Up to $6.4 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act will be directed to Samsung Electronics for its more than $40 billion project developing a semiconductor research cluster in Taylor, Texas. The project is expected to require at least 17,000 construction jobs. - The Associated Press

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is planning to add at least 20 new gates in a new building connected to the existing terminal, a multi-year project that will cost the Texas capital's airport around $1 billion. The airport is soliciting bids to design the project, which will likely open in the 2030s. - Austin Monitor

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.2 months in March from 8.1 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 3. The reading is down 0.5 months from March 2023. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales, profit margins and staffing levels increased in March. All three readings remain above the threshold of 50, indicating expectations for growth over the next six months. - ABC National

This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safe guards, and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various types of machinery and the determination of proper machine safe guards. Course topics include machinery processes, mechanical motions, points of operation, control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout), common OSHA machine guarding violations, and guarding of portable powered tools, conveyors, and robotics.

 

WHEN: April 23-26 | 8:00am - 5:00pm

WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229

This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses, injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens; choking relief and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.

 

WHEN: Friday, April 26 | 8:00am – noon

WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

 

Teams are still available, so click below to register today!

 

Friday Happy Hour & Saturday Lunch Sponsors: Eyesite Surveillance & Stallion Infrastructure Services

Raffle Prize Sponsors: Rogers-O'Brien Construction & Cummings Electrical

Grid Board Sponsor: Barber Specialties

Large Mouth Bass Sponsor: CORE Construction

Small Mouth Bass Sponsor: Romar Supply & Fabrication

Platinum: Milwaukee Tool

Gold: Adolfson & Peterson, Southwest Construction Services

 

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