Swinerton Finishes Phase 1 of Celina’s Downtown Center
By Keri White
CORRESPONDENT
Celina, Texas, just completed Phase 1 of a major $93.5 million development project.
The Celina Downtown Center was designed to accommodate the population explosion of what has been called the fastest-growing city in the United States. Located 40 mi. north of Dallas, Celina’s population has expanded to 40,000 a full decade earlier than forecasters anticipated.
This rapid growth necessitated an upgrade to the amenities in the city center.
The Downtown Center project is based on the Celina Downtown Master Plan, adopted by its City Council in 2019 after years of interest in revitalizing the area. The plan
reimagined the downtown core of Celina with an improved central square, new development, preserved historic structures and walkable corridors.
The project entails the construction of a 115,000sq.-ft. facility and a parking garage to improve access and convenience for residents and visitors. The scope also involves infrastructure upgrades.
Swinerton is serving as the general contractor for the project.
“Swinerton is honored to partner with the city of
Celina to bring this transformative project to life,” said Tyler Whittaker, Dallas division manager and vice president of Swinerton. “The Downtown Center and parking garage will be pivotal in supporting Celina’s continued growth and evolution.”
The project’s design team of KED, Kimley-Horn and DBR worked collaboratively with Swinerton on all aspects of the development. Design costs totaled $8 million. Funding is primarily sourced from certificates of obligation bonds.
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Track Pro Offers Texas Undercarriage Service, Parts
Paul Gonzales’s career in heavy equipment spans more than five decades, beginning in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and leading to ownership of Track Pro, an undercarriage service and parts provider in San Antonio, Texas.
Gonzales entered the trade in the early 1970s while working in his uncle’s contracting business. The exposure to machines led him to pursue diesel mechanics training at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. After completing the program in 1981, he joined Caterpillar’s San Antonio dealership.
“That was the best way to learn the trade,” Gonzales said.
Six years later, he bought his first service truck and began repairing machines in the field. By 1987, he had founded WP Machinery, which bought, repaired and resold equipment to buyers as far away as Puerto Rico, Australia and Africa.
In 2006, Gonzales identified a need for more undercarriage repair options and launched Track Pro. The company began by leasing a 6,000-sq.-ft. shop in San Antonio and bought the building in 2021.
“We wanted to provide full undercarriage service to contractors, including tracks, rails, pads, rollers, sprockets and hardware,” Gonzales said. “If someone brings in a set of pads with their new rails, we can install them.”
“Our goal has always been to support the industry by offering another choice,” Gonzales added.
Gonzales describes Track Pro as “the dealer alternative,” pointing out that many customers look for aftermarket options on major repairs.
“If a customer needs undercarriage work, they can compare what we do with what is available at a larger dealership,” he said.
While Track Pro operates independently, Gonzales emphasized that its role is to complement the larger equipment ecosystem.
“Dealers sell the machines, but our responsibility is to
keep those machines moving for contractors once they are in the field,” he said.
That focus on uptime drives everything the company does.
“Downtime is what costs contractors the most,” Gonzales said. “If we can save them hours on a repair or ship parts the same day, that is real value.”
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“Rollers, sprockets, hardware and tracks are kept in inventory so we can ship quickly when a contractor calls,” Gonzales said.
Customers have told the company that our quick turnaround has kept their crews working instead of waiting.
Track Pro also carries a wide range of parts for shipping, supported by long-term relationships with suppliers. In 2015,
TREK recognized Track Pro as one of its top undercarriage dealers.
“This business is built on trust,” Gonzales said. “We have had customers with us since the beginning. They know when they call, they are talking to someone who understands what downtime costs and will do whatever it takes to prevent it.”
For Gonzales, the company’s growth has always been rooted in relationships.
For the contractors who depend on Track Pro, the value is measured in less downtime, faster turnaround and the assurance that someone will answer the phone when a machine is down.
“At the end of the day, our job is to keep customers moving,” Gonzales said. “If we can save them hours on a repair or get parts shipped the same day, that is what makes the difference.”
With decades of expertise, a family-run operation and a shop that prioritizes speed and trust, Track Pro has become more than a service provider. It has become a partner contractors know they can rely on across Texas.
(All photos courtesy of Track Pro.)
Skanska Tops Out UNT’s Science and Technology Building
Construction and development firm Skanska announced on Oct. 7, 2025, it reached a milestone on the University of North Texas’ main campus in Denton, Texas, with the steel topping out of the new Science and Technology Building.
To celebrate the topping out, teams signed the steel beam used to top out the structure and erected and placed the final beam.
