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The City of Houston’s “Meet the Buyer” Procurement Forum and Business Expo, hosted by the Office of Business Opportunity, represents a cornerstone of Houston’s commitment to equitable access and business growth. In this issue, Subcontractors USA–Texas is proud to feature this dynamic event and its partnership with the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum’s 34th Annual Awards Ceremony—two initiatives united in empowering small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses to thrive within Houston’s expanding economic landscape.
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Manhattan Construction Company Named an ABC Accredited Quality Contractor for Construction Leadership
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Manhattan Construction Company recently announced that it has again been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors.
This is the 22nd time it has earned this prestigious credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility.
“The AQC credential is special because it acknowledges our commitment to delivering superior services and quality to our clients, and our premier company programs that support our team members and their families,” said John Reyhan, president of Manhattan Construction Company.
“From comprehensive technical and leadership development programs, professional growth opportunities, we invest in every team member so they can succeed both at work and in life. That’s what makes Manhattan an outstanding place to work.”
Established more than three decades ago, ABC’s AQC credential provides recognition to industry-leading construction firms that have documented their commitment in five areas:
• Quality
• Health and safety performance
• Talent management
• Craft and management education
• Community relations
“This industry-leading contractor has proven they not only provide immense value in the marketplace, but they also prioritize their employees’ health and safety, the company culture, and their quality work processes and products,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “The leaders and employees of Manhattan Construction put in the work and make the decisions daily that set the standard for health and safety, culture, workforce development, innovation, marketbased compensation, benefits, and quality in the contracting
community. This quality standard is backed and validated by clients and third-party references. Congratulations to this Accredited Quality Contractor; you are a trusted, respected, and transformational leader in the construction industry.”
In earning the AQC credential, each member company commits to industry-leading health and safety by achieving the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond level in ABC’s STEP® Health and Safety Management System.
construction services, and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build. We are proud to be part of the construction industry and are dedicated to the principles of free enterprise. We commit ourselves to serve our communities and to provide our employees with the skills they need to work safely and productively in order to meet the needs of our clients.
Established in 1989, STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry, with top performers achieving incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average.
Reaccredited annually, AQC members also make the following pledge: As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest-quality
Source: Manhattan Construction
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Forbes recognized Turner as the highest-ranked construction company for engineers
Turner offers engineers the chance to take on meaningful work across diverse markets ranging from healthcare and higher education to advanced technology and aviation. Our people thrive with access to structured learning, professional growth pathways, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools that elevate decision-making and project execution. Combined with a culture defined by inclusion and active caring, Turner provides an environment where engineers can contribute, grow, and make a lasting difference. Explore opportunities at www.turnerconstruction.com/careers.
The America’s Best Employers for Engineers list is based on an independent survey of more than 28,000 U.S. employees working for organizations with at least 1,000 people in their U.S. operations.
This recognition follows Turner’s inclusion on several other Forbes lists, including America’s Dream Employers, Outstanding Company Culture, Best Employers for Women, Best Employers for New Graduates, and Best Large Employers, further underscoring the company’s reputation as a great place to work.
urner Construction Company has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Engineers for 2026, earning the #1 ranking in the construction industry and a top-20 position in the United States. This marks the second straight year Turner has been honored since Forbes introduced the list in 2025.
Shell invests in Kaikias waterflood to unlock production in Gulf of America
T Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a final investment decision (FID) on a waterflood project at its Kaikias field in the US Gulf of America. Water will be injected to displace additional oil in the reservoir formation which supplies production to Shell’s Ursa platform in the Mars Corridor.
Waterflood is a method of secondary recovery where the injected water physically sweeps the displaced oil to adjacent production wells, while re-pressurizing the reservoir. First injection is expected in 2028 and is anticipated to extend the production lifecycle of Ursa by several years.
“Following our decision to increase our stake in Ursa earlier this year, this additional investment continues to maximize the value of the asset,” said Peter Costello, Shell’s Upstream President. “It also contributes to our aim of maximizing high-margin production and longevity in a core basin to maintain liquids production.”
