POGUE IN THE NEWS

Pogue Construction Breaks Ground on Northwest ISD High School #4

A New Era for a Growing Community

On February 28, 2025, Pogue Construction, in partnership with Northwest Independent School District (Northwest ISD), officially broke ground on the district’s fourth comprehensive high school. Located on North Riverside Drive near I-35W and State Highway 170 in Fort Worth, Texas, this new campus is a strategic response to the district’s rapid growth and is planned to open in August 2027.

A Response to Rapid Growth

Northwest ISD has experienced significant enrollment increases, with projections indicating nearly 38,000 students by 2029. To address this, the district proposed a $1.9 billion bond in May 2023, which voters approved. This bond funds the construction of 12 new schools, including High School #4, and other facilities to accommodate the growing student population.

 

State-of-the-Art Campus Features

Designed by Glenn-Partners

 

The new high school is designed to serve approximately 3,200 students within a 730,000-square-foot facility. Key features include:

  • Athletic Facilities: A 7,500-seat varsity football stadium, a 3,200-seat athletics arena, two auxiliary gyms, an indoor practice facility, weight rooms, and fields for baseball, softball, and tennis.
  • Fine Arts and Academic Spaces: A 1,200-seat theater, fine arts classrooms, a cafeteria, media center, core academic classrooms, and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) academy.
  • The design emphasizes student connectivity, engagement, and community integration, aiming to create a cohesive environment that supports both academic and extracurricular activities.

Pogue Construction’s Commitment

Pogue Construction, a McKinney-based firm with a strong track record in educational projects, is leading the construction of High School #4. The company has previously completed projects for Northwest ISD, including V.R. Eaton High School and the Northwest ISD Aquatic Center. Pogue Construction is dedicated to delivering high-quality educational facilities that meet the evolving needs of Texas communities.

Community Impact

The addition of High School #4 will alleviate overcrowding at existing high schoolsByron Nelson, Eaton, and Northwest—ensuring that students have access to quality education in modern facilities close to home. The new campus is expected to become a hub for community events, fostering local pride and engagement.

For more information on the project and updates on construction progress, visit Pogue Construction’s website and Northwest ISD’s construction updates.

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Pogue Construction Ranks Among Top U.S. and North Texas Contractors in 2024

We are beyond proud to announce that we have been awarded two prestigious awards. These accolades are a testament to our reputation as The Most People-Focused Community Builder in Texas.

Recognized Among the Nation’s Top Contractors
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has honored Pogue Construction as one of the 2024 Top 400 Contractors, securing the rank of #152. Competing against nationwide companies, we pride ourselves in representing Texas on such a significant platform. This award shows our commitment to meeting our world-class standard of safety and innovation.

Leading the Way in North Texas
We have also been named the #3 TOP General Contractor in North Texas by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) for 2024.
This award highlights our strong presence and exceptional performance in the construction industry. Being acknowledged by a reputable local publication like the DBJ shows our dedication and commitment to our people and community.

Our People-Focused Approach
Pogue Construction has a high-performing team because we are Powered by People. Being Powered by People means to focus on the culture set in the workplace. Setting a positive workplace culture is setting your team up for success. Having a good culture workplace allows for great teamwork—when problems come our way, we get through them together. It is one of the reasons why Pogue Construction is so successful. Culture is the coal that our train runs on. Showing an interest and maintaining friendships for colleagues, providing support for one another, avoiding blame, inspiring each other, emphasizing the meaningfulness of the work, and treating each other with respect are all key things we do to keep our culture as good as it is.

Believe you’ll be a good fit? Good—we’re hiring! Visit pogueconstruction.com/careers

Looking Ahead
We will remain committed to our mission of Being The Most People-Focused Community Builder as we celebrate these accomplishments. We are excited about what the future looks like and will continue to deliver exceptional construction projects that create a legacy for the communities we serve.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our employees, trade partners, and clients. These awards are a collective achievement, and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without you.

About Pogue Construction
Pogue Construction is a leading construction company based in Texas (McKinney, Fort Worth, and Houston), known for its expertise in delivering world-class commercial, educational, and municipal projects. With a strong focus on safety and innovation, Pogue Construction is dedicated to building a better future for the communities it serves.

For more information about our projects and services, please visit our website at pogueconstruction.com

 

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Gateway Frisco Expansion Underway

Ben Pogue, President and CEO, of Pogue Construction, speaks at the Gateway Frisco Expansion Groundbreaking in April 2021. The new expansion will feature a state-of-the-art auditorium with a capacity of 1,200. New classrooms and offices for church staff are also being added. The additional space will give Gateway Frisco room to grow over the next few years.

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Pogue Ranks #4 on Top Contractors List

Pogue Construction ranks #4 on Dallas Business Journal’s 2021 List of North Texas General Contractors, moving up one place from last year.

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Prosper’s Children Health Stadium Awarded Best Project

Children’s Health Stadium in Prosper ISD has been awarded a 2020 Best Project in the Sports and Entertainment category by ENR Texas & Louisiana. Pogue was the Construction Manager on this project and worked alongside Huckabee and Teague Nall and Perkins Inc. Click here to view the full article.

 

 

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Pogue Construction Ranks #5 on Top Contractors List

Pogue Construction ranks #5 on Dallas Business Journal’s 2020 List of North Texas General Contractors, moving up two places from last year. The top North Texas General Contractors are

ranked on revenue. Pogue’s 2019 revenue was $630 million, which was a 38% increase from the prior year.

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Former Steering Committee Members Tour New Henderson Middle School

A tour Tuesday let members of a 2013 bond steering committee take a look at progress of the new Henderson Middle School a year after construction began and two years since voters approved the $27 million spending proposal.

“This is going to be awesome,” superintendent Keith Boles told the 20 or so people on the tour.

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Light Farms Elementary Progress Report

While it may be affecting our moods (like, bad), this winter weather sure isn’t putting a damper on the construction progress of Light Farms Elementary. It’s crazy how much difference a month makes – from the photo above you can tell how much progress the crew has made just in the past few weeks. And don’t forget, enrollment begins later this Spring and doors will be open this August! It’ll be here in no time, so start sharpening those pencils…

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