Building for the Next Generation.
Doing the right thing since 1927
Marshall Construction has delivered ground-up schools, complex renovations, and landmark civic projects across Greater Houston for nearly a century, guided by the same family values every generation.
One of Houston's Longest-Serving Commercial Builders
Marshall Construction Company, Ltd. was founded in 1927 by Bill Marshall and has been building Greater Houston ever since. From Bill to Jack, from Jack to David, and from David to the fourth generation of Marshall leadership, the company has never wavered from its founding values: hard work, honesty, and doing right by the client.
We are a Construction Manager at Risk specialist and one of Greater Houston's most experienced dedicated K–12 builders, specializing in school construction for over 90 years. That depth of focus means we've cultivated the deepest relationships with school-centric subcontractors in the region, translating into better pricing, better scheduling, and best-in-industry warranty responsiveness for our clients.
"Do the Right Thing."— Marshall's Guiding Principle
William B. Marshall (left) and Jack P. Marshall (right), the first two generations of Marshall Construction.
William founded the company in 1927 on a simple promise: do right by the client, every time. Jack carried that promise through Houston's postwar building boom, and David carried it into the modern CMAR era. Travis and Sam represent the fourth generation now building on that same foundation. Nearly a century later, it’s still the same family, still the same handshake.
Excellence
What Sets Us Apart
Houston's Most Experienced Dedicated K–12 Builder
We have specialized in K–12 school construction for over 90 years, longer than any other dedicated school builder in Greater Houston. That focus has produced trusted, repeat relationships with more than 20 Greater Houston school districts, from Fort Bend ISD and Conroe ISD to Klein ISD, Needville ISD, and beyond.
Best School-Centric Sub Relationships & Most Competitive GMPs
Because we're the contractor school subs want to work with, we attract the most qualified, reliable trade partners: those who specialize in school construction and understand its unique safety and scheduling demands. Those relationships translate directly into more competitive subcontractor pricing and, ultimately, some of the most cost-competitive Guaranteed Maximum Prices in the Greater Houston K–12 market.
Best-in-Industry Customer Service & Warranty Response
From the first preconstruction meeting through the final warranty call, responsive, honest communication is baked into how we operate. Our sub relationships mean we can mobilize quickly on warranty and defect issues. When a school calls, we answer, without the runaround.
OSHA-Credentialed Field Leadership & Award-Winning Safety Record
Every Project Manager and Superintendent on the Marshall team holds current OSHA credentials. Safety is a condition of employment and a promise to every school district we serve, and our record proves it. In fact, Marshall has only had one lost time incident in the last 20 years.
Marshall has been presented with the Zero Lost Time Award from the AGC Texas Building Branch for four consecutive years (2020–2023), and has earned AGC Certificates of Commendation for Excellence in Safety (recognizing a zero incidence rate) for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). We have also received the Certificate of Safety Achievement from Texas Mutual Insurance Company for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
AGC Houston Leadership
Marshall is one of the longest-standing members of the Houston AGC. David Marshall served on the AGC Houston Board of Directors from 1992–2015 and CompGroup AGC Board of Directors from 1993–2023, with the latter 11 years of that tenure as President (2012–2023). Sam Marshall currently serves on the AGC Membership Committee.
Two-Time AGC APEX Gold Award Winner
Marshall Construction is a two-time recipient of the AGC Houston APEX Gold Award, the industry's highest honor for construction excellence in Greater Houston. The biennial Awards for Project Excellence recognizes member companies for consistent excellence in construction, valuable contributions to the community, and demonstrated commitment to skill, integrity, and responsibility.
Built for the Way Owners Think
Construction Manager at Risk
Our primary delivery method, and our legacy. We serve as both advisor and builder, with a guaranteed maximum price and full accountability to the owner from day one.
Ground-Up Construction
From site prep through ribbon-cutting, we manage every phase of new facility construction, including schools, civic buildings, and commercial structures, with precision and transparency.
Renovation & Remodeling
Complex occupied-building renovations require particular discipline. We've been doing phased school renovations for decades, keeping students safe while rebuilding around them.
K–12 Education
Schools are our specialty and our legacy. We have served Fort Bend ISD, Conroe ISD, Klein ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Pasadena ISD, Alief ISD, Needville ISD, Spring Branch ISD, and more than a dozen other Greater Houston districts.
Preconstruction Services
Early involvement saves money and prevents surprises. We provide estimating, constructability review, phasing strategy, and budget management before a shovel hits the ground.
Postconstruction Services
Our commitment doesn't end at ribbon-cutting. We deliver complete record drawings, closeout documents, O&M manuals, hands-on systems training, and prompt warranty & defect response.
David Marshall served on the joint AGC/AIA task force that established Construction Manager at Risk as a recognized delivery method in Texas, giving Marshall a foundational role in shaping the way Greater Houston builds schools. Marshall subsequently delivered the first CMAR school project in Texas: the Dulles Middle and High School remodel and additions for Fort Bend ISD.
Nearly a Century of Building Houston
Bill Marshall founds Marshall Construction in Houston, Texas during a period of rapid city growth. The company builds commercial structures and establishes its reputation for straightforward dealing and quality work. Early clients include Weiner's department stores, Shell Chemical facilities, and HISD.
Jack Marshall leads the company into K–12 education construction. Projects include Clear Creek High School, Rice University's Geology & Biology Building, Memorial Senior High School, and dozens of elementary schools across Houston's fast-growing suburbs.
Marshall diversifies into aviation hangars, university buildings, and civic projects. Aviation clients include Shell Oil, Transco, Tenneco, Pennzoil, and Aramco. The Houston Museum of Natural Science addition stands as a landmark civic project. K–12 relationships with Cy-Fair ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and Klein ISD deepen.
Marshall becomes the go-to contractor for major high school construction across Greater Houston: Pearland HS, Kempner HS, Stephen F. Austin HS, Dulles HS, Hightower HS, Klein Collins HS, and Thurgood Marshall HS. Marshall is credited with delivering the first CMAR school project in Texas in partnership with Fort Bend ISD.
David Marshall leads the firm into its fourth generation. Notable projects include College Park High School (Conroe ISD), Klein Forest High School additions, York Junior High (Conroe ISD), and Needville High School and Middle School. The Marshall tradition of long-term client partnerships continues.
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