Shell is the leading deep-water operator in the US Gulf of America, where our production has among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity in the world.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by Forbes as a leading employer for engineers,” said Abrar Sheriff, President, Turner Construction Company. “Engineers are the driving force behind our ability to deliver innovative, technically sophisticated solutions on some of the most complex projects around the globe. Our engineers’ work strengthens the sustainability and resiliency of the communities and clients we serve. At Turner, engineers can grow, innovate, and thrive in an active caring environment while making a positive impact on society through the work we do every day.”
Source: Turner Construction
(WI)) was discovered in more than 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) of water, approximately 130 miles (209 kilometers) off the coast of Louisiana.
• Production from the Kaikias field began in May 2018 with flowback to Shell’s Ursa platform.
• Shell is the operator of the Ursa Tension Leg Platform and holds 61.3484% ownership in the asset with BP Exploration & Production Inc. 22.6916% and ECP GOM III, LLC 15.96%. In February, Shell announced its acquisition of additional WI in Ursa
• The Kaikias waterflood project is estimated to increase recoverable resource volume by ~60 million metric barrels of oil equivalent (P50). The estimate of resources volumes is currently classified as 2P
under the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Resource Classification System.
• The reference to our US Gulf of America production having among the lowest greenhouse gas intensity in the world is a comparison among other members of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers.
• As communicated at Shell’s Capital Markets Day in 2025, we aim to sustain liquids production at around 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day until 2030.
• The estimated recoverable resources presented above are 100% total gross figures.
Source: Shell Americas
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In August 2014, the Kaikias field (Shell 100% working interest
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2025 Bexar County Business Conference
The 2025 Bexar County Business Conference, held at the San Antonio Freeman Expo Hall, brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and public officials for a dynamic day of networking, learning, and opportunity. Designed to strengthen connections between local firms and public- and private-sector partners, the conference served as a powerful platform to explore procurement opportunities, share best practices, and highlight the vital role small and diverse businesses play in driving Bexar County’s economic growth.
bp starts up seventh major project of 2025
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p successfully delivered first oil from the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion project in the US Gulf of America, its seventh upstream major project startup of the year.
BThe project is expected to add 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) gross peak annualized average production at the existing Atlantis platform. Atlantis, one of bp’s longestrunning platforms in the Gulf of America, has a gross production capacity of up to 200,000 barrels of oil per day.
The Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion adds two wells to an existing drill center, a subsea hub connecting multiple wells. The subsea tieback, which connects new wells to existing offshore production facilities through pipelines, extends the footprint of the Atlantis field discovered in 1998.
bp delivered the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion project two months ahead of its original schedule by utilizing existing subsea inventory, drilling and completing wells more efficiently, and streamlining offshore execution planning. This is bp’s fifth major startup that has been delivered ahead of schedule this year.
"Atlantis Drill Center 1 caps off an excellent year of seven major project start-ups for bp. This project supports our plans to safely grow our upstream business, which includes increasing US production to around 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030. This latest success demonstrates the dedication of our US project team and our teams around the world, who are delivering new barrels at pace and with lower production costs, in service of growing long-term value for shareholders,"
said Gordon Birrell, bp’s executive vice president of production and operations.
The Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion is the second in a series of new projects bp is planning in the US Gulf of America between now and the end of the decade that are
expected to enable bp to boost its capacity to produce more than 400,000 boe/d from the US offshore region by 2030.
In August 2025, bp started up the Argos Southwest Extension project, a three-well subsea tieback that is adding 20,000 boe/d
barrels a day of gross peak annualized average oil production to our Argos platform. In 2027, bp plans to deliver Atlantis Major Facility Expansion, which will further increase production from the Atlantis field using existing infrastructure.
“This expansion at Atlantis is further testament to the benefits of maximizing production from our existing platforms in the Gulf of America, growing bp’s US offshore energy production safely and efficiently.
