In this episode of the RGV Business Journal, host Naxiely Lopez takes listeners on a tour with Joaquin Spamer from McAllen, Texas, as they explore two of his ongoing construction projects shaping the Valley’s growth. From groundbreaking developments to the vision behind each build, Joaquin shares what it takes to bring large-scale projects to life and how construction in the RGV plays a vital role in driving regional progress. 👷♂️ Tune in for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how innovation and infrastructure are transforming South Texas — one project at a time.
Take a walk through multiple large-scale projects underway across Pharr, McAllen, and Brownsville, featuring highlights in the region’s growing role in nearshoring, cold storage logistics, and heavy industry.
Spamer details a state-of-the-art cold storage and transloading facility near the Pharr International Bridge designed to speed produce movement, preserve shelf life, and reduce congestion at border crossings. The project alone represents nearly $30 million in investment and supports Fortune-level logistics clients.
In McAllen, Spamer outlines plans for a nearshoring industrial park zoned for heavy industry, capable of supporting manufacturing, metal fabrication, petrochemical operations, and large-scale logistics — a rare designation in South Texas. Long-term buildout could exceed one million square feet and more than $120 million in total investment.
The conversation also explores Brownsville expansion, infrastructure growth, port access, rail connectivity, and why collaboration between cities, EDCs, and private developers is critical to sustaining regional momentum. Spamer emphasizes that the Rio Grande Valley’s true strength lies in regional cooperation, logistics connectivity, and binational trade positioning.
