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HID Global Begins Construction of North American Operations Center in Austin, Texas

Texas Business reports:  AUSTIN—HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, began construction of its operations center in Austin, Texas. 

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Baylor Regents Approve $13.6 Million On-Campus Track and Field Stadium | wac_txbz, track, field, Baylor,
Baylor Regents Approve $13.6 Million On-Campus Track and Field Stadium

Texas Business reports: WACO—At their spring meeting today, the Baylor University board of regents approved construction of phase one of a new on-campus track and field stadium and voted to move forward in developing the design for the proposed new School of Business building. 

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$650 million Power Plant to be built in the Harlingen Industrial Park

Texas Business reports:  HARLINGEN, Texas—Construction is expected to begin early next year on the new La Paloma Power Plant, to be located in the Harlingen Industrial Park in Harlingen, Texas located along the US-Mexico border near the Gulf of Mexico, in deep South Texas. 


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S&P Wins $7 Million Barbours Cut Repaving Contract

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—The Port of Houston Authority selected Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) for a 10-acre repaving project in Terminal 5 at the Barbours Cut Terminal in La Porte. 

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Texas Man Makes His Living in Construction, Without Heavy Lifting | aust_txbz, Ian Flody, Plate Guy, John Gold III,
Texas Man Makes His Living in Construction, Without Heavy Lifting

AUSTIN — Cross-breed a family business in Houston with an Austinite’s ethos, and here’s what you get: a bunch of steel plates stacked in a field between Ben White Boulevard and Interstate 35. 

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$35.8 Million Border Patroll Station Opens in Kingsville | sanant_txbz, Kingsville, Border Patrol,corp_chr_txbz,
$35.8 Million Border Patroll Station Opens in Kingsville

Texas Business reportsSatterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) recently completed construction of a new Border Patrol Station for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kingsville, Texas. 

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Dell Medical School Construction Plans Unveiled | aust_txbz,campus, Bill Powers, Campus, Dell Medical School, UT Regents, ut system,
Dell Medical School Construction Plans Unveiled

Texas Business reports:  AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas System board of regents recently considered a $334 million plan to build a medical school at The University of Texas at Austin. 

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FEMA Awards $2.3M for Victoria Community Safe Room

 Texas Business reports:  VICTORIA, Texas—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $2.3 million to the state of Texas for construction of a community safe room in the city of Victoria in Victoria County, Texas.  


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Growth in Texas Manufacturing Activity Stalls

Texas Business reports: Texas factory activity was flat in April, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. 

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Alamo Drafthouse To Build Lubbock Area Location With Franchise Partner Triple Tap Ventures  Full Story »
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TCU Approves $45 Million Renovation Design to Coliseum | dal_ftw_txbz, construction, TCU,
TCU Approves $45 Million Renovation Design to Coliseum

Texas Business reports: FORT WORTH--The TCU Board of Trustees approved the design plans of a $45 million renovation to Daniel-Meyer Coliseum with the project receiving a lead commitment of $10 million from Ed and Rae Schollmaier. 

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S&P Wins $93 Million Contract to Build Two Lewisville Schools | dal_ftw_txbz, Satterfield, Pontikes, Lewisville, school, Marcus High School, Flower Mound High,
S&P Wins $93 Million Contract to Build Two Lewisville Schools

Texas Business reports: DALLAS—Satterfield & Pontikes Construction won a $93 million contract to construct two new campuses for the Lewisville Independent School District. 

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $648 million Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital | elp_txbz, Fort Bliss, Clark McCarthy,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $648 million Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital

Texas Business reports:  EL PASO—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District awarded a $648 million contract January 29 to Clark McCarthy Healthcare Partners II for the construction of the Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital. 

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Moody Foundation Gives $20 million to Build Rice University Center for the Arts

Texas Business reports:  HOUSTON—The Moody Foundation awarded $20 million to Rice University for a new Center for the Arts on campus. 

