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, …

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 …

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has completed construction of two structures on the campus of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital located in the greater Houston area. The project included a six-story medical office building and an attached seven-level parking garage. McCarthy broke ground in December 2021.

McCarthy’s scope …

HOUSTON, TX — Sharyn LaCombe, AICP, ENV-SP, joins HNTB Corporation as the Planning and Environmental Department Manager in HNTB’s Houston office. With over 30 years of experience in both public and private sectors, LaCombe has demonstrated her expertise in advancing major infrastructure projects and programs involving multimodal transportation modes …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded Webber projects in the Amarillo District to expand SL 335, the Houston District to widen SH 99, and the San Angelo District to broaden SL 278.

The $133.9 million State Loop 335 project in Amarillo will consist of 5.6 miles …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was recently joined by Texas Transportation Commissioner Robert C. Vaughn, Houston City Councilwoman Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, and other elected officials, local leaders, community members, and TxDOT staff to celebrate the beginning of the Texas Clear Lanes project at State Highway 35 …

HOUSTON, TX — With the recent addition of Brian Greathouse, PE, as a Transportation Team Leader in Houston, Garver continues to strengthen its impact in Texas.

Greathouse comes to Garver with over 20 years of experience in civil engineering management and design, floodplain studies, inundation mapping, hydrologic and hydraulic …

LUBBOCK, TX — Rokbak further expands its U.S. dealer network by partnering with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental — a provider of construction equipment in Texas. This new partnership supports Rokbak’s expansion plans, reinforces its commitment to customers, and strengthens its presence in this market. Alpha & Omega …

MCKINNEY, TX — Brasfield & Gorrie construction crews recently celebrated the topping out of a 438,000-square-foot secure office, lab, and manufacturing building in McKinney. Topping out marks a building reaching its full height. Construction will now move to the interior of the building, which is scheduled for completion in early …

MCKINNEY, TX — Cadence McShane Construction Company announces the completion of the McKinney Building C industrial project, located in McKinney, Texas. The project was completed on schedule and within budget for CORE5 Industrial Partners.

The McKinney Building C industrial project is a warehouse that features 279,356 square feet of industrial …

ODESSA, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, was awarded the contract to renovate the Mesa Building, the oldest and largest building at The University of Texas Permian Basin campus in Odessa.

The project is designed to provide a wide range of …

RICHARDSON, TX — Steven J. Miller, PE, has been named Chief Strategy Officer for Halff. Miller, who previously served as the Mobility Solutions Leader for the firm, replaces retiring CSO Russell Zapalac.

Miller will lead all strategic initiatives for the firm, integrating Halff’s Solutions, Marketing, and Client …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — VLK Architects announces Michael Martinez has joined the firm as Principal in VLK’s San Antonio office. With nearly 40 years of architectural experience and 23 years in K-12 architecture, Martinez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to VLK's team of professionals. Throughout his career, Martinez …

ATLANTA, TX — Construction on the bridge located on SH 155 over Lake O’ The Pines in Marion and Upshur Counties is scheduled to begin this summer, according to plans recently awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation.

The 1.4-mile project will include a new bridge and new approaches. …

AUSTIN, TX — National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting has acquired an Austin-area surveying firm Abram Dashner RPLS LLC. This acquisition represents Manhard’s second office in Austin. Both offices will work closely together to provide clients in the greater Austin area the full range of engineering and …

AUSTIN, TX — Professional Engineer Sam Talje has been promoted to lead Woolpert’s South Region, where he will direct the firm’s water and transportation strategy for the Texas market. Talje has more than three decades of civil engineering design, construction project, program management, leadership, and budget planning experience, both …

AUSTIN, TX — H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a provider of transportation infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been selected by the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) as one of two firms to provide General Engineering Consultant (GEC) services through a five year contract to support multimodal transportation …

AUSTIN, TX — H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a provider of transportation infrastructure planning and engineering services, has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide utility engineering and coordination services in the agency's Waco and Bryan Districts, with potential assignments across the state.

The five-year indefinite deliverable …

AUSTIN, TX — SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, was awarded a four-year $10 million contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide Right-of-Way Acquisition Professional Services (ROWAPS). The company has maintained a TxDOT ROWAPS contract since 2000, …

HOUSTON, TX — UES, a national engineering and consulting company, acquires Riner Engineering, a geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing and inspection firm headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Founded in 2006, Riner Engineering includes an experienced team of more than 170 engineers, project managers, technicians, and support staff based …

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

The contractor, Austin Bridge & Road Services LP, was granted 1,033 working days to complete this project valued at more than $128 million. …

PLANO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, was recently awarded the contract for the interior renovation of Raytheon Technologies’ Independence project in Plano, Texas.

The project, planned for completion in 2023, includes a 236,000-square-foot interior finish-out of the existing four-story building, …

AUSTIN, TX — HOLT Renewables announces it will design and construct a first-of-its-kind solar-powered charging infrastructure solution for CapMetro, Austin's regional public transportation provider, in collaboration with bp pulse.

In 2021, the CapMetro board approved the purchase of approximately 200 zero-emissions buses, the largest procurement of battery electric transit buses …

AUSTIN, TX — Jill Stewart joins Pfluger Architects, stepping into the role of Senior Project Manager in the Austin office. She brings a wide range of experience to the team, along with leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design, …

AUSTIN, TX — M2G Ventures, a North Texas-based real estate investment and development company, announces its first Austin acquisition in partnership with Chicago-based Blue Vista Capital Management. M2G plans to invest significant capital improvements to upgrade a 54,000-square-foot light industrial asset in the southeast quadrant of U.S. Highway …

AUSTIN, TX — Markus Neubauer, PE, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a Senior Associate and Team Leader for the Transportation Group based in the Austin office. Neubauer has more than 14 years of experience in transportation design, project management, and …

AUSTIN, TX — Pfluger Architects introduces Cody Cunningham as Director of Communications and Community Engagement. Cunningham has extensive experience in both corporate and school communications.

Cunningham earned his Bachelor of Arts in speech communications from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science in communication studies from the University of …

DALLAS, TX — Construction professional Cara Arnold joins Structure Tone Southwest as the new Director of Business Development.

