In just four decades, Collin College enrollment increased over 1000%. The remarkable growth of the Texas institution reflects the population influx around its campuses, namely those in McKinney, Plano, and Frisco. College leaders have done a tremendous job anticipating and planning for expansion by completing and implementing strategic plans roughly every five years.
Like many universities around the country, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) was facing a severe shortage of student housing. “Bursting at the seams” was how Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp described it. As we wrap up another back-to-school season, we look back at this successful project from 2019, a testament to the possibilities of public-private partnerships.
Orthodontia’s time on the silver screen has finally come! Meet Dr. Jeff Shao and his team at Showtime Orthodontics. Dr. Shao has served the community in The Woodlands for over 10 years and has been often called the "friendly neighborhood orthodontist."
As summer winds down, we wanted to share some of the fun and memorable moments we've enjoyed with our families. From lake days and dining out to hiking adventures and cozy camp fires, it's been a summer full of laughter and bonding. We hope these snapshots of our summer adventures bring a smile to your face and remind you of the importance of balancing work with the things that make life truly special.
With Q2 behind us, we're looking full steam ahead. After a slowdown in late May and June, July is gaining momentum. Our commitment to the industry is unwavering, and with 18 years of public sector experience, we're actively pursuing new opportunities, backed by our renewed HUB, WBE, and MBE certificates from the City of Houston.
We're actively participating in industry events and are excited to be in booth #851 at the upcoming Texas Society of Architects Conference & Expo in October, hosted by AIA Houston. It’s been 10 years since it was last held in Houston, and we're proud to be a sponsor for the opening party happy hour.
Deborah and I are thrilled to share some exciting news after a client meeting! The marketing team of a large corporation presented us with a brilliant idea for a new retail store concept that had been in internal discussion for years but never materialized—until now! We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to work on such a groundbreaking project and appreciate our client's trust in us. Collaborating closely, our talented team created photorealistic images that vividly illustrated their vision, enabling the leadership team’s confident decision-making and paving the way for a successful new venture.
The Houston Ship Channel complex, with its more than 200 public and private facilities, is the nation's largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. With that in mind, we attended the Bisnow Future of Galveston County event. The event provided us with a wealth of knowledge about the latest developments, the hospitality boom, and pockets of growth. It also served as an excellent platform to share and discuss projects in Galveston County with other industry leaders and colleagues.
Despite the setbacks from Hurricane Beryl, the CCIM Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter Mid-Year Economic Update event thrived.
Special thanks to Dr. Harold Hunt for sharing his research and insights, providing us with a comprehensive economic overview and real estate outlook for the year. Despite higher production costs, shipping challenges, potential import tariffs, and increased government spending, there is plenty of good news. Here are some highlights from his presentation:
North Carolina is investing $1 billion to fight the state's mental health and substance use crisis. Of that funding, $200 million is earmarked to build systems to support people in crisis and with complex needs. human eXperience (hX) architects is designing the new Mecklenburg County Facility-Based Crisis Center in Charlotte, NC.
One person’s trash becomes a builder’s treasure. Houston’s Brixx Technology is underway on a repurposing project in Toronto, Ohio that will produce double the benefit for the community and the environment. Brixx is renovating the decommissioned W.H. Sammis Power Plant and integrating their proprietary process for converting coal combustion waste into durable, non-toxic bricks and blocks. By 2025, Brixx will recycle the entire 20-million ton repository of fly ash at site into LEED-certified building materials. Brixx is the first company to receive a beneficial fly ash reuse permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. PRISM worked with Randy Stremmel, CEO of Brixx, to develop the renderings needed to explain the project to city officials and environmental groups.
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