GCW-Phase II-Building 2 in Katy, TX

GCW-Phase II-Building 2 is a new 169,658 sq ft industrial shell building rising at 6103 Stodick School Rd in Katy, Texas. This ground-up construction project, registered with TDLR, is designed for future tenant office and storage use. The structure is single-story and represents a significant addition to the local industrial landscape in Harris County.

The estimated cost for this development is $8,227,112, which works out to approximately $48 per square foot. This unit cost is below the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings. However, the total project value places it in the top quarter of recent registrations in the county, reflecting the scale of the build.

Project Timeline and Status

TDLR completed plan review in April 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in June 2027, with work starting June 2026. The total scheduled build window is 365 days, which is longer than the county median of 219 days for new construction projects. The project is in the Review Complete status, indicating that the regulatory approvals necessary for construction have been finalized.

PPE Gcw, LP is the owner of record, with Method Architecture serving as the design firm. Method Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $24,153,194, across various Texas cities including Houston, Dallas, and Austin. PPE Gcw, LP also has another registered project in Katy, Building 1, with an estimated cost of $21,772,888, suggesting a phased development approach in the area.

Site and Context

This reduces potential flood-related risks and insurance complexities for the structure. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. The surrounding ZIP code 77449 has a population of about 123,042, with a median household income of $85,934, according to U.S. Census estimates.

Third-party construction tracking sites like BLDUP.com have listed this project as under construction at the Stodick School Rd address. The area profile indicates a predominantly owner-occupied housing market with a median home value of $236,400. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, providing context for the local labor market during this construction period.