Texas Contractor articles from September 2006

Texas Contractor archives from September 2006

Setting Speed Records.
September 4, 2006... By R.G. Pickard Kiewit Texas plans significantly early completion for Laredo's Milo Interchange Kiewit Texas Construction, L.P., formerly known as Gilbert Texas, is building the next phase of the Milo Interchange in Laredo. Designed...

Pre-Assembled Climbing Forms.
September 4, 2006... Staff Climbing formwork from Doka has reached full height at two huge liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks that Zachry Construction Corporation and Saipem SA are building as a joint venture for Technip USA in Freeport, Texas. The...

Teamwork In College Station.(TxDOT)(city of College Station)
September 4, 2006... By Liz Moucka The city of College Station and TxDOT teamed up to upgrade the southern portion of Texas Avenue. A four-phased widening of Texas Avenue from George Bush Drive to Harvey Mitchell Parkway is planned to have Texas Aggies and...

Kenworth.
September 4, 2006... Staff MHC Kenworth recently expanded services to its customers in Dallas and Waco by relocating MHC Kenworth -- South Dallas and MHC Kenworth -- Waco into two brand new facilities. The South Dallas facility is located at 34661 Lyndon B....

TCEQ.(Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)(Brief article)
September 4, 2006... Staff Effective September 1, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will no longer issue, amend or renew permits, registrations, certifications, or licenses to an individual or company with a delinquent penalty or fee....

Jones Bros.(Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving, Inc.)(Brief article)
September 4, 2006... Staff Jones Bros. Dirt and Paving, Inc. of Odessa has begun a $7.7-million reconstruction on a 14-mile stretch of Interstate 20 between the Pecos River and FM 869 west of Pecos. The contractor will mill out the 11-foot-wide driving lane...

Ellis McGinnis.(Ellis McGinnis Construction)(Brief article)
September 4, 2006... Staff Ellis McGinnis Construction of Gatesville has just begun a TxDOT project to modify a portion of US Highway 281 in the city of Hico. The $6.4-million project, designed to increase safety and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic from...

ACP.
September 4, 2006... Staff Associated Construction Publications (ACP), a network of 14 regional magazines including Texas Contractor, raised $10,250 for the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Foundation at AED's 2006 Condex tradeshow. The funds, raised...

Wind Energy.
September 18, 2006... Staff Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, has announced a Texas bid for the proposed U.S. Department of Energy large-scale wind turbine research and development facility capable of testing blades up to 70 meters...

Porter & Hedges.(Brief article)
September 18, 2006... Staff David Peden , litigation partner at Porter & Hedges, L.L.P., has been elected chair of the State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section. Peden received his B.B.A. and J.D. from The University of Texas and has been a partner at Porter...

Stanley Consultants.
September 18, 2006... Staff Tom Morgan , P.E., has been elected vice president at Stanley Consultants. Morgan is manager of the company's Austin office where he is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the office, as well as employee mentoring and...

TD Industries.
September 18, 2006... Staff TDIndustries has promoted Timothy S. McNew , L. Steve Canter , P.E., and David J. Youden to new leadership positions of the 60-year-old, Dallas-based firm whose focus on servant leadership has consistently earned the company a spot...

Teague Nall and Perkins.
September 18, 2006... Staff Scott A. Gibson , P.E. has joined the Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. (TNP) Fort Worth office. A licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas, Gibson's project experience encompasses civil engineering in the areas of site...

PSI.
September 18, 2006... Staff PSI congratulates Jonathan Ard on completing their Manager-In-Training (MIT) program and on being promoted to branch manager of their Fort Worth operations office. Ard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the College...

Rush Enterprises.
September 18, 2006... Staff Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of heavy- and medium-duty truck dealerships in North America and a John Deere construction equipment dealership in Houston, announced that it achieved a major milestone when...

Austin Bridge & Road.
September 18, 2006... Staff Austin Bridge & Road, LP began work this month on the most extensive and expensive highway reconstruction project ever let in Texarkana. Valued at $153.5 million, the project will address Texarkana's growing pains and traffic...

Young Contractors.
September 18, 2006... Staff Tyler celebrated the long awaited grand opening of Loop 49's first segment on August 19. Young Contractors recently completed the first Loop 49 segment, which connects US 69 and SH 155. Ultimately, the East Texas "hourglass"...

In Memoriam.(Obituary)
September 18, 2006... Staff John Paz, 76, president of Paz Brothers, Inc. and the founder of Godwin Pumps North American, died August 12 after an extended illness. Paz was one of the three brothers who founded Paz Brothers Construction in 1956. Headquartered in...

Loop 9.(Brief article)
September 18, 2006... Staff Gov. Rick Perry announced that the state is ready to commit to building Loop 9 around the southern Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. During a series of public hearings concerning the TTC-35 right of way, representatives of the North...

Tyler Loop 49.(Brief article)
September 18, 2006... Staff Tyler citizens celebrated the grand opening of Loop 49's first segment on August 19.Young Contractors recently completed the first Loop 49 segment, which connects US 69 and SH 155. Ultimately, the East Texas "hourglass" will connect...

Ritchie Bros.
September 18, 2006... Staff Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers have announced that they sold over 2,500 items in unreserved public auction August 24-25 in Houston, generating gross auction sales in excess of US$20 million. Over 2,000 registered bidders from 33...

Texas Contractor.
September 18, 2006... Staff Brandon Williamson has joined the staffs of Texas Contractor and Construction News as advertising sales representative. Brandon has represented Associated Construction Publications (ACP) magazines since 2002. Having transferred from...

Back In Hot Water.
September 18, 2006... By Kerry McGinley Epoxy pipelining creates new pipes for old plumbing. One of the oldest high-rise condominium buildings in San Antonio was in serious hot water - literally. The galvanized pipes of the structure had been a source of...

Trial By Fire.
September 18, 2006... By Liz Moucka Austin Lumber Co. is rebuilding more than a lumber mill after devastating New Year's Eve fire. Graffiti scrawled on a shed wall by owner Laura Willhoite Culin herself, describes her frustration: "75 years to build - 7.5...

Construction Starts Summary.
September 18, 2006... Staff How To Use the Construction Starts Summary: The information on this page reports non-residential construction activity in the region by contract value. The chart at the bottom of the page tracks cumulative starts for all...