The new building, designed by SmithGroup architects, will offer UNT students more modern facilities designed to support interdisciplinary research across a range of STEM fields, including biology,
biomedical engineering, chemistry, physics, data science and computer science and engineering.
Spanning 111,000 sq. ft. over five stories, the building will feature flexible wet and dry research labs, core equipment areas, a BSL-3 lab, potential clinical space and a variety of meeting and collaboration zones. These modern, adaptable spaces are designed to foster innovation and hands-on learning in a dynamic academic environment.
“As demand for STEM education continues to grow across Texas and the nation, universities are investing in facilities that
support advanced research and hands-on learning,” said Dennis Yung, executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building. “This project reflects the kind of work we’re passionate about, creating spaces that foster innovation and collaboration. We’re proud to help UNT expand its capacity to serve students and contribute to the region’s growing innovation economy.”
The building fulfills a critical need for modern facilities that support collaborative and interdisciplinary research. It also will create experiential learning opportunities for students and encourage cross-
training and collaboration across disciplines.
“The new Science and Technology Building will be a very important addition for the UNT Denton Campus,” said Casey Moore, director of project management for the UNT System. It has taken significant time, money and effort to get to this point, and Skanska is the type of construction partner that you want on an important project like this to ensure success.”
Year to date, 580 workers have been on the project and put in 100,070 hours. Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2026.
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TCC-2500s Lift 148,000-lb. Beams for HOV Lane Project
When Texas-based Fluor took on the $548 million Interstate 35 Capital Express South Project in Austin, Texas, they sought an investment that could handle serious lifting with long-term reliability.
To meet that challenge, Fluor bought two Link-Belt TCC2500 telescopic crawler cranes, delivered in early summer 2025 by Link-Belt Cranes dealer Holt Crane & Equipment.
They proved their worth immediately, each logging over 500 engine hours within their first two months. These 250-ton cranes are recognized as the template in the telecrawler market, offering lifting capacities in demanding applications. The project will add approximately nine miles of dual high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along I-35, stretching between SH 71/Ben White Boulevard and SH 45 Southeast.
Fluor works within allowable nightly lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During these closures, the TCC-2500s work in tandem to lift and position prestressed concrete beams weighing up to 148,000 lbs. Some of these dual lifts are performed with pick and carry capabilities, showcasing the
cranes’ versatility.
Stationed in the median of I-35, they hoist these massive beams up to 60 ft. into the air to form the elevated managed lanes, all done with precision and power due to the TCC2500s’ operator-settable fine metering controls.
“These are rugged, robust cranes,” said Kevin Wood, a Fluor lift director and a 32-year industry veteran. “They handle 170 feet of radius with ease and have the reach and capacity to set smaller precast decking just as smoothly.”
Fluor operator, Donnel “DJ” Jammer, who has been operating cranes for 28 years, noted the crane’s advanced camera system and in-cab display, which provides clear real-time views of the crane’s surroundings even in low-light conditions. For lift setup, with just two simple taps on its Pulse 2.0 touchscreen, Jammer can select different boom extension modes, adjusting the number of telescoping sections that change the crane’s rated capacities. The Pulse 2.0 display also allows him to monitor live ground bearing pressures and establish operator-settable alarms as needed.
“The 223 feet of greaseless main boom has really shined,” Wood said. “It’s got quite the capacities at radius even over the taller bridge spans.”
Wood added that these capacities have proven ideal for reaching over the bridge caps on the dual heavy lifts. In addition, he said the TCC-2500s’ robust undercarriage design allows the cranes to travel long spans along I-35 with ease.
Wood and Jammer appreciate the consistent design philosophy across Link-Belt Cranes’ models, citing cab comfort, incredible capacities at radius and smooth hydraulic performance as key factors to the TCC-2500s’ success on the job. Their combined experience underscores why Link-Belt Cranes’ TCC-2500 remains a trusted choice for
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The project will add approximately 9 mi. of dual high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along Interstate 35, stretching between State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard and State Highway 45 Southeast.
TXAPA Annual Meeting Marks 50th Golden Anniversary
The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA) marked a major milestone as members, contractors, and industry partners gathered for the association’s 50th Annual Meeting, held Sept. 8–11, 2025, at La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
The four-day event, known as TXAPA’s “Golden Anniversary,” brought together professionals from across the state for a mix of networking, education and recognition.
Activities included a golf tournament, professional networking sessions and a charity auction, all leading up to one of the most anticipated highlights of the year, the TxDOTTXAPA Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards Program.
