Last month Ramtech had the opportunity to photograph the new Mitsubishi sales office we built for Payne Auto Group at their Brownsville, TX location prior to the facility’s Thanksgiving weekend opening. Payne sought to strengthen its dealership network in the rapidly growing Rio Grande Valley area of South Texas by adding a new Mitsubishi sales office adjacent to their Volkswagen dealership. The company was required to have a standalone facility which became the fifth project that they contracted with Ramtech to build. We adapted the previous modular sales office designs we developed for them to deliver a value-engineered solution that provided scaled cost savings for both the current building and any future expansions.
The facility features private offices, a spacious showroom, customer lounge, and service support areas, with all interior finishes adhering to the Mitsubishi Motors Visual Identity Manual. The site-completed elements include corporate signage, an extended fascia, a covered service carport, and an illuminated entrance gate with LED feature lighting that enhances brand visibility along the main highway frontage road. 
The building was crane-set on a modified pier-and-beam foundation and engineered for Texas Department of Insurance Wind Zone 1 (140 mph) standards and includes a zero-step threshold to bring the building flush to grade. The centerpiece of the new facility is the indoor showroom which can display two vehicles on the tiled floor and is reinforced with supplemental would joist sub-girts which can support concentrated live loads over 6,000 lbs. per vehicle.
Ramtech recently returned to the aircraft maintenance and flight training facility we constructed for U.S. Aviation Academy in San Marcos, TX. Ramtech installed a 6,962 sq ft permanent modular building adjacent to the company’s existing hangar at San Marcos Regional Airport. The L-shaped building incorporates an indented wall to clear the hangar door frame while also optimizing the interior spatial efficiency. It includes five classrooms, four offices, a conference room, and breakroom area. The exterior features a faux stone wainscot with a full-height entry feature wall for refined curb appeal look.
The installation of the building overcame very tight access by using an 8,000-lb extended boom forklift in tandem with TransLift carriers. 
This allowed a precise setting of the modules on CMU block piers over a pad-on-grade foundation. The building is compliant with the 2015 IECC, and incorporates R-30 roof/floor and R-21 wall insulation, high-efficiency Bard wall-mounted HVAC units, and a reflective 60-mil white EPDM roof for reduced energy consumption in the Texas climate.
Ramtech returns this week to exhibit at the Texas Society of Architects 86th Annual Conference & Design Expo. The TxA25 conference is the premier architectural products showcase in the Southwest and offers an intensive three-day experience drawing thousands of industry professionals each year. Ramtech’s Business Development specialist Sabrina Queen will be on hand in Booth 203 to represent our relocatable buildings and permanent modular construction offerings to architects and other design professionals at the conference October 30-November 1st at the Hilton Anatole hotel in Dallas.
The Texas Society of Architects serves as the premier voice for Texas architecture, representing over 7,800 members with a mission is to advocate for the creation of safe, beautiful, and sustainable environments through robust legislative efforts, professional development programs, design awards, and educational initiatives like the Texas Architectural Foundation, which supports aspiring architects. By fostering collaboration among its 18 regional chapters, TxA empowers members to influence policy, promote ethical practices, and inspire innovative designs that enhance quality of life across Texas communities.
Ramtech will be returning to exhibit at one of the most productive conferences we attend each year, the 2025 Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exhibition at the Fort Worth Convention Center October 29-31. Ramtech’s Business Development Specialist Jade Pulfer and Project Estimator Victor Montano will be on hand in Booth 225 to represent our relocatable buildings and permanent modular construction offerings at the conference.
Founded in 1913, the Texas Municipal League is dedicated to empowering Texas cities to serve their citizens effectively amid evolving governance challenges. The TML serves as an essential advocate and resource provider for over 1,100 member municipalities, offering legislative advocacy, legal guidance, professional training, risk management services, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and innovation in local government. Through these efforts, TML helps city officials navigate policy complexities, secure harmonious relations with state and federal entities, and deliver sustainable, high-quality public services to their communities.
Ramtech recently had the opportunity to visit and photograph the payment center that we built for Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works Authority. The 5,724 square foot facility was constructed using our slab-on-grade permanent 
modular construction method. The Type V-B building features an EIFS exterior and EPDM roof, with an interior that includes textured and painted walls complemented by durable LVT flooring. Split system HVAC units were installed for efficient heating and cooling in the desert environment. The design incorporates plastic laminate cabinets and solid surface countertops for a modern, functional aesthetic. The storefront entries and windows provide ample natural light and a professional appearance. The layout includes multiple payment windows in the entry area, open office spaces, private offices, boardroom area, engineering office, conference rooms, and an employee break area. 
The Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works Authority currently consists of twelve water systems in five separate areas providing service to sixteen communities (15 Colonias) in southern Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The LRGPWWA’s five service areas total about 266 square miles, and provides water service to just over 5,300 connections.