See the GRB Transformation take shape
Renderings, construction progress, and life inside the building today — updated monthly as GRB South rises.
GRB South & Central Plaza at dusk
Festival night at the new entrance
Welcome to Houston — the concourse
Rooftop lawn over the halls
Exhibitor operations
GRB South entrance
Exhibit hall connector
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Construction progress
The road to opening day
Q4 2024Groundbreaking
Site work begins south of the existing building.
Jun 2026Steel topped out
Structure reaches full height — you are here.
2027Enclosure & interiors
Facade complete; ballroom fit-out begins.
May 2028GRB South opens
First events in the new building.
Picture your event here.
Founding events in GRB South get first choice of 2028–2029 dates.