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Construction to Begin on $13.6 Million Tarleton Building Rehab | wac_txbz, abil_txbz, Tarleton State,
Construction to Begin on $13.6 Million Tarleton Building Rehab

Texas Business reports: STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Construction at the O.A. Grant Humanities Building is scheduled to begin this April, subject to approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 

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Schlitterbahn Begins Construction in Corpus Christi

Texas Business reports:  CORPUS CHRISTI—Corpus Christi residents turned out in force to celebrate the groundbreaking of Schlitterbahn's newest Waterpark and Resort. 

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S&P Begins $7  Million TAMU Student Center Expansion | colsta_bry_txbz, Satterfield, pontikes, dal_ftw_txbz,
S&P Begins $7 Million TAMU Student Center Expansion

Texas Business reports: DALLAS—The Sam Rayburn Student Center on the campus of Texas A&M University in Commerce will receive a needed expansion of facilities as Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) adds 29,000 square feet to accommodate the growing student population. 

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Baylor Plans To Build $100 Million Business School Building | Baylor University, business school, Terry Maness,
Baylor Plans To Build $100 Million Business School Building

Texas Business reports:  WACO—Baylor University plans to build a $100 million business school in addition to its existing business school. 

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S&P Wins $26.7 Million Denton County Jail Expansion Project

Texas Business reports:  DENTON—Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) has been selected as the general contractor for the first phase of expansion and renovation of the Denton County Jail. 

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Tennessee Firm To Build $8.6 Million San Antonio Military Maintenance Facility

Texas Business reports:  A Tennessee firm won an $8 million contract to build a San Antonio equipment maintenance facility for the military, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.


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George W. Bush Presidential Center Sets Dedication Plans | dal_ftw_txbz, George W. Bush,
George W. Bush Presidential Center Sets Dedication Plans

 Texas Business reports:  DALLAS—The George W. Bush Presidential Center publicly announced the date for its invitation-only dedication ceremony on Thursday, April 25, and its public opening on May 1, 2013. 

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San Antonio’s FedCon Wins $75 Million Military Construction Contract

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $75 million construction contract at a Texas air force base, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.  

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Willbros Wins Two Texas Transmission Construction Projects in Texas

Texas Business reports:  HOUSTON— Willbros Group Inc.  announced that two units of its Utility T&D segment have been awarded transmission construction projects in Texas. 

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Construction partner selected for Kyle Field Redevelopment Project

Texas Business reports:  COLLEGE STATION—Manhattan-Vaughn Construction has been selected as the construction partner for the redevelopment of Kyle Field at Texas A&M University. 

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S&P Wins $2.1 Million Contract To Build Hospitality Center For Patients and Families   | Methodist Hospital, Satterfield, Pontikes, Nora Home, hou_txbz,
S&P Wins $2.1 Million Contract To Build Hospitality Center For Patients and Families

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—The Nora’s Gift Foundation selected Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) to build the new Nora’s Home hospitality facility near the Texas Medical Center in Houston. 

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S&P Wins $9.2 Million Abilene Sam’s Club Contract   | abil_txbz, Sam's Club, S&P,
S&P Wins $9.2 Million Abilene Sam’s Club Contract

Texas Business reports:  DALLAS—Walmart awarded a $9.2 million contract to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. to build a new Sam’s Club in Abilene, Texas.

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A&M System saves millions in construction costs with sealed bidding process

Texas Business reports: COLLEGE STATION—The Texas A&M University System adopted a competitive sealed bid requirement on all major construction projects throughout the A&M System. 

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Fort Hood housing to break ground on Candlewood Suites hotel

Texas Business reports:  FORT HOOD—A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Candlewood Suites hotel on Fort Hood will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue adjacent to Bldg. 194, Phantom Warrior Center. 

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Hampco and G-Tech to Build $6 Million Facility on Grand Parkway

Texas Business reports: KATY--Hampco and G-Tech plan to build and expand facilities along West Grand Parkway north. 