“We are committed to investing in America as we firmly believe this region will continue to play a critical role in delivering secure and reliable energy to the world today and tomorrow,” said Andy Krieger, bp’s senior vice president for the Gulf of America and Canada.
In addition to the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion project, bp started up major projects this year in Trinidad and Tobago (2), the UK North Sea, Egypt, Mauritania and Senegal, as well as Argos Southwest Expansion in the Gulf of America – contributing to its plan to deliver 10 major project startups globally by 2027. bp is Atlantis’ operator with 56% working interest. The co-owner is Woodside Energy (44% working interest).
The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) recently hosted the 2025 Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum & Business Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center—an annual gathering that has become one of the region’s most anticipated opportunities for small and certified businesses to connect directly with decision-makers in public and private procurement.
Bringing together hundreds of business owners, government agencies, corporate leaders, and community partners, the event served as a one-stop resource for companies seeking to expand their reach within the city’s contracting network. Attendees engaged with procurement agents, prime contractors, and resource organizations to explore bidding opportunities, learn about certification processes, and gain insights into upcoming projects and procurement priorities.
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The 2025 Meet the Buyer Forum was held in conjunction with the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum’s (GHBPF) 34th Annual Awards Ceremony, a tradition that continues to highlight excellence and innovation in Houston’s diverse business community. The GHBPF Awards recognize outstanding achievements across 16 categories, honoring businesses and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional growth, perseverance, and community impact.
Left to right: Cylenthia Hoyrd, Director, City of Houston - Office of Business Opportunity, John Whitmire, Mayor, City of Houston and Milton Thibodeaux, President, Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum
Houston’s “Meet the Buyer” Procurement Forum Partners with Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum for 34th Annual Awards Ceremony
Award recipients were evaluated on a range of criteria, including total revenue growth, jobs created, community engagement, and the economic impact of their work. Many of the honorees were also recognized for their leadership in advancing minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses, helping open doors for others and contributing to the ongoing development of Houston’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Each Categorical Award celebrated not only measurable success but also the spirit of resilience that defines Houston’s small business community. From overcoming economic challenges to creating employment opportunities in underserved areas, these businesses embody the innovation and determination that drive local prosperity.
Every year, we see examples of how small businesses are changing lives, not just through their products and services, but by the jobs they create and the hope they inspire.
- Milton Thibodeaux, President, GHBPF
“The Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum has always been about more than contracts—it’s about community,” said Milton Thibodeaux, President, GHBPF. “Every year, we see examples of how small businesses are changing lives, not just through their products and services, but by the jobs they create and the hope they inspire.”
Together, the partnership between OBO’s Meet the Buyer Forum and the GHBPF Awards represents a powerful synergy, linking opportunity with recognition, and education with celebration. The collaboration underscores the city’s ongoing commitment to
fostering a business environment where entrepreneurs from all backgrounds can thrive.
As Houston continues to grow as a national leader in innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive economic development, events like Meet the Buyer and the GHBPF Awards serve as vital catalysts. They remind us that behind every contract, every small business success story, and every community milestone are the individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring opportunity is shared and success is multiplied.
DWhat the Dallas Fed’s Latest Texas Employment Forecast Really Means for Permitting in 2026
By Helen Callier Contributing Writer
id you see the latest Federal Reserve Texas Employment Report dated December 11, 2025? I found the report interesting because it offers the Federal Reserve’s perspective based largely on unemployment and leading indicator data on how 2026 may shape up for Texas. Here’s a quick snapshot of what the Dallas Fed is really signaling:
What the December 11, 2025, Dallas Fed Report Is Signaling for 2026
Key takeaways from the report include:
• Texas’ job growth slowing to approximately 0.9%, well below the long-term 2.0% trend
• Private-sector weakness with job losses in:
º professional and business services
º financial services
º manufacturing
º oil and gas
º information services
• The government sector standing out as the only clear area of strength
• Declining well permits, cooling in private real estate and energy investment
• Mixed metro performance: Houston growing , Dallas flat , San Antonio declining , and El Paso showing strength
For contractors, architects, and project owners, it’s easy to get tripped up by headlines that suggest the market may be slowing. Over the years, I’ve written extensively about one consistent truth in construction: regardless of whether the economy is hot, lukewarm, or cooling, obtaining building permits in a timely manner is crucial to project success. That reality will be especially true in 2026. Permits pulled on time allow contractors to start construction according to schedule, keep their customers satisfied, and help owners become operational and profitable sooner. In tighter or more selective markets, delays are
even less forgiving.
