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TheRegionalHispanicContractorsAssociation welcomesitsnew2024-2026ChairmanReyRoca, OfficersandBoardofDirectors
Chair
ReyRoca,MPOSolutionsLLC
ViceChair
MarissaSanchez,VANIR
ImmediatePast-Chair
LuisDelgado,STV
Secretary, MarvinJackson,ArcherWestern|AWH
Treasurer, ClintBinkley,AECOMHunt
TheRHCAproudlyintroduceditsnew 2024-2026Chairman,Officers,and BoardofDirectorsataceremonyhosted attheSheratonDallasHotelonApril 25th.Withtheesteemedpresenceof TexasStateRepresentativeRafael Anchia,ourdedicatedleaderstookthe oathtoservetheAssociationdiligently intheyearsahead.Welcomeaboard!
BoardofDirectors
RubenArias,AustinIndustries
ChristopherEscobedo,Phillips/MayCorporation
BrianJohnson,PROCEDEOGroup
VladimirNaranjo,PMGProjectManagementGroup,LLC
ShaunDuron,D10Specialties
EricGarcia,TexTerraEngineering
VeronicaMuñoz,MezquiteInstallations
RobertRodriguez,DFWInternationalAirport
HectorRuiz,RuizProtectiveServices
MaricarmenTamez,TurnerConstruction
JohnH.Martinez-D.,RHCAPresident/CEO
May2024
Dayofthe ConstructionWorker
TheRHCACommemoratesConstructionWorkersonSafety StandDownWeekKickoff
InalignmentwiththeNationalSafetyStandDowninitiative,theRHCAhostedtheDayof theConstructionWorkeracrossfivecities,featuringcrucialfallprotectiontraining. Additionally,inasolemntributeonWorkersMemorialDay,wehonoredthelivesofthose lostinthelineofduty.
RHCA EVENT HIGHLIGHT
May4th:FallProtectionTrainingaligning withtheNationalSafetyStandDown
Dallas,Houston,Laredo,andElPaso
May2024
StatewideFallProtectionTraining
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
Laredo
Laredo
ElPaso
NATIONAL SAFETY Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction
ElPaso
StatewideCelebrations
Wecelebratedwithourworkersandtheirfamilies:Safety Training,Healthawareness,Food,games,entertainment andmore.
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
Dallas
Houston
Houston
Statewide Awards Recipients
RHCAHeadquarters Remodel
MAY 2024
ConcretePouring ForgingFoundationsoftheFuture
Concretepouringandtrenching operations,bothinsideandoutside thepremises,havebeen successfullyexecuted.These pivotalactionsnotonlylaythe groundworkforcutting-edge infrastructurebutalsoepitomize theprofounddedicationtoforging aresilientfutureforourmembers andtheconstructioncommunity
Plumbing
FlowingForward
Plumbinginstallation operationshavebeen meticulouslycarriedout throughoutthebuilding.These fundamentalundertakings pavethewayfor sophisticatedwater managementsystemsand exemplifythedepthofour commitmenttonurturinga sustainablefuture.
After Before
AudioVisual InterconnectingInnovators
Therecentadditionofour audiovisualteamtothesite marksasignificantmilestone forourproject.Withtheir expertiseanddedication,we arenowequippedtodeliver immersiveexperiencesand seamlesscommunication bothwithinourworkspace andbeyond.Theirpresence enhancesourcapabilitiesand exemplifiesourcommitment tostayingattheforefrontof innovationinourindustry.
ForwardBound
AdvancingTowardsEnhancedSpaces
Aftersuccessfullylayingourgroundwork,installations,andintegratingouraudiovisualsystems,our projectispoisedtotransitionseamlesslyintothenextphase.Exteriorrenovations,includingthe transformationofthefrontpatioandtheconstructionofanewparkinglot,standasourimminent goals.Theseenhancementswillelevatetheaestheticappealofourpremisesandenhance functionalityandaccessibilityforourcommunitymembersandvisitors.Aswemoveforward,we remainsteadfastinourcommitmenttodeliveringaspacethatnotonlyembodiesinnovationand efficiencybutalsofostersasenseofconnectivityandinclusivitywithinourconstructionindustry.
