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Old Posted Nov 20, 2014, 11:42 PM
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A note I received from the Friends of HSPVA says groundbreaking is December 14 (at 2pm). Anyone want to see the Mayor and the School Board stick shovels in a sandbox?
From a webcam on 811 Main, there's already heavy equipment on site that has pulled up some of the asphalt.

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Old Posted Nov 21, 2014, 5:20 AM
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They waited until late on a Thursday night to unveil this one. Another Stream project:

Stream Realty breaks ground on spec office building in northwest Houston





What, no sandbox?
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Just for once a real groundbreaking .
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Old Posted Nov 21, 2014, 5:14 PM
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The latest labor market numbers from the Texas Labor Market Indicator just got released. Depending on which data survey you use, Houston created either 121,000 or 132,000 jobs between last October and this October. Total number of jobs is now 2,939,000. No wonder there are labor shortages in the construction industry (and the accounting industry and the oil and gas industry and...)

Texas Sets Annual Job Growth Record

And the unemployment rate's down to 4.7%.
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I get called for an interview with Baker Hughes for a pretty good job this afternoon and this is announced this evening. FML
There are numerous others that have not been announced yet. I know of 4. And they will affect O&G companies on the westside.
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Old Posted Nov 21, 2014, 7:32 PM
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Development of the East End (or is it the Bayou District?) is ramping up:



BisNow shows this plan in the pipeline. Townhomes, mixed-use, multifamily...but few specifics other than the single-family residences.
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From a webcam on 811 Main, there's already heavy equipment on site that has pulled up some of the asphalt.

Wow thats so awesome, never thoughd I'd see cranes in that part of downtown.
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Old Posted Nov 22, 2014, 3:22 AM
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I saw the cranes from I-69 on the way into town tonight. Even at night, the activity is impressive.
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On the left is the Marriott Marquis and Hampton/Homewood Suites. On the far right is Market Square Tower. When the roof at Minute Maid is open, there is a clear view of the 609 Main crane. To the far left (out of picture) is the crane for EADO Station. Soon to join are Capitol Tower, Catalyst, 6 Houston Center, Market Square Apartments, and others...
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Wow, beautiful shot! Thanks Michi.
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According to Houston First, Looney & Associates has provided new interior renderings of the new Marriott Marquis being built across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here is a rendering of the hotel restaurant. Our partners at RIDA Development Corporation anticipate the 1,000-room hotel will be completed in the fall of 2016. In the meantime the worksite is an ant hill of activity with 1,350 workers!











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On the left is the Marriott Marquis and Hampton/Homewood Suites. On the far right is Market Square Tower. When the roof at Minute Maid is open, there is a clear view of the 609 Main crane. To the far left (out of picture) is the crane for EADO Station. Soon to join are Capitol Tower, Catalyst, 6 Houston Center, Market Square Apartments, and others...
amazing insight.. and a wonderful illustration!
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the new marriott's proposed interiors are distinguished / ambitious / beautiful!
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Only the last two renderings are new. They look amazing though.
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Correct...only the last two are the new renderings released today.
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Another example of the demand for office space. A manufacturer moves its oilfield business to the Woodlands:

Illinois manufacturer to expand its energy business in The Woodlands

"...Illinois-based Dover Corp. (NYSE: DOV) rebranded much of its energy business in The Woodlands from Norris Production Solutions to Dover Artificial Lift earlier this year and then acquired The Woodlands-based Accelerated Companies LLC at the end of September.

The next step in 2015 is to continue growing and consolidate Houston-area Dover Energy brands into about 30,000 square feet of to-be-determined office space in The Woodlands, said Paul Mahoney, president of Dover Artificial Lift. Dover is "currently evaluating" locations, he said..."
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