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Josh Diaz: Employee Spotlight

In our latest employee spotlight video, Field Engineer Josh Diaz shares a look into his work on the Jarrell High School Phase 2 project, which includes a competitive gym and CTE addition that’s the first of its kind for the district. Designed with specialized wings for programs like culinary, construction science, health science and broadcasting, […]

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American Constructors Receives Video Recognition at 2026 SMPS Awards

On April 9, the American Constructors team attended the Society for Marketing Professional Services Austin Awards Ceremony, SMPS City Limits, where we were proudly recognized for the best video category!  “Celebrate the Wins. Ignite What’s Next.” is a cinematic year-end video celebrating our achievements in 2025 while energizing our employees for what’s to come. Inspired […]

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American Constructors Awarded Project for Temple High School Classroom Additions

American Constructors is proud to continue a long-standing partnership with Temple ISD on its 16-classroom addition project for Temple High School, funded by the district’s 2025 Bond program. Additional upgrades include a new gym, storage facilities, new HVAC systems, furniture, fencing and student and staff restrooms. The expanded and enhanced learning spaces will help accommodate […]

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Dripping Springs ISD and American Constructors Break Ground on High School #2

On April 13, American Constructors joined Dripping Springs ISD for the groundbreaking ceremony of the district’s second comprehensive high school, located next to Cypress Springs Elementary on Darden Hill Road in the eastern portion of the district.  The ceremony included remarks from Superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz, Board President Dr. Stefani Reinold and several students along […]

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American Constructors Awarded Jarrell Atlas Ranch Elementary Project

American Constructors has been proudly selected as the general contractor to build Jarrell ISD’s fifth elementary school, Atlas Ranch Elementary. Funded through the district’s 2023 Bond, this 120,000 square-foot facility will help the district plan for continued growth in the upcoming Atlas Ranch community, which will serve about 900 students and 4,000 new homes. The […]

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Mitigating Staining Risk in Concrete Tilt-Wall at Bastrop Adelton Elementary

CHALLENGE: Preventing Staining in Concrete Tilt-Wall It has become increasingly common for new school construction to feature architectural tilt-wall panels, where the exterior concrete surface doubles as the finished façade. This approach aligns well with modern aesthetics while also offering a sustainable, cost-efficient solution.  American Constructors specializes in self-performing tilt-wall construction, bringing its expertise to […]

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American Constructors Ranked as an ABC Top Performing Contractor

American Constructors is proud to have been recently ranked #97 in Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2026 Top Performing general contractors! This annual list honors the top 250 general contractors for their outstanding achievements in quality, health and safety, quality and project excellence, establishing a national benchmark for top-performing construction companies across the country. The […]

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2025 Excellence in Construction: American Constructors Takes Home Two Awards from ABC Central Texas

American Constructors is proud to have received two awards at the 2025 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Texas Excellence in Construction Awards – the Eagle award for Dripping Springs ISD’s Wildwood Springs Elementary and the Merit award for Temple ISD’s High School Athletic Performance Complex.  This annual event celebrates Central Texas projects completed throughout […]

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Giving Tuesday with American Constructors

Giving Tuesday, the world’s largest day of giving, is just around the corner as we approach the holiday season. This annual day of philanthropy reminds us how generosity is a powerful tool to create lasting change in our communities. This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to pause, reflect and take action to support charities that […]

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Employee Spotlight: Joe Taparauskas

As a Field Engineer with American Constructors for the past two years, Joe Taparauskas (AKA “Joe Tap”) plays a key role in keeping projects on track and ensuring a successful end result. His current work on additions at Jarrell High School centers on punch list coordination, helping trades solve problems and making sure every aspect […]

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13th Annual Clay Shoot Donates $110K Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

Thank You for Making the 13th Annual Clay Shoot a Success! [blog-post-gallery] On October 3, American Constructors hosted our 13th Annual Charity Clay Shoot at Capital City Clays, and it was one of our best events yet! Thanks to the incredible support of our team members, sponsors and participants, we had one of our largest […]

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AC Build 2025: Celebrating People First at the Annual All-Company Meeting

On September 18, American Constructors gathered for our annual All-Company Meeting: AC Build, at Casa Blanca on Brushy Creek. More than just a meeting, AC Build is our chance to step away from the jobsite, connect with one another, and celebrate what makes American Constructors strong.  [blog-post-gallery] This year’s theme centered on one of our […]

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American Constructors Joins Bastrop ISD in Adelton Elementary Grand Opening

On September 24, Bastrop ISD celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newest campus, Adelton Elementary. Built by American Constructors, the new school in the growing Adelton neighborhood opened for the start of the 2025 school year, serving 1,120 students in grades K-5.  The ribbon-cutting featured a student performance by the Armadillo Girls choir, followed by remarks […]

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Dripping Springs Celebrates Wildwood Springs Elementary Ribbon-Cutting

On September 9, American Constructors joined Dripping Springs ISD to celebrate the ribbon-cutting for Wildwood Springs Elementary, which opened to students in August 2025 as the district’s sixth elementary school. Students, staff, families and community members came together to celebrate the occasion. The program featured remarks from campus and district leadership, as well as performances […]

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Temple ISD Athletic Performance Complex Case Study

About the Temple Athletic Performance Complex The Temple ISD Athletic Performance Complex is a state-of-the-art, two-story facility funded through the district’s 2022 bond package. Completed in spring 2025, the complex supports Temple High School’s varsity and junior varsity football, baseball, softball and track programs with modern locker rooms, a sophisticated weight training area, classrooms, coaches’ […]

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Dripping Springs Wildwood Springs Elementary Case Study

About Wildwood Springs Elementary  Dripping Springs ISD’s Wildwood Springs Elementary School, located in the Headwaters neighborhood, is a 117,835-square-foot campus designed to serve up to 850 students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. Built to alleviate overcrowding at neighboring schools, this campus combines functional learning spaces with imaginative design elements that reflect the local Hill […]

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American Constructors Achieves ABC’s STEP Diamond Safety Certification

American Constructors is proud to receive the STEP Diamond certification by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) – the highest level of achievement in ABC’s Safety Training and Evaluation Process. Founded more than three decades ago, the STEP program is a 20-point safety benchmarking and improvement tool designed to help companies evaluate current safety practices […]

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Thank You to Our 2025 Summer Interns!

