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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Glencore in Houston, TX
3773 Richmond Ave. Lvl 7, Houston, TX, 77098
Glencore is a renovation/alteration project at 3773 Richmond Ave. Lvl 7, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2025). The project has an estimated value of $993K across about 8,274 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $993K
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- Reported floor area
- 8,274 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $120/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
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140 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Glencore
Glencore leased 8,274 square feet on the seventh floor of the Regions Financial Center at 3773 Richmond Ave. in Houston. The renovation project, valued at $992,880, involved interior alterations to an existing Type I-B high-rise building. TDLR closed the project file in February 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
The work was classified as a Renovation/Alteration to maintain the B-occupancy classification of the space. The estimated cost of $120 per square foot exceeds the Harris County median of $80 for similar filings. The scheduled build window of 140 days was longer than the county median of 92 days for renovation projects registered in the last 24 months.
TRC Capital Partners served as the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Inventure was the design firm of record, and Tim Mullins acted as the registered accessibility specialist.
City of Houston permit records show two building permits on file at this street address, issued between March 2026 and June 2026. These permits may include other tenants or suites at the same address and are not necessarily tied to the specific Glencore lease described in the TDLR filing.
Context and Surrounding Area
Inatech, the energy trading risk management systems provider owned by Glencore, expanded its global operation with a new office in Houston, according to a post by inatech.com. The surrounding ZIP code 77098 has a population of about 16,318 and a median household income of $115,867, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Nearby businesses include El Tiempo Cantina, Nigro Dermatology Group, and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza.
Harris County unemployment stood at 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier, according to FRED data. Other registered projects in the same area include renovations at 3900 Essex, The Grand Forum, Rice Village, and Shell Gas Station. TRC Capital Partners has three other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, while Inventure has six other registered projects across Texas.
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Glencore is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3773 Richmond Ave. Lvl 7, Houston, TX 77098 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $993K covering 8,274 sq ft. TRC Capital Partners is the property owner and Inventure is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 7, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Glencore office open?
A post by inatech.com states that Inatech, owned by Glencore, opens a new office in Houston. The TDLR record confirms the construction accessibility review was closed, but it does not specify the exact business opening date or current operating status.
Who owned the building space?
TRC Capital Partners was the owner of record for the project. The space is located in the Regions Financial Center, and the work was privately funded on private land for private use.
How much did the renovation cost?
The estimated cost was $992,880. This equates to $120 per square foot for the 8,274 square feet of space, which is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar filings.
When was the TDLR file closed?
TDLR closed the project file in February 2025. This date marks the end of the accessibility review process for the construction, although the scheduled completion date in the filing was July 2025.
Who designed the interior?
Inventure was the design firm of record. Tim Mullins served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards during the review process.
What is Glencore?
Glencore is a renovation/alteration project at 3773 Richmond Ave. Lvl 7 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Level 7 interior renovation of an existing Type I-B, mixed-use, high-rise building. Level 7 is currently a B-occupancy classification and will stay as B-occupancy.
Is Glencore open in Houston?
Construction on Glencore is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Glencore located?
Glencore is located at 3773 Richmond Ave. Lvl 7, Houston, TX, 77098, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Glencore?
TRC Capital Partners is the property owner/developer of record for Glencore, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Glencore?
Inventure is the design firm of record for Glencore, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Glencore cost and how big is it?
Glencore has an estimated construction value of $993K and approximately 8,274 square feet (about $120/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Level 7 interior renovation of an existing Type I-B, mixed-use, high-rise building. Level 7 is currently a B-occupancy classification and will stay as B-occupancy.
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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3773 Richmond Ave. Lvl 7, Houston, TX, 77098
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