Construction will start by spring 2011 on Dallas’ $2.7 billion LBJ Freeway (IH-635), one of the nation’s most congested highway systems. That couldn’t come sooner for Texans. The freeway carries about 270,000 vehicles daily with demand expected to exceed 450,000 by 2020. Image: LBJIG The project developer, LBJ Infrastructure Group, is a public-private partnership led by Spanish firm Cintra, which has U.S. headquarters in Austin, and is the 51% owner of the project. Other companies in the partnership are Meridiam Infrastructure of New York, the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System; Houston-based W.W. Webber; and Spanish firm Ferrovial Agroman. In
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an immediate recall of more than 2,500 stadium light poles, after confirming reports that 11 of the steel poles fell over. Most of of those incidents occurred in Texas, CPSC says. Photo: Hays ISD The commission says that the poles range from about 70 to 135 feet tall, weigh one to four tons and are located near school stadiums and gyms. CPSC says the manufacturer was Whitco Co. LLP, Fort Worth, which the commission says is out of business. It says that the recall does not affect Whitco Pole products. CPSC says
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
Creating a town center from a vacant field was the task facing Dallas-based ArchiTexas, which teamed up with New York-based Holzman Moss Bottino for the design of the $42-million Wylie Civic Complex, north of Dallas. Photo: Aerial Photography An aerial view shows the city of Wylie Municipal Complex under construction. Photo: Aerial Photography A window detail shows one of the project�s many sustainable features. Related Links: Satterfield & Pontikes Wins School, Naval Air Station Contracts Dallas Firms Tasked With GSA Feasibility Study Women’s Center Opens at Texas Regional Medical Center Mega-Movers Inspires Historic Church’s New Two-Part Design Ronald McDonald House
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