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State Selects Developer for $1 Billion Beltway Expansion in Houston

Texas Business reports:  HOUSTON—The Texas Transportation Commission approved the Texas Department of Transportation’s selection of a developer for the expansion of SH 99, or Grand Parkway. Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders will design, develop and construct the next phase of the 184-mile outer beltway traversing the seven-county Houston metropolitan area laying the groundwork for Texans to have yet another option for traveling around the city. 


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Standard Equipment Selects Satterfield & Pontikes for $13 Million Project

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—Standard Equipment Company (SEC) Energy Products & Services awarded a $13 million contract to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. to build four new buildings at SEC’s corporate headquarters complex in northwest Houston. 

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San Antonio's JAMCO Wins $7.6 Military Renovation Contract

 Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $7.6 million order for construction at a military base, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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Texas A&M Equine Initiative Breaks Ground On $80 Million Equine Complex   | colsta_bry_txbz, equine complex, TAMU,
Texas A&M Equine Initiative Breaks Ground On $80 Million Equine Complex

Texas Business reports:  With a turn of the shovel, Phase 1 construction began on the new Texas A&M Equine Complex. At a total cost of $80 million when completed, the new complex provides a home for equine science education, research and outreach. 

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S&P Wins $15.5 Million South Dallas Walmart Supercenter Project

Texas Business reports: DALLAS—The Dallas Business Unit of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. (S&P) began construction of a new Walmart Supercenter south of downtown Dallas on Ledbetter Drive at R.L. Thornton Freeway. The 185,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to be complete in late summer, 2013. 

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S&P and AMG To Build $38.5 Million In New Construction at Fort Hood   | aust_txbz, sanant_txbz, Satterfield, Pontikes, AMG, kil_tem_fth_txbz,
S&P and AMG To Build $38.5 Million In New Construction at Fort Hood

Texas Business reports:  AUSTIN—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a design-build contract to the joint venture of Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. (S&P) in Austin and AMG Contractors LLC in San Antonio for the construction of Operations Readiness Training Complex facilities at Fort Hood, Texas. 

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Five Wichita Falls Firms Share $81 Million Military Contract

 Texas Business reports:  Five Wichita Falls firms will share an $81 million contract to provide construction services to the U.S. Air Force,  the U.S. Department of  Defense announced. 

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S&P Completes DISD School  | dal_ftw_txbz,
S&P Completes DISD School

Texas Business reports:  DALLAS—Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) completed construction of the new Ann Richards Middle School for the Dallas Independent School District. 

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San Antonio's SMC To Build $17 Million Military Commissary

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $17 million contract to build a military commissary in Louisiana, the U.S. Department of Defense announced. 

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S&P Completes Construction of $12.2 Million HISD Relief Elementary School   | hou_txbz, satterfield, pontikes,
S&P Completes Construction of $12.2 Million HISD Relief Elementary School

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. (S&P) recently completed construction of Neff-White Relief Elementary School for the Houston Independent School District.

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S&P Completes $14 Million High-Tech Building For Episcopal High School   | hou_txbz, Satterfield & Pontikes, Jack T. Trotter,

S&P Completes $14 Million High-Tech Building For Episcopal High School

Texas Business reports:  HOUSTON—Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. (S&P) recently completed construction of the new Jack T. Trotter Academic & Sciences Building on the campus of Episcopal High School in Bellaire. 

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Missouri Firm Wins $28 Million Fort Sam Houston Contract

Texas Business reports: A Missouri firm won a $28.2 million contract to build a health building at Fort Sam Houston, the U.S. Department of Defense. 

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Austin's Hensel Phelps Wins $44.8 Million Military Construction Contract
Texas Business reports:  An Austin firm won a $44.8 million contract to build an military aircraft hangar, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.  Full Story »
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UTA Wins $1.1 Million To Study Recycled Materials For Roads | UTA, TXDOT, Stefan Romanoschi,
UTA Wins $1.1 Million To Study Recycled Materials For Roads

Texas Business reports: The Texas Department of Transportation awarded a $1.12 million grant to a UT Arlington civil engineering professor to determine the durability of recycled materials for use in road construction. 