This summer, American Constructors had the pleasure of hosting one of our largest internship classes to date. Twenty-seven interns from across the region joined us for hands-on experience at job sites stretching from Georgetown and Leander to Del Valle and Bastrop. Throughout the program, interns were immersed in real-world construction environments, gaining valuable exposure to […]

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Jarrell School District Opens New Operations Center

American Constructors was proud to join Jarrell ISD for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new Operations Center on August 4, 2025. This centralized hub supports the district’s maintenance, custodial, and transportation departments, enhancing efficiency and coordination across district services for this fast-growing community.  At the event, the district’s Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks and a handful […]

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Employee Spotlight: Emanuel Diaz-Suarez

Our team is hard at work expanding the fine arts facilities at Bastrop Middle School, including new spaces for choir and band that are set to open in spring 2026. For AC team member Emanual Diaz-Suarez, the work is particularly meaningful, as his family resides in Bastrop and may one day use these new spaces. […]

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Bastrop High School Phase 1 Case Study

About Bastrop ISD High School Phase 1 Renovating an aging high school for a growing district raises a unique set of questions: How do we keep the school fully operational during construction? What kinds of structural issues might come up? And, how can we minimize disruptions to students and staff? At Bastrop High School, the […]

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Georgetown ISD Breaks Ground On Sister Elementary and Middle School

On Friday, May 9, American Constructors joined Georgetown ISD to celebrate the groundbreaking of two new sister campuses: Elementary School #12 and Middle School #5, both located near the intersection of Patriot Way and SH 130, just east of East View High School. These schools mark the latest investment in the district’s fast-growing eastern corridor. […]

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American Constructors Treats Team to Carnival-Inspired Company Picnic

 Each spring, American Constructors sets aside a day to celebrate the heart of our company — our people. For more than 15 years, our annual employee picnic has been a cherished tradition, and this year’s gathering at Shady Springs in Austin was no exception. Team members and their families came together for laughter, connection […]

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2025 Construction Safety Seminar

At American Constructors, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s part of our identity. In honor of Construction Safety Week, we gathered our field teams on May 8 for a Safety Seminar at Texas Hall, designed to promote safety education, strengthen field procedures and empower our team. The day began with opening remarks from Chief […]

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Breaking Ground on Leander ISD’s New Early Childhood Center

American Constructors joined Leander ISD to celebrate the groundbreaking of the district’s first Early Childhood Center (ECC) on May 1. Funded by the 2023 Bond, the new 100,000-square-foot facility will provide dedicated space for early childhood education, helping to relieve overcrowding at nearby elementary campuses. Set to open in fall 2026 and serve 600 pre-kindergarten […]

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American Constructors Celebrates Liberty Hill ISD Elementary School #8 Groundbreaking

American Constructors officially broke ground on Liberty Hill ISD’s Elementary School #8 project on April 7! This milestone marks a major step toward the district’s ability to serve their growing student population and provide enhanced learning environments. The two-story, 120,000-square-foot campus, located in the master-planned Lariat community, will be the largest elementary school in the […]

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Celebrating Women in Construction Week with ACC

To celebrate Women in Construction Week, the women at American Constructors gathered for a luncheon to hear from Maureen Seade, Professor of Building Construction Technology at Austin Community College (ACC). As a dedicated educator and industry expert, Professor Seade prepares the next generation of construction professionals with the technical expertise and leadership skills necessary for […]

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Celebrate Amplify Austin 2025 with AC

It’s time for Central Texas’ biggest day of philanthropy: Amplify Austin Day! This unique initiative gives the Greater Austin community the opportunity to give back to their favorite local organizations during a single 24-hour period from March 5-6. This year, American Constructors is excited to continue uplifting nonprofits that are making a difference for children […]

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Taste of the Holidays with American Constructors

As we savor the magic of the holidays and reflect on a remarkable 2024, we are filled with gratitude for our team members, partners and clients. Together, we’ve helped build a stronger, more vibrant Central Texas community. This year during our seventh anniversary of American Constructors’ annual Give Joy campaign, we invited our friends and […]

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Building a Brighter Future for Bastrop ISD: 2024 Project Milestones

Throughout 2024, American Constructors proudly partnered with Bastrop ISD on a variety of impactful projects aimed at enhancing the district’s schools and facilities. From campus additions and renovations to the construction of state-of-the-art athletic fields, these efforts reflect our commitment to supporting education and the community. Some projects were a continuation of projects that kicked […]

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2024 in Review

2024 was a landmark year for American Constructors, filled with memorable milestones such as groundbreaking ceremonies, grand openings, new project awards, and company achievements. Our team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible employees, clients, and partners for making 2024 one of our best years yet. Dive into our 2024 highlights […]

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Giving Tuesday with American Constructors

As we approach the holiday season, Giving Tuesday is a powerful reminder of the impact of giving back to our community. This global day of philanthropy inspires us each year to strengthen our mission to make Central Texas a better place to work, live, and thrive. For this year’s Giving Tuesday on December 3, we […]

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ABC Central Texas Awards Two American Constructors Projects at 2024 Ceremony

