Commercial Construction Spotlight

The Beck Group is providing construction services for the The University of Texas at Dallas Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum. This two-story, 56,600 SF building is the first of three phases in a planned Arts & Performance complex, which will include a museum, performance hall, parking garage, and a future gallery building. Located on the southeastern edge of the UT Dallas campus, the Athenaeum will house the Trammel & Margaret Crow Museum of Asian Art, the Dr. Brettell library collection, multiple offices, seminar rooms, gallery space for visiting exhibits, and a grab-and-go gift shop near the lobby.

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JE Dunn Construction completed the University Center Tower Vertical Expansion for the The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) in 2018. Designed by architect EYP, the project added 43,230 SQFT atop an active parking structure, creating a two-story expansion with classrooms and offices for the School of Biomedical Informatics. Despite working on an occupied and operational site, the team successfully integrated architectural, structural , and audio-visual elements, delivering a seamless addition to UTHealth's facilities.

Caddell Construction managed the preconstruction and construction of a fully automated e-commerce fulfillment center near #Dallas. The $2.5 million SF facility, set on a 291-acre site, includes a 1.5M SF main footprint with 1 million SF across mezzanine levels. The project also features extensive parking, pedestrian bridges, guard houses, fuel stations, and provisions for future expansion. The structure is built with precast walls and insulated metal panels.

The Clinic for Plastic Surgery hired O'Donnell/Snider Construction for a 19,000 sq. ft. facility by Browne McGregor Architects Inc. The two-story building features tilt-wall panels, a landscaped courtyard, and a 90-space parkign lot. It includes a 500 kW emergency generator, natural light, stone finishes, a spa, and a clinic with procedure rooms. Guests are greeted by a concrete spiral staircase and a water feature. #construction #healthcareconstruction #plasticsurgery

The Houston Methodist Health System Cypress Hospital is set to open in early 2025. This state-of-the-art facility, constructed by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., features a seven story hospital, two six-story medical office buildings, a central utility plant, and space for future expansion. We can't wait to see the final outcome! #healthcare #construction #newhospital #houstonmethodist #houston

Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments acquired 23 acres at 11010 Jones Road in northwest #Houston for a new industrial project. Plans include a 204,800-square-foot #warehouse for up to two tenants and a 50,000-square-foot facility, plus trailer parking and outdoor storage. Designed by Powers Brown Architecture and Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, construction is set to start in Q2 next year, with completion in 9-12 months. Part of Holt Lunsford’s $132 million industrial fund, this project addresses high demand in Houston’s northwest submarket, where the company continues to seek growth opportunities.

Castle Biosciences, Inc. broke ground on a new headquarters at 1500 W. Parkwood Ave. in Friendswood, Texas, aiming to support its expanding workforce and retain local talent. CEO Derek Maetzold explained the choice to remain in Friendswood was driven by employee location and talent accessibility. The $107 million project will feature 80,000 square feet of commercial space and 30,000 square feet for retail. Castle will initially occupy two of the building’s four floors, while serving as landlord for future tenants. The facility will focus on R&D, accounting, and administrative operations. Castle's current Friendswood HQ hosts 100 employees, with about 700 nationwide. Located in Friendswood’s #TaxIncrementReinvestmentZone No. 2, the development also includes public infrastructure upgrades. Castle will fund $21 million in local infrastructure improvements, with $5 million to be reimbursed through the #TIRZ program.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is building a new $239.2 million, 281,254-square-foot research facility at 7510 Bertner Ave near the Texas Medical Center. Designed by Perkins&Will & Will and built by Turner Construction Company, the project will be completed in 2028. As part of UT’s 2024-2029 capital program, this facility includes demolishing an existing building. MD Anderson Cancer Center is also expanding with a $777 million cancer care center in #SugarLand, enhancing access to services like #chemotherapy and surgery outside the Texas Medical Center. #construction #healthcareconstruction

The "Big Bend"- a bold, U-shaped skyscraper proposed by design studio oiio for #NewYork's iconic #BillionairesRow on 57th street. This 4,000 ft structure would loop back to the ground, bypassing New York's zoning and air rights restrictions, making it more cost effective than a traditional #skyscraper of the same height. The tower's innovative design includes an elevator that can travel in continuous loops. Development partners and investors are currently being sought to bring this visionary project to life. Do you think were ready to build something like this?