Entry Security Hardening - William Elementary in Lubbock, TX

LISD - Nat William Elementary underwent a renovation project at 4812 58th Street in Lubbock, Texas. The work, filed as Entry Security Hardening - William Elementary, focused on interior alterations and the installation of security features. The project involved 1,200 sq ft of space with an estimated cost of $500,000. This construction effort was registered with TDLR in October 2019.

The scope of work included interior renovations specifically designed to add security capabilities. The filing details the addition of HM doors, frames, and hardware to the facility. These upgrades were part of a broader renovation or alteration type of work. The project utilized public funds and was situated on public land. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing was Stephen D Macphie.

Project Details and Financials

The estimated cost of $500,000 places this project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Lubbock County. The median cost for similar projects in the county is $300,000. The project size of 1,200 sq ft is smaller than the median size of 3,736 sq ft for comparable filings. The cost per square foot for this project was $417, which is above the county median of $100 per square foot.

Moffitt Architectural Group, PLLC served as the design firm of record for this project. The construction start date was October 2019, and the completion date on the filing was May 2020. The scheduled build window for this project was 210 days, which is longer than the county median of 123 days for similar projects.

Status and Context

TDLR closed the project file in May 2020, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms that the regulatory review phase for this specific security hardening project has concluded. Lubbock ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,100,000, including work at Irons Middle School and Atkins Middle School.

The project is located in ZIP code 79414, which has a population of about 17,471 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $49,637. The median owner-occupied home value is $150,500. The housing stock in this area is mostly renter-occupied. These demographic details provide context for the community served by Nat William Elementary School.