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In what will be the first major construction of a state mental health hospital in more than two decades, work has begun on a facility in Houston that will provide services for people needing inpatient acute psychiatric care or support to help transition back to their home communities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) held a groundbreaking ceremony in June for the new psychiatric hospital, the UTHealth Continuum of Care Campus.

“The state has embarked on a plan to begin rethinking its state hospital system and re-building those facilities that are past their useful life,” said

In what will be the first major construction of a state mental health hospital in more than two decades, work has begun on a facility in Houston that will provide services for people needing inpatient acute psychiatric care or support to help transition back to their home communities. see HOSPITAL page 18

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Steel Masters LP Transforms Historic Houston Tower Into Hotel

Steel Masters LP, a structural steel contractor, chose two Maeda MC305 mini-cranes over larger, more conventional options to complete its part of a project to renovate a historic building in Texas Medical Center in downtown Houston.

With construction booming across the country, tower cranes are part of every big city skyline, including Houston. Some of the work, however, is being done by smaller, less visible distant cousins — mini-cranes.

Steel Masters LP, a structural steel contractor, chose two Maeda MC305 mini-cranes over larger, more conventional options to complete its part of a project to renovate a historic building in Texas Medical Center in downtown Houston.

The job called for steel beam erection and lifting columns and trusses on the multi-floor addition to be built above the existing parking garage

of the towers, which is slated to become a Westin Hotel.

The overall project calls for renovation of the current building, which was completed in 1957 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its example of postwar modern architecture. Consequently, project plans required Texas Historical Commission approval for an 18,000-sq.-ft. addition of a lobby, pool and ballroom pavilion on the fifth-floor, atop the parking garage.

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ASCO Donates $5M to TTU’s School of Veterinary Medicine Agriculture and construction equipment dealer, Associated Supply Company Inc. (ASCO), will contribute $5 million to Texas Tech University for the School of Veterinary Medicine, located at the Health Sciences Center campus in Amarillo.

Texas Tech University continues to move forward with its plans to open the first veterinary school in Texas in more than a century, and local businesses continue to recognize the importance of this initiative.

The state’s need for veterinarians, especially those that specialize in food animals in rural areas, is great and outpaces what any single institution can provide. According to TTU, in 2017, almost 600 students applied to the state’s existing veterinary school, yet only 142 were accepted and enrolled. More Texans were leaving the state to study elsewhere due to limited space issues.

Steve Wright (2nd from L), ASCO president, presents a $5 million donation to Texas Tech University System Chancellor and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center President, Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell for the School of Veterinary Medicine.

University School of Veterinary Medicine on the campus of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo.

On July 24, ASCO joined the host of other donors who are helping see this vision come to fruition.

The generosity of ASCO was recog“The Wright family and ASCO Equipment are nized by Texas Tech University System honored to be a part of its beginning and look forward to watching the contributions Chancellor and Texas Tech University it brings to Amarillo and the surrounding Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) areas,” said Steve Wright, president of ASCO President Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec Equipment. and other officials during ceremonies With decades of population growth, held at the TTUHSC Amarillo campus. demand for veterinary medical education “ASCO joins the list of exceptional exceeds the capacity of the sole Texas insti- donors committed to the School of tution many times over.

Veterinary Medicine, and we are grateful for “This is about the need for a veterinary the long-standing relationship Texas Tech school for large animals in West Texas that University and ASCO have had over many was long past due,” said ASCO President years,” Schovanec said. “The philanthropy Steve Wright. “We are supporting the Texas of our donors has created new opportunities Panhandle dairies, feed yards and swine for the next generation of veterinarians, industries in need of veterinarians who want including those vital to the large-animal to work in rural communities. More than 95 industries that drive regional and state percent of beef on the Texas market comes economies.” from the Panhandle and nearly 70 percent of ASCO recognizes the role the School of Texas’ milk production is in the Panhandle. Veterinary Medicine will play in ensuring There is great demand for Veterinarians to the health of the industry through its efforts keep these herds healthy and a new vet to improve veterinary care across the counschool addresses the current shortage.” try. The company became the latest trailblazWith funding in hand for curriculum and ing donor for the veterinary school effort educational resources from the budget through a gift of $5 million, which is an passed by the 86th Texas Legislature and example of ASCO’s commitment to give signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Tech back to the communities it serves. continues to earn support from the commu“The Texas Tech School of Veterinary nity for construction of the Texas Tech Medicine is one of the university’s greatest

achievements,” said Wright. “The Wright family and ASCO Equipment are honored to be a part of its beginning and look forward to watching the contributions it brings to Amarillo and the surrounding areas.”