On October 24th, American Constructors proudly received two Eagle Awards at the 2024 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Texas Excellence in Construction award ceremony. This award, which is the highest granted at the local level, was given to the 1111 West 6th Street redevelopment and Del Valle ISD’s Early College High School projects. Team […]

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A Look Back at Austin’s Radha Madhav Dham Temple in Celebration of Diwali

In celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of light that takes place from October 29 through November 2, we’re highlighting one of our early projects: the Radha Madhav Dham temple in Austin. Built in 1990, this temple is one of the largest Hindu temples and ashrams in the United States. Sitting on over 200 acres, […]

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12th Annual Clay Shoot Raises Over $100K Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

On October 18, American Constructors held its 12th Annual Charity Clay Shoot benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. We’re thrilled to share that it was one of our largest turnouts to date, with more than 230 participants who helped raise more than $100,000 to support BGCAA’s mission to build great futures. […]

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Employee Spotlight: Jesus Flores

Meet Jesus Flores, a project engineer who has been a vital member of the American Constructors team for the past year. Jesus is a hardworking team player who brings prior experience in residential construction. Check out the videos below to learn more about Jesus’ journey at American Constructors, his goals for career growth, and his […]

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Belton ISD’s New Hubbard Brand Elementary: Q&A with Project Manager Josh Katkoski

On October 1, American Constructors joined Belton ISD in celebrating the grand opening of Hubbard Branch Elementary School, which opened to students at the start of the 2024 school year. Completed in May, the new 111,000-square-foot, two-story building provides a modern and enriching environment for up to 800 students At the event, district leadership shared […]

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American Constructors Breaks Ground on Bastrop ISD Elementary #9

On October 1, American Constructors proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of Bastrop ISD’s ninth elementary school, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the rapidly growing Adelton neighborhood. Slated to open in August 2025, the new school will serve up to 1,120 students in grades K-5.  Designed by VLK Architects, Elementary #9 will span more […]

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American Constructors Joins Jarrell ISD in Groundbreaking of New Operations Center

On September 16, American Constructors joined Jarrell ISD for a groundbreaking ceremony of the district’s new Operations Center, which will provide a centralized location for the maintenance, custodial and transportation departments. Jarrell ISD has experienced rapid growth in recent years, leading to the need for a centralized facility that would enhance the efficiency and coordination […]

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All-Company Meeting: AC Build

This year’s All-Company Meeting: AC Build was a huge success! Hosted at Springdale Station in east Austin, the event brought together our team for a day of connection, celebration, and inspiration. Team members got to mingle over refreshments and hear from local motivational speaker Melvin Banks, who captivated the audience with his empowering message on […]

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Leander ISD Opens New Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary School

American Constructors is thrilled to celebrate the completion of Leander ISD’s Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary School. This new facility honors longtime Board Trustee Donald Lewis Hisle, who was instrumental in expanding the district from just eight to 42 schools.  To celebrate the school’s completion, American Constructors joined the district, other project partners, and the Leander […]

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Employee Spotlight: Rafael Estrada

Rafael Estrada has built a thriving career as a Superintendent at American Constructors, playing a vital role in the successful completion of projects impacting communities throughout Central Texas. As he celebrates six years at American Constructors, he reflects back on his career journey and some of the standout projects he has had the privilege to […]

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American Constructors Celebrates the Grand Opening of Texell Credit Union’s New Headquarters

American Constructors proudly celebrates the completion of Texell Credit Union’s new headquarters in Temple, TX. On August 13th, we joined Texell, project partners, and the Temple community to commemorate this significant milestone with an unforgettable grand opening event. The celebration included an official ribbon-cutting, refreshments, tours of the building, and a lively meet-and-greet session where […]

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Reflecting on a Successful Summer: Celebrating Our 2024 Interns

We’re excited to reflect on the success of this year’s internship program. We had the pleasure of welcoming 14 outstanding interns from across the country, each eager to dive into hands-on experiences within the construction industry. Over the past 10 weeks, these talented individuals have gained invaluable insights and personalized guidance from our seasoned project […]

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American Constructors Celebrates Expansion of Valor Education’s North Austin Campus

On August 6, American Constructors celebrated the grand opening of Valor Education’s newly expanded North Austin campus. The ceremony included speeches from Valor leadership and tours showcasing the new state-of-the-art facility.  With this impressive 51,407-square-foot, three-story campus addition, Valor North can now accommodate 1,200 students. The expansion will open to students and teachers in just […]

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American Constructors Celebrates Del Valle ISD’s New P-TECH Manufacturing Studio and Early College High School

American Constructors is proud to celebrate the completion of Del Valle ISD’s new P-TECH and Early College High School building, a 49,855-square-foot, two-story facility that will house the district’s Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity P-TECH programs. Equipped with modern classrooms, specialized labs, and hands-on learning spaces, the school is designed to provide students with the skills […]

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Employee Spotlight: Mitch Hayward

Meet Mitch Hayward, our talented project manager who has been an integral part of the American Constructors team for 17 years. Raised on a farm, Mitch embodies the values of hard work and education, bringing these principles to every project he oversees. Check out the videos below to learn more about Mitch’s journey at American […]

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American Constructors Completes Georgetown ISD’s San Gabriel Elementary

American Constructors is proud to announce the completion of San Gabriel Elementary School, Georgetown ISD’s first school in the Santa Rita Ranch community. This impressive, two-story campus and can accommodate up to 850 students, serving Georgetown ISD’s growing student population. We sat down with project manager Keegan Ferguson to learn more about his experience building […]

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Say Hello to Our 2024 Summer Interns

We are excited for another season of summer internships at American Constructors! This year, 14 summer interns from universities across the country will dive into the world of construction and make their mark at American Constructors. This 10-week program helps students gain valuable, hands-on experience in the construction industry, and each intern is paired with […]

