Disaster Recovery Expertise Aids in the Rebuilding of the City of West, TX

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 3:30pm
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In April 2012, the City of West, Texas experienced a tragic fertilizer plant explosion that leveled the plant and several surrounding neighborhoods. Soon after the incident, Mayor Tommy Muska, along with city officials, began seeking opportunities to improve the town by spurring economic growth and supporting new residential areas. They hired KAI Design & Build to work with sister company KAI Texas to develop a master plan for the damaged areas, shepherd the town's redevelopment and augment its economic expansion.

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KAI TEXAS PRESIDENT AND COO NAMED 2014 MINORITY BUSINESS LEADER
Fri, 02/07/2014 - 10:10am
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Darren L. James, President and COO of KAI Texas, AIA, was recently named a 2014 Minority Business Leader by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ). James was honored for his advocacy and support of minority business endeavors at an awards luncheon held at the Omni Dallas Hotel on February 6, 2014.

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Incorporate Community Input, Local Culture in Designs to Enhance Transit Stations

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 2:00am
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The U.S. is undergoing a resurgence in rail-based mass transit as miles of rail are laid and stations are placed strategically across every region. Cities, counties, and regions are not typically homogenous. Passengers desire a unique contextual motif to define their sense of place. Imagine boarding a train near your home during your daily commute to work. As you ride along the color-coded rail line, you observe a station that reflects the heritage and commerce of the residents of a particular neighborhood.

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Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary open for classes
CBSDFW.com
Tue, 08/30/2011 - 9:00am
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Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary (Dallas Independent School District) is the first new school in the area for over 30 years. On the first day of classes, KAI Texas provided assistance to the school staff helping to get the students to the right places to begin their school year. To see the news video of the students first day, click the link below.

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KAI Texas Opens New Office
Fri, 07/01/2011 - 1:00pm
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KAI Texas has opened an office in San Antonio, Texas! This is KAI's third Texas location, with offices also in Dallas and Fort Worth. As we have recently won projects with San Antonio ISD, and will be completing the renovation and addition to Sam Houtson High School, we are excited to have a presence in San Antonio and to continue our growth in Texas.

KAI Texas- San Antonio office:
1100 NW Loop 410
Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78213

210.366.8833 (p)
817.288.0952 (f)

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Transit System Expands Its Art Direction
Engineering News Record
Mon, 03/21/2011 - 2:48pm
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Dallas, Texas, known for its museums and high-profile cultural district, has added a new art venue. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) recently opened their new Green Line, a 28-mile light rail transit route. The system’s D’Art Gallery celebrates the region’s heritage through the works of 19 station artists and two commissioned artists. Every station uses one prototype design, which served as the canvas from which each artist would work; the basic structure and canopy are consistent throughout the system.

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