With over 20 years as a business and relationship development professional, Arnold has developed trust-based, C-level relationships and long-term collaborative partnerships across the Texas market’s real estate, energy, financial services, and health …

DALLAS, TX — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes Matt White to General Manager of Road and Mineral Products. White brings over 13 years combined OEM and distributor experience to the role for road construction and crushing/screening equipment. He will be responsible for managing the Wirtgen Group family of products (Wirtgen, …

DALLAS, TX — RDO Equipment Co. has been awarded a Topcon Intelligent Paving Solutions contract and will be a direct dealer of Topcon’s Intelligent Paving Suite of products in all eight Texas stores.

“During the last three years, asphalt and paving jobs have significantly increased,” said Senior Vice President of …

DALLAS, TX — Tangram, a curator of highly creative commercial interior environments headquartered in Southern California, announces that it has added two new team members to its growing technology team in the new regional headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Scott Birdsong joins Tangram's Dallas technology team as the Regional Operations …

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries, Inc. (TD) announces that Harold MacDowell has decided to retire at the end of 2023 from his position as Chief Executive Officer as part of TD's succession plan. The selection process for a successor has started and MacDowell will remain CEO until an appointment is made. …

Foley Lynx is a support service that gives Foley Equipment customers access to a dedicated service technician right from their phone.

“The easiest way to explain it is to say it’s Siri for your equipment,” said Travis LaDuke, Lynx Consultant at Foley Equipment. “You have a question, and we …

FRISCO, TX — The wait is over for Omni Hotels & Resorts’ most anticipated opening, Omni PGA Frisco Resort, built by general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie. Sprawling across 660 acres in the city of Frisco, the oasis offers experiences for guests of all ages, all set against the backdrop …

GALVESTON, TX — Team members from Galveston Independent School District, Zero/Six Consulting, Gilbane Building Company, J.W. Kelso Construction, and PBK Architects gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Ball High School. Standing behind the podium in a wall of purple and gold, Ball High School cheerleaders, …

HOUSTON, TX — More than 500 people including construction craftsmen, trade partners, members of the Houston Airports executive staff, Hensel Phelps leadership, and the mayor of the City of Houston were on hand for the National Construction Safety week observance at the construction site of the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) …

HOUSTON, TX — Leslie Duke has been named the new CEO of Burns & McDonnell, effective January 1, 2024. In March, current Burns & McDonnell Chairman and CEO Ray Kowalik announced his retirement at the end of 2023, coming off a record-breaking year for the firm. Duke will be …

HOUSTON, TX — Manhattan Construction Company announces the addition of David Ladewig as Director of Business Development for the Houston region. Ladewig will be responsible for strengthening relationships, overseeing new business acquisitions, and strategic account management.

“His professionalism, integrity, and knowledge of the markets we serve make him the ideal …

IRVING, TX — KDC and Wells Fargo celebrate the start of construction for the new future workplace for Wells Fargo in Irving. The 850,000-square-foot project, on 22 acres, is located on the northeast corner of West Las Colinas Boulevard and Promenade Parkway, one block south of West Northwest Highway. The …

LUBBOCK, TX — Halff, an employee-owned, multidiscipline professional engineering and architecture firm in Texas for more than 70 years, has opened an office in Lubbock.

David Smith, a 2003 civil engineering graduate from Texas Tech University, will serve as the Lubbock Operations Manager. Smith has spent his 20-year …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) announces several changes to its marketing department. Cody Ward, Director of Strategy, Marketing, and M&A for KSM said that expanding the breadth and capabilities of the marketing team is essential to supporting the heavy equipment distributor’s current and future growth.

“This …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) promotes David Kellerstrass to Vice President of Product Support. Kellerstrass, who joined KSM in 2019, had previously served as General Manager of Product Support Sales. With the retirement of former Vice President Brad Campbell, he now takes over the leadership of …

PATTONVILLE, TX — Harrison, Walker & Harper, LLC (HWH), a construction and industrial services company, recently broke ground on an $11.6 million, 46,000-square-foot indoor multi-purpose facility for the Prairiland Independent School District (ISD) high school campus located in northeast Texas. Prairiland ISD is currently the only school district in Lamar …

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects joined Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD for the topping out of the new Agricultural Sciences Complex. PBTISD students, staff, and community members gathered for the ceremony while Pecos High School FFA students signed their names on the final steel beam.

“The PBTISD Agricultural Science Complex will support many …

PLANO, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm, has completed Billingsley Company’s International Business Park 18 building.

The new five-story, 242,000-square-foot building is located northwest of President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190) and one block from the Dallas North Tollway in Plano, Texas. AP managed …

ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX — With a panoramic view of Lake Ray Hubbard as the backdrop, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the city of Rockwall marked the start of construction on the second segment of the Interstate 30 expansion project. Local and state leaders gathered with shovels in hand …

ROSCOE, TX — Sundt Construction recently started construction of the TxDOT IH-20/US-84 Traffic Interchange project. Sundt has begun constructing a new traffic interchange at IH-20 and US-84 from east of Farm Road 608 to the west of Loop 170 to make the route safer for motorists and leave room for …

ROUND ROCK, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently started construction of IDI Logistics’ Sunrise Commerce Center in Round Rock, Texas.

Located less than a mile from Interstate 35, the Class A industrial development project — on 37 acres — will …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Underground Construction Technology Association's (UCTA) South Texas Chapter announces the appointment of Elaiza Alvarez, PE, CFM as its new President. Alvarez is a Senior Associate and Municipal Team Leader with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN). An engineer based in LAN’s San Antonio office, …

TEMPLE, TX — Compact Construction Equipment, LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central, and west Texas opened the doors of their 15th authorized dealership operating as Bobcat of Temple in Temple, Texas.

The new location offers customers equipment sales and rentals, parts, and service. The full-service dealership …

AUSTIN, TX — SAM Companies (SAM), a provider of professional geospatial and inspection solutions across the utility, transportation, and broader infrastructure industries, announces that it has acquired GeoSolutions, LLC, a professional geomatics solutions company.

Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, in the Houston metropolitan area, GeoSolutions has strong relationships with …

DALLAS, TX — Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, officially launched a construction safety program — a first of its kind in the country. The program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as entry-level construction safety officers by providing a wide variety of construction safety and …

DALLAS,TX — TDIndustries announces that it earned two national safety awards, a National Safety Merit Award in the Specialty Trade Contractor category from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and a third place Construction Safety Excellence Award, in the Construction Management Division of Over 4 Million Work Hours from Associated General …

HOUSTON, TX — F S Group Architects is celebrating their 25th anniversary in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Since 1998, the firm has been providing services for complex projects across aviation, public works, space/science, and design-build.

"Our team has a passion for designing practical and cost-effective facilities that …

PEARLAND, TX — Granite has been awarded an approximately $99 million contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to reconstruct a section of roadway in Pearland, Texas. Project funding will come from the TxDOT Unified Transportation Program and will be included in Granite’s second-quarter CAP.

The project involves reconstructing …

ROUND ROCK, TX — Round Rock drivers are celebrating the completion of long-awaited improvements to University Boulevard between Interstate 35 and Sunrise Boulevard.

The $18 million project, which widened the road to six lanes, is part of the city’s long-range Transportation Master Plan and the Driving Progress Program, which dedicated …

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott appoints Alejandro “Alex” G. Meade, III and Steven D. Alvis to the Texas Transportation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025, and February 1, 2029, respectively. The commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding …

AUSTIN, TX — Hellas is setting new sustainability standards in the sports industry with the implementation of their Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. This program uses the United Nation's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to quantify company efforts already in place, and outlines strategies to further incorporate SDGs into …

AUSTIN, TX — WSP USA hires Joseph Black to join its national Transit and Rail business as Senior Vice President and lead for the rail operations and service planning team.

Black has more than 30 years of experience in rail and bus operations in the U.S., having worked for agencies …

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr., Commissioner Robert Vaughn, and other officials to break ground on the I-35 Capital Express North project. This is the second of three projects in the I-35 Capital Express …

CROSBY, TX — The Crosby Independent School District (CISD) has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to be the Program Manager for the completion of the voter-approved 2017 bond totaling $89.5 million. LAN will provide comprehensive program management services to ensure that the CISD’s initiatives are effectively implemented on …

DALLAS, TX — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announces that Matt Terry, Executive Vice President for TDIndustries, Dallas, Texas, received ABC’s 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award during the ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

The Young Professional of the Year is an industry professional under the …

DALLAS, TX — Dan Phillips joins HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice as a Principal and Senior Project Designer. Based in Dallas, Phillips brings more than three decades of experience designing stadiums, ballparks, arenas, and training facilities across the globe.

“Dan is known for his ability to bring …

DALLAS, TX — Mohr Partners, Inc., a wholly-owned corporate real estate advisory firm, has promoted long-time company veteran Misti Meggs to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer.

In her expanded role, Meggs will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of corporate real estate solutions to …

DALLAS, TX — The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $16,500 in grants to North Texas nonprofits.

“These grants are important to the growth and development of our local nonprofits,” said Barbara Terry, the Sundt Foundation’s North Texas region Board Member. "Our employee-owners are happy to support these organizations in their …

ELGIN, TX — Elgin Independent School District is celebrating the groundbreaking for its new elementary school, Harvest Ridge Elementary. The ceremony took place near the school's construction site with students, parents, educators, and community members in attendance.

Harvest Ridge Elementary will be the district's fourth elementary school and will serve …

FAIRFIELD, TX — The City of Fairfield, Fairfield Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Hoover Treated Wood Products (HTWP) broke ground on a new $9 million wood treating facility coming to the community in late 2023. The plant — owned and operated by HTWP — will treat fire-retardant wood products to …

FORT WORTH, TX — AllianceTexas, Hillwood’s 27,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use community in north Fort Worth, continues to be one of the state’s most formidable economic engines with approximately $111.5 billion generated in regional economic impact and over $3.4 billion in total taxes paid to local public entities during the past …

HAYS COUNTY, TX — The Hays County Commissioners and American Structurepoint have earned a National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for exceptional engineering excellence for the FM 3237 and FM 150 Roundabout project in Hays County, Texas.

The 2023 ACEC National Engineering Excellence Awards recognized …

HAYS COUNTY, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was joined by officials from Hays County to cut the ribbon on the FM 2001 West Realignment project. This is the first of three projects to improve FM 2001 between I-35 and SH 21. The west project realigned FM 2001 …

HOUSTON, TX — Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt recently joined U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in conversation with local community leaders and residents, elected officials, and advocates around the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), which will resume upon the signing of a Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) by the Texas …

HOUSTON, TX — Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital recently broke ground on a new expansion, which includes a professional office building, a parking garage, additional surface parking and Memorial Hermann Sports Park - Cypress. These expansions will bring an additional 185,000 square feet of office space, more than 500 parking spaces, …

HOUSTON, TX — PACKWELL broke ground on a new 725,000-square-foot resin packaging facility at Port Houston’s Bayport Industrial Complex, which is expected to anchor 20,000 export containers annually when it becomes operational in early 2024. The new facility is located on property leased from Port Houston and will feature the …

HOUSTON, TX — Recently, over 350 people gathered to celebrate the topping out of the new D West Pier at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Staff from Houston Airports, Fentress Architects and consultants, Austin-Gilbane Joint-Venture, and the subcontractors participated in the beam ceremony and an appreciation lunch. When …

HOUSTON, TX — Hicks Ventures, a Houston-based, privately held development company, announces Framework @ Block 10, the city's first mass timber commercial office project and the first Texas commercial office building targeting net zero energy operational carbon upon completion in 2024.

"This is a model example of how Houston, …

HOUSTON, TX — The first pour of concrete recently took place for Generation Parkway, the main boulevard that will connect the east and west edges of Generation Park. This first segment will provide access to HTX Surf, BioHub Two, and more. This portion of road is expected to be completed …

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 Brian Wier to serve in the company's estimating department.

Wier brings to Ramtech a broad background in project estimating, and in the …

ODESSA, TX — Saulsbury Industries announces executive leadership changes with Chat York, CEO, stating his departure from the company. York joined Saulsbury in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, serving in this role until his appointment as CEO in 2018. By leveraging the core strengths that Saulsbury has developed over …

ORANGE, TX — PCL Industrial Construction Co. and Golden Triangle Polymers Company LLC, along with other Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies, recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Golden Triangle Polymers Project in Orange, Texas.

