2022 BOND CTE WELDING LAB IMPROVEMENTS AT PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL

Pasadena High School completed a $405,000 renovation of its welding shop at 206 Shaver St., Pasadena. The project, filed as the 2022 Bond CTE Welding LAB Improvements, focused on revising the existing space to accommodate additional equipment and increasing ventilation. The work covered 2,500 square feet of the school facility in Harris County.

The renovation was executed by the Pasadena Independent School District, the owner of record. LTY Engineers served as the design firm for the project. William T Winning was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involved public funds and public land, requiring compliance with state accessibility standards.

The construction timeline was scheduled to begin in June 2025 with a planned completion in August 2025. The actual build window was 86 days, a duration close to the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings. The estimated cost placed the project above the Harris County median of $250,000 for this type of work.

Project Specifications and Costs

The total estimated cost of $405,000 resulted in a cost of $162 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for renovation and alteration projects. The scope of work specifically targeted the welding shop, aiming to improve functionality for current and future equipment needs while enhancing air quality through increased ventilation.

The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026. This inspection marked the completion of construction and confirmed that the renovated space met required accessibility standards. The TDLR record now shows the status as Inspection Complete, indicating that all necessary reviews and checks were successfully finished.