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09 In the Subcontractors USA Community... 09 Bexar County's 17th Annual Small, Minority, Women and Veterans Business Conference 10 Energy 10 CenterPoint Energy to send crews to Puerto Rico in early January to help support power restoration efforts 11 CPS Energy Ranked Top Regional Electric & Gas Utility for 2017 12 Engineering 12 Low community college transfer rates in Texas hinder progress
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Michael Baker Mayor Turner is Looking for Small Businesses to Help Build Up Houston International Grows Architecture Practice in Dallas with Hiring of Peter Darby to Architecture Practice Lead By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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ichael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Peter Darby, AIA, LEED, AP, has joined the firm as the Architecture Practice Lead for the state of Texas. In this role, Mr. Darby is responsible for leading a team of architects to deliver all aspects of building design for clients across the state. "Development in the state of Texas continues at a rapid pace, so the addition of Peter to lead our Architecture Practice enables our team to more competitively compete for significant architecture project opportunities," said Juan Contreras, P.E., Regional Director for Michael Baker International's Gulf Coast Region. "Peter's leadership, combined with his ability to manage key relationships, will help showcase how We Make a Difference for our clients." Based in Michael Baker's Dallas office, Mr. Darby brings more than 23 years of experience as an architect to the role, including the planning and design of transportation, transit and aviation projects. Throughout his career, his project experience includes commercial, core and shell, mixed-use developments, including office, residential, retail, interiors and parking facilities, higher education, transit and urban design master planning components. He has provided expertise with federal requirements for physical security, access security, cybersecurity, sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) and blast protection for United States Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Most recently, Mr. Darby worked with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) on the D2 alignment thru downtown Dallas, Trinity River Park, Historic Preservation Task Force for the City of Dallas, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) CityMap on the proposed solution to align with communities on urban issues. Mr. Darby is an active participant in the architectural community and a member of the board of directors for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dallas Chapter. He is also an active member of the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC), Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Congress for New Urbanism (CNU). Mr. Darby earned his Master's Degree in Design Studies from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Architecture and Urban Studies from Virginia Tech University.
AboutMichael MichaelBaker BakerInternational International About Michael Baker International is a leading global provider of engineering and consulting services, which include planning, architectural, environmental, construction, program management, and full life-cycle support services as well as information technology and communications services and solutions. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions in support of U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker International has more than 6,000 employees in more than 90 locations across the U.S. and internationally. To learn more, visit www.mbakerintl.com. SOURCE: http://www.mbakerintl.com
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or the past three years, the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity has managed an executive education program called Build Up Houston that supports construction companies currently operating and doing business in the Greater Houston Area. Since its inception, 23 small businesses have graduated from this intense seven-month program with the most recent cohort collectively being awarded over $10MM in new contracts while participating in the program.
“Houston has a long road to recovery after Harvey.” said Mayor Turner. “A record number 51 inches of rain and 15 trillion gallons of water was dumped on this region. More than ever, we need our local business community; especially our small businesses, to play a major role in our housing repairs and infrastructure. The City of Houston is committed to increasing the capacity of our small business community and their access to our contracting opportunities.” Building on the success of previous cohorts and in response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the program has expanded its class size and industry focus to include Architectural and Engineering firms. Build Up Houston utilizes Interise’s award-winning Streetwise 'MBA'™ curriculum and covers topics such as business development, strategic planning, access to capital, government contacts, financials, marketing and sales, and human resources. Classes will meet bi-weekly starting in February 2018 at the Houston Community College Central Campus. “As our City recovers from a historic hurricane and f lood, we want to make sure our small, minority, and women owned businesses are well prepared and positioned to participate on the upcoming disaster recovery focused contracts. Participating in Build Up Houston will help companies develop a strategy to scale their companies so that they can respond to the recovery efforts.” said Carlecia D. Wright, Director of the Office of Business Opportunity. The program will be facilitated by Arquella Hargrove, CEO of EPIC Collaborative Advisors. Arquella Hargrove brings a successful 20-year track record of supporting both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures - advising them through their stages of creation, growth, and stabilization. Each participating company in Build Up Houston is a live-case, using their own experiences as a case study. As business owners learn about each topic, they can instantly apply the lessons to their business and implement changes. The program provides the time and framework for business owners to work "on" their business instead of "in" it. "More than ever, Houston needs small businesses
to create new jobs, stabilize local employment, and strengthen the economic and social resilience of lowincome and minority neighborhoods. Inclusive of business participation in local government procurement and contracting is an important source of income and jobs. We know that companies with contracts not only create jobs the fastest, but they create better jobs -- with higher wages, salaries, and benefits. Build Up Houston enables established small businesses to leverage this contracting factor in neighborhoods where sustainable, good jobs are needed most." said Jean Hortsman, CEO of Interise. “We are delighted to partner again with the City of Houston and Interise to deliver an outstanding training program for the construction industry! Houston Community College is committed to providing the best training to build a qualified, talented workforce and business community." said Dr. Maya Durnovo, Chief Entrepreneurial Initiatives Officer, Houston Community College. Other Build Up Houston partners committed to developing small businesses include Houston Business Development, Inc., Tetra Tech, and MBDA Business Center operated by Houston Community College. For more information on Build Up Houston or to apply for the program, please visit www. houstontx.gov/builduphouston.