During the ceremony, Harold Mullen, CEO of TXAPA, addressed attendees with words of appreciation and pride for the association’s enduring commitment to excellence.
“You know, today is one of our most famous days of the year because we get to recognize quality projects and quality people,” Mullen said. “But I wanted to say thank you for what you do. Thank you for the hard work, day in and day out.”
Throughout the event, exhibitors and sponsors from across the asphalt and construction industries, including equipment dealers, materials producers and service providers, connected with contractors and representatives to celebrate innovation and quality across Texas’ pavement community.
The Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards recognized outstanding paving achievements. The program grants awards in three divisions, Dense Grade Specialty Mixes and Complexity Paving. Within the divisions are six categories: full-depth large, medium and small, and overlay large, medium and small.
The 50th Annual Meeting served as both a celebration of progress and a reminder of the industry’s shared goal of building quality roads. CEG
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Colorado Materials Ltd., Hunter Industries Ltd. and TxDOT’s Yoakum District were honored for their work on Interstate 10 in Gonzalez County.
The Texas Quality Asphalt Pavement Awards ceremony drew a full crowd at the annual meeting.
Harold Mullen, CEO of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association, addresses attendees during the organization’s 50th Annual Meeting.
Co. LLC and TXDOT's Pharr District were awarded for their outstanding work on US 281 in Brooks County.
TxDOT Amarillo and R.K. Hall Construction were recognized for the work done on U.S. 60 in Gray County.
From McCourt Equipment, an aggregate equipment dealer serving Texas, (L-R) are Paul McCourt, Eamon McCourt, Greg Vasut, Brittany Siptak and Michael Motl.
Lone Star Paving and TxDOT’s Austin District were honored for the work completed on Interstate 35 in Williamson County.
Maria Vazquez of Purple Wave Auction shared information about the company’s no reserve equipment auctions.
(L-R): Andrew Molina, Chandler Crawford and Stephen Godett of ROMCO Equipment Co were available to discuss the company’s line of asphalt paving equipment.
R.K. Hall Construction, along with TxDOT’s Paris District, earned an award for the job on U.S. 82 in Grayson County.
The U.S. 79 job in Rusk County was issued an award to TxDOT’s Tyler District, Madden Contracting and Longview Asphalt.
Representing Ritchie Bros., Brett Broadbent (L) and Chuck Roberson welcomed visitors to their booth at the TXAPA Annual Meeting, highlighting the company’s auction platform.
TxDOT’s Austin District, Lone Star Paving and Kimley Horn were recognized for their attention to detail on Ranch-to-Market 1869 in Williamson County.
Bay Ltd., Jacobs Engineering and TxDOT’s Corpus District were awarded for their work on U.S. 181 in San Patricio County.
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JCB, RVK Architecture Donate to San Antonio Food Bank
JCB North America (JCB), a construction equipment manufacturer, and RVK Architecture (RVK), a professional design firm, joined forces to donate 6,000 canned goods to the San Antonio Food Bank as part of the 2025 CANstruction San Antonio competition held on Sept. 8, 2025.
“We’re incredibly proud to be part of such a meaningful competition in San Antonio,” said David Carver, operations director of JCB. “CANstruction is a powerful reminder of what happens when innovation meets compassion. Partnering with RVK to bring the JCB DIGatron Monster Jam truck to life in this unique way allows us to give back to the community while celebrating the spirit of design and engineering.”
The annual competition blends creativity, engineering and philanthropy to combat hunger in the local community by having teams plan and build art installations completely out of canned food goods.
This is the first year JCB sponsored the event and selected RVK as a creative partner to showcase the fan-favorite JCB DIGatron Monster Jam truck, now reimagined with a CANstruction-themed design. Out of all participants, which featured other competing architecture firms and local universities, RVK’s design of JCB DIGatron Monster Jam truck
was awarded “Best Use of Labels.”
“Collaborating with JCB on this year’s CANstruction build has been an honor,” said Tony Luetkenhaus, principal at RVK Architecture. “Designing and constructing the famous JCB DIGatron Monster Jam truck entirely from canned goods has been a thrilling challenge that showcases the creativity and purpose behind architecture. We’re proud to help bring this vision to life and support the San Antonio Food Bank in the process.”
For more than 18 years, the San Antonio chapters of The American Institute of Architects and the Society for Design Administration have hosted the CANstruction San Antonio event at North Star Mall. This event has contributed more than 20,000 containers of food and nearly $100,000 in value to local hunger relief efforts. All cans used in the exhibit were donated to the San Antonio Food Bank following the event.