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by J.W. “Bill” Wright as a Towmotor lift truck and U.S. Army surplus equipment store. Caterpillar Tractor Company bought Towmotor and later added Volvo after purchasing the Clark Michigan dealership. The company, which has 23 locations throughout Texas and New Mexico, features new and used heavy equipment sales, service, parts and rentals and is the oldest single-family-

owned material machinery and construction equipment dealer in West Texas.

ASCO’s gift supports construction and development of the future School of Veterinary Medicine and student scholarships, and will help revolutionize veterinary services throughout Texas’ agricultural communities. Empowered by generosity, the school is designed to fulfill a growing need in these communities by shaping the future of veterinary education and enriching the state’s agricultural heritage.

ASCO is the latest of a group of individuals and businesses that has stepped up to support Texas Tech’s vision of implementing a planned School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo. The company joins Jerry and Margaret Hodge, The Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation, Amarillo National Bank, Caviness Beef Packers, Happy State Bank, Cactus Feeders, United Supermarkets and other philanthropic leaders, along with the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, that have recognized the need for and are supporting the establishment of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The school is designed to address the need for more large-animal veterinarians in Texas in a cost-effective and innovative manner.

“For nearly 60 years, the ASCO family has powered the communities and industries vital to West Texas, and beyond, through its successful agriculture and construction equipment business,” Mitchell said. “Their unwavering commitment to serving this region is epitomized by their generous commitment to philanthropy. The Wrights and Keys have long been supporters of Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and we are tremendously thankful for their recent generosity as a trailblazing donor, helping bring our hissee ASCO page 8

ASCO is the latest of a group of individuals and businesses that has stepped up to support Texas Tech’s vision of implementing a planned School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo.

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Steel Dynamics to Build $1.9B Flat Roll Steel Mill Site Steel Dynamics Inc. has announced the selection of Sinton, Texas, as the site for the company’s previously announced new state-of-the-art, electric-arc-furnace (EAF) flat roll steel mill. Sinton is located approximately 30 mi.

Northwest of the port of Corpus Christi, Texas, and is strategically located within the targeted Southwest United States and Mexico market regions, bringing numerous competitive customer and raw material advantages to the project. Final determination is still subject to the anticipated receipt of necessary permits and continued state and local government support, which the company expects to be forthcoming.

“We are extremely excited to announce our selection of Sinton as the site for our next-generation, new flat roll steel mill investment,” said Mark. D. Millett, president and chief executive officer. “We are eager to join the Sinton community, and we appreciate the warm welcome and support that we have received from them, Governor Abbott and the state of Texas, as well as local leaders from San Patricio County, the city of Sinton and the Sinton Independent School Board.

We thank them for their trust, shared vision and support for this important strategic investment. We anticipate the project will create approximately 600 well-paying positions, and abundant opportunities for indirect job growth from customers and other support service providers, bringing meaningful economic growth to the surrounding communities.

“We have been developing a flat roll steel business strategy for this region and Mexico for several years,” said Millett, “and, the team is ready to execute. We have extensive experience and a proven track record for successfully constructing and operating EAF steel mills and downstream valueadd finishing lines. Our planned new EAF flat roll steel mill will be the most technologically advanced facility existing today. Our team has selected a suite of technologies based on our proven history of success, that should allow us to achieve steel grades previously out of reach to thin-slab casting technology, while sustaining the low-energy and low-carbon footprint that is at the core of our steelmaking operations.

Based on casting capability of up to 84 inches wide and up to a 5.5-inch cast thickness, it will be the world’s largest thinslab facility. The steel mill will also have a unique rolling

mill configuration, providing the capability to produce advanced high-strength steel grades, including some energy sector products not available in the U.S. today. The mill also will have the capability to produce up to 52.5-ton coils, creating meaningful cost efficiencies for certain energy customers. These advances will further reduce the gap between existing EAF and integrated steel mill production capabilities. We have already placed orders for a majority of the equipment and filed for the required permitting.