ABOUTTHE THEOFFICE OFFICE OF OF BUSINESS ABOUT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) is committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment in the City of Houston by promoting the growth and success of local and small businesses through a wide range of services from startup business assistance to certification for established businesses seeking contract opportunities with the City. Through OBO’s Houston Business Solutions Center, we provide resources that help with the start-up, sustainability, and growth of businesses. For more information about the Office of Business Opportunity and our suite of services, please visit www.houstontx.gov/ obo or call 832.393.0600.
ABOUTHOUSTON HOUSTONCOMMUNITY COMMUNITYCOLLEGE COLLEGE ABOUT Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 13 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities. To learn more, visit www.hccs.edu.
ABOUTINTERISE INTERISE ABOUT Interise is the go-to partner with a proven model for accelerating economic and small business growth in low- to moderate-income communities. Interise’s StreetWise 'MBA'™ provides small business owners with the business knowledge, management knowhow and relationships they need to scale using a peer-based, experiential learning method. Alumni historically create new jobs at 5x the rate of the private sector as a whole and have secured over $3 billion in government and institutional contracts. As alumni grow, they contribute to economic development, job creation, and social resilience within their local community. More information can be found at www.interise.org @StreetWiseMBA and at www. facebook.com/Interise.
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even zero-emission electric buses coming to DART in 2018 are partially funded by a $7.6 million Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (LoNo Program). The grant also helps fund the infrastructure to charge and maintain them. The electric buses are slated to be used on the D-Link, a downtown circulator route currently subsidized by DART, city of Dallas and Downtown Dallas, Inc. The Proterra Catalyst 35 buses will join the electric light rail trains as zero-emission vehicles in DART's transit fleet.
MODEL • 35 Catalyst FC VEHICLES • 7 Vehicles by 2018 UNIT PRICE • $971K BATTERY TYPE
How does the vehicle perform on steep grades and tight turns? How does the vehicle perform on steep grades and tight turns? • The DART contracted bus will be 35-ft long. Route validation on a 5.84% grade.
What is the vehicle top speed – can the vehicle perform well on the highway? • Bus is required to achieve a top speed of 65 mph.
• Shall be governed at a top speed of 65 mph on a straight, level road at GVWR with all accessories oper-ating.
What is the range of the buses on this duty cycle? • Operating range of the bus when run on the specified bus duty cycle shall be at least 30 miles; with a 95% State of Charge (SOC) at
70°F (21°C), with all systems operating (including air conditioning) loaded to SLW.
• Lithium Ion battery pack by Toshiba • 8 packs per bus (6 on bottom/2 on top) CHARGE • Fast charge is capable of recharging the propulsion battery from 10% SOC
How often and where are the batteries recharged? • Batteries are charged at the Fast Charge charging station after each 19-mile service loop. (10 ea. Strate-gic, 10 min.~ Recharge cycles).
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Engineering Ethics: Serving as an Engineering Expert and Performing Forensic Engineering Services Save the date for this NSPE Webinar! Details and registration coming soon! The continuing education programs provided through the PE Institute are offered as a service to NSPE members and other customers. Unless otherwise indicated in the PE Institute program offering, NSPE does not warrant or represent that any course has been approved in any or all US state or territorial jurisdictions for PDH credit. For the most accurate, up to date and complete information regarding continuing education program acceptability in specific state or territorial jurisdictions, please contact the applicable state or territorial engineering licensing board.
Number of PDHs: 1 Provided by: National Society of Professional Engineers Type of Event: Webinar Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Start Time: 2:00 p.m. End Time: 3:00 p.m.
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Bexar County's 17th Annual Small, Minority, Women and Veterans Business Conference Bexar County recently held the 17th Annual Small, Minority, Women and Veterans Business (SMWVBO) Conference that connected over 150 federal, state, and local agencies plus the private sector with eager companies ready to do business. This is the largest event of its kind in South Texas. The 2017 SMWVBO Business Conference provided a forum for Small, Minority, Women and Veteran-Owned Businesses in professional services, commodities, services, and construction to meet with government and private purchasing agents and buyers and develop relationships with people making contracting decisions.