The total installed cost of the integrated polymers facility is expected to be …

PECOS, TX — VLK Architects recently gathered with Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD students, administrators, and community members for the groundbreaking of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science Wing at Pecos High School.

“VLK is grateful to be a part of the groundbreaking celebration for the new CTE and Science …

SAN ANTONIO, TX —The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has selected Corgan Associates, Inc., an international architecture and design firm, and Lake|Flato, a local San Antonio firm, to serve as the Master Architect team for SAT’s Terminal Development Program (TDP). The Corgan/Lake|Flato team will design SAT’s new terminal …

THE COLONY, TX — Walls are up and construction is proceeding briskly at microgrid systems producer ELM MicroGrid’s new 125,000-square-foot facility in The Colony, where it can continue to expand its energy storage and management capabilities for use across multiple sectors.

“Global interest and demand for renewable energy solutions have …

TULSA, OK — Manhattan Construction Company (Manhattan) announces it has earned a National Pinnacle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), presented at the 33rd annual Excellence in Construction Awards during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Manhattan won the Pinnacle Award for its forward-looking safety program. This is the …

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today established a strategic partnership to facilitate innovative delivery and financing of infrastructure improvements in Austin, Texas. The Emerging Projects Agreement focuses on the City of Austin’s more than $22 billion “Mobility Program of Projects,” a network of projects designed to …

AUSTIN, TX — Austin’s Spire Consulting Group was named as the 2023 Diverse Business of the Year award winner by the Associated General Contractors of America.

“The intent of these awards is to identify the construction and related businesses that are leading the way in making our industry more …

AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) announces a partnership with an international design team led by HKS, UNStudio, and Gehl to create system-wide architecture and urban design for the light rail program of Project Connect, a major expansion of Austin’s public transit system. Project Connect is …

DALLAS, TX — Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) announces that its OnQuest business, an equipment designer and manufacturer specializing in process fired heaters within its Energy segment, has been selected to supply a fractionator reboiler for Diamond Green Diesel’s (DGD) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at its Port Arthur, Texas, plant …

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries, premier facilities service and mechanical construction firm, announced today that Matt Terry, executive vice president of Construction and Special Projects, received the Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award. Terry was honored at the ABC Convention 2023 in …

DALLAS, TX — TDIndustries (TD), a facilities management and mechanical construction firm, announces that it has won first place in two categories during the 2023 TEXO Distinguished Building Awards. The awards recognized TDIndustries’ mechanical construction work on the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport High C Gates Demolition and Rebuild Project …

EL PASO, TX — The PCL Construction/Sundt joint-venture team was recently awarded two pre-construction projects with El Paso Water Utilities. Pre-construction activities will prepare for upgrades and an expansion on the Roberto R. Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant (RRBWWTP), originally built in 1991, and the construction of a new …

FORT WORTH, TX — POWER Engineers, a global engineering and environmental consulting firm, has opened a permanent office in Tyler, Texas, to better serve the needs of its smaller utility clients.

“Our electric cooperative clients in East Texas display their dedication to their membership with the high level of …

HOUSTON, TX — KBR has been awarded NASA's Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year for 2022 at two agency centers: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and NASA Ames Research Center (ARC).

Announced yearly, these accolades are a part of NASA's Small Business Industry Awards, which honors its contractors' …

HOUSTON, TX — Mark A. Gehringer, P.E., has been named President of R. G. Miller | DCCM, a Houston- based civil engineering firm providing a range of infrastructure services to both public and private sector clients in Texas. Jack P. Miller, P.E., previously President and Managing Principal …

HOUSTON, TX — McDermott has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract from Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited for the Manatee gas development project as part of a competitive FEED process. Under the contract scope, McDermott will provide comprehensive FEED services for a wellhead platform, export pipeline system, shore …

HOUSTON, TX — TNT Crane & Rigging LLC (TNT), an open-shop crane services platform, announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Mark Irion as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Irion succeeds Mike Appling, who has served as TNT's CEO since 2007.

Irion, an executive with nearly …

PRAIRIE VIEW, TX — Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) was selected to lead a historic national-tier $40 million University Transportation Center (UTC) — making PVAMU the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to create and lead the National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT). The United States Department of Transportation …

ARLINGTON, TX — A University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Civil Engineering Professor is using both recycled and unrecycled plastic waste products to fill in surface cracks and reduce rutting in roads — the first use of what is called “plastic road” material in Texas.

Sahadat Hossain, UTA Civil Engineering …

AUSTIN, TX — W.D. “Dee” Hilton Jr. recently received the Texas Department of Transportation's 2023 Road Hand Award at the annual Texas Transportation Forum. Considered one of TxDOT’s highest honors, the Road Hand Award was created in 1973 and is given to those who support and have led major …

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Tim Lomax never expected his career would involve so much talking.

In fact, the longtime transportation researcher freely admits that he became an engineer because he was good at math and not so good with people. But in his 40-plus years with the Texas A&M Transportation …

DALLAS, TX — LPA Design Studios hires veteran Dallas design leader D. Alex John, Jr. as an Associate Principal and Design Director of the firm's growing Dallas commercial studio. In his new role, John will lead design teams on a wide range of projects, including commercial, science and technology, civic …

DALLAS, TX — LPA Design Studios Project Manager Brien Graham has earned the national 2023 Young Architect Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in recognition of his work improving communities and creating a more equitable profession.

The Young Architect Award is the industry's highest honor for emerging architects, …

DALLAS, TX — Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) announces that Colt Moedl has joined the company as President of its Utilities business segment. Moedl has over 20 years of experience in the utility construction industry, during which he has overseen the delivery of large-scale projects for prominent power delivery and energy …

DALLAS, TX — Sundt Construction recently hired one and promoted two to support its Transportation group at its Irving, Texas, office. Jackie Barnes was hired as a Senior Estimator, and Michaela Givan and Nick Shumate were promoted to Lead Estimator and Preconstruction Project Manager, respectively.

Barnes previously worked as a …

FORT WORTH, TX — Freese and Nichols, Inc., hires Cheryl Robitzsch, PE, DBIA to head its Design-Build team as the company helps communities complete vital infrastructure projects through innovative and collaborative partnerships.

