Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2022017477Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Workforce Building in Orange, TX

410 Front Street, Orange, TX, 77630

Target date passed (Sep 2022)Review Complete

Workforce Building is a renovation/alteration project at 410 Front Street, Orange, in Jefferson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2022 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $650K across about 1,824 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$650K
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Reported floor area
1,824 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$356/sqft
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Scheduled duration
4 months
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Apr 25, 2022143 days across supplied datesSep 15, 2022

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    21 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    122 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Workforce Building

The Lamar State College Orange Workforce Building is a renovation of a 1,824 sq ft pre-engineered metal building located at 410 Front Street in Orange, Texas. The project, filed with TDLR in April 2022, involves converting the structure into an open shop environment. The estimated cost for this alteration is $650,000, which calculates to $356 per square foot.

Sigma Engineers, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this project. The owner of record is Marcus Swayzer, associated with Hill International. The filing indicates the work is privately funded on private land for private use. Plan review was completed in April 2022, and construction was scheduled to begin in May 2022 with a planned completion date of September 2022.

Project Context and Status

According to the TDLR record, the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, despite the scheduled completion date having passed. The project is registered as a Renovation/Alteration within Jefferson County. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.

In comparison to other renovation and alteration filings in Jefferson County, this project’s cost is above the county median. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $250,000, while this project is estimated at $650,000. The scheduled build window of 122 days is close to the county median of 104 days. The cost per square foot of $356 is above the county median of $88 per square foot.

Sigma Engineers, Inc. has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $11,900,000. These include the Port of Beaumont, Bob Hope Cypress, Motiva Enterprise, ChemTreat Laboratory and Office, and the Morrell Clinic. Other registered projects in the immediate Orange area include the Student Success Center, Flying J, Riverside Pavilion, and the Capital One building.

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Workforce Building is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 410 Front Street, Orange, TX 77630 in Orange, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $650K covering 1,824 sq ft. Marcus Swayzer - Hill International is the property owner and Sigma Engineers, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 25, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lamar State College Orange Workforce Building open?

The TDLR record shows plan review is complete but has not yet recorded a final inspection. There is no public confirmation that the business is open or operating.

Who is the design firm for this project?

Sigma Engineers, Inc. is listed as the design firm of record for the Workforce Building renovation at 410 Front Street.

What is the estimated cost of the renovation?

The estimated cost for the 1,824 sq ft renovation is $650,000. This figure is above the median cost for similar projects in Jefferson County.

When was the project scheduled for completion?

The filing listed September 2022 as the completion date. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the status is unconfirmed.

Is the site in a flood zone?

Yes, the site coordinates place it inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.

What is Workforce Building?

Workforce Building is a renovation/alteration project at 410 Front Street in Orange, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project consists of renovations to a 1,800 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building. The Workforce Building will consist of an open shop.

Is Workforce Building open in Orange?

Workforce Building was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2022 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.

Where is Workforce Building located?

Workforce Building is located at 410 Front Street, Orange, TX, 77630, in Jefferson County.

Who is the owner or developer of Workforce Building?

Marcus Swayzer - Hill International is the property owner/developer of record for Workforce Building, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Workforce Building?

Sigma Engineers, Inc. is the design firm of record for Workforce Building, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Workforce Building cost and how big is it?

Workforce Building has an estimated construction value of $650K and approximately 1,824 square feet (about $356/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

The project consists of renovations to a 1,800 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building. The Workforce Building will consist of an open shop.

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.

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410 Front Street, Orange, TX, 77630

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