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CenterPoint Energy to send crews to Puerto Rico in early January to help support power restoration efforts By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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s part of a nationwide, coordinated power restoration plan involving several investorowned electric companies, CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) electric utility is sending 68 employees in early January to accelerate the ongoing power restoration efforts in Puerto Rico. CenterPoint Energy's team will join the more than 1,500 additional restoration crew members from other utilities traveling to the island to support the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) in the next phase of its restoration process. CenterPoint Energy expects its employees and resources to be in Puerto Rico for approximately six weeks. "It's now time for utility crews like ours to come in and help with this next phase of Puerto Rico's restoration process and we're proud to be part of our industry's response," said Ed Scott, director of operations for CenterPoint Energy. "While we've participated in many mutual assistance trips, it is unprecedented for us to put our equipment, bucket trucks and electric supplies on a barge that will take two weeks to arrive on the island. We
are fully committed to restoring power to Puerto Rico as quickly and as safely as possible." In late October, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the American Public Power Association (APPA) received a request from PREPA to support power restoration efforts on the island. In early November, PREPA expanded its aid request to include the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). As a result, a team of electric company storm response experts has been on the ground coordinating closely with local officials, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The team has been focused on assessing damages and formalizing a structure for supporting logistics, equipment needs and supply chain issues, as well as ensuring ongoing restoration efforts are completed safely, effectively and efficiently. Experts have identified basecamps for crews and staging sites for materials that will allow workers and materials to be located closer to restoration areas. As part of the process, CenterPoint Energy's equipment will depart from the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana later this week. Additional details will be made available as they are finalized. The first shift of 68 CenterPoint En-
ergy employees will fly to Puerto Rico on Jan. 13 and start working 16-hour shifts on Jan. 15 after a safety and onboarding process. The company is making plans to send at least one additional shift. Extensive portions of Puerto Rico's electric grid are located in rugged, mountainous terrain that has little or no road access due to Hurricane Maria's impact. Some customers may not be able to receive power to their homes or businesses because of damage from the storm. "This restoration mission will be more difficult than any other we have worked on, but our crews are prepared to work long hours safely, facing the logistical and geographical challenges accompanying the historic damage to Puerto Rico's infrastructure," said Scott. CenterPoint Energy is part of electric utility mutual assistance programs that provide access to thousands of linemen and tree trimmers from around the country to lend a hand during widespread power out-
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age emergencies. Coming to the aid of other utilities is nothing new to CenterPoint Energy employees. Over the years, crews have responded and restored power to hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the country who have been left in the dark following hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy delivery company that includes electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution and energy services operations. The company serves more than five million metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company also owns 54.1 percent of the common units representing limited partner interests in Enable Midstream Partners, a publicly traded master limited partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp., which owns, operates and develops natural gas and crude oil infrastructure assets. With more than 7,700 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, please visit www.CenterPointEnergy.com. SOURCE: http://www.centerpointenergy.com
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CPS Energy Ranked Top Regional Electric & Gas Utility for 2017
Market Strategies International Ranks More Than 120 Utilities Across Nation By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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PS Energy recently earned another top award. The 157 year-old energy company was recently named "Customer Champion" in South Region of the United States, relative to all combined utilities. As a combined utility, CPS Energy provides both electric and gas energy services. The designation was determined through an extensive residential customer survey program, conducted by Market Strategies International (MSI) and was included in its recent set of Cogent Reports, focused on its 2017 Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement™ work. The award assessed multiple key performance categories such as Brand Trust, Product Experience and Service Satisfaction "In the past year, employees at CPS Energy have worked very hard to improve the overall customer experience and dramatically increase the value we bring to our customers," said Felecia Etheridge, Chief Customer Engagement Officer. "This recognition demonstrates all of their hard work this past year has paid off, while also setting a high bar for us to exceed in 2018." MSI evaluates more than 130 utilities across the nation on the total customer experience in 12 areas, such as customer advocacy, reliability, safety, field service performance, back-office quality, and energy