Robitzsch has 36 years of design and management experience as a Consulting Engineer, Construction Contractor, and Public …

FORT WORTH, TX — VLK Architects announces Principal Lauren Brown has been named 2023 Co-Chair for the Texas Society of Architects School Safety Work Group.

Created in response to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, the committee works to address several issues identified by state leaders as immediate needs …

FORT WORTH, TX — The Fort Worth Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Fort Worth) celebrated the 2022 Honor Awards. These annual awards are given to various members, projects, individuals, and groups for their outstanding achievement and exemplary services to their communities. VLK Architects announces Lee Hill as …

FORT WORTH, TX — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2023 work plan includes $20 million for the Modified Central City project in Fort Worth, also known as the Panther Island project.

The funds will continue the design of the project, which will include completing the Clear Fork, Trinity …

HOUSTON, TX — Greg Baker, CEO/President of JD Martin announces that Russ Crawford has been promoted to Vice President of Contractor Sales, effective immediately.

With more than 52 years of business and industry experience, Russ is a nationally recognized electrical industry expert and technical partner. Crawford has been leading …

HOUSTON, TX — Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (Greystar), a company focusing on the investment, development, and management of real estate, including rental housing, logistics, and life sciences has completed its development of The Mill, a 166,000-square-foot, shallow-bay distribution facility in Northwest Houston, Texas.

“The Mill marks the first of …

HOUSTON, TX — Mark Ingram, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as a Vice President and Project Director in HNTB’s Houston office. Ingram brings more than 30 years of traffic and transportation engineering and planning experience for projects in Houston and the surrounding region.

“Mark brings an impressive level of leadership, …

HOUSTON, TX — Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies announces the promotion of Ryan Graham to Senior Vice President of Services. "Ryan has been here since our founding in 2015 and has excelled in every position and challenge put in front of him," Vellano said. "This new role …

HOUSTON, TX — Skanska, a global development and construction firm, recently celebrated the topping out of its Discovery Green office tower, 1550 on the Green. As the 28-story, 375,000-square-foot Class-A office building nears completion, the milestone event, featuring leaders from anchor tenant Norton Rose Fulbright, marked a significant step …

IRVING, TX — CEC, a full-MEP and technology contractor, announces the opening of its Career & Technology Center. The building will house CEC’s University team, which provides quality training and continuing education for emerging talent in both the field and office.

“With this facility and CEC University’s training programs, …

KILLEEN, TX — Killeen ISD recently celebrated the dedication of the historic renovation and addition of Killeen High School. Funded by the voter-approved 2018 Bond, the project includes significant renovations to CTE classrooms, the auditorium, main gym and library, as well as a new two-story academic wing that features classrooms, …

MIDLAND, TX — Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a national construction management firm and general contractor, reached the construction midpoint of Midland College’s (MC) expansion with its new Pre-K Academy and Center for Teaching Excellence, which will house an expansion of the college’s pre-kindergarten academy and the college’s new bachelor …

PLANO, TX — NexPoint, an alternative investment firm, announces plans for TxS District, a proposed 200-acre life sciences development in Plano, Texas. The project, named to signify "Technology x Science," is designed to foster innovation and collaboration among companies and institutions across the life science sector.

The project centers …

ROYSE CITY, TX — VLK Architects joined with Royse City ISD (RCISD) to celebrate the groundbreaking of the district’s seventh elementary school. This project, to be named this summer following community input, was included in the May 2021 Bond.

“VLK was honored to take part in the groundbreaking for the …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Efforts to scale-up clean power in the cement industry just got brighter. Alamo Cement Company announces the completion of their new solar power system in San Antonio, Texas, advancing the company's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and align itself with the cement industry's goal of reaching …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Clark Construction, in a joint venture with Guido Construction, has delivered the new Alamo Collections Center. Alamo Trust, Inc. developed the project.

The two-story, 24,000-square-foot Alamo Collections Center, the newest construction on the Alamo grounds since the 1950s, will provide significant exhibition space to …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Mohammadreza Gholikhani, Ph.D., PE, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN) as a Project Engineer for the Municipal team. Based in the San Antonio office, Gholikhani will serve as Lead Design Engineer for municipal transportation projects throughout Central Texas. …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Overland Partners announces that Sebastian Ortiz has joined the company as Vice President of Business Operations. The El Salvador native has more than 20 years of experience in the strategic growth and optimization of organizations, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to large corporations, and has a track …

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has a new funding and resource program designed to help communities launch large projects. It is called Thriving Communities, and it was created by passage of the Appropriations Act. The program will provide an abundance of funding, assistance, and other resources …

AUSTIN, TX — Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are proposing a record 10-year $100 billion transportation plan that will increase the number of projects to improve congestion, maintain roadways, and increase safety across the state. This is estimated to be $15 billion more than the …

AUSTIN, TX — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) established a strategic partnership to facilitate innovative delivery and financing of infrastructure improvements in Austin, Texas. The Emerging Projects Agreement focuses on the City of Austin’s more than $22 billion Mobility Program of Projects, a network of projects designed to improve …

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — CEC is already performing work in Corpus Christi due to the existing client relationships of a group of team members who recently joined CEC. This group, which currently works in the company's Environmental and Water Resources practices, will contribute to its new Corpus Christi team.

Senior …

DALLAS, TX — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces that it has been selected by Fair Park First to provide program management services for major capital improvements to Fair Park, a 277-acre, cultural and entertainment complex in the heart of Dallas, Texas. AECOM will support Fair Park First’s capital …

DENTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has been awarded three road construction projects with the City of Denton. The projects — Mayhill Road, Neighborhood 7A Street Reconstruction, and Southeast Denton Package B Street Reconstruction — involve extending existing roads, street reconstruction, and water and wastewater improvements.

“Along with the …

FORT WORTH, TX — Citing a compelling conceptual design and their experience in public-private partnership projects, the City of Fort Worth has selected the real estate team of Edgemoor and KDC for the development of the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus.

The city, and its Research & Innovation Local Government Corp., …

FORT WORTH, TX — BGE, Inc. announces that Ross Melton, PE, has joined the firm’s Fort Worth office as Senior Project Manager in the Land/Site Development department.