“We have been developing a flat roll steel business strategy for this region and Mexico for several years.”

Mark. D. Millett Steel Dynamics Inc.

“Our customers are eager for us to begin, as we have been discussing plans for several of them to co-locate onsite with us,” said Millett. “We believe a majority of the customer base will experience a significant freight savings compared to their current supply-chain configurations. We also are making meaningful headway regarding regional prime ferrous scrap sourcing. We continue to grow increasingly excited about the expansive opportunities and long-term value creation our Southwest U.S. and Mexico growth strategy provides us.”

The Sinton location brings numerous advantages, including: • proximity to the three targeted customer regions of the four-state Texas area, the Western U.S. and Mexico representing approximately 27 million tons of relevant flat roll steel consumption;

Texas A&M Announces Army Futures Command Project The Texas A&M University System plans to authorize construction on a $130 million combat development complex for the Army Futures Command at the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas.

The Eagle reported on Aug. 2 that the complex will include a $50M facility with laboratories, accelerator space and offices.

Currently, the command is located in Austin, but plans to modernize and intends to use the new facility to develop and test next-generation technologies.

Gen. John “Mike” Murray, commanding general of the Army Futures Command said in a statement, “This effort will certainly prove vital as we work together to discover,

develop and test ideas and concepts that will help our soldiers and our future soldiers to protect America’s tomorrows beginning today.”

Also, according to The Eagle, Gov. Greg Abbott sees this as strengthening the state’s relationship with the United States military further establishing the state as a tech hub.

“The state of Texas will continue to work with the Texas A&M System and the Army Futures Command to modernize our defense and keep our Armed Forces at the forefront of technological advancement,” said Abbott in a statement.

According to a news release, a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for this fall. 

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This investment will benefit from Steel Dynamics’ focus on safety, its low-cost, highly variable operating framework and entrepreneurial performance-based incentive culture.

The planned facility is anticipated to have an annual production capacity of approximately 3.0 million tons with the capability to produce the latest generation of advanced highstrength steel grades. The project will include value-added finishing lines, including a galvanizing line with an annual capacity of 550,000 tons, and a paint line with an annual coating capacity of 250,000 tons. The product offering is anticipated to include various flat roll steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, galvanized, Galvalume and painted steel, primarily serving the energy, automotive, construction, and appliance sectors.

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Just under a year ago, the Texas Tech University System’s Board of Regents advanced the university’s plans to establish a veterinary school by approving the new school, its degree plan and funding for preliminary designs for the school.

More than $90 million has been raised in non-state funds for the project. In May, Texas Tech’s appropriation request of $17.35 million was approved by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Abbott.

The school is designed to enroll 60 students per year for a desired enrollment of 240 students for the four-year program.

The school also would potentially serve 150 to 200 graduate students who are seeking a doctorate in veterinary medicine, as well as an academic staff of 90.

“The primary goal of the new vet school is to train veterinarians that service small, agricultural and regional communities across Texas and expand access of affordable education for Texans,” said Wright. “An ASCO core value is to give back to the communities we live and work in. I can think of no better investment than this school and the students that will be attending it.” 

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disruption that accompany tower cranes, Steel Masters sought out Inman Texas Company, the Texas dealer of Maeda mini-cranes.

“The Maeda MC305 provided the answer for us,” said Mark Melton, equipment manager of Steel Masters. “It was light enough to place directly on the parking garage deck but could achieve our lifting requirements of up to 6,500 pounds. Compared to the alternative, which was bringing in a tower crane, they proved to be much less expensive as well.”

Steel Masters leased two MC305s from Inman Texas and lifted both to the parking garage deck with a large mobile crane, which was then removed from the job site — quickly and easily with no traffic disruption whatsoever.

The MC305’s ability to maneuver in a confined workspace also was an important consideration, as was fuel economy, according to Melton.

“Maeda’s mini-crane is powered by a very efficient Yanmar diesel engine, so the fuel savings was great,” he said. “We could work all day on a tank of diesel.”

The minimal overall weight of the MC305 also allowed Steel Master to move safely and efficiently across the top of the garage as work progressed, and the zero turning radius of the mini-crane proved adept working in the tight working conditions, according to Melton.

