Chuck Gremillion, the Executive Director of the Construction Career Collaborative, writes about the newly formed metrics committee which has been convened to identify and collect...
Sustainable Value
Premier contractors operate on principles that produce sustainable value, consistent quality and high return on investment. Many lesser-quality contractors skirt the law, limit compensation and eliminate benefits, safety and training programs in order to hit the low cost bid. How do construction leaders communicate their superior value so owners and developers can avoid the risks and hidden costs associated with second-rate contractors?
Often low price wins the job, but does it deliver best value and return on investment?
Every year the Austin AGC hosts the Outstanding Construction Award competition. Projects are judged on the difficulty in construction resulting from design, location,...
New research from New American Economy shows that immigrants are responsible for more than 26 percent of the Houston metro area’s GDP. The report, which analyzes Census data from...
As the consumer world has become more deeply interconnected—just look at car and appliance technology—so has the workplace. Thanks to digitalization, there’s more data available...
Last month, the TJPA approved the further review of all design and shop drawings as a precautionary measure to determine whether there are additional locations in the 1.2 million...
The winter issue of Chamberlin’s newsletter is out. Along with updates on work in progress and industry accolades, this issue includes a couple of stories you’ll want to...
Houston, TX - Griesenbeck is proud to announce that its transition to in-house labor is complete.The Griesenbeck management team made the commitment three years ago to...
I recently sat down with Bobby Williams, CEO of United Tool and Fastener (UTF), to better understand the operations, business philosophy, and overall values for the company that...
Mobil Steel International, Inc. earned its 13th consecutive American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) quality certification renewal last month. AISC certification...
