Texas & Southeast Design Firms Ride Wave of Growth Into 2026

A fast-growing region is fueling record performance among design firms—but shifting demand and emerging challenges are reshaping the outlook.

Texas & Southeast Design Firms Ride Wave of Growth in 2026

Demand for infrastructure, power and development projects is driving growth for design firms across Texas & Southeast.

Texas & Southeast Snapshot: NASA's Mobile Launcher 2's Tower Module 6

Jordan Vinson, Bechtel communications supervisor covering the firm’s work to deliver NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2’s Tower Module 6, says he had to wait awhile to snap this image.

Texas & Southeast People: June 2026

Updates about construction professionals in the Texas & Southeast region.

Burns & McDonnell Sees Record Growth in Texas & Southeast

With data centers, power projects and infrastructure all in high demand, Burns & McDonnell reaps record regional revenue.

B1M - The Race to Save Texas’ Failed Megabridge 05072023

The B1M look at Texas' massive new Harbor Bridge which is still to be completed, having been halted twice! Design issues with the cable-stayed bridge are summarised

The Tesla Space - Tesla Gigafactory Texas Is Officially OPEN, 03042022

The latest Tesla Gigafactory in Austin Texas is now open, and will be producing Tesla Model Y vehicles with the latest 3680 batteries. This video provides some glimpses of this Gigafactory; compares it to those in California, Shanghai and Berlin; and highlights the steps to becoming a fully automated factory ... to fulfill Elon Musk's vision

What is the best company in Texas offering 3D laser scanning services for architectural needs? In construction and architecture?

Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co.

Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co. is the exclusive authorized dealer for Enviro Thermal Coatings in South and Central Texas from the Texas hill country to the gulf coast. Our cork coatings and ceramic nano coatings provide benefits unmatched by any other coating available on the market. We also provide nano roofing products and installation. Ratliff Siding & Renovations Co. still offers custom deck building and siding installation as well. Professional, quality services to meet our slogan. “Curb appeal sold here.”