Clay Development & Construction is a vertically integrated industrial developer specializing in design-build, build-to-suit, and Class A distribution, manufacturing, and logistics facilities across Greater Houston.
Clay purchases land, designs the site, coordinates utilities, constructs the facility, and sells or leases the completed project. With in-house architectural, surveying, structural, and civil engineering, Clay saves clients significant time and money during the most critical phases of development.
With over 20 business parks, hundreds of individual sites, and 2,000+ acres developed, Clay is one of Houston’s largest industrial developers. Services include site selection, design, and infrastructure planning for streets, utilities, detention, mitigation, fire protection, and other essential amenities.
Clay designs and delivers high-quality facilities at the best value. Completed projects include: Additions and retrofits, single-user facilities, large-scale manufacturing and distribution centers, cold storage (refrigerated / freezer) buildings, heavy crane-served structures, multistory office buildings, and specialized industrial applications.
Clay arranges financing and delivers custom facilities for lease on Clay-owned or tenant-owned sites. Every Design-Build service is available in a Build-to-Suit structure.
Clay provides in-house structural and civil engineering through a team of experienced professionals. Dedicated engineering ensures unmatched coordination, faster timelines, and significant savings during planning and construction.
Clay’s in-house architects offer rapid feedback and design solutions from the very first meeting. Their expertise includes permitting, fire code review, ADA compliance, and LEED considerations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and well-executed designs.
Clay delivers preliminary designs and turnkey bids within 2–3 days of the initial meeting. Strong vendor relationships, high project volume, and integrated engineering and architecture enable highly competitive pricing.
Clay manages selection, surveying, environmental assessments, geotechnical reports, detention planning, and floodplain analysis — handling all due diligence to keep projects moving smoothly.
Clay also assists with tax abatements, joint ventures, and lender coordination. Longstanding relationships with local lenders help clients secure the best terms and close deals faster.