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“Maeda cranes demonstrated once again that they offer unique solutions for hoisting on various tight access and unique work sites,” said John Carpenter, sales manager of Inman Texas.

According to Carpenter, the features that make the MC305 an attractive lifting solution include: • maximum lift height of 47 ft.

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Seeking alternatives to the high cost and traffic disruption that accompany tower cranes, Steel Masters sought out Inman Texas Company, the Texas dealer of Maeda mini-cranes.

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Commission Approves $101M for Lufkin District Projects

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Texas Transportation Commissioners approved more than $779.3 million in construction projects statewide, and included more than $101.5 million in new construction projects for the nine-county Lufkin District.

• Nacogdoches County was approved for an $86.2 million construction project on U.S. 59 that includes the construction of new U.S. 59 main lanes that will directly connect to Loop 224 just south of SH 7. The project funding also includes the construction of overpasses at Spradley Street, existing U.S. 59 and Old Lufkin Road, and the construction of frontage roads for Loop 224 between SH 7 and BU 59.

The direct connector bridges are designed to meet interstate standards. Limits for the project are from SH 7 west on Loop 224 to 1.2 mi. south of Spradley Street on U.S. 59. Longview Bridge and Road, Longview, will serve as contractor for the project.

No timeline for completion has been set.

• Angelina County was approved for two construction projects including a $3.6 million construction project located on FM 326 from SH 103 to U.S. 69. Existing pavement will be reconstructed and the pavement widened. Pinto Construction Co., Inc., Nacogdoches, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

• A $2.1 million construction project was approved on SH 103 East at the Angelina River Bridge/Lake Sam Rayburn to repair erosion at abutments caused by high water.

Stateline Construction LLC, Quitman, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

• Houston County was approved for a $1.3 construction project on FM 227. The work will be located at San Pedro Creek and will include the construction of a new bridge and approaches. A.L. Helmcamp Inc., Buffalo, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

• San Augustine County was approved for a $1.1 million bridge replacement project that will include locations on CR 205 at Black Creek, CR 313 at Ayish Bayou and CR 141 at Palo Gaucho Bayou. The project includes the construction of new bridges and approaches. Stateline Construction LLC,

Quitman, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

• Polk County was approved for a $1.6 million bridge replacement project that will include locations on Nettles Cemetery Road at Beech Creek, Segno Fire Lane at Double Branch, Segno Fire Lane at Big Sandy Tributary and County Line Road at Hickory Creek. This project will include the construction of new bridges and approaches at each

Nacogdoches County was approved for an $86.2 million construction project on U.S. 59 that includes the construction of new U.S. 59 main lanes that will directly connect to Loop 224 just south of SH 7.

location. Longview Bridge and Road, Longview, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

• A $5.3 million sidewalk construction project was approved for Angelina, Nacogdoches and Polk counties and is designed to add pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps to the pedestrian infrastructure.

Locations in Angelina County include: East Denman Avenue from Loop 287 to South Chestnut Drive, and Timberland Drive from East Denman Avenue to South Chestnut.

Nacogdoches County locations include BU 59 from East Austin Street to Loop 224/Stallings Drive; FM 1878/East Starr Avenue from Garner Street to FM 1275/University Drive. Polk County locations include FM 356 from US 190 to just south of Old Groveton Road, and on both sides of FM 3459 from Ponderosa Drive to Onalaska Junior High/High School. Encino Landscape, Inc., Cleveland, will serve as contractor for the project. A timeline for completion has not been set. 

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TxDOT Breaks Ground on SH 71 at Colorado River Project

The project includes the construction of nine independent bridges, a new westbound exit ramp across the river, as well as a new eastbound entrance ramp at the Union Pacific Railroad.

The Texas Department of Transportation was joined today by officials from Bastrop County and the city of Bastrop to kick off construction of the SH 71 at the Colorado River project. The project includes the construction of nine independent bridges, a new westbound exit ramp across the river, as well as a new eastbound entrance ramp at the Union Pacific Railroad.

“This project is part of a larger, corridor-wide effort,” said Tucker Ferguson, TxDOT Austin District engineer. “About a mile east of this area, we recently opened an overpass at SH 95 that has resulted in a noticeable improvement in traffic flow and we expect this project to do the same.”

