Houston is a growing hub for various industries, everything from aerospace and aviation to manufacturing. Even the construction sector is booming, as local builders, architects, and designers number in the thousands here. Houston contractors, in particular, have the skill to build commercial projects from the ground up, or remodel businesses to fit a new brand and look. If you are looking to have your business built or renovated, look no further than this list of the best commercial contractors in Houston, Texas. These are the professionals who can address the project needs of a broad spectrum of industries. Our editorial team selected these builders based on their local background and experience, as well as their ability to cater to the needs of clients throughout Texas.
Arch-Con Corporation
190 T C Jester Boulevard, #200, Houston, TX 77007
Established in 2000 as a resource for the local commercial real estate community, Arch-Con Corporation is a company with expertise in office, corporate interiors, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, retail, multifamily and community construction. The firm is led by Michael Scheurich, whose passion for construction and architecture led him to obtain a bachelor’s degree in construction science from Texas A&M University. It was when Michael earned an MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Houston that he decided to establish Arch-Con.
The firm has completed projects for many big names in various industries such as Hines, Howard Hughes Corporation, Hilton, Marriott, Farmers Market, Kroger, Whole Foods, and more. Another example of the firm’s work on a large project is The Affordable Housing Operations Center in Houston. This center is a five-story, 64,500-square-foot core and shell office building that houses a number of organizations engaged in affordable housing advocacy, administration, and support services. The buildings’ first and fifth floors have space for community gatherings. Designed by Kirksey Architecture, the project also includes an 80,700-square-foot, four-story open parking garage and a three-story, 20-unit residential building. The site has historical significance for African-American heritage and the building’s design is inspired by that rich, varied history.
Maxx Builders
4150 Bluebonnet Drive, Suite 102, Stafford, TX 77477
Based in Houston, Maxx Builders is a second-generation family business whose growth in the last decade has been skyrocketing. Maxx Builders has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in North America. With offices in Dallas and Houston—and one on the way in Austin—the firm is able to extend its services across Texas, building major projects in retail, hospitality, corporate interiors, gas stations, medical clinics, restaurants, and franchises. Past clients have included Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hilton, ExxonMobil, Shell, and Wyndham Hotel Group.
One example of the firm’s work is the 20,000 square-foot Minonite Retail Center in Rosenberg. The ground-up new construction was completed by Maxx Builders in 2019, and now, the area is undergoing rapid commercial and residential development, with numerous master-planned communities surrounding it. Its location makes Minonite Retail Center the perfect place for extra-curricular schools such as swim, taekwondo, and tutoring schools, pet supply stores, restaurants, medical offices, and other specialty stores. Additionally, Maxx Builders also built the 5,000 square-foot Anytime Fitness interior build-out in this retail center.
Construction Concept
5633 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77057
Construction Concept is one of Houston’s most sought-after commercial design-build firms. Under the leadership of its founder and president—Joshua Weisman—the firm has completed over $40 million of contracted work. The company was also recently named by the Houston Business Journal as one of the “Fast 100” of 2018 among the fastest-growing companies in the greater Houston area.
The firm’s completed work includes everything from healthcare to hospitality and restaurant building. The firm has also ventured into the fitness and athletic industries. An example of its work is the Acme Oyster restaurant in Houston; Construction Concept provided a complete interior buildout. From the outside, the oyster house favors a classic look, mimicking the theaters of old and their charmingly dated appearance. Inside, this look continues in the washed brick and stucco walls and the checkered tablecloths. Perhaps the most stunning attribute of the restaurant is the oyster bar, which features luminescent and personalized lighting fixtures that hang over the bar in a grand set-up.
Level Construction
3949 Ann Arbor Drive, Houston, TX 77063
With offices in Chicago and Houston, Level Construction is a building firm that specializes in both commercial and residential properties throughout these cities and their neighboring suburbs. The firm’s services include additions, remodeling, renovations, new building construction, traditional project coordination, execution in general contracting, construction management, and design-build.
Some of the firm’s previous clients include Marriott, McDonald’s, Jollibee, Anytime Fitness, Planet Fitness, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Jack in the Box, Hyatt, Burger King, and Baskin Robbins. Another great example of the firm’s work is the Lush Cosmetics store in Houston Galleria. The firm completed the interior buildout for the retail project. The result is the sleek and stylish layout that all Lush users know and love. Various nooks and shelves line the walls, bearing bath and skincare essentials for the discerning shopper. Thanks to Level’s work, the structure of the store serves to enhance the playfulness suggested by bath bombs and shower products. Working with an established layout and a well-known brand proved to be no large task for the firm.
CTC Contractors
3200 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77009
CTC Contractors is a one-stop-shop for virtually every construction need. The firm began by specializing in restaurant, retail, office, and industrial design-build construction. In 2010 the firm expanded to accommodate the markets of healthcare, automotive, financial, capital improvements, hospitality, and ground-up construction. Leading the firm is John Crescenzi, a visionary with a mission to offer turn-key services and resources to the local commercial market.
Previous clients of the firm include Porsche and McLaren. Another client was the restaurant chain Bernie’s Burger Bus – Heights. The firm completed general contracting work for the food chain, and the results were very consistent with the overarching motif of the restaurant. Inside, a school bus figure stands proudly to the building’s side, highlighting the dishes and condiments area. The waiting area is outfitted with lockers to mimic the inside of a school hallway. The bar area is painted in a vibrant orange color and the topmost shelves display trophies alongside the drink menu and offerings.
