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3 reasons why new tradespeople don’t stick around

Construction Dive

Poor training, bad bosses and other frustrations can drive away new recruits to the construction industry, writes a Texas quality control manager.

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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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Award of Merit: Confidential Investment Management Firm

ENR Construction

To expand its North Texas office, an investment management firm selected two floors within a 12-story building at Weir’s Plaza, a newly constructed Class AA mixed-use development.

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2023 Top 400 Sourcebook: Texas LNG Terminal Contracts Flow

ENR Construction

Construction is underway on the first phase of Sempra Infrastructure’s $13-billion Port Arthur LNG export terminal in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, following the energy firm’s award to Bechtel Energy of an EPC contract to manage the two-train project.

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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] Move over luxury bus lines and quick flights.

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Seven Tactics for Managing Supply Chain Challenges

Pro Builder

Seven Tactics for Managing Supply Chain Challenges. This was done initially by some to limit the number of interior skews and help manage delivery times. In Texas, where many communities require brick exteriors, brick manufacturers are now only producing five brick choices. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 11:54. For example ….

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David Drees: Best Practices for Managing a Private Home Building Operation  

Pro Builder

David Drees: Best Practices for Managing a Private Home Building Operation . Although we’ve been building homes for nearly 95 years, this is Drees Homes ’ first time being recognized as one of the nation’s Best Managed Companies , a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Business Management.