The SH 71 at Colorado River project will extend frontage roads across the river on separate

bridges, increasing mobility for local traffic in the area.

“As mayor, I am excited to see this enormous project under way,” said Bastrop Mayor Connie Schroeder. “The frontage road bridges will positively impact each and every citizen of Bastrop by improving safety and quality of life. I encourage everyone to be patient during the construction, as the finished project will be well

The Texas Department of Transportation was joined by officials from Bastrop County and the city of Bastrop to kick off construction of the SH 71 at the Colorado River project.

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Bastrop County is thrilled to see the project move forward as well.

“I’ve lived in Bastrop for more than two decades and have seen the area grow tremendously,” said Bastrop County Commissioner Mel Hamner. “These improvements are welcome for all of us liv-

ing and driving through the county.”

The $50.4 million project is expected to be complete by late 2022, weather permitting. The contractor is Capital Excavation Company.

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Savage Wins Contract to Design, Build, Operate Rail Facility Savage has been selected by ExxonMobil and SABIC to design, build and operate a rail facility that will serve their recently announced joint venture — Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) — to be constructed in San Patricio County Texas. The rail facility will be located adjacent to the GCGV facility and will handle railcars transporting polyethylene, a plastic polymer used in the production of many commercial and consumer products.

“We’re excited to partner with GCGV on rail infrastructure and operations to support what will be a world-class petrochemical facility,” said Brad Crist, Savage’s Energy and Chemical Sector President. “Our nearly two decades of handling plastics and working with major industry producers, coupled with our extensive rail experience, enable us to design this rail facility from an operator’s perspective to ensure it functions safely, efficiently and reliably without impact on the surrounding environment.”

The rail facility is expected to be completed in 2021, in anticipation of GCGV’s planned startup by 2022.

Savage will provide multiple services

Savage has been selected by ExxonMobil and SABIC to design, build and operate a rail facility to be constructed in San Patricio County, Texas.

The rail facility is expected to be completed in 2021, in anticipation of GCGV’s planned startup by 2022.

at the site including rail switching and indexing, railcar washing and loading, railcar repairs and facility maintenance.

Construction and operation of the rail facility will comprise part of the thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in economic output that will be created by the GCGV project.

One of the most experienced chemical and petrochemical handlers in the United States, Savage operates more than 50 rail terminals throughout North America, transloading hundreds of thousands of railcars of dry- and liquid-bulk commodi-

ties annually. The company handles a variety of chemicals and petrochemicals, petroleum products, resins, fuels, food-grade products, construction materials and other industrial commodities.

“This project is an example of how we can bring our diverse rail, logistics, engineering and facility operations capabilities together to create value for our customers,” said Kirk Aubry, Savage president and CEO. “It’s the quality of our people, our solutions and our consistency delivering results that truly makes us distinctive in the markets we serve.”

About Savage With more than 70 years of experience, Savage is a global partner for transportation, logistics, materials handling and other industrial services across customers’ supply chains. Our teams move and manage essential materials by rail, truck, barge and pipeline, as well as design, build and operate multi-modal terminals and industrial facilities throughout the world — safely and responsibly. Services span the Agriculture, Energy and Chemical and Environmental Sectors, enabling its customers and partners to feed the world, power our lives and sustain the planet.

For more information, visit savageservices.com. 

TxDOT Breaks Ground on Innovative Intersection Project Another diverging diamond intersection (DDI) is coming to Travis County, following a groundbreaking ceremony on July 24 for the I-35 at Parmer Lane project. The Texas Department of Transportation was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr., State Representative Celia Israel and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Executive Director Ashby Johnson, to officially kick off construction for the $24.6 million project.

“The I-35 at Parmer Lane project is part of the Texas Clear Lanes relief initiative, which is designed to remedy congestion at some of our biggest choke points around the state,” said Bugg. “These improvements are anticipated to reduce delays on the north and southbound I-35 frontage roads at

Parmer Lane by more than 80 percent.”

A diverging diamond intersection temporarily shifts traffic to the left side of the road, allowing through-traffic and left-turning traffic to proceed through the intersection simultaneously. This eliminates the need for left-turn arrows.

This type of intersection has proven to decrease the number and severity of crashes by reducing the number of potential conflict points between cross-traffic and left-turn movements.

