Category: Texas News

Texas Construction & Infrastructure Enticing People to Move Here

Renewable energy in Texas

Texas has been a destination for people for several years. Now, it’s gaining ground in the attraction of people relocating their permanent living arrangements. What is the real reason behind this? Well, the warmer weather is one of the main reasons, but also job placement in several Texas cities is a major attraction for young… Read Full Article »

New Construction Technology Paving the Way to Other Planets

Heavy machinery for construction

Texas A&M has been diving deep into new construction materials that could be used on other planets. As we know, the NASA rover landed on Mars, which is a promising accomplishment for our country and space exploration. Construction technology has come a long way on our planet, but if we’re advancing our construction technology to… Read Full Article »

Texas Construction Industry Hit from Severe Winter Storms

Texas Construction affected by snowstorms

Texans this winter have experienced record breaking severe winter storms. The ice and snow have caused many hardships in the state of Texas. We’re not used to the severe winter weather here, so being prepared has not been the best. The construction industry has had to halt many projects due to the bad weather. This… Read Full Article »

What Will 2021 Look Like for the Construction Industry?

Construction in 2021

As we round third and head home into the year 2021, we take a look back at the crisis of 2020. This year was very challenging and devastating for the world with the Coronavirus Pandemic surging across the planet in March. The United States and many other countries had to fight the virus while try… Read Full Article »

High-Speed Rail is Coming to Texas

High speed train coming to Texas

Texas construction continues to push forward. In 2021, construction will start for a high-speed line traveling between Dallas and Houston with a station stop in the Brazos Valley near Texas A&M University. This rail is predicted to be built for a speed of 320km/h with a duration of less than 1h and 30 minutes. High-Speed… Read Full Article »

Transportation is Changing in Our Country

High speed rail construction

With all the new innovative technology coming our way, transportation has evolved and adapted with the current climate in our country. High-speed trains are becoming more relevant. It’s a shock it took this long considering cities all over Europe have trains and high-speed trains as a major mode of transportation. The United States was built… Read Full Article »

Austin, Texas Construction Update Due to the Pandemic

Construction worker during COVID-19

Work is being operated at a much different way since the pandemic hit the United States. Many people are working from home as much as they can or indefinitely until this is all over with. When it comes to construction jobs, the pandemic is impacting it in different ways. As we see in several places,… Read Full Article »

The Impact of COVID-19 on Solar Construction

Solar construction and COVID-19

Construction all over the country is being slowed down because of the COVID-19 crisis. Construction is considered essential, but that doesn’t mean that work is being completed at the regular pace. Regarding the solar energy industry, they are also taking some hits during this pandemic. What Does the Future Look Like for Solar Energy? Solar… Read Full Article »

Construction is Essential During the Coronavirus

Construction worker on job site

The Coronavirus has ravaged businesses and companies all over the country. When it comes to construction, we still have to keep moving, which is why construction companies nationwide are deemed essential. People need access to apartments, hospitals, nursing homes, and other buildings. Construction Companies Still Have to Abide by the Rules If your company is… Read Full Article »

Coronavirus Impact on the Construction Industry

COVID-19 impact on construction

We are looking at a tricky time in our world. The COVID-19 crisis is still crippling the country and even the world. Businesses are shut down and large gatherings are prohibited. People are told to stay home and only leave the house for essentials. So, what does this mean for the construction industry? Ken Simonson,… Read Full Article »