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SUBCONTRACTORS USA June 2021
Keith "MR. D-MARS" Davis, Sr.
The Subcontractors US Texas Journal highlights opportunities and news relevant to the construction, energy, architecture, manufacturing, education, engineering, oil and gas, transportation, and IT industries we serve. We hope you find this issue not only informative, but inspiring and educational as well.
This month's issue highlights Houston Public Works – Office of Business Opportunity (Houston Public Works). Houston Public Works is the largest and most diverse public works department in the United States with the great responsibility of permitting and regulating construction, managing streets, drainage, drinking water, wastewater, and capital improvement projects. Though there have been challenges due to the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri, this entity, accredited by the American Public Works Association has adapted, remaining a solid force
— Harold Ford Jr., former U.S. Congressman committed to our city and the progression of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
Under director Carol Haddock, COO Eric Dargan, and division manager Will Norwood III, Houston Public Works, composed of 4,000 dedicated public servants, works as one team with purpose and collaboration to continue to build a strong foundation for our city and MWBEs to thrive. In order for Houston to not just sustain a strong foundation, but also keep moving forward, we need the services and support of our MWBEs. Houston Public Works has a proven track record providing resources and the certification for MWBEs to successfully do business with the City of Houston.
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Subcontractors US Texas Journal. When you support us, you are supporting more than just our company; you are supporting the communities in which we live and work. Working together, we can succeed in making positive things happen.
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BEHIND THE JOURNAL
PUBLISHER & CEO Keith J. Davis, Sr.
CHIEF OF STAFF & MANAGING EDITOR Kimberly Floyd
ACCOUNTING MANAGER Eugenie Doualla
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Amber P. Jones
ASSISTANT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Tiffany Brown
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Bria Casteel
ART DIRECTOR Angel Rosa
DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Erick Fontejon
PHOTOGRAPHY Grady Carter L.C. Poullard
DISTRIBUTION Rockie Hayden
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Helen Callier Lawrence Dean Stacy M. Brown Julianne Malveaux Subcontractors USA News Provider
CONTENTS
04 ARCHITECTURE 04 PVAMU’s Community Development Program Marks 20th Year of Building Leaders, Communities
08 CONSTRUCTION 06 Will the Housing Boom Go Bust? 08 Shining the Spotlight on the Texas Hispanic Construction Association
10 ENERGY 10 CPS Energy Strengthens Lawsuit Against ERCOT in Light of Recent Actions; Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Preventing ERCOT From Passing on Unlawful Charges
12 ENERGY 12 Energy Action Alliance Names Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., as New Chair Bolsters commitment to environmental and economic equity 12 Astroport Space Technologies, Awarded a NASA Technology Research Contract for Lunar Construction
14 ENGINEERING 14 Viking Engineering Opens Engineering Laboratory Offering Complete Failure Investigation, Forensic and Metallurgical Services
14 OIL AND GAS 14 ConocoPhillips Heads Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in the Oil and Gas Industry ConocoPhillips Heads Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in the Oil and Gas Industry 14 Resolutions at IOGCC Texas Defends States Rights at Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
16-17 COVER STORY 16-17 Houston Public Works Office of Business Opportunity Works as One Team for Our MWBEs To Thrive
18 SAFETY 18 US Department of Labor Proposes $558k in Fines for Texas Bath, Shower Manufacturer for Willful, Repeat Safety Violations at Waco Facility
20 PERMITS 20 5 Reasons To Avoid Complaining About Your City’s Permitting Center
22 TRANSPORTATION 22 History Is Made as Project 11 Begins Construction 24 DART Student Art Contest Celebrates Local Young Artists 28 Houston Airports Provides ITRP Update to City Council’s Economic Development Committee
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