Higginbotham moves into 35,000-SF space in Houston

HOUSTON – The local offices of partners Chapman Schewe Benefits Consulting, Madison Benefits Group, and Swantner & Gordon have consolidated into a new space in Energy Tower I at 11700 Katy Fwy. near Kirkwood. The partners are adopting the Higginbotham corporate name.

The new office, totaling 35,082 sf on one-and-a-half floors, contains more conference areas, common areas for training, and rooms for proposals and presentations.

The move brings 85 employees from two offices in Westchase and one near the Galleria under one roof. Higginbotham aims to be a single source for insurance and employee benefits services.

Energy Tower I is undergoing a renovation of its lobbies, restrooms, restaurant, health club facility and locker rooms. Outdoor dining is being added, along with a conference facility that will seat up to 200.

Companies have been filling in a chunk of space vacated by Technip USA, which now occupies Energy Tower III. Pacific Drilling moved into more than 77,000 sf in Energy Tower I last year. Three additional leases have been signed recently totaling 16,448 sf.