Marcus Richards
As the United States continues to see a surge in construction projects, many innovative startups have emerged that have influenced, and are expected to continue to greatly impact the industry. This article highlights such startups originated in 2020 and beyond, operating within the construction industry and headquartered in Houston, Texas.
The 2020 emergence of these startups despite industry-wide impacts from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic reflect the versatility and resilience of the construction industry in Houston. The region remained attractive to startups in the past year, due in part to the city’s robust local economy and a business-friendly environment.
These novel companies are striving to transform the building and construction industry with their progressive ideas, products, and services. What follows is a list of such startups, each founded in 2020, that offer unique solutions to traditional construction industry dilemmas and present a promising future for the construction sector.
DCCM
Founded by James F. (Jim) Thompson, DCCM provides design, consulting, and construction management services with a focus on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. More about the company can be found on their website.
Frontline Road Safety
Frontline Road Safety, formed in 2020 by the private equity firm Sterling Group, provides pavement marking services to a variety of end markets and customers. This Houston-based startup’s range of services includes seal coating, pressure washing and parking lot striping. More information can be found on their website.
frakktal
With a business model revolving around sectors like Building Material, Construction, Green Building, Manufacturing, Recycling, and Sustainability, frakktal is another Houston-based startup. Founded by Jhana Porter, the specifics of the company can be explored on their website or their LinkedIn page.
Nest Finders
Nest Finders, a promising startup in the Construction, Property Management, and Real Estate sector, can be found online on their website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
HTX Home Inspections
HTX Home Inspections provides home inspection services for both residential and commercial properties. Clients can reach out to them through telephone or email contacts provided on the company’s website. They also maintain a strong online presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Realty Logix
Realty Logix is a Houston-based startup that operates in the Construction, Property Management, and Real Estate sectors. You can learn more about the services they offer from their website and LinkedIn.
Diverse Solutions Engineering
Diverse Solutions Engineering, a commercial and industrial Engineering startup, provides more information about their services on their website and on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
Cactus Solar
Another promising startup in the Houston construction scene, Cactus Solar, specializes in solar system installations. They pride themselves on delivering clean, renewable solar power to communities across the Lone Star State. You can learn more about their work on their website and LinkedIn.
Vero Sade
Vero Sade operates in the Architecture, Construction, and Property Development industries. More details can be gleaned from their website or their LinkedIn page.
Authenticus
Last but not least, Authenticus is a startup dealing with 3D modeling services, augmented and mixed reality for the construction and property development industries. You can explore more on their website, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Living up to Houston’s reputation as a hub for innovation, these startups bring to the table unique solutions to longstanding industry issues, and stand to shape the future of the construction industry in this vibrant city.
