Lamar University Football Locker Room Renovation

The Dauphin Athletic Complex in Beaumont has completed its renovation, passing its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as the Lamar University Football Locker Room Renovation, involved altering 5,896 square feet of space at 4601 S MLK Prkway. The work was registered in April 2026, with construction starting in March 2026 and the filing indicating a completion date of May 2026.

Lamar University, the owner of record, engaged CannonDesign, Inc. as the design firm for this renovation and alteration project. The estimated cost for the work was $1,800,000, which calculates to $305 per square foot. The scope of work specifically targeted rooms #104, #111, #113, #130, #134, and #135 within the facility. Robert W Green served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project, ensuring compliance with state standards during the construction phase.

Project Context and Comparison

This renovation stands out among similar projects in Jefferson County. While the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in the county is $250,000, the Dauphin Athletic Complex project is positioned in the top quarter of costs for its type. The median size for such projects in the area is 3,965 square feet, making this 5,896-square-foot renovation significantly larger than the typical scope. Furthermore, the median cost per square foot in the county is $88, whereas this project’s $305 per square foot is well above that median figure.

The scheduled build window for this project was 88 days, which is close to the county median of 104 days for similar renovation work. Lamar University has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $6,776,700, including the John Gray Center and the Lamar University Campus Store. CannonDesign, Inc. has designed six other projects for various clients, including UTMB and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, with a combined value of $29,220,000. This indicates that both the owner and the design firm are active participants in the Texas construction and renovation market.

The project involved public funds, public land, or was a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the filing. The area profile for ZIP code 77705 shows a population of about 37,988 and a median household income of $49,964. The Jefferson County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026. The completion of this project adds to the infrastructure available in Beaumont, with the final inspection confirming that the accessibility requirements were met to the satisfaction of the state regulators.