How do I know this to be true? During the pandemic, a homebuilder client shared how frustrated they were with permitting delays that put multiple projects behind schedule and strained their finances. PermitUsNow worked closely with agencies to help them.
Fast forward to 2025, and with fewer buyers in the market, that same builder told us that timely permitting makes a difference with their projects penciling out.
The market may change, but the math does not.
As a contractor or architect, you can choose
to succumb to economic narratives or you can say, “Here’s our plan to succeed based on what we can control.” And one of the most controllable variables in construction is how well permitting is managed.
Whether the market is cooling, steady, or strong, permits remain the long pole in the tent They determine when you can break ground, when inspections occur, and when your project can open its doors.
To support your success in 2026, here are five permitting tips to consider and implement:
Engage permitting expertise early in design and preconstruction
Anticipate jurisdiction-specific requirements to mitigate risks
Submit complete and coordinated packages
Communicate proactively with plan reviewers
Treat plan reviewers and inspectors professionally
No matter what the market brings, one thing remains constant: you can’t build without a permit and timing matters.
If you have questions about permitting as you plan your 2026 construction projects, visit PermitUsNow.com or call us at 1-844-PERMIT-4.
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rom long-awaited intersection reopenings and new flyovers, to pedestrian upgrades, mobility improvements surged statewide in November.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) closed out November with major progress on transportation projects across the state, delivering new mobility options for drivers and pedestrians while advancing key long-term improvements for growing communities.
Lake Houston: Three FM 1960 intersections reopen
Drivers in the Lake Houston area saw noticeable relief as three reconstructed intersections along FM 1960 reopened after nearly four years of phased construction. The intersections at Atascocita Road, West Lake Houston Parkway and Farmingham Road now feature updated signals and improved traffic flow as part of TxDOT’s two-segment widening project.
The $128 million effort will expand FM 1960 from a four-lane roadway to a six-lane divided corridor with new sidewalks, raised medians, turn lanes and drainage upgrades. Segment B is expected to wrap up by Christmas, with Segment A following in February.
TxDOT reminded motorists to remain cautious as final work continues into early 2026.
TxDOT announced two new pedestrian infrastructure projects aimed at improving safety and accessibility for people walking, rolling and biking in Central Texas communities:
• Mart: Beginning Dec. 1, TxDOT will launch a $1 million project along S. Carpenter Street to build sidewalks, ramps and marked crosswalks from SH 164 to Lumpkin Street. Work is expected to finish early 2026.
• Waco: A $2.7 million project on Valley Mills Drive will add new sidewalks,
upgraded curb ramps and improved pedestrian signals stretching from Bagby Avenue to US 84. Construction will run through summer 2026, with intermittent sidewalk and shoulder closures expected.
Both projects advance TxDOT’s continued efforts to support pedestrian mobility in communities experiencing population and traffic growth.
San Antonio: Two new flyovers open at Loop 1604/I-10 interchange
In San Antonio, two additional flyover ramps opened at the Loop 1604 North Expansion project, connecting eastbound I-10 to both
When finished, the five-level interchange will feature:
• Eight high-speed flyover ramps
• New roundabouts at ground level
• Added turnarounds and sidewalks
Expanded main lanes on both I-10 and Loop 1604, including a future HOV lane
Collector-distributor roads to help reduce weaving and congestion
The upgrades aim to improve traffic flow and safety in one of the region’s fastest growing corridors.