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Kicking Off Dripping Springs ISD Elementary #6

On June 18, American Constructors joined Dripping Springs ISD in celebrating the groundbreaking of their newest campus, Elementary School #6. Students, teachers, local media, and the surrounding community joined the festivities, which included remarks from district leadership and a special “turning of the dirt” ceremony with the cheer and drill teams.  Located in the Headwaters […]

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Employee Spotlight: Mickey Young

Get to know our talented site administrator, Mickey Young, as she shares her favorite memories from her 7 years at American Constructors, along with the experiences that shaped her journey. Mickey’s transition from working in supply and shipping for the U.S. military to the construction industry gives her a unique perspective in her daily role.  […]

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Celebrating our Team at the Annual Company Picnic

For more than 15 years, American Constructors has kicked off the start of summer with our annual employee picnic. Each year, we look forward to the picnic as a way to celebrate what’s most important to us—our people.  The annual company picnic was held on May 11 at Reunion Ranch in Georgetown. We enjoyed a […]

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Employee Spotlight: Brett Harbin

Curious about what it takes to become a construction superintendent? American Constructors’ own Brett Harbin understands the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming obstacles and working as a team to bring a project to life. In the videos below, Brett provides insight on his career path and how he hopes to inspire others to […]

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2024 Construction Safety Seminar

At American Constructors, nothing is a higher priority than the safety of our team. In honor of Construction Safety Week, we hosted a Safety Seminar to educate our field staff to reinforce the importance of safety and recognize those who champion our values on and off the jobsite.  The seminar included remarks from our leadership […]

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Behind the Build: 1111 West 6th Street

Earlier this year, American Constructors celebrated the completion of 1111 West 6th Street’s north building, the mixed-use redevelopment in downtown Austin and former site of Austin ISD’s headquarters.  In the latest video of our Behind the Build series, Project Manager Daniel Lind takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour and discusses the innovative solutions that American […]

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American Constructors Receives SMPS Award

We are proud to share that our holiday calendar was selected as the Best Holiday Piece by the Society for Marketing Professional Services!  Our desk calendar was envisioned as a gift to our employees, partners and clients to inspire positivity for the year ahead and showcase our company values. We incorporated motivational quotes, eye-catching photography […]

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Join Us in Giving Back for Amplify Austin Day

As part of our mission to make a lasting, positive impact on Central Texas, American Constructors is excited to participate in another year of I Live Here | I Give Here’s Amplify Austin Day — one of the largest annual fundraisers in our regions. For 24 hours during March 6 and 7, people are encouraged […]

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American Constructors Awarded Liberty Hill ISD’s New Elementary School Project

American Constructors is proud to be awarded Liberty Hill ISD’s new Elementary School #8 project, which will be located in the Lariat neighborhood of northeast Liberty Hill. This 120,000 sq. ft. campus will help meet growing demands within the district. In collaboration with VLK Architects and funded by the 2023 Bond, American Constructors will construct […]

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Employee Spotlight: Stephen Nemec

Meet one of our project managers, Stephen Nemec. Stephen began his career as a middle school teacher before pivoting to engineering. His career change led him to an internship at American Constructors, and he’s now been part of our team for 11 years.  Check out the videos below to learn more about Stephen’s skillset and […]

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Tesla Announces Major Investment in Del Valle ISD P-TECH Program

Exciting news for our friends at Del Valle ISD! On January 25, Austin-based electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla announced a $600,000 donation to the new early college high school that will pay for training equipment at the Gigafactory P-TECH manufacturing studio.  For the past few years, Tesla has been working with Del Valle ISD as the […]

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American Constructors Completes 1111 West Sixth Street Redevelopment

American Constructors is proud to announce the completion of the north building of 1111 West Sixth Street, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Austin ISD downtown headquarters. Developed by our long-time client Schlosser Development Corporation, the four-story office and retail space was completed in late 2023 after numerous design changes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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Bastrop ISD Kicks Off New Year with Three Elementary School Dedications

On January 10, American Constructors joined Bastrop ISD in celebrating the dedication of Camino Real, Colony Oaks, and Mina Elementary Schools. These projects completed construction in summer 2023 and opened to students and faculty the following fall semester. The ribbon-cutting ceremonies featured remarks from Bastrop ISD representatives including Superintendent Barry Edwards, Deputy Superintendent Kristi Lee, […]

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Give Joy, Y’all

As we enjoy this holiday season and reflect on 2023, we find ourselves incredibly grateful for the continued support of our friends, family, and project partners. Together, we helped Central Texas grow and become an even greater place to call home! This year marks the sixth anniversary of American Constructors’ annual Give Joy holiday campaign. […]

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2023 in Review

2023 was another great year filled with major milestones for American Constructors such as groundbreakings, grand openings, new project awards and other exciting milestones. Check out the highlights below to see what we were up to. Thank you to our employees, clients and partners for making 2023 one of our best years yet! We can’t […]

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American Constructors Donates $100,000 to the Austin Boys & Girls Club

American Constructors ended 2023 on a high note by making a record-tying donation of $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA)! These funds were raised in October during American Constructors’ 11th Annual Clay Shoot — our signature event that has raised more than $600,000 since 2012 to directly support BGCAA’s […]

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Giving Tuesday with American Constructors

Every year following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is celebrated across the world, encouraging generosity and charitable giving that transforms our communities for the better. It is a day American Constructors looks forward to each year as part of our duty to make Central Texas the best it can be — because we don’t just build here. […]

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American Constructors Breaks Ground on Second High School for Del Valle ISD