management efforts. Chris Oberle, a senior vice president at Market Strategies International said that Customer Champion utilities have stronger brands that leads to lower operating costs and influence customer behavior. "These utilities also lead on industry innovation and building the new energy economy," he said. Etheridge noted that in the past year, CPS Energy has launched a number of new customer experience improvement programs and expanded the reach of existing programs. The Manage My Account program was expanded, reaching thousands more than the year before, which enabled customers to manage their energy usage from computer or phone. The company also improved the call center experience to reduce wait time and improve satisfaction scores. In addition, CPS Energy expanded its demand reduction programs, which reduced emissions. "As I look at 2017 and the momentum of our People First philosophy, the results and improvements speak for themselves. People First is about us ensuring that every decision we make and action we take put our customers, employees and community as a top priority. When you do that, the numbers and improvements come naturally," said Etheridge. CPS Energy is celebrating its 75th year of City of San Antonio ownership. Established in 1860, we are the nation's largest municipally owned natural gas and electric company, providing safe and affordable service to 804,000 electric and 343,000 natural gas customers in Greater San Antonio. With our AA+ credit rating, one of the best in the industry, we offer best in class reliability and some of the lowest rates among the top 10 largest U.S. cities. We recognize our role as a community partner and are continuously focused on job creation, economic development and educational investment. Powered by our people, our investment in the community is demonstrated through our employees' generosity in giving $1.1 million to United Way. We are also committed to investing in clean energy. CPS Energy is among the top public power wind energy buyers in the nation and number one in Texas for solar generation. For more information, visit newsroom.cpsenergy.com. SOURCE: http://www.cpsenergy.com
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Low community college transfer rates in Texas hinder progress towards increasing diversity in engineering and computer science By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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report examining Texas community college transfer students by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) found that very few women and minorities pursue engineering and computer science degrees at Texas universities. The research team’s goal was to assess the progress of women and minorities transferring from community colleges to four-year universities, but the team found that analyzing disaggregated data was difficult. “As we explored the success of transfer students in engineering and computer sciences, the low numbers of women and underrepresented minorities transferring and completing ECS baccalaureate degrees was an interesting, if disheartening, discovery,” wrote Roberta Rincon, Ph.D., research manager at the Society of Women Engineers of the report “Diversifying STEM: Student Success and Community College Transfer in Engineering and Computer Science in Texas.” More than 35,000 students started college in 2010/11 and transferred from a two-year community college to a four-year university, but only 500 were women who chose an ECS major. As of the Fall 2015 data cutoff, only 25 percent had graduated with an ECS bachelor’s degree. “Given that half of women who started college in 2005/06 had earned an ECS bachelor’s degree after transfer by Fall 2015, it may just take more time for community college transfer students to complete,” Rincon said. “This report presents data to show that, despite efforts to
improve transfer success and increase diversity in STEM in Texas, we have not seen significant gains in successful transfer and ECS baccalaureate degree completion among students who begin at a two-year college.” According to the report, community colleges provide a practical postsecondary option for many students interested in earning a higher education credential, but who are in need of a lower-cost, flexible alternative to a traditional four-year university program. Among the almost 18 million undergraduates in the U.S., 25 percent are older than 25 years of age, and approximately 40 percent work at least 30 hours per week. Using data obtained from the Texas Education Research Center, researchers discovered that despite the fact that more women than men enroll in college each year, less than four percent of female students choose to major in ECS compared to almost 20 percent of men across all two-year and four-year colleges in Texas. The percentage of women among students who declare an ECS major has slightly decreased over time, from 20.2 percent in the 2002/03 FTIC cohort to 17.8 percent in the 2011/12 FTIC cohort. SWE intends to conduct further study to understand the specific challenges that women on this pathway face. “What we learn will inform our efforts and other diversity-serving organizations toward better supporting women and other underrepresented groups towards ECS baccalaureate degree completion,” Rincon wrote. She indicated the next phase of research includes a qualitative study of women on the community college pathway, as well as a pilot program aimed at developing inclusive programming to introduce community col-
lege women to the collegiate, professional, and corporate networks that SWE offers. “It is our belief that the support networks, professional development opportunities, and career resources that organizations like SWE provide can make a difference in women’s decisions to persist, graduate, and enter the engineering and computer science workforce,” she said. To download “Diversifying STEM: Student Success and Community College Transfer in Engineering and Computer Science in Texas,” visit https://research.swe. org/swe-research/. For more information on SWE, visit swe.org.
