Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building
1937 Bustamante Street, Laredo, TX, 78041
UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building is a new construction project at 1937 Bustamante Street, Laredo, in Webb County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 1,750 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,750 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $571/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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49 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
77 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
160 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building
UT Systems completed the construction of a 1,750 sq ft modular building at 1937 Bustamante Street in Laredo, Texas. The structure houses a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory and associated support areas. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025 under the filing name UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building. The estimated cost for this new construction was $1,000,000.
The design firm of record for the project is O'Connell Robertson. This firm has been involved in several other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, including the Frost Financial Center in Harlingen and Lasa HS in Austin. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific build was James A Rickard. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
Construction on the modular building began in May 2025. The scheduled completion date on the filing was July 2025. The final inspection passed in March 2025. In January 2026, TDLR closed the project file, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The TDLR status is listed as Project Closed.
Project Context and Comparison
This project's estimated cost of $1,000,000 is close to the county median of $900,000 for new construction filings in Webb County. The scheduled build window of 77 days is shorter than the county median of 240 days. However, the cost per square foot of $571 is above the county median of $96 per square foot. These figures are derived from 1,313 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Webb County.
The surrounding area in ZIP code 78041 has a population of about 47,089 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income is $61,007, and the median owner-occupied home value is $216,700. Other registered projects in the Laredo area include the Altavista Market and the Laredo Town Center, both new construction projects.
FAQs
- Is the BSL2 Modular Building open? The TDLR record shows the project is closed, but does not confirm public business hours or operations.
- Who designed the BSL2 Modular Building? O'Connell Robertson is the design firm of record for the project.
- What is the address of the BSL2 Modular Building? The building is located at 1937 Bustamante Street, Laredo, TX 78041.
- How much did the BSL2 Modular Building cost? The estimated cost for the project was $1,000,000.
- When was the BSL2 Modular Building completed? The completion date on the filing was July 2025.
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UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building is a New Construction project located at 1937 Bustamante Street, Laredo, TX 78041 in Laredo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 1,750 sq ft. UT Systems is the property owner and O'Connell Robertson is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 27, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BSL2 Modular Building open?
The TDLR record indicates the project file is closed, but does not provide information on whether the facility is open for public business or operations.
Who designed the BSL2 Modular Building?
O'Connell Robertson is listed as the design firm of record for the BSL2 Modular Building project in Laredo.
What is the address of the BSL2 Modular Building?
The building is located at 1937 Bustamante Street in Laredo, Texas, within Webb County.
How much did the BSL2 Modular Building cost?
The estimated cost for the new construction of the BSL2 Modular Building was $1,000,000.
When was the BSL2 Modular Building completed?
The completion date listed on the TDLR filing for the BSL2 Modular Building was July 2025.
What is UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building?
UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building is a new construction project at 1937 Bustamante Street in Laredo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New modular building to include a BSL2 Lab and associated support areas.
Is UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building open in Laredo?
Construction on UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building located?
UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building is located at 1937 Bustamante Street, Laredo, TX, 78041, in Webb County.
Who is the owner or developer of UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building?
UT Systems is the property owner/developer of record for UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building?
O'Connell Robertson is the design firm of record for UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building cost and how big is it?
UT OCP - Laredo BSL2 Modular Building has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 1,750 square feet (about $571/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New modular building to include a BSL2 Lab and associated support areas.
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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1937 Bustamante Street, Laredo, TX, 78041
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