New Commercial Buildings | Multifamily Developments | Design-Build | $50M+ Projects
Tell Projects delivers comprehensive ground-up construction services throughout Houston, building new commercial buildings, multifamily developments, medical facilities, retail centers, industrial buildings, and mixed-use projects from concept through completion. With over 15 years of construction experience and more than $50 million in completed ground-up projects, we provide turn-key construction solutions for developers, investors, business owners, and property owners who demand exceptional quality, on-time delivery, and budget certainty for their new construction investments.
Our ground-up construction expertise spans every phase of new building development: site selection and due diligence, entitlement and permitting, design and engineering coordination, construction management, quality control, and project closeout. We've built commercial office buildings in the Energy Corridor, multifamily apartment complexes throughout Houston's high-growth submarkets, medical office buildings near the Texas Medical Center, retail centers in prime locations, industrial facilities, and specialized commercial buildings across the Greater Houston area. Our experience includes design-build delivery, construction management, and general contracting for projects ranging from $1 million to $20 million.
As a fully licensed and insured Houston commercial general contractor, we manage every aspect of ground-up construction with a systematic approach that minimizes risk, controls costs, maintains schedules, ensures quality, and delivers buildings that meet or exceed owner expectations. Our team includes experienced project managers, skilled superintendents, quality control specialists, and safety professionals who bring expertise, accountability, and professionalism to every project phase from foundation to certificate of occupancy.
New office construction: single-story and multi-story buildings, corporate headquarters, medical office buildings, professional office parks, and build-to-suit office facilities.
Apartment construction: garden-style apartments, mid-rise multifamily, student housing, senior living facilities, and mixed-income housing developments.
Retail building projects: strip centers, freestanding retail buildings, restaurant buildings, auto service facilities, and specialty retail construction.
Industrial construction: warehouse facilities, distribution centers, manufacturing buildings, flex industrial spaces, and specialized industrial facilities.
Healthcare construction: medical office buildings, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care facilities, specialty medical buildings, and healthcare campuses.
Integrated project delivery: single-source responsibility for design and construction, value engineering, budget control, fast-track scheduling, and simplified project management.
Proven Track Record: Over $50 million in successfully completed ground-up projects delivered on time and within budget with exceptional quality.
Budget Certainty: Guaranteed maximum price contracts, detailed cost tracking, value engineering, and proactive cost management that protects your pro forma.
Schedule Performance: Realistic schedules, proactive planning, efficient execution, and proven ability to meet critical milestone dates including lease commencement deadlines.
Quality Construction: Rigorous quality control, experienced superintendents, skilled craftsmen, and systematic inspections ensure buildings that perform as designed.
Licensed & Insured: Fully licensed commercial general contractor with comprehensive builder's risk insurance, general liability, and workers' compensation coverage.
Local Expertise: Deep knowledge of Houston market conditions, local subcontractor relationships, permitting processes, and site-specific challenges including soils and drainage.
Step 1 - Pre-Construction Planning: Site analysis, entitlement review, constructability evaluation, preliminary budgeting, schedule development, and risk assessment.
Step 2 - Design Coordination: We work with your architect and engineers to optimize designs for constructability, value, schedule, and long-term performance.
Step 3 - Budgeting & Contracting: Detailed cost estimates, subcontractor bidding, contract negotiations, and guaranteed maximum price or lump-sum proposals.
Step 4 - Permitting & Approvals: Building permit applications, utility coordination, municipal approvals, and all regulatory requirements for construction commencement.
Step 5 - Construction Execution: Site development, foundation construction, building structure, MEP systems, interior finishes, and site improvements with daily oversight and quality control.
Step 6 - Closeout & Delivery: Punch-list completion, final inspections, certificate of occupancy, owner training, warranty documentation, and as-built drawings.
Design-Build: Single-source responsibility for design and construction provides cost certainty, faster delivery, and simplified owner management.
Construction Management: We serve as your owner's representative, managing design and construction with transparency and protecting your interests.
General Contracting: Traditional design-bid-build with competitive pricing after design completion and lump-sum or GMP contracts.
Site Preparation: Comprehensive site work including clearing, grading, utilities, drainage, detention ponds, and parking lot construction.
Foundation Systems: Expert foundation construction addressing Houston's expansive clay soils with engineered solutions including post-tension slabs and pier and beam systems.
Building Structure: Structural construction including concrete, masonry, steel framing, wood framing, and specialty structural systems.
Building Envelope: High-performance exterior systems including roofing, waterproofing, windows, doors, and insulation designed for Houston's climate.
MEP Systems: Complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems coordinated and installed for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Interior Construction: Interior framing, drywall, flooring, ceilings, millwork, and finishes that meet owner specifications and quality standards.
We understand Houston's unique construction environment: expansive clay soils requiring engineered foundations, high water tables demanding comprehensive drainage, severe weather requiring resilient building envelopes, strict energy codes, and rapid permitting timelines. Our local experience ensures projects navigate these challenges successfully.
We provide ground-up construction services throughout Greater Houston including all high-growth submarkets: Energy Corridor, Westchase, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy, Pearland, Clear Lake, Cypress, Tomball, and emerging development areas. We understand each market's specific development requirements and opportunities.
Call Houston's ground-up construction experts today for a consultation and preliminary budget.