Galveston

Construction & Development Activity

839
Total Projects
$2.68B
Total Investment
239
New Construction
600
Renovations
14.2M
Total Sq Ft
$3.2M
Avg. Value

Austin Metro Economy

Driving Galveston construction · FRED

Unemployment:3.2%
Construction Jobs:166K-2.6%
Median Home:$455K

Construction & Development in Galveston, Texas

Galveston is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 839 registered projects valued at $2.68B. The city's development portfolio includes 239 new construction projects and 600 renovation projects, representing 14,168,911 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

🏗️Development Activity

  • 239 new construction projects (28%)
  • 600 renovation/remodel projects (72%)
  • Average project value: $3.2M
  • 27 new projects in last 6 months

👥Key Players

Galveston's construction market features 5 major property owners and 5 active design firms driving development across the city.

Leading developers include UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH and CITY OF GALVESTON, working with architecture firms such as SHELMARK ENGINEERING LLC and WILSON ARCHITECTURAL GROUP.

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Galveston. Projects span Galveston and Dallas and Montgomery counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Galveston and the surrounding area.

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27 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

839 TDLR · 0 Site Plans
Registered
$300K

809 Ave K Apartments

809 Ave K, Galveston, TX 77550

3,050 sqftFeb 16, 2026
Registered
$500K

810 MLK

810 MLK Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550

3,196 sqftFeb 16, 2026
Registered
$355K

BENT ON HEALTHY LIVING WELLNESS STUDIOS

3020 53RD STREET, Galveston, TX 77551

4,915 sqftFeb 14, 2026
Registered
$500K

20th & Strand

201 20th Street, Galveston, TX 77550

18,000 sqftJan 20, 2026
Registered
$120K

Express Bagel

2724 61st St, Galveston, TX 77551

1,000 sqftJan 13, 2026
Registered
$1.0M

TAMUG Building 3003 Renovation

200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston, TX 77554

5,176 sqftJan 12, 2026
Registered
$3.5M

UTMB- East Chiller Plant Buildout & Utility Loop Connection

152 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

132,000 sqftJan 6, 2026
Review Complete
$150K

PAYCO, INC.

9004 Blume, Galveston, TX 77554

800 sqftDec 23, 2025
Registered
$250K

1405 Harborside

1405 harborside

15,000 sqftDec 17, 2025
Registered
$3.5M

Southwest Shipyard

1002 Texas Clipper Road, Galveston, Tx 77554

178,000 sqftDec 11, 2025
Review Complete
$9.5M

UTMB PCP Cancer Services

400 Harborside Dr., Galveston, TX 77550

16,200 sqftDec 1, 2025
Review Complete
$2.1M

Target Galveston TX T1535

6128 Broadway Street

40,000 sqftNov 22, 2025
Registered
$1.2M

Cruise Parking Cover Installation

2727 Santa Fe Place

97,500 sqftNov 18, 2025
Review Complete
$441K

Green Flush Restroom

14901 FM 3005

5,000 sqftNov 17, 2025
Registered
$4.0M

Tapestry Hotel Galveston

302 Moody

85,000 sqftNov 14, 2025
Registered
$176K

Church Wall Restructuring

5202 Avenue K Galveston, TX 77550

10,000 sqftNov 5, 2025
Registered
$400K

The Meridian

2228 Seawall Blvd

28,961 sqftNov 3, 2025
Registered
$265K

First Liberty Bank

2724 61st St

1,480 sqftOct 15, 2025
Registered
$70K

Schlitterbahn Lagoon Grill Palapa

2026 Lockheed

1,740 sqftOct 15, 2025
Registered
$403K

Children’s Dental

2501 65th Street

4,030 sqftOct 8, 2025