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Black & Veatch acquires Texas electrical contractor

Construction Dive

Bird Electric will join the engineering firm’s portfolio and expand its capabilities in fields like electric vehicles and renewables.

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Schneider Electric Expanding Texas Plant

Business Facilities

Read: Schneider Electric Expanding Texas Plant at BusinessFacilities.com. The new El Paso, TX facility will create 120 new jobs to accommodate growth in the data center market, and showcase the latest in smart factory innovation.

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Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System

Construction and Infrastructure Law

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of Texas held that Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure, Inc. and related entities (collectively “Texas Central”) have eminent domain authority to acquire property for a proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston. [1] Texas Central has Statutory Authority to Take Land.

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2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule

Pro Builder

2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule. NAHB Policy Briefing: Electrical code updates regarding ground-fault circuit interrupters out of step with currently available HVAC products; number of women employed in construction rises. Electrical. Wed, 09/28/2022 - 17:42. National Association of Home Builders.

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Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Business Facilities

The electric vehicle charging solutions provider's new facility is anticipated to create approximately 250 direct jobs in Arlington by 2030. The post Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Texas freeze raises questions about risks of electrifying buildings

BD+C

Widespread power outages in Texas during a severe cold blast have caused some to question whether banning fossil fuels from new buildings makes sense. Most homes with gas space heating went cold because most gas-powered heating systems require electricity to operate.

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US DOT Awards $623M for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

ENR Construction

North Texas government council wins largest grant, $70 million for hydrogen fueling stations for trucks.

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