The 19th Annual Golf Classic had the highest attendance of any golf tournament in the RHCA history | |
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Our 19th Annual Golf Classic was a huge success on May 22. Attendees had a wonderful time making new connections and networking. Reeder Construction, Manhattan Construction, and Spartan Group were the winners of the Lakes Course 4-player teams while CESG, Walsh Group, and Helvex took the top spots for the Creek Course.
You can meet the winners of both courses, check out the golf award winners, and view photos of the tournament here.
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Metropolitan Infrastructure, CEO/Founder and RHCA Past Board Member, Louis Frisbie, PE, MBA, celebrates 20 years of successful business. | |
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What is your company name and specialization?
Metropolitan Infrastructure, PLLC provides Civil, Structural, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering consulting services to public and private clients.
How long have you been an RHCA member? What's the philosophy of your company?
MI has been a member of the RHCA for about 20 years. MI was formed with a philosophy based on providing our clients with the highest quality Engineering design services on a person-to-person basis. As the founder of Metropolitan Infrastructure, Louis Frisbie, PE, MBA, has had the honor and pleasure of representing the RHCA on the Board of Directors. Louis has continuously served as a Co-Chair of the AEC Committee, where he has been instrumental in the planning and execution of several significant events for the RHCA, including the annual Heavy Highway Forum. Recently, Louis has assisted the RHCA through their Legislative Committee and is actively involved in advocating for the protection of business opportunities for minorities in our community.
What advice can you offer to other companies?
MI's advice to other companies would be to be willing to think outside the box to generate new ideas and approaches to solve problems for clients.
Visit Metropolitan Infrastructure website.
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In your opinion, what are the benefits of an RHCA membership?
The RHCA allows members to network with all of the major government agencies and companies within the construction industry in a meaningful way to be able to position themselves for new business opportunities. Additionally, involvement with the RHCA allows members to be proactively part of the changes in the marketplace that level the playing field.
Do you have any special announcements about your company?
Metropolitan Infrastructure, PLLC is extremely pleased to announce that we are celebrating being in business this summer for twenty years.
| Louis Frisbie, P.E. established the company in 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Frisbie has created an innovative, competitive company with clients primarily in the North Texas region. | |
Top: DART Blue Line and Turtle Creek Bowen Walls; Bottom: Fieldcrest Arch Bridge and Preston & Hedgecoxe Medical Office; Header: DART LBJ Bridge. | |
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The ongoing expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center is in progress
Tri-venture AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction, and EJ Smith Construction seeks subcontractors.
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RHCA attended an Outreach Event for the Fort Worth Convention Center Expansion Project. Tri-venture AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction, and EJ Smith Construction shared info on trade packages like excavation, site utilities, concrete, and masonry. Stay tuned with RHCA for more updates!
For more information, contact: jhenderson@ejsmithind.com
(469-206-7733 )
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The redevelopment of Tarrant County College District NW Campus is entering a new phase | |
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The project enters Phase 4.
Skanska and ACARI are seeking bids for the fourth phase of Tarrant County College District NW Campus redevelopment, which will involve constructing four new buildings on the currently in-use campus.
To prequalify, contact:
michelle.chatfield@skanska.com
(972-262-6923)
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New Frost branch in West Dallas!
Congratulations to Julio Ayala and the Frost Bank team on their new branch opening in West Dallas.
We celebrated Cinco de Mayo with the Frost team and the West Dallas community with mariachi and food. Visit Frost webpage.
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Clark Construction Houston Small & Diverse Business Expo
On May 9, the RHCA team participated in the Clark Construction Houston Small & Diverse Business Expo. They had the privilege of meeting a group of truly inspiring entrepreneurs from Houston.
Are you a small business looking to do business with Clark? More info here.
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RHCA members have been awarded the DFW Airport Champions of Diversity Awards
The RHCA attended DFW Airport SOAR (Success through Opportunities Access & Resources).
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At the Irving Convention Center, DFW Airport held the SOAR (Success through Opportunities Access & Resources) event on May 9. This event showcased DFW's leadership and highlighted the various opportunities available at the airport and the resources attendees could use to access them. The Champions of Diversity Awards were presented at noon to leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity throughout their careers. | |
DFW Airport and American Airlines Sign 10-Year Use and Lease Agreement
This agreement includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments.
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The agreement includes the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C and other significant modernization projects. Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, DFW CEO Sean Donohue and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom gathered at DFW on May 16 for a special signing ceremony of the Use and Lease Agreement, marking a new era of growth and innovation for the world's second-busiest airport. Learn more.
