Hurricane Harvey

Tue October 10, 2017

Norbord Donates $1M to HBI Training

The Home Builders Institute (HBI) is gearing up to help prepare the local workforce for reconstruction in Texas and Florida following the recent hurricanes. Norbord Inc.'s donation of $1 million to HBI will help train individuals in the building industry to rebuild in communities that were hard-hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma....

Tue October 10, 2017

Corpus Christi Port Reopens

Post Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts continue at Port Corpus Christi following the Category 4 Hurricane's devastating strike to the Texas Coast. The full 47-ft. (MLLW) draft of the ship channel is open to vessels, and the daylight only transit restriction was removed....

Tue October 10, 2017

HBP Crews Provide Recovery Assistance in Wake of Storm

Heavy equipment operators, superintendents, field crew members, subcontractors and employees from all different backgrounds and specialties joined forces to assist with clean-up efforts for those hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey....

Mon October 09, 2017

Terex Trucks Supports Hurricane Harvey Relief Mission in Texas

To support the ongoing cleanup efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Linco Construction has been putting its Terex Trucks haulers to good use. Following the destruction left in the wake of the tropical storm, which hit the city on Aug....

Fri October 06, 2017

Deere Expands Hurricane Relief Support With $1M Donation to Habitat for Humanity

Deere & Company will make a $1 million cash donation to support Habitat Hammers Back, a long-term recovery initiative organized by Habitat for Humanity International to help repair and rebuild communities ravaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria....

Joe Trinacria - Mon September 25, 2017

Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Texas' Friday Night Lights

When tropical storm Harvey made landfall near Rockport, Texas in late August, it brought devastating winds whipping as fast as 130 miles per hour along with it across Aransas Bay. According to estimates from national weather experts, the Category 4 hurricane dumped 40 to 52 in....

Thu September 21, 2017

Team Rubicon, Case Begin Heavy Equipment Operations for Harvey Recovery

Veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon began the heavy equipment operations of "Operation Hard Hustle" on Thursday, Sept. 14, with equipment and on-site support personnel provided by Case Construction Equipment....

Tue September 19, 2017

Fluor Employee Rescues Hundreds Fleeing Hurricane Harvey Flooding

With 10 years of experience in the construction industry, six years of living Fluor's Core Values and a two-and-a-half ton military vehicle, Nick Sissa was well prepared for Hurricane Harvey. The contract manager at the U.S....

Tue September 19, 2017

Kirby-Smith Machinery Donates $30,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. announced Sept. 19, its commitment to contribute a total of $30,000 to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The multi-state equipment distributor donated $20,000 to the American Red Cross through Komatsu America Corp....

Mon September 18, 2017

Manitou Donates $10,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Challenges Suppliers to Match

In support of the communities and families affected by Hurricane Harvey, Manitou Americas has announced a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross and is challenging their suppliers to match their donation through The Manitou Challenge donation campaign....