The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will utilize up to $3.2 million in ARRA funds for four projects at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge in Sherman, among them a new energy-efficient administrative building/visitor’s center approximately 6,200 sq ft larger than the current facility. Related Links: Alliance Global Logistics Hub FTZ Finishes No. 1 FTA Approves University Corridor Light Rail Transit Project First Segments of DART Rail Orange Line Likely Delayed KBR Joint Venture, KBR Subsidiary Each Awarded Contracts Fluor Awarded Multiple Contracts Across the Globe Norse Energy Signs LOI, Exclusivity Agreement for Barnett Acreage Austin Selects LAN and AECOM as Austin
Houston-based Studio RED architecture firm was named one of four honorees by the AIA as part of its Diversity Recognition Program. The award recognizes exemplary commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in the profession. Studio RED was selected for its 100%-employee owned firm of 25 partners, 78% which qualify as underrepresented individuals. Related Links: Economic Woes Trickling Down to Texas, But Recovery Will Come BPSI, TDIndustries Ink Exclusive Distribution Agreement Rees Associates Opens New Houston Office UT Professor Earns ARTBA’s Research & Education Award Closner Equipment Named to GOMACO’s Top 10 Distributors’ List Texas Firms Win Skid Steer Loader as
After marking the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act earlier this year, the Texas Dept. of Transportation and Texas Metropolitan Planning Organizations have obligated all $2.25 billion Texas received for transportation projects. All ARRA had to be obligated by March 1. Related Links: Summit Leader: Texas Faces Transportation Funding Crisis One of State’s Largest Highway Projects - DFW Connector - Starts SH 121 Breaks Ground, Moves Closer to Linking Western Region For transit, Texas received $371 million, splitting the funding with $301 million for urban areas and $42 million for rural transit providers. Another $28 million went
As part of Wisconsin-based Case Construction Equipment’s 40th anniversary celebration of Case skid steer loaders, customers were invited to climb into the cab of a Case skid steer loader for a demo and a chance to win a new machine. The events raised more than $50,000 for local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Related Links: Economic Woes Trickling Down to Texas, But Recovery Will Come BPSI, TDIndustries Ink Exclusive Distribution Agreement Rees Associates Opens New Houston Office UT Professor Earns ARTBA’s Research & Education Award Studio RED Wins AIA Diversity Recognition Program Award Closner Equipment Named to GOMACO’s Top 10 Distributors’
Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway Co. plans a 2010 capital commitment program of $2.4 billion, approximately $240 million less than 2009 due to fewer expected locomotive acquisitions. BNSF expects to spend about $2.1 billion for infrastructure and to upgrade technologies. Related Links: Alliance Global Logistics Hub FTZ Finishes No. 1 FTA Approves University Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Stimulus Funds Four U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Projects First Segments of DART Rail Orange Line Likely Delayed KBR Joint Venture, KBR Subsidiary Each Awarded Contracts Fluor Awarded Multiple Contracts Across the Globe Norse Energy Signs LOI, Exclusivity Agreement for Barnett Acreage Austin
GOMACO Corp. recognized Closner Equipment Co. Inc. of Texas as a Top Ten Distributor for sales in 2009. The award was presented in recognition for outstanding sales and distribution of GOMACO equipment in the U.S. G. Bennett Closner (left) of Closner Equipment accepts award from Kent Godbersen, GOMACO vice president of Worldwide Sales & Marketing. Related Links: Economic Woes Trickling Down to Texas, But Recovery Will Come BPSI, TDIndustries Ink Exclusive Distribution Agreement Rees Associates Opens New Houston Office UT Professor Earns ARTBA’s Research & Education Award Studio RED Wins AIA Diversity Recognition Program Award Texas Firms Win Skid Steer
Statewide, the deterioration in the state’s fiscal health will be a big issue this year as sales tax revenues are down – which impacts everything from school funding to the Legislative budget. McGraw-Hill’s Economic Affairs Vice President, Robert Murray, speaks at the recent Outlook 2010 Industry Forecast conference which was held in Irving. Related Links: BPSI, TDIndustries Ink Exclusive Distribution Agreement Rees Associates Opens New Houston Office UT Professor Earns ARTBA’s Research & Education Award Studio RED Wins AIA Diversity Recognition Program Award Closner Equipment Named to GOMACO’s Top 10 Distributors’ List Texas Firms Win Skid Steer Loader as Part
Chandra R. Bhat, Ph.D., the Adan Abou-Ayyash centennial professor in transportation engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, was named the 2009 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association S.S. Steinberg Award. Related Links: Economic Woes Trickling Down to Texas, But Recovery Will Come BPSI, TDIndustries Ink Exclusive Distribution Agreement Rees Associates Opens New Houston Office Studio RED Wins AIA Diversity Recognition Program Award Closner Equipment Named to GOMACO’s Top 10 Distributors’ List Texas Firms Win Skid Steer Loader as Part of Anniversary Celebration The award, named after the founding president of the ARTBA Research & Education
Utility relocations associated with Texas Dept. of Transportation construction on portions of SH 114 will likely delay the opening of the first two segments of the DART Rail Orange Line. Related Links: Alliance Global Logistics Hub FTZ Finishes No. 1 FTA Approves University Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Stimulus Funds Four U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Projects KBR Joint Venture, KBR Subsidiary Each Awarded Contracts Fluor Awarded Multiple Contracts Across the Globe Norse Energy Signs LOI, Exclusivity Agreement for Barnett Acreage Austin Selects LAN and AECOM as Austin Urban Rail Partners Austin Capitalizes on $31.8 Million in Recovery Act Funds
Irving-based Fluor Corp. announced that Elecnor S.A awarded the company an engineering services contract for a new 50 MW concentrating solar power plant in Badajoz, Spain. Fluor will book the undisclosed contract in 2010. Related Links: Alliance Global Logistics Hub FTZ Finishes No. 1 FTA Approves University Corridor Light Rail Transit Project Stimulus Funds Four U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Projects First Segments of DART Rail Orange Line Likely Delayed KBR Joint Venture, KBR Subsidiary Each Awarded Contracts Norse Energy Signs LOI, Exclusivity Agreement for Barnett Acreage Austin Selects LAN and AECOM as Austin Urban Rail Partners Austin Capitalizes on
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