Texas & Louisiana Construction News

Contractors Prioritizing Safety Across Texas & Louisiana Region

April 7, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change lives daily, the construction industry is continuing to adapt. Across the region, work continues, with strict attention to safety and sanitation protocols.

OSHA Cites Engineer, 10 Contractors for Violations Before Hard Rock Collapse

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

April 3, 2020

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OSHA has cited multiple firms for violations leading up to the Oct. 12, 2019, collapse of the New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel. Meanwhile, discussions continues on how to best demolish what remains of the collapsed structure.

Latest Texas & Louisiana Updates on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tracking industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts business across the Texas & Louisiana region

Louise Poirier

March 30, 2020

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Tracking industry impacts as COVID-19 forces closures and interrupts business across the Texas & Louisiana region.

Shell Withdraws From Energy Transfer's Lake Charles LNG Project

Louise Poirier

March 30, 2020

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Energy giant will immediately begin a phased exit of the Louisiana project, as a result of current market conditions.

Texas & Louisiana On the Scene: April 2020

March 30, 2020

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Reports from key industry events across the Texas and Louisiana region.

Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Construction Starts in Austin

March 30, 2020

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Dodge offers data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Austin area.

Texas & Louisiana City Scoop: Construction Starts in Jackson, Miss.

March 30, 2020

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Dodge offers data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Jackson area.

New Orleans Issues 'Stay Home' Mandate, Construction Exempt

March 20, 2020

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a "stay home mandate" Friday afternoon, but construction was included on a list of "essential" activites.

Houston Construction Sites To Remain Open For Now

Louise Poirier

March 18, 2020

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No COVID-19 shutdowns now are planned on projects for the city, TxDOT and Harris County agencies as long as contractors are willing to work, says the Houston Contractors Association.