AboutSWE SWE About The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The not-for-profit educational and service organization is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. To ensure SWE members reach their full potential as engineers and leaders, the Society offers unique opportunities to network, provides professional development, shapes public policy and provides recognition for the life-changing contributions and achievements of women engineers. As a champion of diversity, SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in their personal and professional lives. For more information about the Society, please visit www.swe.org or call 312.596.5223. SOURCE www.societyofwomenengineers.swe.org
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Mayor Turner Appoints Uniquely Qualified Carol Ellinger Haddock As Director Of Houston Public Works And Engineering Department By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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ayor Sylvester Turner has chosen Carol Ellinger Haddock, a licensed professional engineer who has worked in the private sector as well as city, county and federal governments, to serve as director of the city Public Works and Engineering Department. The department, with more than 3,900 trained employees and budget of $2.1 billion, is the largest of its kind in the United States with accreditation by the American Public Works Association. “To head a department that is so essential to the basic services on which all Houstonians rely, the city needs a uniquely positioned Public Works chief who delivers customer-friendly results on an hour-to-hour basis while keeping an eye on a vision for an even better city in the future,” Mayor Turner said. “Carol Ellinger Haddock is that person.” The department manages and plans the city’s infrastructure, including streets, traffic signals, drainage, distribution of water, treatment of wastewater and permitting of public and private construction. Haddock has worked in the city department since 2005 and has served as acting director since July. “Along with other city departments, PWE faces the new challenge of helping to build a more flood-resistant, resilient city for future generations,” Mayor Turner added, “and it’s our fortune that Carol has experience in that arena, too.” Haddock was the Harris County Flood Control District’s program manager of Project Brays, a $480 million project that has already started reducing flooding in the Brays Bayou watershed. She also was a congressional fellow on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in 2004 and previously worked as an assistant project manager for Klotz Associates Inc. in Houston. With City Council approval of her appointment, Haddock will be the first woman to serve as the city’s PWE director. Haddock graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Rice University and a master of arts degree in public administration from the University of Houston. She serves on the American Society of Civil Engineers board of directors and was a member of Leadership Houston, Class XXIV. The numerous professional awards she received include the ASCE Houston branch’s Award of Honor in 2014. Haddock is a trustee of the Friends of the Texas Room, which supports the collections of the Texas and Local History Department, the Archives and Manuscripts Department, and the Special Collections Department of the Houston Metropolitan Research Center of the Houston Public Library. Experience Our World of Advertising, Marketing, Media and Communication
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or almost 20 years, Dannette K. Davis worked as a Project Manager and Director in Construction. But after years of working for someone, she knew there was a better way to do the work that had consumed her for almost two decades. So, she stepped out and started her own company.
“Owners many not know what they really need, but they will know how they want to feel, (i.e. warm, relaxed, excited, etc.)” —Kay Davis Associates, LLC
Kay Davis Associates (KDA) was formed in 2000 to provide project and move management, while offering a quality furniture, fixture and equipment space planning service/sales group. With over 40 years combined experience, KDA’s staff offers services where the primary focus has become project development and management for FFE and Logistics’ Projects. This includes FFE specification, value engineering, purchase/sale oversight, and transition management if required. “I wanted the technical expertise in the office, my associates have degrees in pure design, but some of the ladies are more artists. Even though they all have training they all have their strengths. It is important that the synergy is there,” said Davis. That synergy is what helps Davis provide total client satisfaction. “Space planning is more than a layout and furniture is more than chairs and tables, etc. It is interaction with your space,” she said. “It is colors and fabrics which
provoke feeling and mood. It is calming and/or refreshing on purpose. Space planning affects your very ability to be effective in your everyday work and pleasure. The concept was to understand the need behind the request for furniture and to really listen to the client. Having worked as an owner in a Facilities Group, I know what it is like to have things misrepresented to me as a client.” Achieving that satisfaction means Kay Davis Associates has to go above and beyond to get to know the client. “Owners many not know what they really need, but they will know how they want to feel, (i.e. warm, relaxed, excited, etc.),” she said. “A client’s space, like clothes and other possessions, should represent and reflect personality or individuality. It should have a certain distinctiveness.” Much of KDA’s work is with schools. The firm has extensive K-12 and Higher Education, Health and Public Experience, such as handling FFE space planning/design and furniture for the HISD, Garland ISD, and Aldine ISD Bond Program and the Power-Up Tech Lab Pro-