TxDOT won federal transit grant
On Nov. 20, the Federal Transit Administration announced that TxDOT will receive $36 million in grants for transit. The funding will be used to purchase replacement buses for 26 rural transit agencies and to build a new facility in El Paso. This funding focuses on 26 rural transit districts that collectively serve 193 Texas counties and cover more than 73% of the state’s land area, encompassing about 197,000 square miles.
Source: TxDOT
Central Texas: New pedestrian infrastructure coming to Mart and Waco
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Port Houston Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Approved
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he Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recently met for its annual Budget Workshop, during which it approved Port Houston’s $726 million operating budget and $569 million capital plan, to help guide staff in operating and managing facilities and activities for Fiscal Year 2026.
TPort Houston, a strategic leader for the Houston Ship Channel for over a century, continues its commitment to drive maritime economic development and job creation with the approval of the 2026 operating budget, which supports continued investment in the container terminals and operations, as well as the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11. Additionally, the Port Commission approved adopting the proposed amendment to the Strategic Plan 2025, and it also approved a cost-share agreement with the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers – Galveston District to initiate the navigation feasibility study for "Project 12," the next Houston Ship Channel improvement project.
Finally, the Port Commission also approved tariff changes for 2026, which is an annual adjustment designed to align with market conditions, promote reinvestment into Port Houston facilities, and adjust for the Harbor Fee and the Port Security Fee. The Port Houston 2026 Budget Workshop
Presentation can be accessed on the Financial Transparency webpage at this link: https://porthouston.com/wpcontent/ uploads/2025/11/PHA_OperatingBudget_2026_ Approved_2025-1111.pdf
About Port Houston
For more than 100 years, Port Houston has owned and operated the public wharves and terminals along the Houston Ship Channel, including the area’s largest breakbulk facility and two of the most efficient container terminals in the country. Port Houston is the advocate and a strategic leader for the Channel. The Houston Ship Channel complex and its more than 200 private and eight public terminals is the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the U.S. The Port of Houston supports the creation of nearly 1.5 million jobs in Texas and 3.37 million jobs nationwide, and economic activity totaling $439 billion in Texas and $906 billion in economic impact across the nation. For more information, visit the website at PortHouston.com.
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DART Receives $7.094 Million FTA Grant to Support Bus Replacement
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allas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was awarded a $7.094 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support the purchase of new buses as the agency phases out its fleet of older model vehicles. The grant awarded to DART is one of 165 transit projects across the U.S. funded with more than $2 billion in federal grants.
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DART announced the purchase of new 476 buses earlier this year, and the complete phase-in of the new vehicles is expected through 2027. The Gillig-manufactured vehicles are Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)powered, a near-zero emission option, which was a key component in DART qualify for the grant. Gillig delivered the first buses ahead of a Spring 2026 timeline, ensuring North Texas DART riders will experience upgraded buses on routes beginning by the end of December 2025.
“We are grateful to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, FTA Administrator Marcus Molinaro, and our entire congressional delegation for valuing their strong federal partnership with DART, recognizing the need to find additional funding to support transit programs in one of the fastest growing metro areas in the nation,”
said Nadine Lee, DART President & CEO.
“The timing of this grant couldn’t be better as we begin to receive early delivery of new, state of the art vehicles from Gillig and as we move ahead with preparations to provide service to the massive crowds we expect next year with the FIFA World Cup.”
This new grant is in addition to the $103 million initial federal grants, bringing the total federal support for DART’s purchase of new buses to more than $110 million – reducing the overall cost to DART and member cities. U.S. Congressional delegates, representing communities across Texas, were instrumental in securing the funding for the grant.
The purchase of 476 buses is one part of DART’s Transform, a $2.5 billion 10-year plan to modernize and upgrade the DART system.
For more information about DART’s new CNG buses and its commitment to transforming the public transportation experience, please visit https://transform. dart.org
About DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides modern public transit services designed for fast, comfortable, and economical travel. The agency operates light rail, Trinity Railway Express, regional rail, bus routes, GoLink on-demand service, and paratransit, moving more than 171,000 passengers daily across a 700-square-mile, 13-city region including Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano, and University Park.