Join us at our Membership Meeting next June 14 to learn how DFW is making investments that set the stage for the airport of the future! Register here.
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Mohamed Charkas named DFW Airport EVP of Infrastructure and Development
In his new role, Mohamed will oversee the Design, Code, and Construction; Commercial Development: Energy, Transportation, and Asset Management; Controls and Analytics; and planning departments.
He will provide key leadership support to help guide the overall strategic planning of the Airport, including the development, acquisition, leasing, and commercial property management of the Airport’s property and facilities, as well as the design and construction of facilities and infrastructure.
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Mohamed Charkas, DFW Airport EVP of Infrastructure and Development
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Recap of RHCA’s Engagement with the Texas 88th Legislative Session
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Upcoming Events & Announcements | |
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DFW Business Opportunity Forum
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
8:00 am – 11:00 am
AMC Grapevine Mills
3150 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051
Attendees will gain insight into DFW Airport’s operations, upcoming opportunities, and in-person networking with airport executives, architecture, engineering and construction firms, suppliers, partners, and advocacy groups. You will also learn more about capital programs, controls & analytics, sustainability, business diversity & development, procurement and how to position your company for success.
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ConnectU2Jobs Spring Cohort graduated from the program and is ready to work!
The ConnectU2Jobs Spring Cohort held its graduation last May 26, with a ceremony recognizing all participants' achievements.
Angela Berry Roberson, RHCA Board Member, delivered remarks celebrating all the graduate's achievements.
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This 9-week program benefits everyone involved by training participants and linking them with potential employers.
Are you a contractor interested in connecting with the next cohort of fully prepared ConnectU2Jobs participants?
Discover the advantages of this program that boosts trainees with advanced training, practical experience, and access to the latest tools and equipment.
Sign up here, before June 12!
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Free Fall Protection Training - (Provided by the Susan Harwood Training Grant)
- OSHA 10 Hour
- OSHA 30 Hour
- CPR/First Aid
- and more...
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Training Programs are available in English and Spanish
for more detailed information contact:
Julio Florez, julio@regionalhca.org
Jonathon Garcia, jonathon@regionalhca.org
972-786-0909
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Other Texas Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industries News | |
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Via Construction Dive - Bob Hart has replaced Jay Badame, who served in the role for five years, as other executives move up the firm’s ranks. Dallas-based global contractor and consulting firm AECOM has appointed Bob Hart as the president of its construction management business, including its AECOM Tishman and AECOM Hunt brands. Hart brings more than 35 years of industry experience to this role, beginning with Indianapolis-based Hunt Construction Group, now AECOM Hunt. Most recently, Hart was chief operating officer of the construction management business and a member of the company’s executive leadership team. Learn more.
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Via Construction Dive - Henning Roedel thinks questions about AI taking away jobs in construction miss the point. “We don’t think about how to reduce our staff size, because we have enough backlog and work ahead of us that we need more people,” said Roedel, robotics lead for the innovation team at Redwood City, California-based DPR Construction. “You need to flip the displacement question around because we currently don’t have enough people in our industry to meet the construction needs of society as it is.” Learn more.
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Census Bureau Releases New 2020 Census Data on Age, Sex, Race, Hispanic Origin, Households and Housing
The next round of 2020 Census data is available, adding more detail to the population counts and basic demographic and housing statistics previously released.
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The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2020 Census Demographic Profile and Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC). These products provide the next round of data available from the 2020 Census, adding more detail to the population counts and basic demographic and housing statistics previously released for the purposes of congressional apportionment and legislative redistricting. | |
Sales of new single‐family houses in April 2023 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 683,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 4.1 percent (±11.8 percent)* above the revised March rate of 656,000 and is 11.8 percent (±15.1 percent)* above the April 2022 estimate of 611,000. Learn more. | |
Census Bureau Unveils Unique, Interactive Building Permit Tool
The U.S. Census Bureau has created an interactive map of national, state, and county building permit data for the first time.
The recently released tool allows quick access and insight into the dynamics of permits issued for new residential construction. Why does it matter? Because markets for new housing can vary — hotter in some states, colder in others — and understanding trends in new residential permits is crucial to those following the market.
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The tool also provides new data for every one of the 3,143 U.S. counties and shows how many single family, multi-family, and total housing units were authorized in each.
The new tool allows users to follow changes in data over the past few years and to drill down to more detailed data and geographic areas.
Continue reading to learn more about:
The reasons building permits are important
The new interactive building permit tool
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