The 120 firms in Texas Construction’s 12th annual Top Specialty Contractors ranking collectively performed about $5 billion worth of work in the state in 2009. That amount is not drastically different than the $5.7 billion total from the Top Specialty Contractors total of 2007, considered a robust year for Texas. That is perhaps a sign that the state’s economy is stabilizing. Fifteen of the firms listed reported more than $100 million in Texas revenue, the same number of firms from our 2007 chart. Worldwide, the collective revenue generated by the 120 firms is about $14.8 billion. Photo: Baker Concrete Related
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has expanded the list of organizations whose crane-operator certification programs it formally recognizes, with an agreement with the National Center for Construction Education and Research, Gainesville, Fla. Related Links: PBS&J Wins ARTBA ‘Globe Award’ for S.R. 408 Design OSHA chief David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, and NCCER President Don Whyte signed the voluntary agreement on May 17 at the Dept. of Labor headquarters in Washington, D.C. In March, OSHA finalized an agreement with The Crane Institute of America Certification Inc. OSHA also has an agreement with the Operating
Nationally and regionally, 2009 was a pretty dismal year, economically. Construction felt the downturn especially, with an industry unemployment rate that peaked at 22.7% last December. Additionally, earlier this year, McGraw-Hill Construction, publisher of Southeast Construction, estimated that the value of new contracts in the four-state region declined by a collective 24% during 2009, compared to 2008. (And 2008 had the lowest value of new work in many years.) Unfortunately, that downward market trajectory was the main story line of 2009. But another was the seeds of future construction activity that were being planted by government spending. Looking at this
Gov. Rick Perry has reappointed Bill Thornton of San Antonio as chair to the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2012. Thornton received a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University, a doctorate of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry, and completed his oral surgery residency at Baylor Medical Center. In addition, Gov. Perry has reappointed David Allex of Harlingen as chair to the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2012. He received a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University at Kingsville and attended the Institute of Organizational Management at
Related Links: Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary Rosendin Electric Inc. Completes Acquisition of KST Electric Ltd. Sundt Expands Texas Operations by Opening San Antonio Location Ensight Structural Engineering, Haynes Whaley Join Forces Llewelyn-Davies Sahni Marks 30 Years of Architecture, Urban Design Cowboys Stadium Wins TCEC ‘Eminent Conceptor’ Top Award BakerCorp Marks Two-Year Anniversary in San Antonio LeeBoy Names Closner Equipment as South Texas Region Dealer The San Antonio branch of BakerCorp, which provides containment, pumping, filtration and trench shoring solutions, recently marked its two-year anniversary at its 15-acre lot facility in New Braunfels.
Related Links: Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary Rosendin Electric Inc. Completes Acquisition of KST Electric Ltd. Sundt Expands Texas Operations by Opening San Antonio Location Ensight Structural Engineering, Haynes Whaley Join Forces Llewelyn-Davies Sahni Marks 30 Years of Architecture, Urban Design Cowboys Stadium Wins TCEC ‘Eminent Conceptor’ Top Award BakerCorp Marks Two-Year Anniversary in San Antonio LeeBoy Names Closner Equipment as South Texas Region Dealer Sundt Construction Inc. of Tempe, Ariz., recently opened an office in San Antonio. Senior vice president and Texas District manager John Carlson will lead the San Antonio office. The firm boasts 40 years
The first phase to extend FM 1938/Davis Boulevard in Northeast Tarrant County began in late spring with the $15.2-million contract awarded to Ed Bell Construction Co. of Dallas. Completion is estimated by summer 2012. Related Links: LBJ Managed Lanes Project Ahead of Schedule; Starts 2011 FM 1938/Davis Boulevard Extension Begins in Tarrant County Kermit Highway Passing Lanes Completed SH 146 Southbound Breaks Ground U.S. 290/Hempstead Corridor Achieves Development Milestone Maintenance Project Started in Waco District Deficient Highways Contribute to Half of Roadway Deaths The 2.2-mi first phase project from SH 114 to Randol Mill Road will be a six-lane divided
Houston-based architecture and urban design firm Llewelyn-Davies Sahni celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Since 1980, LDS has had a hand in many regional projects including the George R. Brown Convention Center, plans for Houston’s two major airports and revamping the Houston Community College System facilities and campuses. Related Links: Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Celebrates 75-Year Anniversary Rosendin Electric Inc. Completes Acquisition of KST Electric Ltd. Sundt Expands Texas Operations by Opening San Antonio Location Ensight Structural Engineering, Haynes Whaley Join Forces Llewelyn-Davies Sahni Marks 30 Years of Architecture, Urban Design Cowboys Stadium Wins TCEC ‘Eminent Conceptor’ Top Award BakerCorp
Related Links: LBJ Managed Lanes Project Ahead of Schedule; Starts 2011 FM 1938/Davis Boulevard Extension Begins in Tarrant County Kermit Highway Passing Lanes Completed SH 146 Southbound Breaks Ground U.S. 290/Hempstead Corridor Achieves Development Milestone Maintenance Project Started in Waco District Deficient Highways Contribute to Half of Roadway Deaths F. N. Ploch Construction Co. of New Braunfels recently began a $7.9-million project to apply a sealcoat to the surface of roadways in eight counties. Beginning in spring, more than 180 mi of farm-to-market roadways, state and U.S. highways in TxDOT’s Waco District began surface treatment with the seal coating. Also
Wood County Airport in East Texas was named General Aviation Airport of the Year at the annual Texas Aviation Conference sponsored by Texas Dept. of Transportation, The Texas Airports Council and the Texas Aviation Association. The event honors airports and airport managers who have used TxDOT and Federal Aviation Administration grants to improve facilities and services. Wood County Airport Board accepts the General Aviation Airport of the Year award from TxDOT. Related Links: Wood County Airport Wins General Aviation Airport of the Year Houston in Attainment for PM2.5, Avoids EPA Penalty Threat EPA Studies Emissions From Houston-Bound Cargo Ship DFW
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