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San Antonio’s AMG-S&P Wins $38.5 Million Army “Readiness” Complex Contract

Texas Business reports:  A San Antonio firm won a $38.5 million contract for a Fort Hood “readiness” complex, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Hill & Wilkinson Begins Construction of Richardson Gymnastics Center, Recreation Center

Texas Business reports: RICHARDSON, Texas—As world-class athletes compete for gold, silver and bronze medals at the Summer Olympics in London, construction began on the Richardson Gymnastics Center, slated for completion in January 2013.

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Austin's S&P Wins $19 Million Navy Clinic Replacement Contract

Texas Business reports:  An Austin firm won a $19 million contract to replace a Navy medical clinic, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. 

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S&P Selected for $2.6 Million Colleyville Neighborhood Market   | dal_ftw_txbz, satterfield, pontikes, Colleyville, Walmart,
S&P Selected for $2.6 Million Colleyville Neighborhood Market

Texas Business reports: DALLAS—Walmart has awarded a contract to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. (S&P) to deliver a Neighborhood Market in Colleyville, Texas. 

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S&P Wins $9.3 Million Texas State University Renovation Project

Texas Business reports: SAN MARCOS—The Texas State University System selected Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. (S&P) to perform as the construction manager at risk for the psychology building renovation project on the San Marcos campus.

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Baylor Regents Vote to Move Forward with $250 Million Baylor Stadium Construction Pending Favorable Waco City Council Vote     | Robert Griffin, football stadium, Baylor,
Baylor Regents Vote to Move Forward with $250 Million Baylor Stadium Construction Pending Favorable Waco City Council Vote

Texas Business reports:  WACO—Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin is now with the Washington Redskins, but his play over the last season continues to shift land values and real estate projects in the city of Waco.  The Baylor University Board of Regents voted unanimously to move forward with construction of the University's $250 million football stadium complex, pending a favorable final vote by Waco's City Council on Aug. 7. 

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Schertz's Spawglass Wins $50.5 Million Air Force Dorm Contract

Texas Business reports: A Texas firm won a $50.5 million contract to build an air force dormitory in San Antonio, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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Texas Sterling Construction Co. is Apparent Low Bidder on $39 Million TXDOT Project

Texas Business reports:  HOUSTON—Sterling Construction Company Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Texas Sterling Construction Co., was apparent low bidder on Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) US 380 Project, with a bid of $39 million. 

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Satterfield & Pontikes Wins $1.2 Million Goodman Lab Expansion

Texas Business reports: HOUSTON—Goodman Manufacturing Company awarded a contract to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. (S&P) for expansion and renovation of Goodman’s testing laboratory in Houston.

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State Moves Forward on $1.9 Billion in Construction and Project Development

Texas Business reports: AUSTIN - State officials gave final approval to approximately $1.9 billion in additional transportation funds to communities across the state. 

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UIW Starts Construction on $3 Million Fencing & International Sports Center

Texas Business reports: SAN ANTONIO—Poised to become the place where Olympic dreams are made the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) recently broke ground on a multi-million dollar Fencing and International Sports Center. 

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Walmart Selects S&P To Build $9.9 Million Helotes Supercenter   | sanant_txbz, Helotes, Satterfield, Pontikes, Walmart,
Walmart Selects S&P To Build $9.9 Million Helotes Supercenter

Texas Business reports: SAN ANTONIO—Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc. will build a Walmart Supercenter in Helotes, Texas. 

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Gatesville Firm Wins $50 Million Fort Hood Paving Contract

Texas Business reports: A Gatesville firm won a $50.2 million contract to pave roads or parking lots at Fort Hood, the U.S. Department of Defense announced.

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El Paso's Hunt Building Wins $14 Million Government Border Housing Contract

Texas Business reports:  An El Paso firm won a $14 million contract to build housing for the border patrol, Federal Bid Opportunities announced.

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