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Landsea Homes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

“Landsea Homes ended 2023 on a strong note, as the company posted healthy profits and a significant year-over-year increase in net new orders in the fourth quarter”, said John Ho, Landsea Homes’ Chief Executive Officer.

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  • “Landsea Homes ended 2023 on a strong note, as the company posted healthy profits and a significant year-over-year increase in net new orders in the fourth quarter”, said John Ho, Landsea Homes’ Chief Executive Officer.
  • Total homes delivered decreased 6% to 664 homes at an average sales price of $572,000 compared to 703 homes at an average sales price of $594,000 in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Home sales gross margin was 15.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to 19.0% in the prior year period.
  • As a result, I am very optimistic about the future of Landsea Homes.”
    The Company will hold a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its fourth quarter 2023 results.

Viking Fence Acquires Acorn Waste Solutions in Central Texas

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Viking Fence Co., Ltd. (“Viking”), a leading provider of temporary site services (temporary fence, sanitation, and portable storage), permanent fence installations and complementary building products to commercial and residential markets throughout Texas, announced today that it has partnered with Loyd and Kari Hopson by acquiring Acorn Waste Solutions (“Acorn” or the “Company”), a trusted provider of waste management, sanitation services, and event rentals throughout Central Texas.

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  • Viking Fence Co., Ltd. (“Viking”), a leading provider of temporary site services (temporary fence, sanitation, and portable storage), permanent fence installations and complementary building products to commercial and residential markets throughout Texas, announced today that it has partnered with Loyd and Kari Hopson by acquiring Acorn Waste Solutions (“Acorn” or the “Company”), a trusted provider of waste management, sanitation services, and event rentals throughout Central Texas.
  • “Viking is thrilled about our partnership with Loyd and Kari, and the rest of the Acorn team,” said Mike Mosley, President/CEO of Viking.
  • "We have been looking for the right partner to expand our footprint into the Central Texas market, allowing Viking to better serve our customers throughout Texas.
  • We believe the partnership with Crossplane Capital and Viking Fence will create an unstoppable force in the Central Texas area.

Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into a Renewable Natural Gas Hub

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE ) announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating.

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  • Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE ) announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226202543/en/
    Clean Energy Dallas South Lancaster Renewable Natural Gas Station (Photo: Business Wire)
    The two stations expand Clean Energy’s fueling network of over 600 stations, and open at a time when RNG is becoming a fuel that many fleets are embracing to meet their carbon emissions reduction goals.
  • “The Dallas-Fort Worth area is already one of the biggest transportation hubs in the country and it is only getting bigger.
  • Agriculture accounts for nearly 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the transportation sector accounts for another 28%, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Amped Fitness® Set to Electrify the DFW Metro with Their First Texas Location

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amped Fitness®, the high-energy gym brand known for its blue light aesthetic and positive culture, is proud to announce its very first location in Texas.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amped Fitness®, the high-energy gym brand known for its blue light aesthetic and positive culture, is proud to announce its very first location in Texas.
  • This new Amped Fitness® location is set to make its grand debut in Richardson, TX, marking the brand's 25th corporate-owned location.
  • Located at 110 W Campbell Rd, Unit 100, Richardson, TX, Amped Fitness® Richardson is strategically situated to cater to the fitness needs of residents in the greater DFW metro.
  • Spanning an impressive 38,000 square feet, Amped Fitness® Richardson promises to bring something new to the DFW area, offering a state-of-the-art facility and top-of-the-line equipment.

Terra Announces Full Concrete Trials of OPUS ZERO™, A Real Zero CO2 Alternative to Portland Cement

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

GOLDEN, Colo., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terra CO2, the standard for concrete decarbonization, is announcing the commencement of concrete trials for OPUS ZERO™, a Portland cement replacement for everyday concrete applications. Terra's latest product development marks a significant step toward achieving a net-zero economy and underscores Terra's commitment to driving a seamless transition to a net-zero construction industry.

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  • OPUS ZERO Sets a New Industry Standard, Paving the Way for Zero Emission Concrete
    GOLDEN, Colo., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terra CO2 , the standard for concrete decarbonization, is announcing the commencement of concrete trials for OPUS ZERO™, a Portland cement replacement for everyday concrete applications.
  • OPUS ZERO is Terra's innovative solution to replace Portland cement entirely, addressing the urgent need to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint.
  • With cement production alone accounting for 8% of global CO2 emissions, Terra has focused on developing OPUS ZERO as a sustainable alternative that does not compromise performance.
  • "OPUS ZERO represents a pivotal moment in our journey towards sustainable cement and concrete," said DJ Lake, Terra's founder and Chief Scientific Officer.

