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UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building

One West University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520, Brownsville, TX, 78520

UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building is a new construction project at One West University Blvd., Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2023). The project has an estimated value of $11.9M across about 17,149 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2021014874
$11.9M
Project Value
17,149
Square Feet
$694/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1y 8mo
Duration
Registered:May 4, 2021
Start:Jul 1, 2021
Target:Feb 28, 2023
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building is a New Construction project located at One West University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $11.9M covering 17,149 sq ft. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the property owner and TreanorHL Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 4, 2021.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building?

UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building is a new construction project at One West University Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Laboratory and office building consisting of a research lab, MRI suite, Vivarium, Office suite and associated support spaces.

Is UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building open in Brownsville?

Construction on UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building located?

UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building is located at One West University Blvd., Brownsville, TX, 78520, in Cameron County.

Who is the owner or developer of UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building?

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the property owner/developer of record for UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building?

TreanorHL Inc. is the design firm of record for UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building cost and how big is it?

UTRGV Vivarium & Office Building has an estimated construction value of $11.9M and approximately 17,149 square feet (about $694/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

Laboratory and office building consisting of a research lab, MRI suite, Vivarium, Office suite and associated support spaces.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
May 4, 2021
Project Closed
February 28, 2023
Construction Start
July 1, 2021
Expected Completion
February 28, 2023

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

May 4, 2021

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Feb 28, 2023

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TDLR ID: TABS2021014874

Design Firm

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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FELIPE,GUERRERO
RAS #1263
2900 W ALTON GLOOR BLVD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520
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6.6%
Unemployment
$299K
Median Listing
2,702
Bldg Permits/yr
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Population
1,595
Active Listings
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