New Training Center for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Lacy Lakeview, TX

The New Training Center for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a 12,680-square-foot facility under construction at 2505 Old Dallas Hwy in Lacy Lakeview. This new metal building project includes a finished interior and a new paved parking lot, with an estimated cost of $1,100,000. Work began in February 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in August 2027.

The owner of record is Waco Electricians Area JATC, which commissioned the design from Sterling and Kap Architects, LLC. John Tyler Johnson serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this build. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, reflecting a standard commercial development approach within McLennan County.

Local social media attention has noted the site's activity. A Facebook post by Bradley.Vaughn.News described the location as "Under Construction" and highlighted the $1.1 million investment in the new center. Another post by user 130742464229402 similarly identified the new IBEW training center as under construction in the area, confirming the physical presence of the project on Old Dallas Highway.

According to TDLR registration records, plan review was completed in January 2026. The status is marked as Review Complete, allowing construction to proceed as planned. The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone A, which influences site drainage and foundation requirements for the new structure.

Compared to 906 other new construction filings in McLennan County, this project's cost is close to the county median of $977,500. However, the estimated cost per square foot of $87 is below the county median of $145. The scheduled build window of 546 days is longer than the county median of 245 days, suggesting a more extended timeline for finishing the interior and site improvements.