Surviving the Slump in North Texas

Private development work in North Texas has tapered off, but many public, health care and education projects are moving forward. Full Story >>

Power Supply

Texas’ utility leaders have embraced the idea of investing in alternative and green energy programs. The current cost of reaching those goals may delay even the most powerful entities from navigating around the economic storm.
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Keeping Highways Safer for Motorists, Workers

Donnie Connell, heavy division safety manager at Zachry Construction Co. of San Antonio, likens working on a highway construction project to laying carpet in an office with all the furniture in it and all normal activities taking place.
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Big Buzz on Ergonomics

Strains, sprains and other physical ailments have long been recognized as a drain on construction productivity and a risk to overall worker health and safety, but there’s limited agreement in the industry about how to implement sound solutions.
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