Wed August 30, 2017
Harvey Hammers Texas
Harvey, which made landfall late Friday, Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane has lingered, dropping heavy rain as a tropical storm, and has sent devastating floods pouring into Houston. The rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground and overwhelmed rescuers who could not keep up with the constant calls for help....
Emily Buenzle - Wed August 30, 2017
Defense Department Awards Caterpillar $663M Equipment Contract
The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded Caterpillar a contract for more than $663 million. As part of the five-year contract, Caterpillar will supply commercial construction equipment to perform duties in Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Italy and Japan, with a performance completion date of Aug....
Emily Buenzle - Tue August 29, 2017
Will Harvey Lead to Industry Job Growth? Past Storm Stats Say Yes
While the damage done by Hurricane Harvey is still being assessed, it is already clear that the storm has caused a massive amount of damage to many Texas communities. When it is time to rebuild, you can bet that there will be a plethora of construction jobs to repair roads, buildings and homes around the state....
Tue August 29, 2017
Urgent Request for High Water Vehicles in Texas
Attention: The following message is for current GSA-approved transportation service providers only:FEMA is looking to rent 400 2.5 ton high water trucks for 72 hours. Please provide number you may have for rent....
Emily Buenzle - Mon August 28, 2017
Construction Sites Not Safe From Harvey's Flooding
Hurricane Harvey flooded multiple Houston-area construction sites this weekend. Karen Kershner of specialty construction contractor Slack and Co., confirmed that the Ronald McDonald House construction site and the Kindaid School site are both "severely underwater," Chron reported....
Mon August 28, 2017
Caterpillar Foundation Donates to Red Cross Relief for Hurricane Harvey
As Texas battles one of the worst storms to hit the state in decades, the Caterpillar Foundation announced it will make a $300,000 donation to the American Red Cross to aid in immediate relief efforts....
Joe Trinacria - Mon August 21, 2017
State's Competitive Streak Reaches High School Stadium Construction
Everything is bigger in Texas, where going over the top to outdo your neighbor is not uncommon in the friendly spirit of competition. And when it comes to football? Forget about it. Texans take their pigskin so seriously that school districts are building stadiums and indoor practice facilities at such a rapid rate that parents don't even have a chance to bat an eye at their gargantuan price tags....
Thu August 17, 2017
Brown Transportation Chooses Kenworth T880s to Get the Job Done
Wayne Brown started in the construction industry 43 years ago. His first job was as a truck driver for his family-owned aggregate hauler and he enjoyed his time behind the wheel. "I drove the traditional high hood," he said....
Tue August 15, 2017
Two Men Arrested for Stealing $45,000 Excavator
A southeast Texan who knew something just wasn't right is credited with helping sheriff's deputies catch two men who stole a very expensive piece of equipment from Jefferson County. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Captain Crystal Holmes told 12News a citizen saw the men with the stolen excavator just before 2 a.m....
Tue August 15, 2017
TXDOT Announces Open Positions, Job Fair
The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 200 E. Riverside Drive in Austin to help fill open positions in numerous fields within the agency....
