Houston Construction & New Openings
What's being built and opening across the Houston metro — tracking 6,176 projects worth $17.8B registered in the past year, from Texas TDLR records.
Covering Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston and 4 more counties.
Recently Completed in the Houston metro
Projects that passed their TDLR accessibility inspection or closed out in the last 90 days — construction is finished and these are very likely open.
Opening Soon in the Houston metro
Projects with an estimated completion date in the next 120 days, based on TDLR filings. Dates update as construction progresses.
the Houston metro Construction by the Numbers
Breakdown of the 6,176 projects registered in the Houston metro over the past year by work type.
Most Active Cities in the Houston metro
Cities with the most TDLR-registered construction projects in the past year.
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 June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction projects have been registered in the Houston metro in the past year?
6,176 construction projects have been registered in the Houston metro over the trailing 12 months, with a combined estimated value of $17.8B, according to Texas TDLR records tracked by Zabalist (as of June 2026).
What construction projects are opening soon in the Houston metro?
Zabalist is tracking 24+ projects in the Houston metro with completion estimated in the next 120 days, including ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS, KalaSphere Studios, EMPIRE HOMES. Estimated completion dates come from TDLR project filings and update as construction progresses.
What has recently been completed in the Houston metro?
24+ projects in the Houston 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 Houston metro cities have the most construction activity?
The most active cities in the Houston metro by registered projects in the past year are Houston (2,784), Katy (349), Cypress (243). These rankings reflect TDLR-registered construction projects tracked by Zabalist (as of June 2026).
Who are the most active developers and firms in the Houston metro?
The design firms and developers with the most registered projects in the Houston metro over the past year include Inventure, CDI Douglass-Pye, Method Architecture. Activity is measured from TDLR project filings tracked by Zabalist.