Dallas-Fort Worth Construction & New Openings
What's being built and opening across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro — tracking 8,582 projects worth $47.6B registered in the past year, from Texas TDLR records.
Covering Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis and 6 more counties.
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 the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
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 the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Projects with an estimated completion date in the next 120 days, based on TDLR filings. Dates update as construction progresses.
the Dallas-Fort Worth metro Construction by the Numbers
Breakdown of the 8,582 projects registered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro 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
5,492 of 8,582 registered projects
Renovation/Alteration · Rank 1
5.5K registered projects · 64% of the visualized total
Most Active Cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Cities with the most TDLR-registered construction projects in the past year.
the Dallas-Fort Worth metro · leading cities
Where development concentrates
The leading cities returned in this report. Share compares the listed cities; it is not a share of all Texas activity.
Dallas
1,481 of 5,035 registered projects
Dallas · Rank 1
1.5K registered projects · 29.4% of the visualized total
Most Active Firms & Developers
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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 the Dallas-Fort Worth metro in the past year?
8,582 construction projects have been registered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro over the trailing 12 months, with a combined estimated value of $47.6B, according to Texas TDLR records tracked by Zabalist (as of October 2026).
What construction projects are opening soon in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro?
Zabalist is tracking 24+ projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro with completion estimated in the next 120 days, including 1418 COFFEE RICHARDSON, Red Oak Office Remodel, SUNFLOWER MASSAGE SPA LLC. Estimated completion dates come from TDLR project filings and update as construction progresses.
What has recently been completed in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro?
24+ projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro 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.
Which the Dallas-Fort Worth metro cities have the most construction activity?
The most active cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro by registered projects in the past year are Dallas (1,481), Fort Worth (946), Plano (495). These rankings reflect TDLR-registered construction projects tracked by Zabalist (as of October 2026).
Who are the most active developers and firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro?
The design firms and developers with the most registered projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro over the past year include Entos Design, idGROUP, Daniel D. Filuk, Architect. Activity is measured from TDLR project filings tracked by Zabalist.