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UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation
4815 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX, 79905
UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation is a renovation/alteration project at 4815 Alameda Ave., El Paso, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $8.5M across about 13,572 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $8.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 13,572 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $626/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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65 days after the preceding date shown.
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34 days after the preceding date shown.
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391 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation
The UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation project involves the renovation of the 8th floor at 4815 Alameda Ave. in El Paso. This 13,572 sq ft renovation is estimated at $8,500,000, or $626 per square foot. El Paso County Hospital District is the owner of record, with Leo A Daly serving as the design firm.
The scope includes refitting existing administration space into patient observation rooms and support areas. An alternate option includes the replacement of the existing window wall on the 8th floor. Eckhard K Fennig is the registered accessibility specialist. TDLR completed plan review in December 2025, and construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting January 2026.
Project Scale and Context
This renovation is significantly larger and more expensive than typical filings in El Paso County. Among 3875 registered renovation and alteration projects in the county, the median estimated cost is $204,000, and the median size is 3,501 sq ft. This project’s cost falls in the top quarter of county filings, and its $626 per square foot is well above the county median of $66. The scheduled build window of 391 days is longer than the county median of 120 days.
El Paso County Hospital District has two other TDLR-registered projects in the area, both closed, totaling $506,115. Leo A Daly has six other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, including locations in Grapevine, Irving, The Woodlands, and Dallas, totaling $8,502,975. Nearby registered projects include the Corbin-Sambrano Wellness Center and El Paso Children’s Hospital.
The surrounding area, ZIP 79905, has a population of about 22,062 and a median household income of $25,496, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The El Paso County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 4815 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.5M covering 13,572 sq ft. El Paso County Hospital District is the property owner and Leo A Daly is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 7, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting in January 2026. TDLR completed plan review in December 2025.
What is the estimated cost of this project?
The estimated cost is $8,500,000 for 13,572 sq ft, which calculates to $626 per square foot.
Who is the owner and design firm?
El Paso County Hospital District is the owner of record, and Leo A Daly is the design firm.
Is the facility open to the public?
The TDLR record only reflects construction and accessibility review status. It does not confirm whether the facility is open or operating.
What is the scope of the renovation?
The scope includes refitting the 8th floor administration space into patient observation rooms and support areas, with an alternate option to replace the existing window wall.
What is UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation?
UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation is a renovation/alteration project at 4815 Alameda Ave. in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Refit of existing 8th floor administration to patient observation rooms and support. Alternate includes replacement of existing window wall on 8th Floor.
Is UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation open in El Paso?
UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation is still under construction in El Paso, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation located?
UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation is located at 4815 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX, 79905, in El Paso County.
Who is the owner or developer of UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation?
El Paso County Hospital District is the property owner/developer of record for UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation?
Leo A Daly is the design firm of record for UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation cost and how big is it?
UMC El Paso Thomason Tower 8th Floor Observation has an estimated construction value of $8.5M and approximately 13,572 square feet (about $626/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Refit of existing 8th floor administration to patient observation rooms and support. Alternate includes replacement of existing window wall on 8th Floor.
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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4815 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX, 79905
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