jects for over 40 high schools over the last three years with HISD. KDA has participated in previous Bond programs with HISD and Houston Community Colleges. At HCCS, Kay Davis was responsible for all Furniture specifications and design/installation as well as move management/inventory of fourteen (14) new/renovated facilities. Through these projects, Kay Davis has always kept a relationship with K-12 Projects and the Evolving 21st Century Design Model in Education. Kay Davis holds HISD, Conroe ISD, Aldine ISD, Garland ISD, and Fort Bend ISD Contracts. Recent and current work has included the HISD Bond 2012 Campuses of Wisdom High School, Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, Waltrip High School, Scarborough High School, Milby High School, and Furr High School. The projects included working closely with Architects and Providing Furniture Layouts, Space Planning, Furniture Specification and Purchase, Delivery and Install Coordination, and On Site Install , Oversite of Complete Classroom,
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Administrative, Learning Commons, and Cafeteria Furniture. Library Spaces, or the 21st Century Learning Commons, have become a Kay Davis Specialty and we are proud to have completed Library overhauls for Carnegie High School, Wheatley High School, Westside High School, and MC Williams High School, all in HISD. This Summer, KDA completed all primary classroom installations for the New Garland ISD CTE Center, including specialty areas such as Culinary, Fashion Design, Computer Pro-
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gramming and Maintenance, Veterinary, Business and Accounting, and Dental and EMT Classrooms. Kay Davis is currently working to provide all FFE, Planning, and Installation Management of the entire HISD Energy Institute High School, set to install Spring of 2018 and the Aldine ISD CTE High School, set to install summer 2018. “I focus on schools a lot because I feel that education is important and how students appreciate their space will sometimes determine how successful they will be in
the classroom. It certainly determines how long a student will remain in a library type environment. Schools want students in learning commons for as long as they can get them. You simply learn things by osmosis…just being there more is a goal of most Educational Programs,” she said. Their expertise has also led to other major projects around Houston, including the Dynamo Stadium, the new Marriott Marquis Hotel and the Hobby Airport Expansion. KDA has five interior design professionals on staff with heavy AutoCAD experience. “We do niche work. I hired associates who can not only draw, but they can draw furniture, designing pieces beyond what someone can buy. That allows us to do unique projects,” she added. “I believe in just doing a good job, a better job than most. We just so happen to be a minorityowned firm but that has nothing to do with the quality of my work.” Kay Davis holds a National Choice Partners Contract with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and has a line sheet approved with over 75 factories. Though her accomplishments are extensive, Davis said they are looking forward to continual growth. “I want to become a Firm without boundaries as our Clients require our services, with Regional offices as necessary. We already offer Niche Product and Services designing and fabricating some of our own furniture. We call it KDA Kustom,” she said. “We’re expanding to Dallas and San Antonio. That expansion is very important to me. 2017 was a banner year year and we’re on tap to double that in 2018.”
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Intel Issues Updates to Protect Systems from Security Exploits By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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ntel and Its Partners Have Made Significant Progress in Deploying Updates as Software Patches and Firmware Updates Intel has developed and is rapidly issuing updates for all types of Intel-based computer systems — including personal computers and servers — that render those systems immune from both exploits (referred to as “Spectre” and “Meltdown”) reported by Google Project Zero. Intel and its partners have made significant progress in deploying updates as both software patches and firmware updates. Intel has already issued updates for the majority of processor products introduced within the past five years. By the end of next week, Intel expects to have issued updates for more than 90 percent of processor products introduced within the past five years. In addition, many operating system vendors, public cloud service providers, device manufacturers and others have indicated that they have already up-
dated their products and services. Intel continues to believe that the performance impact of these updates is highly workload-dependent and, for the average computer user, should not be significant and will be mitigated over time. While on some discrete workloads the performance impact from the software updates may initially be higher, additional post-deployment identification, testing and improvement of the software updates should mitigate that impact. System updates are made available by system manufacturers, operating system providers and others. Intel will continue to work with its partners and others to address these issues, and Intel appreciates their support and assistance. Intel encourages computer users worldwide to utilize the automatic update functions of their operating systems and other computer software to ensure their systems are up-to-date. For information and links to useful resources, visit the security research findings page on Intel.com. Source: Intel.com
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FleetPride Holds Grand Opening Event In Houston Branch By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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leetPride, the nation's largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, celebrated the grand opening of its new Houston branch with an open house last month. The open house took place at 14900 Hempstead Road, Suite 200, in Houston. "We are excited to add another branch in the Houston market. This new location allows us to reach new customers, and increase our service levels to existing customers," said Mike Harris, senior vice president of sales and branch operations. "We are focused on keeping customers on the road, and providing them with faster deliveries, better availability, and the best selection of truck and trailer parts in the industry. "To support this level of commitment, our dedicated fleet delivers product to our Houston branches every day from our nearest distribution center in Dallas. This ensures we have what customers need, when they need it."
