IISD Stipes ES Multi-campus Renovations in Irving, TX

The renovation of Stipes Elementary School in Irving is complete. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as IISD Stipes ES Multi-campus Renovations, involved the construction of a new shade structure at 3100 Cross Timbers Dr. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, confirming the conclusion of construction activities.

The work was classified as a Renovation/Alteration with an estimated cost of $219,234. The new shade structure covers 3,600 sq ft, resulting in a cost of $61 per sq ft. This project was funded through public funds and public land, consistent with the owner of record, the Irving Independent School District. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Marcela Abadi Rhoads.

Project Timeline and Scope

The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in June 2025, with a scheduled completion date of August 2025. Although the filing indicated an August 2025 completion, the final inspection passed in October 2026. The scheduled build window was 67 days, which is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County.

In terms of cost, the $219,234 estimate is close to the county median of $249,838 for comparable projects. The $61 per sq ft rate is below the county median of $73. The scope of work was specifically limited to the new shade structure, with no other alterations noted in the filing. The project is one of several recent renovations by the Irving Independent School District, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,901,746, including Travis Middle School and MacArthur High School.

Local Context

Stipes Elementary School is located in Irving, Texas, in Dallas County. The ZIP code 75060 has a population of about 47,170, with a median household income of $69,708. The area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $224,100. Other registered projects in the immediate area include Alliance - Conflans and Taco Bell, both categorized as Renovation/Alteration. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier, providing a stable labor market for construction activities.