Building Together: Diversity and Growth in our Project Team
We’ve recently integrated 12 new members certified in fall protection, bolstering our team’s safety measures. Additionally, we are proud to welcome 7 new members, totaling 18 on the project. Among them, 9 are minority-owned businesses and 3 are women-owned, fostering the opportunity to collaborate with underrepresented groups in the construction industry in our project Together, we continue to build structures and a community enriching our workforce and the projects we undertake
RegionalHispanicContractorsAssociation|regionalhca.org|972-786-0909 May2024 FallProtection Certificates Members onProject Minority-Owned Businesses Women-Owned Businesses
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BUILDINGFUTURES
Empoweringstudentstobecomecontractors,architects,or engineersThroughEducation,Training,andSafety…
TheNationalRHCATrainingandSafetyFoundationisanonprofitcorporation dedicatedtoadvancingsafetyandtrainingstandardswithinourcommunity.Weare proudlybasedinDallas,Texas,andoperateunderthegovernanceoftheTexas BusinessOrganizationsCode.
Training&SafetyFoundationScholarships
Scholarshipsforindividualsenrolledorplanningto enrollinAEC-relatedprogramsataccredited institutions.Recipientsareselectedbasedon academicexcellence,financialnecessity,andastrong dedicationtoadvancingintheAECindustry
Internships
ByparticipatingintheRHCAFoundationInternship program,employershavearesourceforsourcing, selecting,andprovidinganengagingand meaningfulinternshiptoscholars creatingan Advantageforeveryoneinvolved
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WorkforceDevelopment
PrioritizeSafety
FreeFallProtectionTrainingforYourTeam (Eng/Esp)nowalsoavailableinHouston!
Youcaninvestinyourteam'ssafetyby registeringfortheRHCAFallProtectionTraining providedbytheSusanHarwoodTrainingGrant.
Fort Worth May 24th
English: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
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Spanish: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Dallas June 14th
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AWARD CATEGORIES
A/E/C Firm of the Year
Houston
Luna Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 4, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
El Paso
Luna Awards Luncheon Friday, October 18, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
San Antonio
Luna Awards Luncheon Thursday, October 10, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Rio Grande Valley
Luna Awards Luncheon Wednesday, October 23, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth
A/E/C Firm of the Year
Service Firm of the Year
Outstanding Professional of the Year Outstanding Executive of the Year
Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
Rising Star A/E/C Firm of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Business Advocate of the Year
Austin
Luna Awards Luncheon
Friday, October 11, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth
Luna Awards Luncheon Friday, November 1, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION Austin, Rio Grande Valley, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio TheLunaAwardscelebratestheachievementsof women,women-ownedbusinessesand advocateswhopromoteanddevelopwomenat alllevelsinArchitecture,Engineeringand Construction. REGISTRATION Phone: 972-786-0909 www.regionalhca.org #IAMLUNA #LUNASTATEWIDE LUNA AWARDS 2024 LUNA AMBASSADORS Join today to represent your city NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS! Austin • Rio Grande Valley El Paso • Houston • San Antonio
Service Firm of the Year Woman of the Year A/E/C Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
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BuildFW2024 B U I L D F W 2 0 2 4 BUILDFORTWORTH 2024CONSTRUCTIONEXPO SavetheDate August 16, 2024 Will Rogers Memorial Center 3401 W Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 75107 Early Bird Registration Click Here Ends May 17, 2024 Founding Partner
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Texaseconomicactivityexpandsmodestly; labormarketremainshealthy
Texasemployment growthwasmoderatein thefirstquarter,slightly abovethestate’sroughly 2percentlong-runtrend
ViaDallasFederalReserveBank-Texaseconomicactivityexpandedatamodestpacein April.Whilethemanufacturingsectorrebounded,theservicesectorslowed.Texasemployment growthwasmoderateinthefirstquarter,slightlyabovethestate’sroughly2percentlong-run trend.Theunemploymentrateheldsteady.
Additionally,therewerenosignalsofweaknessinlabormarketindicatorssuchaslayoffnotices andjoblessclaims.Pricepressureshaveeased,andbanksreportedslowingloandemandand anuptickinnonperformingloans.Overall,theoutlookremainspositive,andTexasfirmsexpect strongeractivityinthecomingsixmonths Separately,amajority(55percent)ofrespondents totheDallasFed’sTexasBusinessOutlookSurveys(TBOS)specialquestionsinAprilsaidthey areusingorplanningtoadoptartificialintelligence(AI)technologies Readthefullarticlehere
MonthlyConstructionSpending March2024
ViaU.S.CensusBureau-May1,2024ConstructionspendingduringMarch2024 wasestimatedataseasonallyadjusted annualrateof$2,083.9billion,0.2percent (±0.8percent)*belowtherevisedFebruary estimateof$2,087.8billion.TheMarch figureis9.6percent(±1.3percent)above theMarch2023estimateof$1,901.4billion.
Duringthefirstthreemonthsofthisyear, constructionspendingamountedto$461.0 billion,10.6percent(±1.3percent)abovethe $416.7billionforthesameperiodin2023.
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