On November 3, American Constructors, Pfluger Architects, and Del Valle ISD proudly celebrated the groundbreaking for the district’s second high school. The new high school will serve students in the northern part of the district, particularly the growing populations of the Whisper Valley and Hornsby Bend communities. American Constructors joined school leaders, local elected officials, […]

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Georgetown ISD Awards American Constructors with New Middle School Project

Georgetown ISD recently selected American Constructors as the construction manager for the district’s fifth middle school.  The new school, which will be located near the intersection of Patriot Way and Toll 130, is slated to break ground in Fall 2024 and open to students in Fall 2026. This project will help meet growing demands of […]

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American Constructors Receives Five ABC Awards in Safety and Project Excellence

American Constructors is honored to have received five awards at the 2023 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards banquet, presented by the Central Texas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC). The award ceremony was held on October 26 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas, to recognize companies that exemplify […]

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11th Annual Clay Shoot Raises $100K Benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

American Constructors hosted its 11th Annual Charity Clay Shoot on October 13, 2023, successfully raising $100,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA). This marks one of the largest donations from the commercial construction company to date. The event had over 200 participants across 40 teams who came together for philanthropy […]

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American Constructors Joins Del Valle ISD in Celebrating Two September Grand Openings

Last month, American Constructors joined Del Valle ISD to celebrate the grand openings of two new facilities built as part of the district’s 2019 Bond program. On September 19, Del Valle ISD hosted the grand opening of its newly expanded Administration Office. The ceremony took place before the first Board of Trustees meeting of the […]

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Bastrop ISD Awards American Constructors with Two 2023 Project Packages

Bastrop ISD recently awarded American Constructors two project packages as part of the district’s May 2023 Bond.  The first package includes the construction of a new elementary school, Elementary School #9, and additions and renovations to Bastrop High School’s interior and exterior. These improvements, which will add to the work from the May 2021 Bond, […]

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Serving Central Texas Students: Our New Projects with Leander and Jarrell ISD

American Constructors is excited to announce our selection for several new K-12 projects in Leander and Jarrell ISDs!  One of our longest-standing partners, Leander ISD, has selected American Constructors to lead several projects from the district’s 2023 bond program. This includes the modernization of Vista Ridge High School, improvements to Leander High School, and the […]

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Celebrating the Opening of Del Valle ISD’s New Early Childhood Development Centers

School is back in session for Del Valle ISD and off to a great start with the grand opening of three new child development centers (CDCs). Funded by the 2019 Bond, the Central, North, and South CDCs were built to increase the district’s capacity to care for the children of students and staff from infancy […]

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The Chaparral High School Building Experience

Our partners at Killeen ISD shared their experience working with American Constructors on the new Chaparral High School, built to serve the district’s growing student population. Watch the video to learn how we brought this state-of-the-art campus to life! 

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The American Constructors Internship Experience

Every summer, American Constructors welcomes interns from colleges and universities across the country to gain hands-on experience in the construction field. Over the course of 10 weeks, we pair interns with a one-on-one mentor to immerse them in our work and help guide their future career paths. Check out the below videos to learn about […]

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Behind the Build: Killeen High School Modernization

Go behind the scenes of one of our latest projects, the renovation and modernization of Killeen High School. AC project manager Stephen Nemec leads us through the new and remodeled spaces and explains how the team collaborated to tie these spaces together and overcome challenges along the way. 

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American Constructors to Build New Dripping Springs ISD Elementary

We are excited to announce that American Constructors has been selected to build Dripping Springs ISD’s sixth elementary school. In May 2023, voters approved a $223.7 million bond program that will construct a new elementary in the Headwaters neighborhood, as well as fund expansions and improvements to several additional campuses. Designed by Pfluger Architects, Elementary […]

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Employee Spotlight: Justin Huling

Meet our director of pre-construction, Justin Huling. A graduate of Texas A&M’s construction science program, Justin loves opportunities to return to his alma mater to help recruit interns and new hires, sharing advice he’s learned from his 24 years at American Constructors.  Check out the below videos to learn more about Justin’s career and his […]

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American Constructors Rings in Summer with Employee Picnic

American Constructors jumpstarts every summer with an employee picnic for our teammates and their families. Held at Pioneer Farms, the day included fellowship, food and fun. Our team and their families participated in a watermelon eating contest, cornhole, archery, hammer time, and more! American Constructors is proud to be a people first company. Events like […]

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SMPS Recognize American Constructors’ Brand Update

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Austin Chapter recently awarded American Constructors a Marketing Communications Award (MCA) for the company’s 2022 brand update. The MCAs recognize excellence in marketing communications produced by professional services firms in the design and building industries. The program provides an opportunity for professionals to showcase their best marketing practices […]

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Celebrating Groundbreakings Across Central Texas

American Constructors recently celebrated groundbreakings across Central Texas. We are excited to collaborate with our project partners and bring these facilities to life. Keep reading to learn more! [blog-post-gallery] Hubbard Branch Elementary School Belton ISD Located in south Belton, Hubbard Branch Elementary School will be built to accommodate 800 students. Designed by Huckabee Architects in […]

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AC Celebrates: Women in Construction

American Constructors proudly celebrates Women in Construction Week! Hear from AC team member Belinda Santolucito about her experience as a project manager, the challenges women in our industry face, and how she lifts up the women around her. 