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Formed in 1999, and headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket channel. FleetPride operates over 260 locations in 45 states and carries over 400+ nationally recognized brands. Operating through five regional distribution centers, FleetPride serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries including general freight, leasing, municipalities, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and waste management. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes and driveline components. Truck and trailer drive-in repair services are also offered at a number of locations under the FleetCare brand. We Are The HeavyDuty Experts™. SOURCE: http://www.fleetpride.com
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Contractors: Don’t Go Starting a Construction Project Until You’ve Read This By Helen Callier Contributing Writer
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f you lose money on a design or construction project, you can always generate more money from future work. You see, money can be replenished and there’s lots if it. However, if you lose time working on activities that are not core to your business or you are unfamiliar with certain processes like city building permitting, then you will never be able to make up that time. Time is precious and warrants prudent use to be most effective in starting and completing construction on time. A couple of weeks ago, a small general contractor saw our Permit Us Now company truck and waved me down to ask me a question about a few homes that he was renovating after being impacted from the Hurricane Harvey floods. He noted that he had knocked out a couple of load bearing walls in a couple of the homes and he wanted to know if that would require a building permit. I shared with him that with
the structural changes he described involving demolishing load bearing walls, he would need a city building permit. The small contractor then asked me how much the permit would cost and then mumbled that he was so behind on work that he was not sure how to move forward. Scenarios like this one create loss of time and money and while money can be recouped, the time the small contractor loses to have the project owner have architectural plans developed and then to pull a building permit is significant. Unless projects are simple – i.e. cosmetic refreshes - typically a building permit is required. To assist you to be in the best position to obtain a city building permit in a timely manner, below are 5 areas to review before going to pull a building permit. • Check plans and related specifications for code compliance – standing in line waiting to speak with a plan reviewer can be nerve wrecking and frustrations rise when you finally are able to speak with the Plan Reviewer and they ask to see a certain call out area on your drawings. Take time to re-
view plans and documents prior to going to the permitting jurisdiction. • Have properly and fully completed documentation including all prerequisites • Ask questions if have any areas of concern – most city permitting personnel from plan reviewers to Inspec-
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tors to Managers are open and available to answer any questions before you submit your application to submit a permit or to cover any compliance concerns. • Verify jurisdiction – a few contractors or project owners and even some architects have found themselves starting the permit process for one jurisdiction and later realized that property was in a different jurisdiction. Tip: Check addresses using helpful web sites to eliminate this time-wasting error. • Be cognizant of your time – there are proven and valuable resources you can consider using. Evaluate how much you and your staff’s time is worth to fumble around in an unfamiliar area or process. When you know this number, then you can make a shift and engage experts like permit expediters to lend a hand. Texas was cited as the number one state in the U.S. for people moving in. With the continued building and growth expected in Austin, San Antonio, North Texas and Houston, there are solid opportunities to keep contractors busy. And following the tips above to pull building permits in a timely manner will assist in avoiding headaches plus save time. Build safe.
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Anadarko Announces Open Season For West Texas Oil Gathering And Treating System By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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nadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, DBM Oil Services, LLC (DBMOS), is holding a binding open season to identify interest in a new high-vapor-pressure oil-gathering and treating system serving portions of Reeves, Loving, Ward, and Winkler Counties in West Texas. The DBMOS system is expected to have a gathering capacity of approximately 400,000 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) and a treating capacity of 120,000 BOPD by the end of 2018, increasing to 180,000 BOPD in 2019 with future expansions as needed. Subject to satisfaction of regulatory requirements and other project considerations, DBMOS expects the initial phase of the system to be operational in the second quarter of 2018. The binding open season begins today and ends at 5 p.m. Central time on Dec. 28, 2017, unless extended pursuant to the terms of the open season notice. Interested shippers may contact Jake Hendricks, Commercial Development Representative, via email at jake.hendricks@anadarko.com or via phone at (432) 247-7157. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world's health and welfare. As of year-end 2016, the company
had approximately 1.72 billion barrels-equivalent of proved reserves, making it one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies. For more information about Anadarko and APC Flash Feed updates, please visit www.anadarko.com. This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Anadarko believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions. No assurance, however, can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results or other expectations expressed in this news release, including Anadarko's ability to successfully satisfy regulatory requirements, meet the project in-service dates, and achieve
the capacity rates identified in this news release. See "Risk Factors" in the company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other public filings and press releases. Anadarko undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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Texas Bullet Train transportation
moves ahead with federal environmental report Federal Railroad Administration releases its Draft Environmental Impact Statement on high-speed train
• Preferred North Texas-to-Houston route outlined • Passenger station locations identified, boosting local economy By Subcontractors USA News Provider
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he Texas Bullet Train made a big push forward today as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston, and identified passenger station locations. The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) analysis, completed after nearly four years of work, provides a path for the high-speed train’s planning, design and pre-construction phases, and it ensures the safety and environmental wellbeing of counties and communities along the 240-mile route. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), the result of an extensive, public process required for major infrastructure projects, starts the consultation process that will allow the Bullet Train to link the state’s two largest urban and economic centers in a travel time of less than 90 minutes, with a midway stop in the Brazos Valley. The independent, environmental analysis stems from work over the last four years by hundreds of experts, including biologists and natural resource technicians; civil, audio, mechanical and electrical engineers; architects and geologists; and historians and sociologists, among many others. They reviewed the system’s potential impact on the environment and how to manage it to best protect private property and farmland; natural resources, water and wetlands; threatened and endangered
species; energy demands; and other conditions along the 240-mile route. The U.S. Department of Transportation called the report’s release “an important milestone” in the permitting process of the train. “Safe, accessible and efficient regional rail systems are an important component in the transportation networks of many areas,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said, referring to the Texas Bullet Train and others being developed. “As proposed, these rail projects would increase travel options and promote economic growth in their regions of the country.” The assessment is the latest major advancement by the train, including the recent selection of Irving, Texas-based Fluor Enterprises Inc. and The Lane Construction Corp. as the preferred design/build team, with WSP USA conducting engineering work on their behalf. The report also reflects input from thousands of comments by the public, including landowners, community groups, elected officials and others. An
Among the DEIS highlights: Preferred route It outlines a preferred route for the all-electric train that mostly follows transmission lines in a utility corridor between North Texas and Houston. This is the result of a study by the FRA and other government agencies, that started with more than a half dozen options. The preferred alignment would minimize impacts on the environment and existing development and would allow the system to optimize operational efficiency. It also outlines a more precise route, that would accelerate planning, design and coordination with landowners and communities. In comparing the final options, the FRA identified a preferred route that “would have fewer permanent impacts to the socioeconomic, natural, physical and cultural resources environment.”
