Sustainability is a Priority on the Capitol Complex Phase II Project
When the Capitol Complex Phase II Project is complete, two new State office buildings and the fourth block of the Texas Capitol Mall will stand north of the Texas State Capitol. These new additions will help fulfill the overall Capitol Complex Project mandate to consolidate all state agencies within the Capitol Complex, creating the […]
A Legacy of Sustainability Programs
In 2010, the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) established a new Energy Management Program with the intention of improving energy efficiency across its the entire portfolio of state-owned facilities. This directive formalized many of the ongoing efforts of the facilities management team to conserve electric and water resources under one program. The TFC Energy Management Program […]
Construction Progress Report – October 2023
As you can see on the progress photos, the excavation on all three sites is progressing swiftly, with crews working six days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Lavaca site is nearing the bottom of the excavation, and the loading zone is busy with hauling trucks. Shotcrete and rock anchor installation continues […]
Team Spotlight – JR RAMON Demolition
Photos courtesy of JR RAMON Demolition and the Texas Facilities Commission This is the first edition of Team Spotlight, articles that will highlight the contributions of our team members for the completion of the historic Capitol Complex Project Phase II. Before beginning excavation for the Phase II construction, one of the first site activities […]
Construction Traffic and Pedestrian Updates – October 2023
15th Street & Congress Lane Closures: The westbound lane of 15th Street from Brazos Street to Lavaca Street (adjacent to the construction site) will be closed for the duration of the Capitol Complex construction project. This lane will be used as a construction loading zone for the building projects. Watch out for heavy equipment and […]