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Topping Out Celebrated at 1111 West 6th Street

American Constructors and Schlosser Development recently celebrated the “topping out” of the highly-anticipated 1111 West 6th Street North Building project in downtown Austin. We gathered with project team members to celebrate this great milestone and thank workers for their quality of work. Representatives from American Constructors and Schlosser thanked those who have made the project […]

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American Constructors Celebrates Completion of Killeen High School Renovation

On February 17, we celebrated the dedication of the historic renovation and addition of Killeen High School alongside our partners at Killeen ISD. Funded by the voter-approved 2018 Bond, the project includes significant renovations to CTE classrooms, the auditorium, main gym and library, as well as a new two-story academic wing that features classrooms, a […]

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Local Contractor Makes Record-Breaking Donation to Local Boys & Girls Club

American Constructors began 2023 by making a $100,000, record-breaking donation to the Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area (BGCAA). This marks the largest donation from our signature fundraiser—the annual Charity Clay Shoot—to date. “American Constructors would like to sincerely thank everyone who has made this donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of […]

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Giving Joy to Central Texas Families

2022 marked the fifth anniversary of American Constructors’ annual Give Joy holiday campaign. In the spirit of giving, our friends and partners helped us donate $5,000 to five organizations making positive impacts on Central Texas children and families.  [blog-post-gallery] This year’s holiday card was designed by Taya Sturdevant, daughter of Jenni Sturdevant, an American Constructors […]

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The Ultimate Construction Procurement Method Guide

Selecting the proper construction procurement method is vital to the success of your project. It is the first step in setting yourself up to receive your project on budget and on time, without sacrificing quality. In the past, most owners opted for a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP). Using this method, the owner contracts with an […]

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2022 in Review

2022 was a big year for American Constructors. Not only did we celebrate 40 years in business, but we completed some of our most exciting projects to date. Keep reading to learn about our annual highlights. Thank you to our employees, clients and partners for making 2022 a year to remember – we can’t wait […]

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Check Out Valor’s New, Modern Kyle Campus

American Constructors celebrated the grand opening of Valor Education’s new, modern Kyle campus in November. In July, American Constructors completed construction of the K-12 tuition-free charter school. In August, the campus opened for the 2022 school year. The November ceremony officially celebrated the grand opening of Valor’s third campus serving the greater Austin area. Festivities […]

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American Constructors Raises $100,000 at 10th Annual Clay Shoot

On October 21, American Constructors hosted its tenth annual Clay Shoot fundraiser, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area. Thanks to our generous sponsors and participants, we are proud to announce that the 2022 event raised $100,000 for BGCAA, supporting Austin’s youth by developing lasting skills in […]

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American Constructors Turns 40

On October 6, American Constructors celebrated the company’s 40th year in business with an event at Haute Spot. Together with colleagues, friends and partners, we reflected on our past and looked ahead to a bright future. We kicked off the night with light bites, sips, yard games and live music. CEO Marty Burger and COO […]

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2022 Excellence in Construction Awards Recognize American Constructors

American Constructors recently received four 2022 Excellence in Construction Awards from the Central Texas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors. Two projects received an Eagle Award, the highest honor, while two projects received the Merit award. The company was recognized for its achievements at the ABC Banquet on September 22 at the Bullock Texas […]

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American Constructors Breaks Ground on Texell Credit Union’s New Corporate Headquarters

On September 6, Texell Credit Union, American Constructors and Haddon + Cowan officially broke ground on Texell’s new corporate headquarters. Located in Temple, Texas, the 46,000+ square foot headquarters will feature state-of-the-art facilities throughout three floors, including 176 offices and workstations, six conference rooms, two training rooms and a staff dining area and fitness center. […]

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American Constructors’ Summer in Review

While school was out for the summer, the American Constructors team was hard at work preparing new learning spaces for the start of the 2022 school year. Keep reading to learn more about our recent project milestones and what’s coming up next.    Open for Learning Alongside Del Valle ISD, we celebrated the grand opening […]

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Thank You to Our Summer 2022 Interns

After a rigorous selection process, in May of this year, American Constructors welcomed 11 students to our annual summer internship program. For 10 weeks, each student was partnered with a company mentor to receive one-on-one guidance and gain hands-on construction experience by working on projects across Central Texas.  In addition to the mentor-mentee relationships the […]

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American Constructors Celebrates the Completion of Smith Elementary

On August 5th, American Constructors, Del Valle Independent School District and Pfluger Architects celebrated the official ribbon-cutting of Smith Elementary School with community leaders, parents and students. Built as a replacement for the original 1972 Smith Elementary School, this new, modern facility accommodates Del Valle ISD’s growing student enrollment and dedication to providing students with […]

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American Constructors Announces Completion of Killeen High School #6

American Constructors recently completed construction of Chaparral High School, the newest campus for Killeen Independent School District.  KISD celebrated the grand opening of the school – which opens its doors to students this week  –  during a dedication ceremony on August 4 with district leadership, students, families and community members. In May 2018, voters overwhelmingly […]

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American Constructors Breaks Ground on Two Bastrop ISD Elementary Schools

On July 27th, Bastrop ISD and American Constructors celebrated the groundbreaking of two new elementary schools to serve Bastrop’s growing student population.   Colony Elementary School will be a two-story building on a 12-acre site, and Elementary 821 will be a two-story building on a 34-acre site. Made possible through approval of Bastrop ISD’s May 2021 […]

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American Constructors Selected for Projects Across Central Texas

Just like the Texas weather, things are heating up at American Constructors. Since the start of the new year, our team has been selected for seven projects in Del Valle, Georgetown and Temple. Learn more about these projects and our long-term commitments to the districts we serve below! Del Valle ISD Del Valle ISD recently […]

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Beyond an Internship Program: American Constructors Welcomes Its 2022 Mentees

For more than two decades, our recruiters have attended college job fairs across the country in search of future leaders in construction to join the American Constructors internship program. Today, we are excited to announce and welcome 11 students from 8 different universities joining our team this summer. With a wide range of majors from […]

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American Constructors Raises $70,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area

Earlier this month, American Constructors presented a check for $70,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Austin Area through funds raised at our 2021 Clay Shoot event. Following remarks from BGCAA CEO Misty Potter and our CEO Marty Burger, our team engaged Club Kids in an interactive construction activity that highlighted the importance […]

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Celebrate Women in Construction with American Constructors

Every March, people across the nation celebrate Women in Construction Week to raise awareness and recognize the work of women across all levels and sectors of the industry.

