Kirby Smith Machinery - Sun August 04, 2024
Construction Industry Veterans Tackle Civil Projects
When Kyle Kopp started his business six years ago, he wasn't sure what to call it. "My wife and I were trying to come up with a name, and we wanted something short and sweet," Kopp said. "I love to fish, so my wife suggested Hook....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Wed September 04, 2024
Southwestern University's $120M Campus Building Campaign Well Under Way in Texas
Southwestern University rests within a beautiful, leafy campus in Georgetown, Texas, approximately 30 mi. north of Austin. The 183-year-old college, the oldest in the Lone Star State, is noted for its outstanding sciences, fine arts and music curricula, as well as its interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs....
CDE - Tue September 03, 2024
Resolve Aggregates Invests in Second CDE Wash Plant
Since partnering with washing experts CDE in 2015, Resolve Aggregates has met production objectives at one site, relocated to grow and maximize opportunities on another, and expanded its wash plant to explore new markets....
AGC of Texas - Tue August 20, 2024
Newest Texas AGC President Focusing On Funding, Development
The newly-appointed AGC of Texas President Wade Miller plans to keep the association focused on some big issues in the year ahead: highway funding, workforce development and industry safety. Miller thanked outgoing President Stacey Bryant and expressed humility and gratitude after becoming president at the January AGC of Texas Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency....
CEG - Tue August 20, 2024
Cowboy, Surfer Makes Name for Himself in Equipment Biz
Mark Gustin is a man with many interests and passions. At various stages of his life, he has been a cutting horse trainer, an avid surfer and low handicap golfer. Today, those interests take a back seat to his career in heavy equipment as owner of Armadillo Tractor Inc....
Fluor - Tue August 20, 2024
Fluor Names Two New Executives
Fluor Corporation recently announced during its second quarter earnings call the appointments of a new chief operating officer (COO) and chief legal officer (CLO), effective immediately. Jim Breuer has been appointed to the newly created position of COO....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue August 20, 2024
Longview Bridge and Road Build Replaces Two Texarkana Spans
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently opened the new and long-awaited bridge on State Highway (SH) 8 that links Bowie and Cass counties in the Texarkana area. The $37.7 million, constructed by Longview Bridge and Road Ltd....
TxDOT - Tue August 20, 2024
TxDOT Earns Award From WASHTO for SH 146 Project
At the 2024 WASHTO conference in Omaha, Neb., TxDOT was presented with the award for Safety by America's Transportation Awards. The hardware went to TxDOT's $217 million State Highway 146 Expansion Project, which included the construction of a 2.1-mile express bridge as well as sidewalks, shared-used lanes, and a mile-long bike lane....
Thunder Creek - Tue August 20, 2024
Heavy Civil Contractor Shifts Fueling, Service Operations
AMS Company Inc. is more than a civil contracting construction firm. It is a business heavily invested in its employees. AMS has more than 65 field employees and 10 office personnel who bring hundreds of years of collective experience to the Dallas-Fort Worth area....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 07, 2024
Houston Highway Set for $7B Upgrade
The Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) multi-billion, multi-year North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) was given the green light on July 26, which will seriously transform a major freeway in downtown Houston, which happens to be the oldest in the state....