NOVOS FiBER expanding to McKinney, Texas with a $20 Million Investment in Fiber Broadband

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Monday, February 19, 2024

MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVOS FiBER has officially announced its entrance into its second market, McKinney, Texas.

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  • MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NOVOS FiBER has officially announced its entrance into its second market, McKinney, Texas.
  • Backed by InLight Capital, the DFW headquartered fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) company is allocating $20 million to bring services to McKinney residents.
  • This announcement comes shortly after NOVOS FiBER's successful debut in Arlington, Texas, where the company is investing a further $25 million and already has live customers on its fiber network.
  • Andrew Snead, NOVOS FiBER CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the positive reception from McKinney's community stating, "We're delighted to be building in McKinney.

MPO Solutions / Matador JV Awarded Master Assessments of Facilities and Systems Contract

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Venture partners MPO Solutions LLC and Matador Engineering (MPO / Matador JV), technical and engineering service firms specializing in the execution and management of building system commissioning/retro-commissioning, Program Management, Construction Management, and Technical Owner’s Representative Services, announced today that it has been awarded Contract No.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Joint Venture partners MPO Solutions LLC and Matador Engineering (MPO / Matador JV), technical and engineering service firms specializing in the execution and management of building system commissioning/retro-commissioning, Program Management, Construction Management, and Technical Owner’s Representative Services, announced today that it has been awarded Contract No.
  • 500432, for Master Assessment of Facilities and Systems in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000, for the four year term of the contract.
  • Services provided under this contract support condition assessments and other additional services to support effective management operation, maintenance, repair, and renewal of existing facilities for an effective asset management program.
  • Continued enhancements and a deep comprehension of facility conditions and infrastructure are essential for the anticipated growth and rising demands," said Rey Roca, COO of MPO Solutions.

Paul Mefford Promoted to VP of Construction at FTK

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mefford to Vice President of Construction, effective 2/1/2024.

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  • FTK Construction Services, a nationwide General Contractor specializing in Affordable Housing/LIHTC projects, is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mefford to Vice President of Construction, effective 2/1/2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214427956/en/
    FTK is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mefford to Vice President of Construction.
  • Mefford assumes his new position after leading the Business Solutions focus at FTK for the last two years.
  • Mefford is based out of the DFW area and enjoys spending his free time at his family ranch in Central Texas.

NT Fiber Partners with AllTrades Industrial Properties for High-Speed Fiber Internet Service

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NT Fiber, a Texas-based provider of ultra-high-speed fiber internet services, announces a strategic partnership with AllTrades Industrial Properties ("AllTrades") to be the exclusive provider of modern multi-gigabit fiber internet to current and future AllTrades locations and tenants nationally.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NT Fiber, a Texas-based provider of ultra-high-speed fiber internet services, announces a strategic partnership with AllTrades Industrial Properties ("AllTrades") to be the exclusive provider of modern multi-gigabit fiber internet to current and future AllTrades locations and tenants nationally.
  • NT Fiber is installing and operating 2 Gigabits per second of symmetrical fiber internet for every business WorkSpace at AllTrades.
  • "NT Fiber, in partnership with AllTrades, aims to redefine space solutions by providing as a property amenity access to cutting-edge, high-speed fiber internet for seamless operations," said Bedri Wilderom, President of NT Fiber, in a statement.
  • NT Fiber is committed to offering reliable, ultra-high-speed fiber optic internet access to power business, residential, apartments, homeowners' associations (HOA), esports, municipalities, industrial spaces, and more.

MedCore Partners Breaks Ground on GI Alliance Ambulatory Surgery Center in Kansas City, Missouri

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCore Partners, in conjunction with GI Alliance and Cig Partners Two, LLC has broken ground on the development of a 14,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgery Center ("ASC") and managed clinic located at 8580 N Green Hills Rd, Kansas City, Missouri.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCore Partners, in conjunction with GI Alliance and Cig Partners Two, LLC has broken ground on the development of a 14,000 square foot Ambulatory Surgery Center ("ASC") and managed clinic located at 8580 N Green Hills Rd, Kansas City, Missouri.
  • This newest Kansas City ASC joins the list of several GI Alliance facilities that MedCore has developed across several states.
  • "MedCore is proud to once again partner with GI Alliance to deliver a best-in-class facility for its managed practices to, in turn, provide best-in-class gastroenterology patient care experiences to its communities," said Kyle Libby, one of MedCore's founding partners.
  • The project team consists of Kansas City-based general contractor, McCown Gordon Construction, and civil engineer, BHC, along with DFW-based architect, Corgan, MEP engineer, Meza Engineering and structural engineer, Hart Gaugler + Associates.