Building A RR Renovation in Abilene, TX

The Rentech Boiler Systems Building A project involves a targeted renovation of the male restroom located within the office area of Building A at 5025 E Business 20 in Abilene, Texas. This specific alteration covers 190 square feet of space and is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the filing name Building A RR Renovation. The work is classified as a renovation or alteration rather than new construction, focusing strictly on accessibility and facility updates for the existing office structure.

Project Scope and Financials

With an estimated cost of $50,000, the project represents a focused investment in the facility's infrastructure. The calculated cost per square foot is $263. This figure is above the county median of $89 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Taylor County. However, the total estimated cost is below the county median of $300,000, placing it in the bottom quarter of comparable projects by total value. The owner of record is CS Adventures Real Est, and the design firm of record is Parkhill.

TDLR completed the plan review process in June 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026, with work starting in July 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Tammy Lynn Gray. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the regulatory approval phase has been successfully concluded prior to the start of physical construction.

Local Context and Comparison

In Taylor County, the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings is $300,000, with a median size of 4,300 square feet. This project is significantly smaller in square footage than the median, which is typical for targeted restroom renovations. The scheduled build window of 91 days is close to the county median of 109 days for similar work types. The owner, CS Adventures Real Est, has one other TDLR-registered project in Abilene for Building A, valued at $120,000, which is marked as inspection complete. The design firm, Parkhill, has been involved in several other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, including Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock and Fasken Center - Tower 1 in Midland.

The project is located in ZIP code 79601, an area with a population of about 26,917 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $54,515, and the median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. The housing stock in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. Taylor County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.