Hurricane Harvey

Fri September 01, 2017

Komatsu America Corp. pledges $250,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Komatsu America Corp. , a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced Sept. 1, plans to provide a $250,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross, to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts....

Emily Buenzle - Thu August 31, 2017

Texas Faces Construction Worker Shortage When It Needs Them Most

Texas' construction worker shortage is about to become even more dire as the post-Harvey repair and rebuild process begins. A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) revealed the state is especially hurting for concrete workers, electricians, cement masons, carpenters, plumbers and installers, MySanAntonio.com reported....

Thu August 31, 2017

United Rentals Donates $200K to Support Harvey Relief Efforts in Texas, Louisiana

United Rentals, Inc. , the world's largest equipment rental company, has pledged a $200,000 donation to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey....

Wed August 30, 2017

Harvey Hammers Texas

Harvey, which made landfall late Friday, Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane has lingered, dropping heavy rain as a tropical storm, and has sent devastating floods pouring into Houston. The rising water chased thousands of people to rooftops or higher ground and overwhelmed rescuers who could not keep up with the constant calls for help....

Emily Buenzle - Wed August 30, 2017

FHWA Gives $25M to Aid Post-Harvey Infrastructure Repairs

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will provide $25 million in emergency funding to help repair Texas roads, bridges and highways damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told the FHWA Aug....

Emily Buenzle - Tue August 29, 2017

Will Harvey Lead to Industry Job Growth? Past Storm Stats Say Yes

While the damage done by Hurricane Harvey is still being assessed, it is already clear that the storm has caused a massive amount of damage to many Texas communities. When it is time to rebuild, you can bet that there will be a plethora of construction jobs to repair roads, buildings and homes around the state....

Tue August 29, 2017

Urgent Request for High Water Vehicles in Texas

Attention: The following message is for current GSA-approved transportation service providers only:FEMA is looking to rent 400 2.5 ton high water trucks for 72 hours. Please provide number you may have for rent....

Emily Buenzle - Mon August 28, 2017

Construction Sites Not Safe From Harvey's Flooding

Hurricane Harvey flooded multiple Houston-area construction sites this weekend. Karen Kershner of specialty construction contractor Slack and Co., confirmed that the Ronald McDonald House construction site and the Kindaid School site are both "severely underwater," Chron reported....

Mon August 28, 2017

Caterpillar Foundation Donates to Red Cross Relief for Hurricane Harvey

As Texas battles one of the worst storms to hit the state in decades, the Caterpillar Foundation announced it will make a $300,000 donation to the American Red Cross to aid in immediate relief efforts....