Passenger stations It gives potential passenger terminal sites in Dallas, Houston and the only midway stop, in Grimes County, serving Bryan/College Station in the Brazos Valley. The report notes transit services in Dallas and Harris counties, operated by DART and METRO respectively, could see increased ridership because of the project. Also, stations would be built to minimize energy and water usage and promote indoor air quality. The Dallas station will be in the Cedars area south of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Brazos Valley Station in Grimes County will be near Texas 90 and State Highway 30. It would serve Bryan-College Station and include direct shuttle service to Texas A&M University, according to the report. It lists three options for the Houston passenger terminal, with a final to be determined later. It would be in the general area south of U.S. 290, west of Loop
independent consultant managed by the FRA solicited, compiled and reviewed the public responses and technical reviews.
610 and north of Interstate 10 – near major employment centers, including the Galleria, Medical Center, Energy Corridor and downtown. Environmental impact The proposed high-speed train technology – which is the safest, most efficient way to travel in the world – will be built incorporating viaduct structures on a significant part of the alignment to maintain existing road crossings and allow for economic activity to continue. There will be no “at grade crossings,” removing the risk of intersecting with vehicles and allowing for free movement of wildlife, pedestrians and cars. Also, the clean nature of the rail system will benefit high-growth areas where some counties already have reached air quality nonattainment status. The analysis “considered permanent impacts
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The FRA said the train would “alleviate the strain” on the state’s existing infrastructure and “is needed to accommodate growing demand.” Texas Central CEO, Carlos Aguilar, said the design/build teams, which have domestic and international rail experience, will use the DEIS findings to incorporate more details into planning, cost and scheduling. Their work will address remaining environmental issues in the best way possible and avoid conflicts with existing infrastructure, such as roads, transmission lines and subsurface utilities. “Thousands of hours have been spent to ensure the Texas Bullet Train will be constructed and operated in a way that gives Texans a choice for the safest mode of transportation in the world. This process ensures issues identified are addressed in the best way possible for communities and the environment. We will respectfully follow this public consultation process to ensure legitimate concerns from all stakeholders are addressed” Aguilar said.
to air quality, water quality, noise and vibration, hazardous materials, aesthetics and visual, transportation, land use, socioeconomic, safety and security, and recreation facility. Overall, construction and operation impacts would not affect [these] in a disproportionately high and adverse manner.” The project is expected to generate $36 billion in direct economic activity over the next 25 years, create more than 10,000 direct jobs per year during construction and up to 1,000 jobs permanently when operational. As the DEIS confirms, at least 25 percent of these permanent jobs will be in rural counties along the route. In addition, the report said, “Every permanent job from the [high-speed rail] HSR system would indirectly spur two to four jobs in supporting industries.” The railroad also expects to pay more than
ABOUT TEXAS CENTRAL Texas Central is developing a new, investor-owned high-speed train that will connect North Texas, the Brazos Valley and Houston, using proven, world-class technology. The 90-minute trip will provide a safe, reliable and productive transportation alternative. The company’s market-led approach is backed by investors, not government grants, a new business model for infrastructure advances. Texas Central and its affiliated entities will be responsible for the system’s design, finance, construction, operation and maintenance. $2.5 billion in taxes over the next 25 years, going to counties, cities, schools and other taxing entities along the route. And “this positive impact on tax revenues would occur annually, as it would create permanent changes to employment and earnings within the regional economy,’’ the report said.
For more information, please visit www.texascentral.com *All claims and descriptions of the high-speed rail system’s operations, including service and station amenities, are based on current plans and are subject to change.
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