Contreras Building Group Offices in Cleveland, TX

The Contreras Retail Center at 105 Orange in Cleveland, Texas, is a new 5,000-square-foot metal building project. The structure includes interior offices and a warehouse, designed for the owner of record, Contreras Building Group. The filing lists the project name as Contreras Building Group Offices, indicating the primary use of the space. This development is located in Liberty County, specifically in the city of Cleveland.

Project Scope and Registration

Contreras Building Group is the owner and developer of record for this new construction. Cornelius Design Services, LLC serves as the design firm. Ernest G Taylor is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2024, with a completion date of March 2025. The estimated cost for the project is $250,000, which calculates to $50 per square foot.

The funding source is private, situated on private land for private use. A Facebook post by greatthingsemc noted the project at the Contreras Retail Center location. This third-party mention aligns with the TDLR filing details regarding the scope and location.

In Liberty County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $850,000, with a median size of 8,210 square feet. The median cost per square foot in the county is $118. This project’s cost is below the county median for its type, falling in the bottom quarter. The scheduled build window of 120 days is shorter than the county median of 240 days. The $50 per square foot cost is also below the county median of $118. Cornelius Design Services, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,455,000, including locations in Houston.

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The completion date listed in the filing has passed, but without a final inspection record, the operational status of the building remains unverified by state records. The project is classified as new construction, distinct from renovations or alterations seen in nearby filings such as Grocery Services, INC. or Wingstop. The area profile for ZIP 77327 indicates a population of about 37,574, with a median household income of $57,538. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $144,100.