Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations
600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX, 76706
BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations is a renovation/alteration project at 600 Speight Ave, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $240K across about 1,605 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $240K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,605 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $150/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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23 days after the preceding date shown.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
50 days after the preceding date shown.
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41 days after the preceding date shown.
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations
Baylor University completed renovations to the Tidwell Bible Building in Waco, a project that passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. The work involved updating 1,605 square feet of space across the Garden Level, first floor, and second floor. This renovation project is registered under the name BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations.
The building is located at 600 Speight Ave in the Downtown area of Waco, within McLennan County. The scope of work focused on creating new classroom and office spaces. Specifically, the project included 1,148 square feet of renovations on the Garden Level, 215 square feet on the first floor, and 242 square feet on the second floor. The total estimated cost for this work was $240,000.
Project Details and Timeline
Baylor University is the owner of record for this facility. The design firm of record is Rbdr, PLLC, which handled the architectural plans for the alteration. Michael Lynn Kelley served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The construction timeline was compact, with work beginning in May 2026 and concluding in July 2026, a scheduled build window of 91 days.
The project was privately funded and situated on private land for private use. It was registered with TDLR in April 2026, and plan review was completed in June 2026. The final inspection passed in August 2026, confirming that the construction is complete. The status of the project is Inspection Complete.
Context and Comparisons
The estimated cost of $240,000 is close to the county median for renovation and alteration filings in McLennan County, which stands at $277,446. The project’s $150 per square foot cost is above the county median of $96 per square foot. The 91-day build window is shorter than the county median of 122 days for similar projects. Baylor University has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,614,667, including the Bear Habitat and the George W. Truett Theological Seminary.
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Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $240K covering 1,605 sq ft. Baylor University is the property owner and RBDR, PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tidwell Bible Building renovation finished?
Yes, construction is complete. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, and the TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete.
What specific spaces were renovated in the building?
The renovation covered 1,148 square feet on the Garden Level, 215 square feet on the first floor, and 242 square feet on the second floor to create classrooms and offices.
Who was the design firm for this project?
Rbdr, PLLC was the design firm of record for the Baylor University Tidwell Bible Building renovations.
How much did the renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the project was $240,000. This figure is close to the county median for similar renovation filings in McLennan County.
Where is the building located?
The building is located at 600 Speight Ave in the Downtown area of Waco, Texas.
What is BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations?
BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations is a renovation/alteration project at 600 Speight Ave in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovations to the Garden Level of 1,148 square feet, renovations to the 1st floor of 215 square feet, and renovations to the 2nd floor of 242 square feet to create a classroom and offices
Is BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations open in Waco?
Construction on BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations located?
BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations is located at 600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX, 76706, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations?
Baylor University is the property owner/developer of record for BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations?
RBDR, PLLC is the design firm of record for BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations cost and how big is it?
BU Tidwell - Garden Level, 1st Floor, & 2nd Floor Office Renovations has an estimated construction value of $240K and approximately 1,605 square feet (about $150/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovations to the Garden Level of 1,148 square feet, renovations to the 1st floor of 215 square feet, and renovations to the 2nd floor of 242 square feet to create a classroom and offices
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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600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX, 76706
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