University of Houston-Clear Lake Profile

Houston-area public university with multiple campuses

About University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a University of Houston System institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs through its Clear Lake, Pearland and Texas Medical Center locations, along with online study options. Its Facilities Management and Construction team supports campus operations, planning, maintenance and renovation across a 524-acre main campus and additional learning sites. uhcl.edu

What they do

UHCL provides undergraduate and graduate education, applied research, creative activity and community partnerships. Facilities Management and Construction maintains and operates campus spaces, handles building maintenance, custodial, grounds, HVAC, environmental health and safety, space planning, event scheduling and construction-related work. uhcl.edu

Who they serve

The university serves a diverse student body, including undergraduate, graduate, working and lifelong learners, as well as faculty, staff, community partners and organizations using university facilities. Its learning locations include the main Clear Lake campus, UHCL at Pearland and UHCL at Texas Medical Center. uhcl.edu

Recent signals

Construction began in May 2025 on the Bayou Building Campus Construction Assistance Program project, with January and February 2026 progress updates posted by UHCL. uhcl.edu
UHCL received $2.056 million in 2025 Higher Education Fund support for deferred maintenance and capital improvements. uhcl.edu
UHCL’s Facilities Management and Construction team supports the 524-acre Clear Lake campus, UHCL at Pearland and space at the Texas Medical Center. uhcl.edu
The university published FY26 facilities labor rates covering multiple in-house service areas, including HVAC/building management systems, electrical, custodial, grounds and general maintenance. uhcl.edu

Reasons to get in touch

Bayou Building renovation: UHCL began a major Campus Construction Assistance Program project in May 2025 involving third-floor classroom and laboratory changes, utility work, replacement of more than 600 air-conditioning components and cooling-tower replacement. uhcl.edu
Deferred maintenance and capital improvements: UHCL received $2.056 million in Higher Education Fund allocation during the 2025 Texas legislative session for these purposes. uhcl.edu
Facilities operations across multiple sites: the department supports the 524-acre Clear Lake campus, the Pearland campus and space at the Texas Medical Center, while maintaining campus space inventories in coordination with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. uhcl.edu
FY26 service operations: UHCL published updated internal labor rates for automotive, custodial, electrical, grounds, HVAC/building management systems, plumbing, painting, maintenance and moving services. uhcl.edu

Questions worth asking them

What are the main operational challenges Facilities Management and Construction is managing as the Bayou Building renovation affects classrooms, laboratories and building systems?
How is the $2.056 million Higher Education Fund allocation being prioritized across deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs?
How does the team coordinate facilities planning and service standards across Clear Lake, Pearland and the Texas Medical Center location?