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Full Show: Different Perspectives From Houston’s LGBTQ+ Community, And Competitive Video Gaming (June 22, 2018)

Posted on June 22, 2018 · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn how immigration legislation might affect the local construction industry. Then, we talk with three local LGBTQ+ activists about their experiences as part of different generations of the same community. Also, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about competitive video game teams in Greater Houston.

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Nearly 70 Percent Of Texas Building Contractors Plan To Hire More Workers In 2016

Posted on January 6, 2016 · Education, health care construction projects are expected to offset the loss of private-sector contracts tied to falling oil prices.

Houston Matters

In the Wake of Scaffolding Collapse — How is Construction Safety Monitored in Houston?

Posted on November 3, 2015 · Recently, huge scaffolding collapsed at an apartment complex under construction near Minute Maid Park. Several workers were injured in the incident. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident. In light of the incident, we discuss how construction safety is regulated and monitored here with Jerry Nevlud, President and CEO of the Houston […]

Business

Greater Houston Down 3,300 Construction Jobs From September 2014

Posted on October 28, 2015 · Retirements and project delays tied to low oil prices are taking a toll on the building industry’s workforce.

Business

Greater Houston Down 3,700 Construction Jobs Since August 2014

Posted on September 28, 2015 · Project delays and cancelations tied to low oil prices were a major factor in the layoffs.

News

Shortage of Skilled Labor Hobbles Texas Construction Industry

Posted on September 10, 2015 · Contractors are still unable to win back workers who left the building trade for the oilfields, even with layoffs mounting in the energy sector.

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Houston Matters

Full Show: Different Perspectives From Houston’s LGBTQ+ Community, And Competitive Video Gaming (June 22, 2018)

Business

Nearly 70 Percent Of Texas Building Contractors Plan To Hire More Workers In 2016

Houston Matters

In the Wake of Scaffolding Collapse — How is Construction Safety Monitored in Houston?

Business

Greater Houston Down 3,300 Construction Jobs From September 2014

Business

Greater Houston Down 3,700 Construction Jobs Since August 2014

News

Shortage of Skilled Labor Hobbles Texas Construction Industry

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