“This project is located in the heart of my district, and I want to thank Chairman Bugg and TxDOT for prioritizing these improvements at Parmer Lane,” said Israel.

“This will improve commute times while increasing safety and I’m pleased to see construction begin.”

In addition to constructing the DDI, the I-35 at Parmer Lane proj-

The Texas Department of Transportation was joined by Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr., State Representative Celia Israel and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Executive Director Ashby Johnson, to officially kick off construction for the $24.6 million project.

ect adds a southbound intersection bypass lane, reconstructs the northbound bypass lane along with entrance and exit ramps, and enhances bicycle and pedestrian paths. The project also includes additional turn lanes at the inter-

section of Parmer Lane and North Lamar Boulevard.

“I-35 serves as the backbone of our local, regional and national transportation network,” said Tucker Ferguson, TxDOT Austin District engineer. “As our popula-

tion continues to grow, highway congestion is only going to get worse. Innovative intersection designs, like the DDI being constructed at Parmer Lane, provide significant travel time benefits with limited construction interruption at a relatively low cost.”

The project also is funded by CAMPO. “The community tells us regularly that getting people moving on I-35 is a top priority,” said Ashby Johnson, CAMPO executive director. “This is the 15th Mobility35 project to break ground; it’s exciting to see our hard work and planning come to fruition.”

The I-35 at Parmer Lane project is anticipated to be complete mid2021, weather permitting. The contractor is James Construction Group.

For more information, visit My35Construction.org. 

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“We will be replacing the current pavement with pavement at interchange of U.S. new concrete pavement at interchange of U.S. 59 and 59 and SH 149 on the south side SH 149 on the south side of Carthage.” of Carthage,” said Ray Brady, area engineer of Ray Brady TxDOT in Marshall. “We Texas Department of Transportation also will be upgrading the signal lights at the intersections on the north and south sides of the interchange and upgrading Work on the project should begin in the illumination along the approaches to October of this year and take about 10 LED lighting.” months to complete, Brady said. 

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Crews Work to Give New Hospital Strong Foundation HOSPITAL from page 1

Stephen Glazier, chief operating officer, UTHealth, Harris County Psychiatric Center, who will help oversee the UTHealth Continuum of Care Campus. “Adding this new capacity now, in collaboration with the state hospital system, will help the state to significantly expand their integrated system.

“Harris County has not added any new public mental health beds since the Harris County Psychiatric Center was built more than 32 years ago. During that time the population has grown significantly.

Consequently, the area is significantly short on the number of psychiatric beds it needs.”

According to Glazier, the hospital will use light, specifically circadian lighting and space in the design to create an environment that reduces stress and creates a more calming atmosphere.

“It also will incorporate spaces specifically designed for patients who need to be in a less-stimulating environment. These specific spaces will be designed into each treatment unit. This building also will include a therapy mall specifically designed to complement the more therapy intensive sub-acute units that will be housed in this building.”

This new hospital will provide both acute and sub-acute levels of care.

“Acute care focuses primarily on patient stabilization with an average length of stay of about seven days,” said Glazier. “Subacute care, which typically lasts about 60 to 90 days, continues the stabilization process, but also spends more time on therapy and discharge planning.”

Glazier noted that constructing a mental health facility differs from

working on a more traditional hospital because of the types of treatments involved.

“Mental health hospitals typically don’t need or provide as many ancillary services as traditional hospitals. As a result, they don’t require the same type of equipment and infrastructure, which makes the design and construction less complex and a bit less expensive.”

According to the official HHS news release, the new construction will have a significant impact.

“The state is making an unprecedented and life-saving investment in helping people with mental illness,” said Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, HHS executive commissioner. “This is a true partnership, with a common mission of providing absolutely the best care possible. We are making progress, expanding our efforts and moving forward to proactively address the mental health needs of Texans.”

Two years ago, the Texas Legislature and the Governor approved $125 million in funding for a new 240-bed hospital in Houston. HHSC is contracting with UTHealth to design and construct the building. Texas has invested $745 million over the past two legislative sessions to replace and renovate a number of hospitals throughout the state.

