Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
UC Houston in Seabrook, TX
5760 Old Hwy. 146, Seabrook, TX, 77586
UC Houston is a new construction project at 5760 Old Hwy. 146, Seabrook, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $13.0M across about 72,220 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $13.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 72,220 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $180/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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90 days after the preceding date shown.
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457 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About UC Houston
World Class Freezer is a new 72,220 sq ft refrigeration facility under construction at 5760 Old Hwy. 146 in Seabrook. The project, listed on the TDLR filing as UC Houston, is privately funded and owned by Unit Cold Houston, LLC. RKB Architects serves as the design firm of record for this significant addition to the local industrial landscape.
The scope of work includes on-site and off-site new construction for the refrigeration building. With an estimated cost of $13,000,000, the project represents a substantial investment in cold storage infrastructure. The TDLR registration indicates the project is in the construction phase, with work starting in July 2025 and scheduled to finish in October 2026.
This build is notably larger than the median new construction project in Harris County. The estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of filings. The scheduled build window of 457 days is longer than the county median of 221 days, reflecting the complexity of refrigeration systems. The cost per square foot is $180, which is above the county median of $88 per square foot.
RKB Architects has other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, including Agile Cold Storage in Kaufman and ABF Freight in Arlington. These projects, totaling $44,000,000, demonstrate the firm’s experience in large-scale commercial construction. The Seabrook site is located in an area with existing logistics businesses, including Gulf Winds International and Frontier Logistics, LP. This cluster of storage and distribution centers supports the regional supply chain.
The project is registered with TDLR under the accessibility program, ensuring compliance with state standards. Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. The plan review was completed in April 2025, clearing the path for construction to proceed. The completion date on the filing is October 2026, marking the end of the scheduled build period.
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UC Houston is a New Construction project located at 5760 Old Hwy. 146, Seabrook, TX 77586 in Seabrook, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $13.0M covering 72,220 sq ft. Unit Cold Houston, LLC is the property owner and RKB Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 16, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is World Class Freezer open for business?
No, the project is under construction. The TDLR record shows construction started in July 2025 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. It is not yet operating.
Who is the owner of the World Class Freezer project?
The owner of record is Unit Cold Houston, LLC. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, as stated in the TDLR filing.
What is the estimated cost of the construction?
The estimated cost is $13,000,000. This figure places the project above the Harris County median for new construction, reflecting its large scale and specialized refrigeration requirements.
Who is the architect for this project?
RKB Architects is the design firm of record. They are also responsible for other large cold storage projects in Texas, including Agile Cold Storage and ABF Freight.
Where is the project located?
The address is 5760 Old Hwy. 146, Seabrook, TX 77586. It is in Harris County, near other logistics and storage facilities in the Bayport area.
What is UC Houston?
UC Houston is a new construction project at 5760 Old Hwy. 146 in Seabrook, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: On site and off site new construction to include an approximate 72220 sf refrigeration building.
Is UC Houston open in Seabrook?
UC Houston was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 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 UC Houston located?
UC Houston is located at 5760 Old Hwy. 146, Seabrook, TX, 77586, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of UC Houston?
Unit Cold Houston, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for UC Houston, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for UC Houston?
RKB Architects is the design firm of record for UC Houston, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does UC Houston cost and how big is it?
UC Houston has an estimated construction value of $13.0M and approximately 72,220 square feet (about $180/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
On site and off site new construction to include an approximate 72220 sf refrigeration building.
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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5760 Old Hwy. 146, Seabrook, TX, 77586
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