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LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center
855 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX, 77705
LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center is a new construction project at 855 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont, in Jefferson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2024). The project has an estimated value of $27.8M across about 51,981 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $27.8M
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- Reported floor area
- 51,981 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $535/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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📰About LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center
The LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center is a new 51,981 square foot facility located at 855 E Lavaca Street in Beaumont, Texas. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June 2023, the project involved the construction of modern workforce laboratories and classrooms. The building also includes state-of-the-art allied health instructional skills laboratories and simulation spaces designed for advanced training.
Lamar Institute of Technology served as the owner of record for this construction project. The estimated cost for the build was $27,823,000, resulting in a cost of approximately $535 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $146 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Jefferson County. The scheduled build window for the project was 437 days, which is longer than the county median of 242 days.
Design and Construction Details
PBK Architects, Inc. was the design firm of record for the project. William T Winning served as the registered accessibility specialist. The filing indicated that the project involved public funds or public land. The construction start date was recorded as June 2023. The completion date listed on the filing was August 2024. TDLR closed the project file in August 2024, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Lamar Institute of Technology has four other TDLR-registered projects in Beaumont, totaling $9,849,309. These include the Technology Center Building and the Advanced Technology Center. PBK Architects, Inc. has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $53,640,921, including facilities in Hutto and Dripping Springs. The location is in ZIP code 77705, which has a population of about 37,988 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $49,964.
The Jefferson County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. This project contributes to the local labor market by providing specialized training spaces. The facility is situated near other industrial and educational sites in the Beaumont area. The construction record is now complete, reflecting the final status of the accessibility review.
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LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center is a New Construction project located at 855 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX 77705 in Beaumont, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $27.8M covering 51,981 sq ft. Lamar Institute of Technology is the property owner and PBK Architects, Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 7, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LIT Workforce Training Center open?
The TDLR record shows the project file was closed in August 2024, indicating the end of the accessibility review process. This status confirms the construction phase is complete, but it does not provide information on current business operating hours or public access.
Who is the owner of this facility?
Lamar Institute of Technology is the owner of record for the LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center. The facility is located at 855 E Lavaca Street in Beaumont, Texas, and was registered with TDLR in June 2023.
What is the total square footage of the building?
The proposed building contains approximately 51,981 square feet of space. This includes workforce laboratories, classrooms, and allied health instructional skills laboratories and simulation spaces as described in the TDLR filing.
Who designed the training center?
PBK Architects, Inc. was the design firm of record for this project. William T Winning served as the registered accessibility specialist during the construction and review process managed by TDLR.
When was the construction completed?
The completion date on the filing was August 2024. TDLR closed the project file in August 2024, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this new construction project in Jefferson County.
What is LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center?
LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center is a new construction project at 855 E Lavaca Street in Beaumont, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The proposed building contains workforce laboratories and classrooms, as well as modern and state-of-the-art allied health instructional skills laboratories and simulation spaces. The new Workforce Center is an approximately 52,000 gross…
Is LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center open in Beaumont?
Construction on LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2024. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center located?
LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center is located at 855 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX, 77705, in Jefferson County.
Who is the owner or developer of LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center?
Lamar Institute of Technology is the property owner/developer of record for LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center?
PBK Architects, Inc is the design firm of record for LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center cost and how big is it?
LIT Workforce & Allied Health Training Center has an estimated construction value of $27.8M and approximately 51,981 square feet (about $535/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The proposed building contains workforce laboratories and classrooms, as well as modern and state-of-the-art allied health instructional skills laboratories and simulation spaces. The new Workforce Center is an approximately 52,000 gross square feet
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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855 E Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX, 77705
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