“The Texas Legislature has made a commitment to increasing access to mental health services, and the expansion of the UTHealth Continuum of Care Campus is a prime example of that investment in action,” said Rep. John Zerwas, M.D. “The ability to serve more people and better the lives of Texans, while lowering costs elsewhere, such as the criminal justice

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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) held a groundbreaking ceremony in June for the new psychiatric hospital, the UTHealth Continuum of Care Campus.

system, is a true success.”

Expected to open in early 2022, the new hospital will focus on serving patients with short-term civil commitments. The addition of the new hospital will allow other state hospitals to serve individuals with longer-term forensic commitments and those with complex medical needs.

Wes Stewart, vice president of facilities, planning and engineering at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), said while it’s early in the process, workers are making progress.

“J.T. Vaughn Construction mobilized at the end of June. Site preparations such as fencing, tree removal, additional investigations and demolition is currently taking place.”

The location is currently a paved parking lot with fencing, parking gates and light poles, as well as low and high voltage lines running

through the site. Contracts are in place and work has begun to relocate the high and low voltage lines.

“This property was the location of an apartment complex,” said Stewart. “With the site being a paved parking lot, we anticipate some unforeseen conditions that will need to be addressed.”

Regarding excavation work, approximately 5 ft. deep of select fill will be placed under the entire footprint of the building, and five additional ft. beyond the footprint.

In addition, approximately 74,000 cu. ft. of storm water detention volume will be provided using underground storage tanks on the project site. More than 180 piers will be drilled as part of the foundation structure. A total of 30,653 cu. yds. of dirt will be moved on the project.

As for issues that must be addressed, said Stewart, “There are a significant number of stakeholders. Meeting the different needs can be challenging.”

Key tasks yet to be carried out on the project include completing the design of the core and shell.

“The project is divided into two packages — the site and utility, and the core and shell. BP2 construction drawings are expected to be ready for bid Sept. 1.”

Storm water prevention has already been completed.

Equipment needs will change as the project progresses. Initially, crews are relying on the tower crane, hoist, backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck, drilling rig (for drilled pier foundation) and a man lift.

Main materials used during construction will include concrete for structure and flat work, fiber cement façade panels, double pane glazing and brick veneer.

The most time-consuming part of the work will involve change management. This involves revisions requested by the owner, users, design team, contractors, code authorities, building operators, etc. The more than two-and-ahalf-year long hospital project requires thorough evaluation, both technically and financially, to maintain the project budget, scope and schedule.

According to the official website, UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center is the largest provider of inpatient psychiatric care in Houston, providing care to 9,000 patients annually, including adults, adolescents and children. It serves as the teaching hospital within McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Psychiatrists and psychologists are faculty members in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.  CEG

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Main materials used during construction will include concrete for structure and flat work, fiber cement façade panels, double pane glazing and brick veneer.

More than 180 piers will be drilled as part of the foundation structure. A total of 30,653 cu. yds. of dirt will be moved on the project.

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FM 51 Reconstruction...

TxDOT Awards Sterling $23.4M Springtown Project Sterling Construction Company Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Texas Sterling Construction Co., was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation to reconstruct a 1.5mi. portion of FM 51 near Springtown, Texas. The $23.4 million project entails the reconstruction of an asphalt roadway into a three-lane concrete roadway with shoulders, along with the reconstruction of a bridge and the installation of new drainage and other related infrastructure. The project is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2019 and is expected to be completed in late 2021.

“This project is a great example of how Sterling improves people’s lives by reducing congestion while making the roads safer.”

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Joe Cutillo, Sterling’s CEO, said, “This project is a great example of how Sterling improves people’s lives by reducing congestion while making the roads safer. It aligns well with our core competencies including concrete and bridge construction, as well as our mission to make roads as reliable and accessible as possible. As highways around the DallasFort Worth area become increasingly overcrowded due to population growth, providing drivers with convenient alternate routes is paramount. Adding both lanes and shoulders to this stretch of FM 51 will not only decrease congestion, but will also help to promote better safety for motorists.”

Sterling, a Delaware corporation, is a construction company that specializes in heavy civil infrastructure construction and infrastructure rehabilitation as well as residential construction projects, primarily in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, Utah and other states in which there are feasible construction opportunities. Heavy civil construction projects include highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports, light rail, water, wastewater and storm drainage systems, foundations for multi-family homes, commercial concrete projects and parking structures. Residential construction projects include concrete foundations for single-family homes. 

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