Melton comes to BGE with more than 20 years of experience leading design, permitting, and project management efforts to provide cost-effective solutions …

FORT WORTH, TX — The Southeast Connector project is being expanded to accelerate the inclusion of Interstate 820 from Rosedale Street to Brentwood Stair Road.

In a partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and with funding from growth in Proposition 1 revenues generated by oil and gas …

HOUSTON, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed a Voluntary Resolution Agreement (VRA) resolving the FHWA Title VI investigation of the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) and lifting FHWA’s pause on the project. This VRA takes significant steps to address …

HOUSTON, TX — The United States Department of Transportation announces the City of Houston will receive $28.79 million in federal funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program for the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project.

The funding will support a seven-mile rehabilitation of Bissonnet Street from …

HOUSTON, TX — With its first Houston, Texas, site auction of the year, Ritchie Bros. attracted more than 14,500 bidders to compete for 6,500-plus items, generating over $61 million in gross transaction value.

Approximately 87 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to U.S. buyers, including 48 percent …

LEAGUE CITY, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces the execution of an agreement to begin developing the Grand Parkway extension from League City to Alvin. The extension project is known as Segment B.

“TxDOT has entered into project agreements with both Galveston and Brazoria Counties for TxDOT …

RICHARDSON, TX — Halff announces a refresh of its brand. An employee-owned engineering and architecture firm started by Dr. Albert H. Halff in Dallas in 1950, Halff has grown to 1,400 employees in 28 offices in Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Halff also has seven Florida locations: Chipley, Crestview, …

ROUND ROCK, TX — Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority, or BCRUA, is a regional partnership between three cities: Cedar Park, Leander, and Round Rock. These three cities have been growing immensely. They have been some of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. So right now, the water comes to the …

ARLINGTON, TX — Vector Structural Engineering announces that it is opening a new office in Arlington, Texas, to expand its presence in Texas and to help employees achieve their career goals. Scott Van Hoose will lead the charge in this new location, and he was largely responsible for its opening. …

AUSTIN, TX — Governor Greg Abbott signed the largest Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) between the State of Texas and the United States Military to bolster infrastructure and transportation improvements on federal military property across the state. This historic 10-year agreement authorizes the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to complete …

AUSTIN, TX — American Constructors announces a donation of $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA), marking the largest donation from the company’s signature fundraiser to date. As a result of the generosity of American Constructors’ clients, partners, friends, and Clay Shoot sponsors over the …

AUSTIN, TX — Gensler announces the promotions of John Houser, RA; Travis Albrecht, AIA, LEED AP, SEED Certified, RA; Michael Rey, AIA, NCARB; Ken Wiesehuegel, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP ID+C; Todd MacPherson, AIA, LEED AP; and Vince Flickinger, RID, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C throughout the …

AUSTIN, TX — Jackson-Shaw, a national real estate development company headquartered in North Texas, plans to transform more than 67 acres in Southeast Austin into a new urban industrial business park. Located at the northeast corner of State Highway 130 and Elroy Road, the four-building project will have 602,400 …

AUSTIN, TX — VLK Architects announces Barry Nebhut has joined the firm’s Austin office as Principal. In this role, Nebhut oversees select clients in the greater Central Texas area. With his vast experience in the K-12 sector, Nebhut has managed more than $1 billion in educational facility projects throughout his …

BRYAN, TX — Two senior researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) have been designated Regents Fellows by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents for 2022–2023. Established in 1988, the award recognizes and honors service, extension, and research professionals who have provided exemplary professional service to society …

DALLAS, TX — Following its previously announced leadership succession plan, Jacobs confirms Bob Pragada has been named Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to join the company's Board of Directors upon certification of the results of its Annual Meeting.

Pragada brings more than 30 years of global business leadership and …

DALLAS, TX — Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, has been named the Young Engineer of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers - Preston Trail Chapter. Duehr is a Dallas-based project manager for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., a planning, engineering, and program management firm. …

DALLAS, TX — Jacobs, announces that Claudia Jaramillo, currently the company's Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development, will succeed Kevin Berryman as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 14, 2023. At that time, Berryman will serve as Special Advisor to Jacobs Chief Executive Officer, …

DALLAS, TX — McCownGordon Construction, a construction management firm, recently added Gale Roberge, Senior Director of Preconstruction, to its team in Dallas-Fort Worth. She brings more than three decades of construction management experience to the firm. Her addition further expands the company’s presence in the DFW market and …

DENTON, TX — The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) announces the arrival of four leaders for the agency. Maurice Bell joins the organization as Chief Operating Officer, and Sherrelle Evans-Jones is now on board as Chief Financial Officer. In addition, DCTA has brought on Bracey Goodwin IV as Director of …

EL PASO, TX — The We Build Texas project awards were recently presented at the Texas Transportation Forum in Austin, and the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) El Paso District received two of six honors for the I-10 Connect project in the design and the construction categories.

The $100 …

FORT BEND, TX — Bechtel announces the completion of the Cutlass Solar project in Fort Bend, Texas. The solar photovoltaic project added 140 MWDC to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ Houston Zone, enough to power approximately 20,000 homes with zero-carbon electricity and eliminate 300,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. …

FORT WORTH, TX — Marc Jennings, an architect with experience in construction and development, joins HFA Architects & Engineers as Vice President of Logistics.

The industrial-sector expert leads HFA's Fort Worth studio and spearheads growth of the company's industrial and logistics programs, which include electrical, refrigeration, fire-protection, civil engineering, …

FRISCO, TX — From several vantage points of the University of North Texas' (UNT) four-story Frisco Landing building, students have an eagle-eye view of the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area. They also have access to classrooms and study spaces where they can create the vision for their future — many working …

FT. WORTH, TX — Work is progressing toward completion of the approaches to the new State Highway 10 bridge crossing I-820 and construction of the new bridge for the I-820 southbound main lanes over State Highway 121 and the Trinity Railway Express.

There are also plans to remove the old …

HOUSTON, TX — Lars Zetterstrom, PE, has been sworn in as the new President of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Houston/Galveston Post. A professional engineering organization, SAME promotes the advancement of technical knowledge and fosters collaboration between government and industry on infrastructure solutions.

A member of …

HOUSTON, TX — METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert announces plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as President & CEO in 2013.

