Houston Construction & New Openings
What's being built and opening in Houston — tracking 2,924 projects worth $9.6B registered in the past year, from Texas TDLR records.
The next chapter of construction
Explore the recently completed and upcoming projects featured in this report. Dates reflect recorded milestones or estimates, and do not independently confirm a business opening.
Activity through time
48 dated records · 0 without a date
Recently Completed in Houston
Projects with a TDLR accessibility inspection or closed filing in the last 90 days. These milestones do not independently confirm that a business is open.
Opening Soon in Houston
Projects with an estimated completion date in the next 120 days, based on TDLR filings. Dates update as construction progresses.
Houston Construction by the Numbers
Breakdown of the 2,924 projects registered in Houston over the past year by work type.
Source aggregate
Understand the activity mix
Select a category to inspect its contribution. Switch between volume and share to compare the composition of recorded activity.
Renovation/Alteration
2,093 of 2,924 registered projects
Renovation/Alteration · Rank 1
2.1K registered projects · 71.6% of the visualized total
Most Active Firms & Developers
Most Active Property Owners
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Data source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) project records, aggregated by Zabalist. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction projects have been registered in Houston in the past year?
2,924 construction projects have been registered in Houston over the trailing 12 months, with a combined estimated value of $9.6B, according to Texas TDLR records tracked by Zabalist (as of October 2026).
What construction projects are opening soon in Houston?
Zabalist is tracking 24+ projects in Houston with completion estimated in the next 120 days, including Westheimer Rd, Houston - EV Charging Station, McDonald's Houston - Cullen Blvd (42-3749), Richmond Banquet Hall. Estimated completion dates come from TDLR project filings and update as construction progresses.
What has recently been completed in Houston?
24+ projects in Houston passed their TDLR accessibility inspection or closed out in the past 90 days — a strong signal that construction has finished. Each is listed with its completion month and project details.
Who are the most active developers and firms in Houston?
The design firms and developers with the most registered projects in Houston over the past year include Inventure, CDI Douglass-Pye, Gensler. Activity is measured from TDLR project filings tracked by Zabalist.