“Securing donated food is tougher than ever, especially with federal belt-tightening. The food from CANstruction is the right food, in the right amount, at the right time for our families. We are so grateful for this support,” said Eric S. Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank.
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Work Under Way On AI Data Center in Sulphur Springs
Developers began to clear land in September 2025 for what’s described as a massive AI data center in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, kltv.com reported.
Houston-based MSB Global Services is leading the more than 16,000-acre development dubbed “The Matrix Center.”
“This is going to be an $18 billion investment, 1,500 jobs,” City Manager Marc Maxwell told kltv.com. “It’s perfect for Sulphur Springs.”
When construction is completed, there will be 30 buildings that host AI processing. CEO Mikey Lucas said each building will be twice as large as a typical Costco.
“This is what’s called a large language model, so it’s just like ChatGPT, Grok, Copilot, all of those AIs that everyone is using,” Lucas told kltv.com. “This is actually for a large language model to help train AI, to help humanity advance within things like health.”
Approximately 7,000 jobs are
expected during construction, with the project generating more than $100 million in annual tax revenue to the city. This year’s city budget was $35 million.
“We are about to have enough money to replace every street in town, refund everybody’s property taxes, pay off all the debt and still have money left over,” Maxwell said.
Sulphur Spring intends to build an on-site fire station and also will supply the center’s water, according to kltv.com.
The center will power itself using a natural gas process.
Site plans for the site include new parks, roads and a housing development for training employees working at the site.
Phase I of the Matrix Campus will feature eight high-capacity buildings, delivering a combined 800MW of critical IT load, according to a June 2025 MSB Global blog post.
These facilities are being custom-designed to meet the demanding power and cooling
requirements of AI hyperscalers and next-gen colocation users.
“Cutting-edge technologies such as Direct-To-Chip cooling for NVIDIA GB300 GPUs and immersion-cooled tanks will form the backbone of this hyperefficient infrastructure,” according to the blog.
Construction began in February 2025 with Trinity Road and utility infrastructure development. A groundbreaking ceremony occurred on June 13, 2025.
The first 100MW building, built entirely on a Bloom Energy fuel cell-powered microgrid, is scheduled for delivery in March 2026, with a new 100MW facility to follow every month thereafter, according to the blog.
Phase II will add another 1,200MW of capacity across an adjacent 780-acre parcel, utilizing geothermal microgrid technology to further reduce the project’s carbon footprint and achieve true net-zero emissions. (All images courtesy of MSB Global.)
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The JCB DIGatron Monster Jam truck reimagined with a CANstruction-themed design.
A rendering of The Matrix Center
Second Phase of Downtown Center Project Under Way
The first phase, which was completed in September, comprised a 25,000-sq.-ft. parking garage to accommodate 400 cars. It is on schedule to open in October.
Major stages of the project included the installation of spandrel walls and overhead conduit, the removal of reshore components and the placement of concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls.
The interior work comprised framing and drywall installation in the first-floor electrical rooms and ductwork installation throughout the first floor.
Final touches included the brick installation on the west elevation of the structure, the installation of handrails, permanent power being turned on and elevator installation.
The second phase has now begun. This portion involves a 115,000-sq.ft. Downtown Center, which will include a 26,200-sq.-ft. library and rooftop gathering area. The surrounding alley will be developed into a green space for community use.
Downtown Center also will serve as home to the city’s
municipal workforce for the near term; there are plans to construct a new City Hall in the next decade. The Center is expected to open in the winter of 2026.
Both the parking garage and the Downtown Center are designed as cast-in-place concrete structures, fully clad in masonry to conform to the architectural style of the area.
The garage features a masonry exterior that blends with the structure. The garage’s elevator lobby aligns directly with the atrium of the soon-to-be-built Downtown Center and will serve as a bridge between the parking garage and the center.
Downtown Center will feature a mass timber atrium stair component, enhancing the project’s architectural character.
Crews have commenced early-stage work on the Downtown Center complex. The initial portions of the Downtown Center work have primarily involved excavation and shoring.
Construction teams have begun forming and pouring walls for the facility and have undertaken ramp repairs.
Waterproofing work in the elevator pits is ongoing, and a subsoil drainage system is proceeding on schedule.
Concurrent with this work, demolition on the south side of North Arizona Drive is progressing, and construction of the North Colorado Street approach is well under way, launching the next phase of downtown development.
“The new parking garage and Downtown Center are critical components of our long-term vision for Downtown Celina,” Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. “Together, these facilities will meet the needs of our rapidly growing community and create a thriving activity hub where residents and visitors can connect, engage, and contribute to the city’s future.”
