Sprint Transport Project in La Porte Recognized for Excellence in Tilt-Up Construction

KDW is proud to announce that our Sprint Transport project in La Porte, Texas has been selected as a winner of the Tilt-Up Achievement Award from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). This marks our second consecutive year receiving this honor, following last year's award for our Sharmon Speculative building.

The Sprint Transport facility showcases KDW's expertise in both design and construction, with our team serving as both architect and general contractor for this significant industrial project. The achievement reflects our continued commitment to excellence in tilt-up concrete construction and our ability to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

"This recognition from the TCA reinforces our position as a leader in tilt-up construction in Texas," said Todd Hlavinka. "The Sprint Transport project demonstrates our integrated design-build approach and our ability to execute complex industrial facilities that meet our clients' specific operational needs."

The project team included KDW as architect and general contractor, Steel Masters as tilt-up subcontractor, and LJB Inc. as structural engineer. Winners of the Tilt-Up Achievement Award represent some of the best projects the industry has to offer, with winning projects published in Tilt-Up Today magazine and celebrated during the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Nashville on October 1st.

The Sprint Transport facility joins KDW's growing portfolio of award-winning tilt-up projects, highlighting our 130+ years of construction expertise and fifth-generation commitment to building excellence throughout Texas.

See all the 2025 Tilt-Up Achievement Award winners here.

KDW is proud to celebrate Circular Services San Antonio being named ENR Texas & Louisiana’s 2025 Best Project in the Specialty Construction category.

Circular Services, formerly known as Balcones Recycling, is the largest independent recycling company in the Southwest U.S. and a repeat KDW client. Their new San Antonio regional headquarters and material recovery facility represent another milestone in our partnership.

The facility processes mixed recyclables—including plastics, paper, and metals—through a system of conveyors and sorting equipment. These materials are baled and redistributed for use in other products.

In addition to its operational role, the facility includes a Class A office building, a community recycling drop-off center, and a second-floor viewing area with educational exhibits and windows overlooking the recycling process.

This recognition from Engineering News-Record (ENR) highlights the project’s excellence in specialty construction and KDW’s commitment to delivering high-performing, purpose-driven facilities.

See the full list of winners here. 

Our Chief Operating Officer, Rolf Scheffler, was recently featured in Stormwater Solutions discussing KDW's groundbreaking flow-through stormwater management system at Sprint Transport's new $40M facility in LaPorte, Texas.

The Challenge

Sprint Transport's 30-acre bulk liquid trailer storage and cleaning facility required extensive paved areas for their fleet of 6,000-7,000 gallon road barrel trailers. Traditional detention ponds would have consumed 5 acres of valuable industrial land near the Houston Ship Channel—a significant operational constraint.

KDW's Innovative Solution

Working with engineer Azim Shahparnia and Harris County Flood Control District, KDW developed a revolutionary flow-through stormwater system that eliminated the need for conventional detention. The solution routes all stormwater to the northeast corner of the property, where it discharges directly into an existing drainage ditch flowing to the bay. Key Environmental Features:

• Permanent Fabco Inlet Baskets providing industrial-grade filtration at all stormwater inlets
• Gate valve system capable of containing stormwater during 100-year flood events
• Complete containment infrastructure for all trailer storage zones
• Oil-water separators and specialized drainage in maintenance areas
• Integration of waste steam from adjacent facility for tank cleaning operations

Results and Impact

This first-of-its-kind approach in high-value Houston-area industrial development:

• Preserved 3-5 acres of prime operational space
• Exceeded environmental protection standards
• Set a new precedent for industrial stormwater management
• Generated millions in added functionality and long-term value

The project demonstrates KDW's commitment to innovative design-build solutions that balance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. Since completion, the system has performed reliably through routine operations and extreme weather events, earning regulatory confidence and sparking interest from other developers facing similar space constraints. Read the full article in Stormwater Solutions.