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Originally published on ConstructionCitizen.com.Even though the humanitarian crisis along the border has complicated the issue and certain political setbacks have caused pundits to proclaim that immigration reform is dead, business leaders at the state and national levels are pushing as hard as ever for comprehensive reform.Bill Gates, Warren… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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In my business today, as in the great building traditions of the past, skilled well-trained crafts people are our most important and valuable asset. From the hundreds who make up our field employees to the estimating and administrative teams who support them, from the youngest trainee and intern to the most senior supervisor – each one is critical… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
How long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor.Every Front Line Supervisor is responsible for timely reporting of all work-related injuries, accidents and fall exposures. To properly carry out his duties, today we are reviewing with all employees, the… read moreMarek attends the The National Association of Women in Construction 1st Annual Clay Shoot Tournament
by Christel Qualls-Rhineberger on
Marek attended the The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) 1st Annual Clay Shoot Tournament on Thursday, June 26th at the Dallas Gun Club. Marek won 3rd place of the Dallas Chapter #2 of NAWIC. Portions of this tournament benefit Texas Colleges/Universities and trade students in the form of scholarships, as well as other… read moreby Arthur Ehmling on
On June 19th, Marek Houston participated in the NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction) Camp at Galena Park ISD.Marek drywall craftsmen Danielle Conacher and Gloria Palau mentored the camp participants on the proper installation of drywall panels. Each young lady had a hands-on experience… read moreby John Hinson on
Do airports ever stop expanding? With more and more people traveling for business and pleasure, it seems not.Now the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has launched the major construction phase of its $2 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP), a seven-year ongoing renovation that Marek Brothers is thrilled to be a part of.The… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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Source: www.bizjournals.comCheck out Coca-Cola’s new IT division office that Marek's Atlanta Branch completed all drywall work on:A transformed open and airy office environment has welcomed nearly 2,000 Coca-Cola employees to SunTrust Plaza’s “Garden Offices” in the heart of downtown.The Coca-Cola Co. invited members of the board of Central… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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The Plaza de Armas building, which was built in 1865, is getting an $8.4 million dollar renovation, which was approved by the city of San Antonio. Marek is teamed up T.S. Byrne Construction Services for this historic makeover of epic proportions.The goal of this building, which is located next to the Spanish Governor’s Palace, is to put the four… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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The Dallas branch is proud to announce that we are this year’s recipient of AWCI’s Excellence in Construction Safety Award for companies with between 300,000 and 600,000 annual man-hours.This year’s winner of AWCI’s Excellence in Construction Safety Award for companies with between 300,000 and 600,000 annual man-hours is Marek Brothers Systems in… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
The “War on Falls” was declared with only one thing in mind – to prevent injuries by eliminating fall exposures. Zero tolerance and suspensions are merely tools to deal with a violation after it occurs. The ultimate goal is eliminate the exposure in the first place. That can only be accomplished by each and every one of us understanding what… read moreby Sumner Hunter on
Why are residential drywall companies like comedian Rodney Dangerfield? Because sometimes we get “no respect at all”. I have often wondered why it is that many homebuilders seem to think that almost anybody can do residential drywall. Over the years, I have seen several people go into the drywall business. They usually don’t have much money,… read moreby Stacy Gunderson on
The San Antonio Downtown Pearl District is getting yet another addition to this up and coming trendy destination. Pearl, which is a 22 acre site, is quickly becoming a culinary gathering place where you can eat, live, learn and play on the banks of the San Antonio River. This culinary and cultural destination has an abundance of entertaining… read moreby Stacy Gunderson on
Power tools are used daily in our line of work; we use them to cut metal, secure fasteners, and shape materials. Knowing how to identify and use power tools safely and correctly is very important to our trade. That is why it is a valuable and necessary part of our Workforce Development Program.
On Tuesday May 6th, our Austin apprentices who have… read moreby Chris Kelley on
On May 15th 2014 ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) held their annual crawfish boil and construction expo. With 150 -200 pounds of crawfish to feed the public, it was time for Kenny Ocheltree, Scott Vlasek, and myself to get the water boiling and seasoned up for some crawfish. And of course, it is time for Scott’s “world famous” boudin… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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Marek was happy to aid in the planning of and to participate in the San Antonio Construction Career Day which was held on April 9th at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall. The event benefited 600 students who were given the opportunity to explore the different professions which are offered in the construction industry.At the event students had the… read more