Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Kuraray Building to Suite
849 Sens Rd, Laporte, TX, 77571
Kuraray Building to Suite is a new construction project at 849 Sens Rd, Laporte, 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 $10.5M across about 129,556 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $10.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 129,556 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $81/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
34 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
364 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Kuraray Building to Suite
Kuraray is building a new one-story ground-up facility at 849 Sens Rd in Laporte, Texas. The project, filed as Kuraray Building to Suite, covers 129,556 square feet with an estimated cost of $10,500,000. This places the price at $81 per square foot, a figure close to the Harris County median of $88 for similar new construction filings.
The scope of work involves the construction of the main structure along with an interior tenant build-out. The Avera Companies is the owner of record, while Method Architecture serves as the design firm. Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Timeline and Status
Plan review was completed in May 2025, and the filing scheduled construction to begin in June 2025 with a completion date of June 2026. Although that scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the project is not confirmed as finished.
The scheduled build window of 364 days is longer than the Harris County median of 219 days for new construction. The estimated cost is above the county median of $750,000, placing it in the top quarter of filings.
The Avera Companies has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,300,000, including Century Plaza IV in Houston and Cedar Port Logistics Industrial in Baytown, both of which are closed. Method Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $18,653,194, including 23 Springs in Dallas and Pepsico in Brookshire. Nearby registered projects include Stevedore Support Building 6 and The Centre' at LaPorte.
According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 77571, the population is about 37,659 with a median household income of $83,795. The area has 14,428 housing units, and housing is predominantly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $220,300. Harris County unemployment rate in July 2026 was 5.2 percent, higher than a year earlier.
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Kuraray Building to Suite is a New Construction project located at 849 Sens Rd, Laporte, TX 77571 in Laporte, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $10.5M covering 129,556 sq ft. The Avera Companies is the property owner and Method Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 13, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kuraray building in Laporte open?
The TDLR record shows plan review completed in May 2025 but has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the construction status is not confirmed as finished, and there is no public record confirming the business is open or operating.
Who is the developer of the Kuraray project?
The Avera Companies is the owner/developer of record for the project at 849 Sens Rd. Method Architecture is the design firm, and Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the Kuraray building?
The estimated cost is $10,500,000. This is above the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction filings, placing it in the top quarter of similar projects in the county.
When is the Kuraray project scheduled to be completed?
The filing scheduled completion for June 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the actual completion date is not confirmed in the public record.
Is the site in a flood zone?
This means it is not in the high-risk flood area according to FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Kuraray Building to Suite?
Kuraray Building to Suite is a new construction project at 849 Sens Rd in Laporte, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of one story ground up building with an interior tenant build out
Is Kuraray Building to Suite open in Laporte?
Kuraray Building to Suite 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 Kuraray Building to Suite located?
Kuraray Building to Suite is located at 849 Sens Rd, Laporte, TX, 77571, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Kuraray Building to Suite?
The Avera Companies is the property owner/developer of record for Kuraray Building to Suite, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Kuraray Building to Suite?
Method Architecture is the design firm of record for Kuraray Building to Suite, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Kuraray Building to Suite cost and how big is it?
Kuraray Building to Suite has an estimated construction value of $10.5M and approximately 129,556 square feet (about $81/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of one story ground up building with an interior tenant build out
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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849 Sens Rd, Laporte, TX, 77571
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