Category: Texas Construction

How Ground Engaging Tools Contribute to Successful Project Completion

ESCO® XDP Demolition Bucket

In the dynamic world of construction and mining, project success is the ultimate goal. From small-scale building ventures to large infrastructure developments, completing projects efficiently, on time, and within budget is crucial. Ground engaging tools, also known as attachments, play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives. Enhanced Productivity and Efficiency Ground engaging tools are… Read Full Article »

Enhancing Project Performance: The Impact of Ground Engaging Tools on Houston’s Construction Timelines

ESCO® XDP Demolition Bucket U45AP Teeth

In the bustling city of Houston, Texas, construction projects are on the rise. From towering skyscrapers to expansive infrastructure developments, the region’s construction industry is continuously evolving. Meeting project deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and safety is paramount for success. One crucial factor that significantly impacts construction timelines is the effective utilization of… Read Full Article »

The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Ground Engaging Tools

Ground engaging tools for construction machinery

Ground engaging tools play a crucial role in construction and mining operations, enabling heavy machinery to perform efficiently and effectively. However, to ensure optimal performance and longevity, regular maintenance is essential. Ensuring Optimal Performance Regular maintenance allows contractors to identify and address any potential issues with ground engaging tools before they escalate into major problems…. Read Full Article »

The Importance of Safety on the Construction Site

Construction safety in Texas news

Construction and mining jobs can be a daunting task, especially if the workload is highly demanding. For the workers and contractors, safety should be the absolute number one priority at any jobsite. In Harris County, local labor union leaders are very concerned with the construction worker fatality rate. They’re addressing the issue with the upmost… Read Full Article »

Houston Medical Office Projects in 2023

Construction on Medical facilities

Houston’s commercial real estate sector is making moves with medical office projects in the year 2023. We will be seeing plenty of medical office projects being constructed in Houston, which is great news for the area. We know that the medical field is very important to the entire country, and hearing Houston has plans to… Read Full Article »

The Grand Parkway Extension in Houston

Grand Parkway construction underway

In other news, there is an agreement to start working on a Grand Parkway extension in Houston that will extend from League City to Alvin. This is an expansion that will be a proposed 180-mile circumferential highway traversing seven counties in the Greater Houston area. Taking Steps to Improve Traffic and Safety in Houston The… Read Full Article »

Update on Houston’s I-45 Highway Project

I-45 Texas highway construction under way

After two years of negotiating, The Texas Department of Transportation has come to an agreement with Houston’s Mayor, which has helped to move the I-45 highway improvement project in the right direction. This is a major step in the process of helping to improve highways in the Houston area. Many major cities in Texas have… Read Full Article »

Maintaining Ground Engaging Tools for Construction and Mining

Construction site from aerial view

When you’re in the middle of a labor-intensive project, your company counts on ground engaging tools to do a lot of the dirty work. From big backhoe buckets to small bucket teeth, you probably use all kinds of ground engaging tools to help you get your projects done. You need to make sure you’re maintaining… Read Full Article »

Tube Brooms Being Used as Cattle Scratchers in Texas

Tubebrooms being used as cattle scratchers

In the state of Texas, cattle ranches are extremely common. The ranchers are always concerned with keeping their cattle healthy and hydrated during the droughts that arrive in particular seasons. When it comes to certain farm equipment, many ranchers are purchasing Tube Brooms and using them as Cattle Scratchers. From Susan Whitney at 30 Thousand… Read Full Article »

Highway Construction for the Next 10 Years in Houston

Texas Construction workers for Highway I-45

Houston, TX is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Not only is the state of Texas in general growing, but the major cities like Houston and Austin have seen a significant climb in population in recent years. Highway construction has begun to help improve the flow of traffic and the influx of… Read Full Article »