http://texas.construction.com Texas Construction – covering design and construction work in the State of Texas & Louisiana. ENR Texas & Louisiana construction is the leading source of information for construction news, projects, people and design. en http://construction.com/images/RSSLogos/TX_Construction_RSS_Logo.gif http://texas.construction.com The McGraw-Hill Companies 2012 eileen_schwartz@mcgraw-hill.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:25:05 GMT http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_events/2012/0220-dates-events-dates-events-dates-events-.asp Key industry events in Texas and Louisiana. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Events http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_news/2012/0220-enr-texas-louisianastop-20-under-40.asp The region’s top young professionals not only demonstrate excellence in their given fields, they also seek to foster future leaders. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT News http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2012/0220-ipads-guide-dfw-airport-project-to-on-time-arrival.asp A paperless project initiative leads to greater field use of the iPad, yielding big cost savings, productivity improvements and fewer errors. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_people/2012/0220-people-texas-louisiana.asp Updates about construction professionals in Texas and Louisiana. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT People http://texas.construction.com/photos/2012/0220-snapshot-texas-louisiana.asp Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/texas-louisiana/photos. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Photos http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_news/2012/0106-texas-rated-most-improved-for-sub-friendly-policies.asp By passing legislation on reverse auctions, payment and risk transfer, Texas has transformed itself into one of the states that treats subcontractors more equitably, says a new report. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:53:39 GMT News http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-new-orleans-floodwall-sets-record-for-corps-.asp The largest design-build civil works construction project in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers history, the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Surge Barrier in New Orleans is designed to provide a robust and sustainable post-Katrina flood-protection system for the city and surrounding area. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-lake-pontchartrain-vicinity-lpv-149-caernarvon-floodwall-st-bernard-parish-la-.asp New Orleans storm control system wins Award of Merit in the Civil/Infrastructure category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-dallas-chapel-brings-to-life-johnsons-final-design.asp Based on a sketch by the late Philip Johnson, the interfaith center overcame site and design challenges to realize a clean safety record and on-budget, on-time project delivery. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-our-lady-of-walsingham-catholic-church-renovations-and-shrine-addition-houston-.asp Houston church wins Award of Merit in the Cultural/Worship category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-green-convention-centera-first-for-city-of-irving-.asp Building reached LEED-Silver target, had an innovative foundation system and was city’s first built under a green building mandate. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-botanical-research-instituteis-a-flowering-achievement.asp Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth used renewable materials and captures 91% of stormwater runoff. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-texas-state-technical-college-university-center-harlingen-texas-.asp The two-story, 38,000-sq-ft University Center, located on the former Harlingen Air Force Base, wins Award of Merit in the green building category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-university-of-texas-at-dallas-student-services-building-richardson-texas-.asp First LEED-Platinum higher-education building in Texas wins Award of Merit in the green building category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-childrens-hospital-putsa-new-twist-on-the-tower.asp Texas Children’s Hospital Jan & Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the world’s first center for treatment of children’s neurological disorders, came in ahead of schedule and under budget. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-texas-am-university-agriculture-headquarters-building-college-station-texas-.asp Texas A&M Agricultural Headquarters Building wins Award of Merit in the higher education/research category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-project-team-serves-upeco-friendly-food-facility.asp Food processing plant wins Best Project award in the industrial/manufacturing category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-high-end-finishes-meet-sustainable-design.asp Dallas academy wins Best Project award in the K-12 category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-chalmette-cultural-arts-center-chalmette-la-.asp Chalmette Cultural Arts Center wins Award of Merit in the K-12 category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-lean-techniques-help-deliver-learning-center.asp Turner Construction implements advanced techniques and systems throughout the construction process to meet aggressive goals. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-massive-remodel-meets-aggressive-schedule.asp Dallas headquarters building wins Best Project award in the office category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-a-meticulous-renovationfor-new-orleans-garrison.asp Historic New Orleans garrison wins Best Project award in the renovation/restoration category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-us-custom-house-tenant-improvements-new-orleans-.asp National Historic Landmark wins Award of Merit in the renovation/restoration category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-expansion-blurs-the-line-between-old-and-new.asp Texas church wins Best Small Project award. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-scaffold-secures-success-of-capitol-dome-repairs.asp Texas State Capitol dome and roof repairs win Best Project award in the specialty contracting category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-teams-keep-passengers-moving-during-renovation.asp Houston airport renovation wins Best Project award in the transportation category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-san-antonio-international-airport-terminal-b-san-antonio-.asp San Antonio International Airport wins Award of Merit in the transportation category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-enr-recognizes-the-regions-best-.asp ENR Texas and Louisiana honors 27 examples of excellence. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-building-team-raises-roof-at-md-andersonbuilding-team-raises-roof-at-md-anderson.asp Project design and construction gain award as Texas & Louisiana Best Overall Project in 2011. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-baylor-charles-a-sammons-cancer-center-dallas-.asp The Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center wins award of merit in the health-care category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-methodist-west-houston-hospital-houston-.asp Methodist West Houston Hospital wins Award of Merit in the health-care category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-anderson-alkek-center-faced-host-of-challenges-.asp University of Texas MD Anderson Alkek project comprised a 12-story vertical expansion above the operating 12-story hospital and a new 24-story elevator tower. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-matching-current-needs-with-future-flexibility.asp MD Anderson Cancer Center Pickens Tower and Faculty Center matches current needs with future flexibility. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-ultra-electronics-austin-texas-.asp Ultra Electronics building wins Award of Merit in the interior design/tenant improvement category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-teamwork-on-displayat-houston-zoo-project.asp Houston Zoo facility wins Best Project award in the landscape/hardscape/urban development category. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_projects/2011/1212-cook-childrens-explores-ipd-for-office-project.asp Health-care system and its designer, builder, consultants and specialty contractors put trust in each other to share risks and rewards. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://texas.construction.com/texas_construction_people/2011/1212-people-texas-louisiana.asp Updates about construction professionals. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT People