Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
WPI in Beaumont, TX
1315 W Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, TX, 77705
WPI is a new construction project at 1315 W Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, in Jefferson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $7.5M across about 27,574 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $7.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 27,574 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $272/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 11 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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50 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
334 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
515 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About WPI
Waukesha Pearce Industries LLC completed a $7,500,000 new construction project at 1315 W Cardinal Drive in Beaumont. The facility, registered with TDLR in February 2024, spans 27,574 sq ft and includes two primary structures. Building A serves as an office and repair shop, while Building B functions as an equipment wash bay. The site improvements encompass concrete paving, stormwater control, fencing, and lighting.
The project was privately funded on private land. Antunovich Associates served as the design firm of record. Construction began in April 2024, and the final inspection passed in March 2025. TDLR closed the project file in August 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Scale and Cost Context
This development is significantly larger than typical new construction filings in Jefferson County. The estimated cost of $7,500,000 places it in the top quarter of the county’s median estimated cost of $750,000. The size of 27,574 sq ft exceeds the county median of 7,318 sq ft. Additionally, the cost per square foot of $272 is above the county median of $147.
The scheduled build window of 334 days was longer than the county median of 242 days. Antunovich Associates has been involved in other TDLR-registered projects, including Hub on Campus in College Station and H & E Equipment in Conroe. These other projects total $137,669,514 and are either review complete or project closed.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 77705. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area indicate a population of about 37,988. The median household income is $49,964, and the median owner-occupied home value is $121,900. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied. A post by WPI Update Magazine describes WPI’s Komatsu distributorship as covering nine locations, including Beaumont.
Jefferson County unemployment rate was 5 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project represents a significant industrial investment in the region, with a focus on equipment repair and maintenance infrastructure. The completion of the final inspection in March 2025 confirms that the construction phase is finished.
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WPI is a New Construction project located at 1315 W Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705 in Beaumont, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $7.5M covering 27,574 sq ft. WAUKESHA PEARCE INDUSTRIES LLC is the property owner and Antunovich Associates is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 25, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the WPi - Komatsu project?
TDLR closed the project file in August 2026. The final inspection passed in March 2025, and the construction phase is complete.
How large is the new facility in Beaumont?
The facility spans 27,574 sq ft. It includes Building A for office and repair work and Building B for equipment washing.
Who is the owner and design firm?
The owner of record is Waukesha Pearce Industries LLC. The design firm of record is Antunovich Associates.
How does the cost compare to other projects in Jefferson County?
The $7,500,000 cost is in the top quarter of the county median. The $272 per sq ft cost is above the county median of $147.
Is the business open?
The TDLR record confirms the construction is complete and the file is closed. It does not confirm business opening status.
What is WPI?
WPI is a new construction project at 1315 W Cardinal Drive in Beaumont, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Building A - Office and Repair Ship. Building B - Equipment wash bay. Site improvement including concrete paving, stormwater control, site fencing and lighting.
Is WPI open in Beaumont?
Construction on WPI is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is WPI located?
WPI is located at 1315 W Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, TX, 77705, in Jefferson County.
Who is the owner or developer of WPI?
WAUKESHA PEARCE INDUSTRIES LLC is the property owner/developer of record for WPI, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for WPI?
Antunovich Associates is the design firm of record for WPI, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does WPI cost and how big is it?
WPI has an estimated construction value of $7.5M and approximately 27,574 square feet (about $272/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Building A - Office and Repair Ship. Building B - Equipment wash bay. Site improvement including concrete paving, stormwater control, site fencing and lighting.
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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1315 W Cardinal Drive, Beaumont, TX, 77705
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