During that time, Lambert has led a team of more than 4,000 working each day to …

HOUSTON, TX — Michael Baker International announces that HoJin Lim, P.E., CFM, has joined the firm as Office Manager of its Houston, Texas, office. In this role, Lim will lead the office by managing and overseeing all office personnel and business activities provided by Michael Baker in the Houston …

HOUSTON, TX — Raleigh Sullivan joins Pfluger Architects as Managing Principal of the firm’s Houston office. A graduate of Auburn University and Texas native, he brings over 16 years of experience in education, civic, and commercial architecture.

Over the course of his career, Raleigh has learned that working with people …

HOUSTON, TX — SmithGroup celebrates the opening of the University of Houston - Downtown’s (UHD) new Wellness & Success Center, which recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the 75,000-square-foot facility creates a hub for students and establishes …

HOUSTON, TX — Vogler & Spencer Engineering, Inc. (VSE) announces that Taylor Reed, P.E., has been named the newest partner at the firm.

Reed joins Jeffrey Vogler, P.E., Erik Spencer, P.E., and Ryan Vogler, P.E. as Partners of Vogler & Spencer Engineering. Reed has been on the …

KATY, TX — Takeuchi-US names Austin Wells as its new Southwest Regional Business Manager.

Wells will manage all sales activity in the Southwest region, which includes Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. His duties will include dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, sales planning, and goal setting within that …

LUBBOCK, TX — Lubbock-based Associated Supply Company, Inc. (ASCO), a CASE Construction Equipment dealer, has acquired Oklahoma City-based OCT Equipment, Inc. (OCT) with locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Clinton, Oklahoma, expanding ASCO’s CASE territory.

The newly acquired locations continue to grow their footprint to a total of 27 locations, …

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Magni Telescopic Handlers announces that Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. has become the Magni authorized dealer for Oklahoma and West Texas.

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a distributor of heavy equipment, industrial equipment, and cranes in the central United States, offering parts, rentals, sales, service, financing, product support, and …

PLANO, TX — Stantec has been selected by the City of El Paso to lead planning, visioning, and schematic design for a proposed deck plaza over the IH-10, which runs through the heart of El Paso. The deck plaza would reconnect neighborhoods that have been divided since the construction of …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Overland Partners, a Texas-based architecture and urban design firm, appoints Adam Bush, AIA, as their new President. Bush, who recently celebrated 16 years with the firm serving as Principal and Director of Overland's Education practice, will lead Overland into the future, transitioning from a …

Trophy Tractor recently moved into a new state-of-the-art facility south of Fort Worth. The Burleston location, at 6945 Highridge Drive, is part of the growing area along Highway 35W.

Trophy Tractor’s new facility is on 12 and a half acres and consists of a 5,000-square-foot office and 14,000 square feet …

This past November, Compact Construction Equipment (CCE) hosted a grand opening for their new location in Wichita Falls, Texas. The new location, at 7304 Seymour Highway, is near Highways 82 and 277. The building sits on two acres and contains an 11,000-square-foot office, shop, and service facility.

Guests of the …

TYLER, TX — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, broke ground for The University of Texas at Tyler’s Medical Education Building. Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in attendance as the area celebrated UT System’s seventh medical school and the first of its kind in Northeast Texas, where new …

AUSTIN, TX — Texas has an estimated $32.7 billion surplus heading into its 2024-2025 biennium, presenting a generational opportunity to help Texas invest in water, wastewater, and flood/stormwater projects. In anticipation of a significant push by the Texas Legislature to direct significant additional funding to address the state’s aging water …

HOUSTON, TX — Houston-based Waukesha Pearce Industries, LLC (WPI) has closed on its acquisition of H&E Equipment Services’ Komatsu earthmoving distribution business, which covers the state of Louisiana and five counties in southwest Arkansas. The acquisition includes H&E’s Kenner distribution facility and the assignment of H&E’s lease of the …

HOUSTON, TX — Hunter announces Jose Barragan as the international blast-resistant building firm’s new Vice President of Special Projects. In his role, Barragan will provide support and conduct long-range planning for the organization’s estimating and design efforts, implementing solutions and procedures for various divisions within Hunter.

Barragan brings more than …

HOUSTON, TX — KP Engineering (KPE), a company that designs and executes customized EPC solutions for the refining, syngas, hydrogen, and renewable fuels industries, announces the completed acquisition of its assets by The Shaw Group (Shaw), a company that focuses on global pipe and module fabrication. Going forward the company's …

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Mayor and the City Council have appointed Mackrena L. Ramos, PE to the City Park Redevelopment Authority and Tax Reinvestment Zone #12 Board of Directors. Ramos is a Vice President with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm …

ROCKWALL, TX — Seefried Properties, a privately held real estate firm specializing in the development of industrial properties, along with capital partner and real estate investment manager, USAA Real Estate, announce construction has commenced at Rockwall Park 30, a new logistics facility in Rockwall, Texas. Situated on a …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Water and wastewater systems are made up of many assets that work together to provide drinking water and wastewater disposal in communities every day. Assets, or equipment, like pipes, tanks, pumps, wells, and other components require maintenance and upgrades over time. To maintain these assets in …

ARLINGTON, TX — A civil engineering researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is leading a project that will aim to improve smart traffic signal management through traffic signal simulation techniques and big data.

Pengfei (Taylor) Li, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, is leading the $292,010 …

ARLINGTON, TX — Dade Duke is one of eight new Vice Presidents named recently by Neel-Schaffer, Inc., an engineering, planning, and construction management firm with offices or major projects underway across nine Southeastern states.

Duke serves as a Senior Data Manager for True North Emergency Management, a Neel-Schaffer …

ATLANTA, TX — An Adopt-A-Highway group in Cass County has been named 2022’s Group of the Year. The group, Atlanta State Park Employees, was recognized for showing remarkable dedication to the program.

“This group has been on a mission since they formed in 2006,” said Texas Department of Transportation Atlanta …

BROWNWOOD, TX — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) appoints Greg Cedillo, P.E. as the Brownwood District Engineer.

