Tower cranes are true marvels of engineering that have allowed construction crews to build some of the tallest buildings in the world. Without these cranes to lift heavy loads hundreds and even thousands of feet into the air, modern city skylines would be virtually unrecognizable. Tower cranes can be found in cities all over the… Read more »
Crude oil production is booming in the Permian Basin, but the region’s limited pipeline infrastructure is having trouble keeping up with the increased output. Within the next couple of years, however, a number of new pipelines are slated to begin carrying oil from the Permian Basin to refineries on the Gulf Coast. One of these… Read more »
Did you know that four of the nation’s five fastest-growing cities are located in Texas? The Lone Star state has grown at a remarkable pace in recent years, thanks to a combination of factors including affordable housing markets, high-paying jobs and low tax burdens. You can see signs of this growth spurt in communities throughout… Read more »
The oil business is booming in the state of Texas right now. According to the Houston Chronicle, which cited an index that tracks energy activity throughout Texas, oil companies in the state have added approximately 12,000 new jobs in the last six months. This brings the total number of oil and gas-related jobs in Texas… Read more »
The city of Houston is growing at a rapid pace, and construction companies in the area aren’t having any trouble when it comes to finding clients who need to have work done. But what they are having trouble with is finding qualified candidates to fill open positions at their companies. They are plenty of people… Read more »
Are you looking for a job in the construction, heavy equipment or oil industries? If so, now is the perfect time to start applying for jobs in those fields. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the National Federation of Independent Business found that 45 percent of small businesses in those industries have been unable to… Read more »
Mining has turned into a big business in the state of Texas during the past year, but perhaps in a surprising way. Instead of oil or gravel mining, the biggest boom has been in sand mining. According to the Houston Chronicle, the price of sand has skyrocketed from $15 per ton just a year ago… Read more »
The Keystone XL oil pipeline project was recently granted final approval by the U.S. State Department. This project has been sidelined over environmental disputes and debates for the past few years, but now that it has secured approval and will be moving forward, it means an approaching construction boom for pipeline contractors and workers. Once… Read more »
After a long winter, it’s finally time for construction companies all across the country to get back to work. With the snow and cold moving out, contractors are moving in, taking to building roads, buildings and more throughout the spring season. Is your team ready to get back to work? Part of working with the… Read more »
Cranes are one of the last things in the world that you want to be unstable, which is why whenever you’re operating one, it’s important for you to keep it on level ground at all times. You also need to carefully consider what you are picking up with it and how you are going to… Read more »
