Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Prime Metal Buildings in Stephenville, TX
3237 N US 281, Stephenville, TX, 76401
Prime Metal Buildings is a new construction project at 3237 N US 281, Stephenville, in Erath County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jun 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 3,443 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 3,443 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $349/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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41 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
208 days after the preceding date shown.
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187 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Prime Metal Buildings
Prime Metal Buildings completed new construction of a 3,443 sq ft office and retail location at 3237 N US 281 in Stephenville, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in October 2025, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026, confirming construction is complete. The building serves as the local base for Prime Metal Buildings, a Houston-based firm that constructs metal structures across the state.
Project Scope and Design
The scope of work involved the new construction of an office building and retail location for Prime Metal Buildings in Stephenville. Mustard Architects, the design firm of record, also handled five other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including the Frieden Amenity Center in Fredericksburg and the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville. The estimated cost for this specific build was $1,200,000, resulting in a cost of $349 per square foot.
This project is privately funded on private land for private use. The owner of record is AKB Prime Investmets, LLC. The scheduled build window was 395 days, starting in December 2025 and ending in December 2026. The final inspection occurred earlier than the scheduled completion date, with the record showing the inspection passed in June 2026.
Local Context
Stephenville is served by ZIP code 76401, which the U.S. Census Bureau estimates has a population of about 30,873 residents. The median household income in this area is $60,864, and the median owner-occupied home value is $252,000. Erath County’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier according to FRED data. The project’s cost is above the county median for new construction filings, while the build window is longer than the county median of 212 days.
Rob Roy Parnell served as the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete. A third-party Instagram post from Prime Metal Buildings described the process of bringing the storefront to life, noting that they based in Houston but work in all Texas. The record does not indicate when the business began operating, only that the construction phase is finished.
Inspection Complete
Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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Prime Metal Buildings is a New Construction project located at 3237 N US 281, Stephenville, TX 76401 in Stephenville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 3,443 sq ft. AKB PRIME INVESTMETS, LLC is the property owner and Mustard Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 21, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prime Metal Buildings in Stephenville open?
The TDLR record confirms the building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026, meaning construction is complete. However, the record does not state when the business opened for public use. A third-party Instagram post mentioned bringing the storefront to life, but no specific opening date is provided in the official filing.
Who designed the Prime Metal Buildings office in Stephenville?
Mustard Architects is the design firm of record for this project. They are also listed on other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including the Frieden Amenity Center in Fredericksburg and the Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville.
What is the address of the new Prime Metal Buildings location?
The new construction is located at 3237 N US 281, Stephenville, TX 76401.
How much did the Prime Metal Buildings construction cost?
The estimated cost for the new construction was $1,200,000. With a size of 3,443 sq ft, the cost per square foot was $349. This is above the county median cost per square foot for similar new construction filings.
When did the Prime Metal Buildings project finish construction?
The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in June 2026. Although the scheduled completion date on the filing was December 2026, the inspection record shows the work was verified as complete in June.
What is Prime Metal Buildings?
Prime Metal Buildings is a new construction project at 3237 N US 281 in Stephenville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction of an office building / retail location for Prime Metal Buildings in Stephenville Tx
Is Prime Metal Buildings open in Stephenville?
Construction on Prime Metal Buildings is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jun 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Prime Metal Buildings located?
Prime Metal Buildings is located at 3237 N US 281, Stephenville, TX, 76401, in Erath County.
Who is the owner or developer of Prime Metal Buildings?
AKB PRIME INVESTMETS, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Prime Metal Buildings, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Prime Metal Buildings?
Mustard Architects is the design firm of record for Prime Metal Buildings, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Prime Metal Buildings cost and how big is it?
Prime Metal Buildings has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 3,443 square feet (about $349/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Construction of an office building / retail location for Prime Metal Buildings in Stephenville Tx
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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3237 N US 281, Stephenville, TX, 76401
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