JMT Engineers in San Antonio, TX

The Forum renovation at 8000 IH-10 W, Suite 300, in San Antonio, Bexar County, is complete. This 14,647 sq ft interior tenant finish-out project was executed by SV Forum Mgmt., LLC, with a registered estimated cost of $800,000. The work involved a full interior alteration of the suite, a scope that places the project well above the median size for similar filings in the area. The construction timeline was efficient, with a scheduled build window of 92 days, which is close to the county median of 103 days for renovation and alteration work.

Drewry Martin served as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, totaling $2,687,000, including work in San Marcos and other San Antonio locations. Robert V Buck was the registered accessibility specialist who ensured the design met required standards. The project was privately funded on private land for private use, a common structure for commercial tenant improvements in the region.

Construction Timeline and Status

The project registered with TDLR in October 2025, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction started in October 2025 and the filing indicated a completion date of January 2026. The final inspection passed in February 2026, confirming the work met code requirements. TDLR closed the project file in May 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This closure signifies that the regulatory oversight for this specific build is finished.

The estimated cost of $55 per square foot is below the county median of $85 per square foot for similar projects. This efficiency in cost per square foot is notable given the project’s size. In comparison, the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Bexar County is $250,000, placing The Forum in the top quarter for cost among the 12,272 registered projects in the county. The project’s scale and cost reflect a significant investment in the commercial space at this address.

City of San Antonio permit records show nine permits on file at this street address, issued between August 2025 and April 2026. These include minor commercial repair, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. The most recent permit listed is for Suite 706, associated with Research Innovations. The presence of multiple permits at this address indicates active commercial development and maintenance in the building, consistent with the large-scale tenant improvement undertaken for Suite 300.