Derk Harmsen Construction Co., Inc. Company Profile

Grid United

Location: 712 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Building Category: Office Building

Customer's Industry: Utilities

Project Role: General Contractor

Project Scope: Interiors

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Balden Contract Group

Location: 6633 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX 77024

Building Category: Industrial Buildings

Customer's Industry: Construction

Project Role: General Contractor

Project Scope: Interiors

Collaborators:

ONYX Constructors

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Method Architecture at East River

Location: 2920 Riverby Road, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77056

Building Category: Office Building

Customer's Industry: Architecture

Project Role: Architect

Project Scope: Interiors

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Method Architecture (Headquarters) - Houston, TX

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Cogdell Law Firm

Location: 712 Main Street, Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Building Category: Office Building

Customer's Industry: Legal

Project Role: General Contractor

Project Scope: Interiors

Collaborators:

ONYX Constructors

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Building Materials

April 28, 2026

Commercial Kitchens Wall Surfaces

Choosing between FRP, tile, and stainless steel in commercial kitchens comes down to balancing cost, durability, maintenance, and performance by using each material strategically where it works best.

Archidoodles

Building Systems

DOAS Systems in Commercial Buildings: Why They’re Used—and How They Change HVAC Cost

April 27, 2026

DOAS Systems in Commercial Buildings: Why They’re Used—and How They Change HVAC Cost

A DOAS system improves commercial HVAC performance by separating ventilation from temperature control, resulting in better humidity control, increased energy efficiency, and lower long-term operating costs.

Archidoodles

AEC Companies

What is the AEC Industry and Why is it Important?

April 29, 2026

What is the AEC Industry and Why is it Important?

The AEC industry—comprising architecture, engineering, and construction—drives the creation of the built environment through collaborative efforts that shape infrastructure, foster innovation, and impact economic growth.

ONYX Constructors

AEC Companies

What Does a General Contractor Do? – The Backbone of Commercial Construction

December 22, 2025

What Does a General Contractor Do? – The Backbone of Commercial Construction

The essential role of General Contractors in delivering successful commercial projects and ensuring project goals are met.

VIDEOS

Office Tour

Energy Tower IV - Floor 11 - Building Tour

The eleventh floor of Energy Tower Four in Houston, Texas, offers 26,417 SF of move-in-ready, high-finish office space designed for both collaboration and focused work. The layout combines 39 private offices with approximately 60 workstations positioned along the perimeter for natural light. It includes a full range of meeting spaces—six small conference rooms, a mid-size room, a large boardroom, and a training room—along with breakout areas throughout. A central kitchen and breakroom, plus recreation spaces, create a strong team hub, making the floor an efficient and well-balanced workplace ready for immediate use.

Mac Haik Management

Office Tour

Energy Tower IV - Office Suite 640 - Building Tour

Suite 640 at Energy Tower 4 in Houston, Texas, is a 3,418 SF, move-in-ready office designed for efficiency and functionality. It features a welcoming reception area, six private offices (or five plus a conference room), and a central open workspace for collaboration. The end-of-building location provides abundant natural light and strong views. Additional highlights include a large kitchen/lunchroom, workroom, storage, and high-quality modern finishes—making it an ideal, well-balanced workspace for small teams.

Mac Haik Management

Building Materials

Asphalt Paving Operation Training Video - Positions and Equipment

Learn about all positions and equipment on a paving operation. From grading to milling to paving. Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering details the asphalt production and placement process, from aggregate handling and base preparation to the paving train's operation. The video explains key roles like the tack truck driver, screed operator, and paving foreman while highlighting essential equipment such as graders, rollers, and material transfer vehicles.

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