TxDOT - Tue August 11, 2020
TxDOT Awards Grant to Upgrade Port of Corpus Christi
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has awarded a $5.4 million safety improvement grant to the Port of Corpus Christi. The funds will be used for a project to make safety improvements to the Joe Fulton Trade Corridor and Rincon Road leading to the Rincon Industrial Complex, port officials said in a press release....
Kirby Smith Machinery - Tue August 11, 2020
Family Values: Couples Who Dig Together, Stay Together
The story of Longhorn Construction Services is built on an opportunity and a willingness to take a chance on it, according to Owners Jason and Tassa Fenn. The husband-and-wife team founded the Midland-based company nearly a decade ago after a visit to west Texas....
Mammoet - Wed August 05, 2020
Mammoet Aids in Placement of Bridge Sections for Irving's Signature Bridge
Mammoet's crew successfully set four precast box-girder bridge units into place as part of the construction of the "Signature Bridge" in Irving, Texas, for the Texas Department of Transportation and its general contractor Webber LLC....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed July 29, 2020
Webber Puts Its Signature on Irving Bridge
Webber LLC will deliver the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) $39.5 million Signature Bridge project, a 500-ft. long north-south structure that spans State Highway 114 in the city of Irving that will connect the old Texas Stadium, the former home of the Dallas Cowboys (south side) with a large development area – 78 acres – on the north side....
Holt Cat - Thu July 16, 2020
HOLT CAT Names Joyce Pingel New Chief Information Officer After Nationwide Search
After a nationwide search, HOLT CAT has announced the appointment of Joyce Pingel as senior vice president, chief information officer and head of digital. In the role, she will be responsible for leading, managing and directing IT and digital functions while providing strategic direction for the information technologies and communication systems at HOLT....
Skanska - Tue July 14, 2020
Skanska Crews Break Ground on Audubon Metals Plant
Crews from Skanska, USA broke ground on the newest facility at the Audubon Metals Texas Plant project. Audubon reached an agreement with officials in Corsicana and Navarro County to build the facility there by investing $50 million....
Tesla - Tue July 14, 2020
SpaceX Super Heavy 'High Bay' Work Begins in Boca Chica
After several weeks of preparations, SpaceX has begun assembling the massive ‘high bay' it will use to stack and outfit Starship's massive Super Heavy boosters. Over the last six months, SpaceX has been expanding and upgrading its Boca Chica Starship factory, part of which has included building multiple ‘high bays' (also known as vehicle/vertical assembling builds or VABs)....
Robins & Morton - Tue July 14, 2020
Robins & Morton Now in San Antonio
A national general contractor has opened an office in San Antonio with hopes to boost its presence in South Texas. Birmingham, Alabama-based Robins & Morton opened the local office to serve its clients in the region and expand its reach, said Eric Groat, operations manager and office leader in San Antonio for the firm....
TxDOT - Tue July 14, 2020
FNF Construction Crews to Rebuild Highway 385 Project
A project to rebuild 16 mi. of Highway 385 in southern Andrews County began in June. Work also will be done on the service roads just south of the city of Andrews. FNF Construction of Tempe, Ariz., won the project with a low bid of a little more than $49.8 million....
IROCK - Tue July 14, 2020
IROCK Crushers Expand Territory to Houston, Dallas
IROCK Crushers has recently expanded the territory of their dealer, IPE Aggregate, into Dallas and Houston. IPE Aggregate had most recently represented IROCK in parts of Texas and Mexico. IPE Aggregate has been serving the aggregate, construction and mining industry for over 18 years and is headquartered in McAllen....
