Boerne, TX Library on Track for Construction

January 30, 2010 – It was recently announced that bids for the construction of the Boerne, Texas 30,000 square-foot library all came in well under the city’s estimate of $6.3 million. This is welcome news, as the avoidance of taking on debt is likely to fast-track the project for Boerne contractors.

Other area builders, like San Antonio HVAC contractors, are likely to compete for sub-contracting positions on this public works project.

For more detail see the Boerne Star.

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Huge Horseshoe Bay, TX Development Moving Forward

January 26, 2010 – Based upon a recent press release from the developers of Skywater Over Horseshoe Bay in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, the enormous 1,618-acre project is moving ahead. Though the former owner of the development ran into trouble with a bankruptcy filing last year, the new owners, the investment group SW Ownership LLC, has the construction back on track. Horseshoe Bay contractors and other local tradesmen are taking full advantage of the employment opportunities presented by the 1,200-unit Skywater project.

At completion, Skywater Over Horseshoe Bay will boast such amenities as a fitness center, recreation center, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Area builders, like Marble Falls contractors, should pursue any yet unfilled subcontracting positions on this gated-community development.

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Exxon Investment Means Jobs for East Texas

January 18, 2010 – In the next 3 months, ExxonMobil Corp will be starting a $340 million dollar project in East Texas in attempt to boost the oil production of the Hawkins Field. This enormous, and largely experimental, undertaking will result in hundreds of jobs for San Angelo contractors and other regional tradesmen.

The Hawkins Field work is slated for a 2011 completion. Monroe contractors and in addition to other area tradesmen will be contributing to this project which aspires to draw 40 million more barrels of oil from the reservoir.

For a full story, see Vangard.

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Fort Worth Hospital Construction Moving Forward

January 11, 2010 – The construction planning of a 40-acre hospital facility in Fort Worth, Texas is full speed ahead, according to a recent press release from the Arlington-based Texas Health Resources. The project, which is expected to kick-off in two years, will bring nearly one hundred construction jobs to Fort Worth contractors.

The proposed facility will have offices, surgical services, and an emergency room. Forth Worth HVAC contractors and other local tradesmen should contact Texas Health Resources about this opportunity.

See the article in Fort Worth Business Press fom more information.

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Economic Index for Lubbock Has Stopped Its Slide

January 2, 2010 – In some encouraging news for Lubbock, Texas, a key economic indicator halted its year-long plummet in November. One of the most influential forces on the index was that 38 new home construction permits were issued in November, which is 12 more than were pulled for the same month in 2008. Optimistic Lubbock electricians might believe that good times are just around the corner, however, the economic index’s overall level is still significantly lower than 15 months ago.

Another bright spot for Lubbock was that existing home sales were up 60 percent for November over the previous year, with 257 houses closing. Local tradesmen, like Lubbock HVAC contractors, are likely to see a slow increase in business over the next year.

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Contractors Await San Marcos, TX Downtown Makeover

December 6, 2009 – For years, the city of San Marcos, Texas has been pursuing the concept of a drastic makeover for the downtown region around Hutchison Street, LBJ Drive and University Drive. The first steps are soon to be taken on the back of a drainage system rework for the city which is going to require some minor features of the downtown region to be altered. The Hutchison Street Drainage Project will be moving forward within the next few months, which should provide some profitable work to San Marcos electricians and other tradesman.

As far as the bigger picture for the downtown region, San Marcos construction contractors are still awaiting the funding of an ambitious plan that includes wider sidewalks and new street lamps.

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Clean Coal Plant for Odessa, TX

December 4, 2009 – City officials for Odessa, Texas are currently in the process of shoring-up $350 million in federal stimulus dollars for the construction of a $1.7 billion clean coal plant. The Summit plant project will be part of the Texas Clean Energy Project (NowGen). The plant’s construction would generate over 1,200 jobs, which would bring much needed relief to the likes of Odessa electricians.

The 400 megawatt Summit plant is to be located in Penwell, 20 miles west of Odessa. If the federal funding comes through as expected, the plant project has a planned completion for 2014. Thus, the construction could bring years of steady work to Odessa HVAC contractors and other tradesmen.

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Odessa, TX on Track to Widen Hwy 302

November 30, 2009 – Leveraging federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the county of Winkler, Texas is planning a $2 million widening of State Highway 302. This project is intended to make the roadway safer, allow for increased commerce, and put Odessa construction contractors to work.

The construction will be kicking-off on Monday, as the County has fast tracked the project in order to take advantage of the federal dollars. It is expected that around 20 local builders will be employed on the project, including Midland contractors.

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Houston Contractors Can Capitalize on Disaster Relief Efforts

October 17, 2009 – In the wake of hurricanes Ike and Dolly, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has $620 million in its coffer to help rebuild damaged or destroyed residences. Houston contractors should be aware that it was just announced that the TDHCA will be spending $277,676 on repairs to Houston’s Tidwell Estates Apartments.  This low income rental development requires major roof reconstruction as a result of the storms.

It is the mission of the TDHCA to not only bring stability and comfort to those affected by Ike and Dolly, but to also aid the ailing construction economy.  All construction companies holding a Texas contractors license in the Houston area should pursue these community rebuilding contracts, as they offer steady income as well as peace of mind. To date, Texas has received close to $1.3 billion in federal dollars to aid in the state’s disaster recovery efforts.

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