Houston Happenings - October 2026 
Professional Development
| The cost of waiting on a big-ticket project
Deferring a capital decision is itself a decision, and it is rarely the cheap one. Useful framing for anyone heading into budget season.
Building Operating Management
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| Seven ways to structure a facilities team
A look at seven operating models and what each does for planning, reliability, and technician development.
Facility Maintenance Decisions
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| Fire Prevention Week puts lithium-ion charging in focus
Scooters, tools, and mobility devices are charging in buildings that were never designed for it. Practical steps to cut the risk.
FacilitiesNet
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Houston Market Watch
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Aviation
Amex nearly triples its lounge at Bush Intercontinental
The Terminal D Centurion Lounge goes from roughly 8,000 to more than 23,000 square feet, with new kitchens, shower suites and restrooms. Completion targeted for 2028.
Houston Airports
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Industrial
Portman breaks ground on Gateway 1960
A three-building industrial park now underway in north Houston.
Realty News Report
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Industrial
Wildcat Distribution Center lands 10,000 amps
A 321,120-square-foot cross-dock inside Beltway 8, built with enough power capacity to court advanced manufacturing tenants.
Commercial Property Executive
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Manufacturing
Hertha Metals starts a $100M plant in Conroe
Ground broken this month on an iron production facility north of Houston.
Realty News Report
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