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HMSL Dictation Pods in Sugar Land, TX
16555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX, 77479
HMSL Dictation Pods is a renovation/alteration project at 16555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $550K across about 2,699 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $550K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,699 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $204/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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35 days after the preceding date shown.
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6 days after the preceding date shown.
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49 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About HMSL Dictation Pods
Methodist Hospital is renovating existing lounges on floors 4, 5, and 6 of the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital to create four dictation rooms. The project, filed as HMSL Dictation Pods, covers 2,699 square feet of space at 16555 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land. The estimated cost for this alteration is $550,000, which computes to $204 per square foot.
The scope of work includes demolition of existing lounge areas, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and the installation of new millwork and flooring. This buildout transforms shared patient or staff areas into dedicated clinical spaces for medical dictation. The work is classified as a renovation or alteration within the existing hospital structure in Fort Bend County.
PhiloWilke Partnership serves as the design firm of record for this project. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Methodist Hospital has registered six other projects with TDLR totaling $9,163,300, including work at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital and locations in Houston.
Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in March 2026, and construction was scheduled to begin in March 2026 with a completion date of May 2026. The scheduled build window of 49 days is shorter than the 92-day median for similar renovation projects in Fort Bend County. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
The $550,000 estimated cost is above the county median of $239,750 for renovation and alteration filings. The $204 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $80 per square foot. The 2,699 square foot size is slightly below the county median of 3,358 square feet for this project type.
Fort Bend County recorded 671 registered renovation and alteration projects in the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for these projects is $239,750, with the middle half ranging from $125,000 to $508,127. This project’s cost places it in the top quarter of recent filings in the county. The area profile for ZIP 77479 shows a population of about 92,355 and a median household income of $162,381 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates.
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HMSL Dictation Pods is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 16555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479 in Sugar Land, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $550K covering 2,699 sq ft. Methodist Hospital is the property owner and PhiloWilke Partnership is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital renovation open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The filing indicates construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026, but no final inspection has been recorded.
What is the scope of the HMSL Dictation Pods project?
The project involves the buildout of four dictation rooms totaling 2,699 square feet on floors 4, 5, and 6. Scope includes demolition, MEP systems, new millwork, and flooring in existing lounges.
Who is the design firm for this project?
PhiloWilke Partnership is the design firm of record. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist. The owner of record is Methodist Hospital.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $550,000 for 2,699 square feet, which computes to $204 per square foot. This is above the Fort Bend County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 16555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479. It is within Fort Bend County and is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is HMSL Dictation Pods?
HMSL Dictation Pods is a renovation/alteration project at 16555 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project consists on the buildout of four dictation rooms approximately 2,699 square feet located on floors 4, 5 and 6 of the Hospital. Scope will also include demolition, MEP and new millwork and flooring in the existing lounges.
Is HMSL Dictation Pods open in Sugar Land?
HMSL Dictation Pods was scheduled to finish construction in May 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is HMSL Dictation Pods located?
HMSL Dictation Pods is located at 16555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of HMSL Dictation Pods?
Methodist Hospital is the property owner/developer of record for HMSL Dictation Pods, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for HMSL Dictation Pods?
PhiloWilke Partnership is the design firm of record for HMSL Dictation Pods, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does HMSL Dictation Pods cost and how big is it?
HMSL Dictation Pods has an estimated construction value of $550K and approximately 2,699 square feet (about $204/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project consists on the buildout of four dictation rooms approximately 2,699 square feet located on floors 4, 5 and 6 of the Hospital. Scope will also include demolition, MEP and new millwork and flooring in the existing lounges.
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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16555 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX, 77479
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