Metzger Construction Co.
2055 Silber Road, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77055
Metzger Construction is a commercial general contractor that specializes in industrial warehouses and manufacturing facilities, low-rise office buildings, and medical facilities. The firm was founded in 1987 and has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years. Metzger serves the Greater Houston area, as well as Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. The firm is led by James Metzger, a highly-respected leader and contributor to the commercial and industrial construction industry.
One example of the firm’s work is the CVS Pharmacy in Houston. CVS is an important brand, dispensing millions of prescriptions every year and providing important healthcare services to Americans everywhere. This location in Houston was no different, and for this build, the firm completed a new single-story steel and brick framed retail store with an interior buildout. The result of its work was the consistent, iconic brand of CVS.
Rise Construction
827 N Loop W, Houston, TX 77008
Rise Construction is a general contractor specializing in residential and commercial restoration, remodeling, additions, teardowns, and build-ups. The firm is led by Jivar Foty, a builder who understands that choosing the right renovator to transform commercial spaces can make or break a project. In addition to its basic services, the firm provides exceptional standards in cost control, planning, scheduling, and project safety.
When it comes to commercial work, the firm builds offices, manufacturing plants, medical centers, hotels, restaurant establishments, and retail shopping centers. In addition to keeping designs in line with client specifications, the Rise Construction team also ensures that every build is bacteria repelling and adaptable. A notable example of the firm’s commercial work is the Heights House Hotel in Houston, pictured above.
Cactus Commercial
21807 Beechnut Street, Richmond, TX 77407
Serving all of Texas, Cactus Commercial is a general contractor dedicated to providing value-added construction services for its clients. The firm is led by Kevin Harris, a builder who has been in the construction industry for over 39 years. The Cactus team comprises skilled professionals with expertise in managing each phase of project delivery. The firm employs subcontractors who have demonstrated the highest quality of work and who employ exemplary safety standard practices.
Thanks to its partnerships with these skilled subcontractors, as well as its own in-house team, the firm has been able to complete projects for big-name businesses such as Walgreens and Starbucks. When it came to its work on the Starbucks location in Spring, Texas, the firm had to work with an established brand and design. Cactus was able to make this 2,200-square-foot location a standout from its sister stores in the area. The firm completed construction on the project, working with architect Levinson-Alcoser Associates, LP for the branch’s design.
Structura
10757 Cutten Road, Bldg 4, Houston, TX 77066
Structura is a commercial general contractor firm specializing in the sectors of healthcare, advanced technology, institutional, industrial, retail, and corporate offices. The firm is led by Rusty Morgan, a builder who has headed the management of roughly $2 billion worth of technically-challenging, fast-track, and design-build projects throughout all industry sectors. Under Rusty’s leadership, the firm has flourished in its practice, building long-lasting relationships with clients based on its incredible ability to exceed expectations.
One of the firm’s most outstanding completed projects is the one located in Houston itself. The ground-up construction project for iFLY Houston in Oak Ridge North involved the creation of an indoor skydiving facility with a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. iFLY used aerodynamically efficient wind tunnels, made by SkyVenture, which were also designed to yield wall-to-wall airflow in the flight section of the tunnel. The floor of the flight chamber is a trampoline floor of aircraft-quality stainless steel. The fans are capable of top wind speeds of approximately 160+ miles per hour. In addition to all these, the iFLY facility also has a private meeting space for room rentals and team-building activities.
Anlarr Construction
7207 Regency Square Boulevard, Suite 225, Houston, TX 77036
Anlarr Construction is a full-service construction firm that offers commercial construction to clients in Texas. Established in 2016, the firm employs targeted operations that have allowed it to work on big names in custom homes, hotel franchises, restaurants, grocery stores, educational buildings, healthcare buildings, banks, entertainment venues, and warehouse buildings.
The firm continues to grow its reputation through the different projects it takes on in various industry sectors. One example of its work is the Popeyes restaurant in Lumberton. The fast-food chain has its roots in Louisiana and is famous for its delicious fried chicken. As a sole location in Lumberton, the Popeyes in this area was built by Anlarr Construction from the ground up to cater to the fast-food needs of area residents. The design of the restaurant is open and bright, with the brand’s signature orange color running through the store’s design. For the firm, working with an established brand proved to be an easy task. The firm managed to create a Popeyes in a recognizable style while adding a touch of its own to the structure.
Brazos Contractors
9191 Gulf Freeway, #400, Houston, TX 77017
Brazos Contractors is a prolific building practice that has completed over 900 projects in 13 states. The firm has assisted many clients over the last fourteen years in providing new exterior façades and interior renovations, as well as the addition of leasable square footage on properties. Brazos is led by Robert Cranshaw Jr., who is involved in the day-to-day operations of the firm in planning, new business development, customer relations, and finance/accounting decisions.
In particular, Brazos is a specialist in all types of interior finishes and its repeat customers include Starbucks, Domino’s, American General Finance, and Jersey Mike’s Subs. Another example of the firm’s work is the MOD Pizza location in Austin. MOD Pizza was a tenant improvement that included a demo of an existing space through the completion of a brand new Pizza Concept in NW Austin. The interior features booths, swivel chair seating, and creative collage walls.