“Our downtown area is continually evolving to meet the needs of our growing community,” City Manager Robert Ranc said. “This project is a testament to our commitment to thoughtful, strategic development that enhances the character of Celina while creating new opportunities and visitors to connect and engage in the heart of the City.”
Anthony Satarino, the executive director of the Celina Economic Development Corp., said the project was a community investment, more than just a building.
“This project will anchor downtown as a vibrant destination for business, entertainment and civic life, creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs while attracting new visitors and investment,” he said. “The economic impact extends far beyond the immediate area, strengthening our tax base, supporting job growth and reinforcing Celina’s identity as one of the fastest-growing and most-dynamic communities in North Texas.” CEG
(All photos courtesy of the city of Celina, Texas.)
Keestrack Names Romco Equipment Co. as Its Texas Dealer
To strengthen its position in the United States, Keestrack announced that it signed an agreement with Romco Equipment to serve as its dealer for the state of Texas.
Romco Equipment offers a range of equipment brands and has enlarged its product portfolio of machinery for construction, paving and aggregate equipment with Keestrack’s ecofriendly mobile crushing and screening equipment.
Keestrack, with its American facilities based near Dallas, Texas, has a good relationship with SMT Group, as they have a long-standing dealership in the Netherlands with Dutch company Pols, also part of SMT Group.
“Romco is a very professional and experienced company in sales, rental,
spare and wear parts and service and they have an excellent staff with the same customer focus as Keestrack — solution oriented,” said Frederik Hoogendoorn, Keestrack CEO.
“They have 15 branches and covers the state of Texas very well, which is also very positive.”
Romco Equipment has served the earthmoving, ground-engaging and material-handling markets in Texas by providing a full line of construction and mining equipment.
Romco Paving, also part of Romco Inc., specializes in the full spectrum of paving and road maintenance requirements, spanning from interstate highways to intricate small-scale commercial projects and municipalities across Texas.
Material Processing Systems
(MPS), another Romco Inc. company, is an authority in the aggregate, material processing and bulk handling industries. Its expertise lies in aggregate and material processing equipment, including crushing, screening, drilling, rock tooling, material handling, washing, dewatering and conveying.
(All photos courtesy of Keestrack.)
Masonry work was a finishing step for the project’s parking garage.
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Keestrack CEO Frederik Hoogendoorn (L) and Jerome Barioz, CEO of SMT Group
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Ferrovial Wins Two Water Facility Bids in Austin, Fort Worth
Ferrovial, a global infrastructure company, through its construction subsidiary Webber, was selected to build two water facilities in Texas, with contracts totaling approximately $720 million. The construction projects will make significant improvements to the existing water infrastructure in the fast-growing cities of Austin and Fort Worth.
In Austin, as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express Central project by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the team will build a 105-ft. deep pump station with four concrete volute pumps.
This CAPEX Pump Station will intake water from draining tunnels along the corridor for flood and stormwater management, with a total pumping capacity of 260,000 gal. per minute. The contract awarded amounted to $426 million.
Construction began in July and is expected to be completed in late 2028.
Fort Worth’s Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant Expansion project will increase the capacity of the existing plant by 35-million gal. per day of potable water. The scope of work includes construction of ozone generation and disinfection systems, flocculation and sedimentation basins, media biological filters and a membrane filtration building.
The contract awarded amounted to $295 million. Construction is under way and expected to be done in 2029.
Robins & Morton
Begin On Methodist Hospital Expansion
Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Methodist Healthcare System on Aug. 13, 2025, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $104 million vertical expansion and renovation at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak in San Antonio, Texas.
The two-story, 83,948-sq.-ft. expansion will add ICU and Med Tele beds, while also expanding key support areas, including central supply, the lab and parking. As part of the project, the hospital kitchen will undergo a comprehensive renovation.
“This vertical expansion marks a new chapter in our commitment to serving humanity to honor God,” said Michael Beaver, CEO of Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak. “By adding two new floors, we’re not just increasing capacity, but creating more room for healing and hope when families need us most.”
The project will add 54 new beds, increasing its total capacity from 245 to 299. This includes the vertical addition of the fifth and sixth floors to the West Tower, with 40 new Med Tele beds on the fifth floor and 14 critical care ICU beds on the sixth. Half of the sixth floor will remain a shell space, allowing flexibility for future growth. With the inclusion of Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center, the hospital’s complete bed count will reach 341.
The project is scheduled for completion in late 2026.
Robins & Morton is the general contractor, while ESa is the architect.
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