discipline engineering firm, announces its acquisition of Texas-based Peloton Land Solutions (Peloton).

The Peloton acquisition supports Westwood's long-term strategy to expand its existing markets and services. Peloton has approximately 200 team members between five offices in Fort Worth, Texas; …

FORT WORTH, TX — The Biden-Harris Administration announces that the City of Fort Worth’s Transportation & Public Works Department, (TPW) in partnership with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), will receive a federal grant for $20 million toward the reconstruction of …

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston-based civil and structural engineering firm, BEC Engineers and Consultants, has been acquired by Dunaway. Through the acquisition, Dunaway has officially opened its Houston office. The firm has tapped Principal and Chief Revenue Officer Ross Eubanks, PE, SE to lead the office, and Development …

MIDLAND, TX — SAM announces the promotion of Bentley Shafer, RPLS, to Operations Manager. Shafer will manage operations in the Midland, Texas office, collaborating with other leadership team members across the company to ensure the continued growth and success, as well as support SAM’s long-term strategic vision.

“We are …

PARADISE, TX — Crushing Equipment Solutions (CES) of Paradise, Texas, expands its coverage in Texas and Oklahoma through the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Bayne Mineral Systems headquartered out of Plano, Texas. Bayne Mineral Systems was founded by Dudley Bayne and has been serving the needs of the …

SCHAUMBURG, IL — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announces the addition of Nichole Stoltz as Senior Regional Manager. Stoltz is replacing Jonathan Porter, who has been promoted to Manager of Government Affairs and is now joining the AED government affairs team headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Stoltz is a graduate of …

SPLENDORA, TX — The Splendora Independent School District (SISD) has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to be the Program Manager for the completion of the voter-approved 2022 $201 million bond. LAN will provide program management services, overseeing $86 million for the construction of two new replacement elementary schools …

WHARTON, TX — Granite has been awarded an approximately $48 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to mitigate flood risk and damage in Wharton, Texas.

The city of Wharton has significant existing and historical flooding issues from the Colorado River, Caney Creek, Baughman Slough, and Peach …

AUSTIN, TX — Leading up to the 2023 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, drought and high-profile water infrastructure failures placed water infrastructure and supply issues front and center in policy discussions. Key legislative priorities of legislative leadership and Governor Abbott all included water in addition to items such …

AUSTIN, TX — Construction is underway on Phase II of the Texas Capitol Complex expansion. The Texas Facilities Commission and its project team of JE Dunn, HOK, Square One, and associated partners held an official groundbreaking following three years of planning.

The project will add a five-story, …

AUSTIN, TX — BOMAG Americas announces a new National Accounts Manager plus a recent addition to its regional rental sales manager (RSM) team. Having a sales manager dedicated to national and larger regional rental chains plus RSMs serving smaller territories allows BOMAG to enhance the level of sales support it …

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a historic infrastructure package that includes funding for transportation, water, and broadband projects.

Included in the infrastructure package are Associated General Contractors of Texas (AGC of Texas) priority legislation HB 2230 and SCR 2, which extends Proposition 1 and Proposition …

AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Transit Partnership announces the first phase of Austin Light Rail, running from 38th Street to Oltorf to Yellow Jacket with additional priority extensions, has been approved by all three partners including the Austin City Council and the CapMetro Board of Directors. The recommendation was initially …

COLLEGE STATION, TX — VLK Architects recently joined College Station ISD in the groundbreaking of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center. This is the first phase of construction for this new facility and will serve both high schools in the district.

The first phase of the CTE Center …

Dallas, TX — Clune Construction (Clune) announces the promotion of two leaders in its Dallas office to executive-level positions. Kevin Morris has been promoted to Vice President, General Manager and Tyler Stevenson has been promoted to Vice President, Project Executive.

“Kevin and Tyler have both committed their professional lives to …

DALLAS, TX — KAI announces the hiring of Jason Keung, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ, as Project Manager at its Dallas-Fort Worth office.

With more than 15 years of industry experience, Keung has engaged in a diverse range of projects, clients, environments, and challenges within the architectural and construction industries. His …

DALLAS, TX — Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) officially began work on the Cosm, a first-of-its-kind venue in the state. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Grandscape, a development in The Colony, Texas, to celebrate the beginning of the 65,000-square-foot public entertainment venue.

Featuring an 87-foot-diameter LED dome, this facility will host …

DALLAS, TX — Skanska USA Building North Texas office hosted over 30 students from the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) for a Day of Discovery. During the half-day event, the Skanska team introduced students to the careers available in architecture, engineering, and construction, along with a panel discussion comprised of …

DALLAS, TX — Ware Malcomb announces Chris Mavros has been promoted to Principal in the firm’s Dallas office. In this role, Mavros is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and growth of the office, including overseeing client relationships and business development.

“Chris played an integral role in our growth in …

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Cadence McShane Construction Company has completed the construction of the Niagara Flower Mound Warehouse, a facility located in Flower Mound, Texas. They worked alongside project architect Meinhardt & Associates to design the building for TIG Real Estate Services, Inc. The project was completed on schedule and …

FORT WORTH, TX — Ferrovial announces the completion of the third segment of the North Tarrant Express (NTE) 35W project in Fort Worth, Texas. The inauguration was celebrated with the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, together with regional, state, and federal officials, as well as Ferrovial Chairman Rafael del Pino, CEO …

FORT WORTH, TX — VLK Architects joined Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD and Core Construction for the topping out ceremony of the new Eagle Mountain High School. Surrounded by district staff, students, and community members, the construction team raised the final structural steel beam on the district’s soon-to-be fourth high school.

The …

FORT WORTH, TX — Western Specialty Contractors announces the hiring of Ashton House of Fort Worth, Texas, as Regional Business Development Manager/Region 2 covering Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. In her new role, House is tasked with supporting the sales staff and developing business for Western’s branch offices in Dallas, Houston, …

FORT WORTH, TX — Texas A&M-Fort Worth recently broke ground on its first building for an urban research campus — a first-of-its-kind public-private collaboration intended to boost the regional economy while anchoring an innovation district in southeast downtown.

The Texas A&M University System is beginning construction on its Law & …

FREEPORT, TX — Brazosport ISD, alongside VLK Architects, broke ground on the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center at Brazosport High School. When completed, the school will provide career pathways, equipping students with the skills necessary for success in the 21st century workforce.

“VLK is very fortunate to …

HOUSTON, TX — Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, was recently named the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year. He received the award during this year’s TSPE Conference and 87th Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel. Duehr is a Dallas-based project manager for …

HOUSTON, TX — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its Houston South branch, its 22nd rental location in the state of Texas. It includes a fully fenced yard area, offices, and a separate repair shop and is capable of handling a variety of construction and general industrial …

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction of Berth 8 at Port Freeport, Texas. Part of the Velasco Terminal, Berth 8 features over 925 feet of berth and an associated roll-on/roll-off dock extension. The expansion represents the single largest project built by a public port on the …