Industrial Projects

[strickn]

We get excited about the potential carried in hints of new office and residential properties, and we make individual threads for them on this forum.

But this is not Dallas (my hometown).

7.5Msf of unheralded industrial space were absorbed locally in 2007, with 5.9 of that in warehouse and distribution, according to Commercialpropertynews.com.* Let's at least have one up-to-date thread on all of the drivetrain that runs between the Port (always called an economic engine) and the regional built environment.

* - possibly quoting from Grubb & Ellis Research (they say, "Houston

[H-Town Man]

This is good info. A recent article about us in the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned that Houston had a 1 million sq. ft. distribution center on the way. Do you know what this would be?

[strickn]

This is good info. A recent article about us in the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned that Houston had a 1 million sq. ft. distribution center on the way. Do you know what this would be?

Not for sure, but probably Rooms To Go on I-10 near the town of Brookshire, out toward Sealy.

[H-Town Man]

Okay, I think you're right.

[Subdude]

This is good info. A recent article about us in the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned that Houston had a 1 million sq. ft. distribution center on the way. Do you know what this would be?

Great news. I love the idea of being an even bigger shipping, distribution and logistics hub.

[strickn]

I found a compilation on http://recenter.tamu.edu/mnews/mnsearch.asp?AID=10&TID=3 for future reference.

A synopsis of 2008 activity omitted above in this thread:

Global Tubing LLC - $15M coiled oilfield tubing plant west of Dayton, TX, for completion Sept.

CT Industries - Pinehurst, Montg. Co. - 40Ksf addition to its manufacturing/warehouse

Green Polybag - Sugar Land, Cardinal Meadows Dr. - 175Ksf said to be the first green manufacturing plant in Texas (although it is just of polyethylene bags, at least the company did relocate from Louisiana)

Stainless Structurals Texas LLC - Conroe Park North - 75Ksf+ manufacturing plant (Swiss subsidiary)

Schuff Steel fabrication - in Humble, 14500 Smith - 150Ksf

World Trade Distribution - 2222 N. Wayside near I-10 E. - 59Ksf freight warehouse

Westland Business Park I - 8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy - 263Ksf

Koll Devpmt. Co. Clear Lake - SE of I-45 & Beltway 8 - 820Ksf with 500-first phase now breaking ground

McDonald's distributor Martin-Brower - adjoining 840 S. Trade Ctr. Pkwy. in the Woodlands Trade Center - 150Ksf on 12 acres, breaking ground

"West Texas LPG Pipeline LP" (Chevron & Buckeye Partners) - 39 mile segment of 12" pipeline to increase capacity between Mont Belvieu and Lufkin - approved Dec., done by midyear

First Industrial Realty Trust - in La Porte, Sens Rd. at Texas 225 - breaking ground on 120Ksf shell on 8 acres for completion this 4Q.; 8 more acres reserved for hopeful 200Ksf build to suit.

Clay Road Ind. Park - around 8721 Clay Rd. - 10 acres, seven 20-25Ksf bldgs with one sold, one for sale, and three ready to break ground

Northwest 8 Distribution Center - 276Ksf on 16 acres, ground broken and completion this 4Q.

Beltway Antoine Business Center - 35 acres; 203Ksf complete, a further 180Ksf done summer

Hardy Distribution Center - Central Green Blvd & Greens Rd - 501Ksf with 248 u/c since Jan., open in Apr.

Ellington Trade Center - Texas 3 and Ell. Field - 833Ksf with 513 on 50 acres open in Dec.

Satsuma Station Ind. Park - near 290 & 1960 - Federal Express' largest US cross-dock freight facility u/c; further 300Ksf dist. ctr. to break ground 3Q for completion 2Q2009; later phase of 546Ksf planned.

InterPort Business Park - Texas 146 near Ship Channel - 600Ksf completed of 1.3Msf on 88 acres

Kennedy Greens Business Park - Aldine Bender & JFK Blvd - 100Ksf manufacturing u/c with 192 acres able to support at least 3Msf

Edited April 22, 2008 by strickn