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Del Valle ISD Picks American Constructors for Maintenance Warehouse, Administration Upgrades

Del Valle ISD recently selected American Constructors as the construction manager for a new Maintenance and Operations Warehouse as well as updates to the district’s Central Administration facility.

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American Constructors Attends College Career Fairs

Throughout the month of February, members of our team will attend career fairs across the nation in search of the best and brightest construction and engineering students to join our team in Central Texas for a ten-week internship this summer.

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American Constructors in the News

2021 was another great year for American Constructors as we celebrated the completion of many projects making positive impacts in our local community. Keep reading to learn more about some of our favorite news features from the year!

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Superintendent Highlights Importance Of Continued Education

Superintendent Marc Wilson recently earned his Project Management Professional Certification – a recognized credential that demonstrates a person’s possession of the experience, education, skill and competency required to lead and direct projects.

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Giving Joy to Central Texas

In 2021, American Constructors continued our annual “Give Joy” holiday giving campaign for the fourth year in a row, inviting friends and partners to join us in donating $5,000 to five nonprofits making significant impacts in our community.

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1111 West 6th: Open for Business

American Constructors recently completed work on 1111 West Sixth: a mixed-use office and retail space for Schlosser Development Corporation, located in downtown Austin. Learn more about the project, including the challenges that were overcome during the pandemic.

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Giving Tuesday with American Constructors

After a weekend of food, fellowship and giving thanks with our families and friends, today is Giving Tuesday – a day dedicated to supporting our communities through charitable giving.

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Del Valle ISD Awards American Constructors Two Projects

Del Valle ISD recently awarded American Constructors two new child development center projects as a part of the district's ongoing campus expansions and improvements to accommodate growth in the area. Learn more about the two projects.

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9th Annual Clay Shoot Hosted by American Constructors

American Constructors recently hosted the 9th Annual Clay Shoot benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA).

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Expertise in Sequencing at Killeen High School

Proper sequencing is a critical part of any successful construction project. Learn how American Constructors tackled sequencing at Killeen High School.

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2021 Riverbat Paddle Battle Raises $20,000 for ACC Foundation

The American Constructors Foundation is proud to announce a $20,000 donation to the Austin Community College Foundation through the 2021 Riverbat Paddle Battle!

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Varian Medical Systems’ Cancer-Fighting Lab Completed in Cedar Park

American Constructors recently completed work on a clean room to produce cancer-fighting embolic beads at Varian Medical Systems' Cedar Park manufacturing plant. Learn more about the project details and outcomes here.

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Going Above and Beyond at Del Valle ISD

American Constructors helped resolve an emergency situation for Del Valle High School. Learn about the problem and how we helped fix it.

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Excellence in Construction Awards Recognize American Constructors

The Central Texas Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors recently recognized American Constructors for the team's superior performance and leadership on projects as a part of the 2021 Excellence in Construction Awards. Learn more about these awards and the recognized projects.

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Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy

Students at the Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy in Temple, Texas, recently started the 2020-21 school year with their best foot forward. Learn more about the work we did on this $7.3 million renovation.

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American Constructors Completes Make-A-Wish Dance Studio

American Constructors proudly completed and revealed a dance studio for 12-year-old Chloe Hammonds of Belton Texas, made possible by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas and generous project collaborators. Learn more about this project and who helped make it happen.

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Back to School Support from American Constructors

In Central Texas, thousands of students grabbed their backpacks and walked into a campus American Constructors helped make back to school ready. Learn the various K-12 repairs, campus improvements, and special projects we worked on over the past year.

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Summer Internship Program Provides Mentorship, Experience

Fifteen interns spent 10 weeks with the American Constructors' family as a part of the company's summer internship program.

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Glulam Beams Create Striking Atmosphere for The Lakeway Church

American Constructors recently coordinated and installed a striking, intricate system of cross-hatched glulam beams and trusses for The Lakeway Church's new 10,000-square-foot sanctuary. Learn the details of the installation here.

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American Constructors Breaks Ground on Del Valle ISD Elementary Schools

American Constructors is proud to be the construction manager for two new Del Valle ISD elementary schools, built as part of the district’s 2019 Bond Program. Get an overview of these projects.

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Announcing the new Hellas Construction Corporate Headquarters

We are excited to announce the completion of our latest project, the Hellas Construction corporate headquarters in Cedar Park. Learn more about Hellas Construction project.

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1111 West Sixth Street Redevelopment Case Study

The highly-anticipated redevelopment of the former Austin Independent School District headquarters site is nearing completion despite changing market conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the project.

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Hidden in Plain Sight Nominated for ArchDaily Awards – Vote Today!

We are pleased to announce that our Fortlandia structure, “Hidden in Plain Sight” has been nominated for the ArchDaily 2021 Building of the Year Awards!

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Continuing to Give Joy to Central Texas Children

In 2020, American Constructors continued our annual “Give Joy” holiday campaign for the third year in a row, once again inviting our friends and partners to join us in donating $5,000 to five nonprofit organizations that benefit Central Texas children and families.

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Welcome Home, AISD Blazier Blue Jays!

On December 4, 2020, our team proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new Austin ISD Blazier Elementary School Intermediate Site in southeast Austin.

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Thank You to Our Clients!

In this season of gratitude, we always take time to give thanks to the people who have supported American Constructors throughout the years, particularly in a year as unexpected as 2020.

