Austin, the 26th-largest U.S. metro area and the 11th-most populous city, is a fast-growing urban hub. It ranks as the fourth-largest city in Texas, after Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas, and the second-largest state capital, after Phoenix, Arizona.
Known for its booming tech scene, Austin is home to major companies like Apple, Dell, Tesla, Google, IBM, and Amazon. The city is also emerging as a pharmaceutical and biotech hub, with companies specializing in medical devices and injectable therapies. Key employers include the Austin Independent School District, the City of Austin, and the University of Texas.
A melting pot of government employees, college students, musicians, tech workers, and blue-collar labor, Austin embraces its diverse and vibrant culture. Its official slogan, “The Live Music Capital of the World,” reflects its rich music scene, while “Keep Austin Weird” celebrates the city’s eccentricity and support for local businesses. The city is a hotspot for cuisine, breweries, art, music, and outdoor activities.
Spanning over twenty-four offices, RLB’s North American practice has been bringing imagination to life in the AEC industry for over thirty years. By combining their local market knowledge with their regional expertise, they deliver advisory, cost management, project management, and scheduling services that shape the future of the built environment.