Cedillo began his career with TxDOT in 1999 after graduating from Texas Tech University. He served as an Engineering Assistant in the Lubbock District until 2002 when he transferred to the Wichita …

CHANDLER, AZ — Vermeer Northwest and Vermeer Mountain West are joining forces. Vermeer Northwest merged with and took the name of Vermeer Mountain West. Combining these two adjacent Vermeer dealership groups creates a contiguous network of 13 locations spanning much of the western United States. By joining forces, both dealership …

CHICAGO, IL — Joe Willhite has been promoted to Central Region President at WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy. Willhite succeeds Rebecca Nolan, who recently assumed the role of WSP USA Chief Development Officer.

As Central Region President, Willhite is responsible for growth and oversight …

CLAYTON, NC — Thirty-five dealer event winners from across North America gathered in Clayton, North Carolina, to prove their mastery of both equipment and efficiency-boosting technology. Only two emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las …

DALLAS, TX — More than 30 City Electric Supply (CES) branches committed to hosting their first-ever toy drive in 2021. They successfully donated hundreds of toys and picked the mission right back up in 2022 for the second annual toy drive. This year, the results were even greater. Thirty-three CES …

DALLAS, TX — DPR Construction, a technical builder, announces it has appointed Angela Floyd as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Floyd has nearly two decades of experience as a seasoned strategist — providing oversight of financial services, financial reporting and analysis, tax, treasury, and internal audit functions.

In her …

DALLAS, TX — Fair Park First unveiled updated renderings of the 18-acre Community Park Complex. These new renderings showcase a bird’s-eye view of the entire Community Park Complex along Fitzhugh Avenue, a view of one of the play areas featuring a skywalk and hillside slides, and a snapshot of an …

DALLAS, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has moved their Dallas office to a new location in Richardson. The new office, located in the CityLine mixed-use development, will also serve as headquarters for McCarthy’s parent company, Genuine McCarthy Enterprises, and its associated subsidiaries.

McCarthy has been building in Dallas …

FRISCO, TX — Dallas-based developer HALL Group announces the topping out of three new towers at HALL Park a 16-story, Class AAA office tower; a 224-key boutique hotel and suites; and a 19-story, luxury multifamily tower designed to bring a live-work-play destination to the heart of Frisco. The milestone signals …

FRISCO, TX — Universal Parks & Resorts announces a theme park specifically designed to inspire fun for families with young children. The new park concept, set in a lush green landscape and featuring immersive themed lands, celebrates Universal’s brand of entertainment, humor, and innovation and brings to life its characters …

FT. WORTH, TX — City Council approved an interlocal agreement that spells out the general terms and conditions the city and Texas A&M University will follow in helping to develop the proposed Texas A&M campus in downtown Fort Worth.

Councilmembers approved the agreement that will go before the Texas A&M …

FT. WORTH, TX — Ft. Worth City Council selected Historic Marine as the neighborhood to focus its $3,887,650 Neighborhood Improvement Program allocation in 2023. The Neighborhood Improvement Program is an annual effort of the City of Fort Worth, implemented by Neighborhood Services Department staff, that provides targeted capital investments to …

FT. WORTH, TX — VLK Architects announces Stephen Olson has joined the firm as Practice Technology Director. In this role, Olson will be responsible for managing design technology for the entire firm and leading the firm in innovation and management of hardware and software solutions.

“Stephen brings a wealth of …

HILLSBORO, TX — Buc-ee's will soon break ground on its new travel center in Hillsboro, Texas. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony attended by local leaders.

Located at 165 State Highway 77, Buc-ee's Hillsboro will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. Buc-ee's favorites …

HOUSTON, TX — After almost two years of discussion and negotiation, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) announces that it has reached common ground with City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County officials, which will help advance the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP).

“Both the Memorandum …

HOUSTON, TX — A transformational leader in the Texas transportation industry for more than 45 years, Barry Goodman was inducted into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor at a reception at the Omni Houston Hotel. He was recognized for his decades-long career of building effective partnerships to develop, fund, and …

HOUSTON, TX — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently celebrated the topping out of Houston Methodist’s new Cypress Hospital campus located in the greater Houston area. The Houston Methodist campus sits on 105 acres and consists of a seven-story hospital, two medical office buildings, and a central utility plant, with a …

IRVING, TX — Caterpillar Inc. announces that Lou Balmer-Millar, Ph.D. will assume responsibility for the Chief Sustainability Officer role in addition to her current responsibility as Senior Vice President of the Large Power Systems Division within the Energy and Transportation segment. Balmer-Millar succeeds Julie Lagacy, who was Caterpillar's first …

LIVE OAK, TX — Alterman's second annual 8 Weeks of Giving campaign kicked off with a donation from the company's foundation to the Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter in Floresville. The campaign provided one check per week to a special charity, organization, or cause that Alterman’s employee owners …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Vahid Zarezadeh, Ph.D., PE, CFM, joins planning, engineering, and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam Inc. (LAN) as a Project Manager for the stormwater practice. Based in the San Antonio office, Zarezadeh will serve as the technical manager in drainage concepts and principles.

Zarezadeh, …

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Sundt Foundation awarded $17,500 to six Central Texas nonprofits during its latest giving round. Successful Connections, Inc., Colt Catalina Foundation, Kinetic Kids, Inc., Retreat Home for Children, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children - Texas Region, and Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas will all use …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities announces that Nick Cammisa has been promoted to Senior Director of Services, and will now lead the Terex Services team.

“Nick brings well-rounded experience to his role as Senior Director of Services from branch management, sales, and strategic account management, and is positioned to lead …

DALLAS/FT. WORTH — The Regional Transportation Council approved $55 million in federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. A combined $8 million in local match provided by the local communities brings the total investment in the region’s bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure …

DALLAS, TX — The U.S. Department of Transportation has determined the Metropolitan Transportation Plan approved by the Regional Transportation Council in June conforms with federal air quality regulations, allowing current and future multimodal improvements in the long-range plan to move forward.

A conformity determination is required because 10 Dallas-Fort Worth …

FRISCO, TX — Pacific Mobile Structures (PMSI) acquires Sustainable Modular Management (SMM) a fellow family-owned modular building company based in Frisco, Texas. The announcement comes after Garth Haakenson, President and CEO of Pacific Mobile Structures, and Nick Mackie, President and CEO of SMM began discussing the benefits of …