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2020 Riverbat Paddle Battle Sponsors Donate $15,000 to ACC

The American Constructors Foundation is proud to announce a $15,000 donation to the Austin Community College Foundation (ACC) through sponsorships committed for the second annual Riverbat Paddle Battle!

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Giving Joy to Central Texas Children

For our 2019 holiday gift, American Constructors donated a total of $5,000 on behalf of our friends and partners to four nonprofit organizations that benefit Central Texas youth.

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American Constructors recognized as Education Business Champion

On November 14, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce dubbed American Constructors an Education Business Champion and presented the company with an award in Academic Advancement and Student Support.

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American Constructors Raises $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

This year American Constructors proudly raised $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA), bringing our total donation to BGCAA to over $350,000 since the inaugural clay shoot in 2012.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: American Constructors Builds at Local Fortlandia Exhibit

American Constructors proudly partnered with Nelsen Partners to create a unique fort for Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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American Constructors Wins Four 2019 ABC Awards

American Constructors received four Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors – Central Texas Chapter. Read details on the awards and their associated projects.

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Thank You for Supporting American Constructors’ 8th Annual Charity Clay Shoot!

This year's Annual Charity Clay Shoot, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA), raised $50,000! Learn more about this fundraising event.

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Austin ISD Breaks Ground on New Blazier Relief Campus

On June 4, we celebrated the groundbreaking of Blazier Elementary School's new relief campus. Learn more details about this project.

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Inaugural Riverbat Paddle Battle Raises $10,000 for ACC Foundation

On April 6, American Constructors presented the inaugural Riverbat Paddle Battle, a kayak race benefiting the Austin Community College Foundation!

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American Constructors Achieves Two National Construction Awards

American Constructors is proud to announce that two of our recent projects are the recipients of National Excellence in Construction® awards from Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC). Learn about these awards.

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What Makes Your Heart Grow Three Sizes?

At American Constructors, we are proud to give back to the communities we call home — especially during the holiday season. Learn how celebrate the season of giving at American Constructors.

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American Constructors Nominated for Cedar Park Large Business of the Year

American Constructors is proud to share that our company was nominated for Large Business of the Year at the 46th Annual Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Awards!

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American Constructors Wins Six Awards at Annual ABC Banquet

American Constructors is proud to announce that five of our recent projects have received Excellence in Construction (EIC) awards from Associated Builders and Contractors Central Texas Chapter (ABC). Learn more about these awards.

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American Constructors’ Chairman & Wife Honored with BGCAA Legacy Award

William (Bill) and Yolanda Heine have been presented with the inaugural Partners in Philanthropy Legacy Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA). Learn more about this award.

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American Constructors Presents $40,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area

We are excited to announce that our 7th Annual Charity Clay Shoot raised a record $40,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA)!

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Class is in session at ACC San Gabriel

American Constructors recently completed Austin Community College’s new San Gabriel Campus in Leander, just in time for the 2018-19 school year. Learn more about the campus and what this means for the Leander community.

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Announcing a New Project with The Lakeway Church

The Lakeway Church recently selected American Constructors to expand its campus to serve the vibrant, growing Lake Travis community. Get the project overview here.

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Announcing a New Project with the City of Burnet

American Constructors is excited to announce a partnership with The City of Burnet on their new police headquarters project. Read the project overview.

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Breaking Ground on Lake Travis Middle School #3

Congrats to Lake Travis ISD on officially breaking ground on Lake Travis Middle School #3! Learn more about this project and what it means to the Lake Travis area.

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Reflecting on #35yearsinATX

To celebrate 35 years in operation, we're looking back over the years at our major milestone projects. Learn the work we have accomplished and how far we've come.

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Celebrating 35 Years in the Central Texas Community

In celebration of our 35th anniversary, we gathered the American Constructors crew for a company-wide party.

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Congratulations to APTS on the Dedication of the John & Sue McCoy House!

Friends and family gathered on November 6 to dedicate Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary’s (APTS) newest residence hall, the John & Sue McCoy House. Learn more about the dedication.

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How to Help Houston After Hurricane Harvey

To help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, here are a few resources and ways to show your support.

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Subcontractor Appreciation Lunch at Monta Jane Akin Elementary School

American Constructors hosted an appreciation lunch for the field personnel and subcontractors who have been working so diligently to complete Leander’s 26th elementary school.

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ACC San Gabriel Campus Topping Out Celebration

On June 8, we celebrated the topping out of ACC’s new 100-acre San Gabriel Campus in Leander.

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6th Annual Charity Clay Shoot Raises $35,000

American Constructors held its 6th Annual Charity Clay Shoot benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) where we raised $35,000.

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The Gin at the Hutto Co-Op District gains further national recognition

American Constructors is pleased to announce that The Gin at the Hutto Co-Op District was recently awarded the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 2016 Best of the Best award. Learn more about this award.

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American Constructors Earns National Excellence in Construction Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors

American Constructors is pleased to announce that it received four National Excellence in Construction® Awards from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Learn more about these awards.

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Austin ISD Performing Arts Center Achieves LEED Gold Rating

We’re excited to announce that the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center (PAC) earned its U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Gold Certification! Learn more about this project and certification.

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Tech Tips: Subsurface Water Management

Hidden subsurface water percolating (or moving) through the soil has the potential to damage structures and utilities. Learn some tips for subsurface water management.

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Pflugerville ISD Groundbreaking Features Local Officials, U.S. Veterans

We were proud to be there on August 19, when Pflugerville ISD broke ground on their new high school. Learn about this project and what it took to complete.

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Austin ISD Performing Arts Center Wins 5-Star Rating from Austin Energy Green Building

Austin ISD’s Performing Arts Center in the Mueller Community was just awarded a five-star rating from Austin Energy Green Building. Learn what this rating means to the community.

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