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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center in Houston, TX
8447 South Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77072, Houston, TX, 77072
Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center is a new construction project at 8447 South Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77072, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jun 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $12.2M across about 32,682 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $12.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 32,682 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $374/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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📰About Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center
The Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center is a new 32,682 sq ft facility located at 8447 South Dairy Ashford Road in Houston. This Harris County project is valued at an estimated $12,213,186, representing a cost of $374 per square foot. The structure is designed to provide a safe and engaging learning environment for students to explore agricultural sciences, including crop cultivation and farm animal care.
Alief ISD is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Stantec serves as the registered design firm. The construction timeline was substantial, with a scheduled build window of 459 days from the March 2025 start date to the June 2026 completion date. This duration is longer than the 219-day median build window for new construction projects in Harris County. The estimated cost is also above the county median of $750,000 for similar filings.
William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. TDLR completed the plan review in April 2025. Although the scheduled completion date of June 2026 has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project remains in a Review Complete status with TDLR.
This location is part of a broader development pattern in the area, with other registered projects nearby including the Belknap Business Park and Martin Elementary School. Alief ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $29,430,000, ranging from elementary schools to natatoriums. Stantec has designed six other projects totaling over $305 million, including schools in Conroe and Denton.
Third-party mentions indicate active interest in the facility. A post by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors described the work as bridging centuries of tradition with modern education. Other web references note the facility's planned status and its proximity to commercial properties. The project stands as a significant investment in vocational education for the Alief ISD community, with a focus on practical agricultural skills and facility safety.
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Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center is a New Construction project located at 8447 South Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77072, Houston, TX 77072 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $12.2M covering 32,682 sq ft. Alief ISD is the property owner and STANTEC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 2, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled completion date was June 2026, but no final status is listed.
Who is designing the Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center?
Stantec is the registered design firm of record for this new construction project. They are responsible for the architectural and engineering plans reviewed by TDLR.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the 32,682 sq ft facility is $12,213,186. This works out to approximately $374 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median for new construction.
What subjects are taught at the new center?
The facility is designed for students to explore agricultural sciences. The scope includes specific areas for crop cultivation and farm animal care within a safe learning environment.
What is the current TDLR status of the project?
The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. Plan review was finished in April 2025, but a final inspection has not yet been recorded in the public registry.
What is Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center?
Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center is a new construction project at 8447 South Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77072 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This newly constructed facility for Alief ISD is designed to provide a safe and engaging learning environment where students can explore agricultural sciences, including crop cultivation and farm animal care.
Is Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center open in Houston?
Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center was scheduled to finish construction in Jun 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center located?
Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center is located at 8447 South Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77072, Houston, TX, 77072, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center?
Alief ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center?
STANTEC is the design firm of record for Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center cost and how big is it?
Alief ISD Agricultural Science Center has an estimated construction value of $12.2M and approximately 32,682 square feet (about $374/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This newly constructed facility for Alief ISD is designed to provide a safe and engaging learning environment where students can explore agricultural sciences, including crop cultivation and farm animal care.
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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8447 South Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77072, Houston, TX, 77072
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