Engineering firms upgrade offices in tenant favorable market

Entech Civil Engineers has leased space in Energy Crossing I, 15021 Katy Freeway. Entech Civil Engineers has leased space in Energy Crossing I, 15021 Katy Freeway. Photo: handout Photo: handout Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Engineering firms upgrade offices in tenant favorable market 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

Two engineering firms are taking advantage of west Houston's tenant friendly climate to get new offices.

Entech Civil Engineers has leased 15,346 square feet at 15021 Katy Freeway in the Energy Corridor. The deal, handled by Rob Johnson of Lee & Associates, enables the company to triple its local footprint, while upgrading to a newer building.

"Companies currently occupying Class B buildings have an opportunity to upgrade to Class A offices at a reduced cost," Johnson said in an announcement.

"The increased size will accommodate the company's growth requirements, while the upgraded office space and building amenities will help attract and retain talent."

Kevin Wyatt of Lincoln Property Co. represented the landlord, Invesco.

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In Westchase, Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers has leased 16,210 square feet at Towers at Westchase II, 10350 Richmond.

"Westchase's tenant-centric market conditions solidified our client's decision to lease space at Towers at Westchase II, which provides the perfect environment for our client to run its growing business given its location and access to amenities within the building and Westchase submarket," Stream Realty Partners managing director Anthony Squillante said in an announcement.

Squillante represented Pape-Dawson along with Josh Morrow. Brad Fricks and Ryan Bishop, also with Stream, represented the landlord, FSP Westchase LLC, a subsidiary of Franklin Street Properties Corp.

Including sublease space, more than a quarter of the office space in the Energy Corridor and Westchase submarkets is available, according to CBRE.