Ground-Up Retail Construction Contractor in Houston, TX

EastWest Commercial Construction, Inc. is a Houston commercial general contractor building new retail buildings for property owners and developers across Greater Houston, including Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland and Missouri City, and in Dallas–Fort Worth. We manage the project from pre-construction budgeting and permits through site work, the building shell, exterior finishes and final inspection.

Retail projects we build

How we work with owners and developers

  • Pre-construction budgeting, scheduling and value review before you commit
  • Permit coordination with the City of Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County and surrounding jurisdictions
  • Trade procurement, scheduling and daily site supervision
  • Regular progress updates through turnover and final inspection

Recent retail work

The Commons – Katy, TX (under construction)

EastWest is currently building The Commons, a 10,800 sq ft ground-up commercial project at 23727 Katy Freeway in Katy, TX 77494, with a project value of approximately $2.2M.

Southgate Commons Shopping Center – Fort Worth, TX

EastWest served as general contractor for Southgate Commons, an approximately 13,900 sq ft retail shopping center at 12448 Ware Ranch Trail off the South Freeway (I-35W) in Fort Worth. The project was completed in about 7 months with a project value of approximately $2.8M.

Beechwood Shopping Center – Fort Worth, TX

At Beechwood Shopping Center, 3400 TX-114 in north Fort Worth, EastWest provided general contracting for a 13,200 sq ft retail shopping center. Construction took about 7 months, with a project value of approximately $2.6M.

See more in our commercial construction portfolio and services.

Commercial projects only

EastWest works exclusively on commercial projects. We do not take residential work.

We also build ground-up commercial projects west of Houston. See our commercial construction services in Katy, TX.

Ground-up retail construction FAQ

What kinds of retail projects does EastWest build?

We build new retail buildings and strip centers, freestanding restaurant and quick-service buildings, pad site and outparcel buildings, and exterior, facade and storefront work on retail centers.

What size retail projects do you take on?

We take new-build and exterior commercial projects valued at $1,000,000 or more. We do not take interior renovations, tenant build-outs or residential work.

Have you built shopping centers before?

Yes. We were the general contractor for Southgate Commons Shopping Center (about 13,900 sq ft) and Beechwood Shopping Center (13,200 sq ft), both ground-up retail centers in Fort Worth, and we are currently building The Commons, a 10,800 sq ft ground-up commercial project in Katy.

How long does a ground-up retail center take to build?

It depends on the size, site and permitting. Southgate Commons and Beechwood each took about 7 months of construction.

Where do you build retail projects?

Across Greater Houston, including Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland and Missouri City, and in Dallas–Fort Worth.

How do I request a bid for a retail project?

Send us your project details through our contact page and our team will follow up.

Plan your retail project

Call 832-862-5223, email jenny@eastwestgc.net, or visit us at 5718 Westheimer Road, Suite 1000-C, Houston, TX 77057. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 9 AM–12 PM. Request a bid.