Blinn Wheeler Hall South Wing Flooring Replacement in Brenham, TX

Blinn Wheeler Hall South Wing Flooring Replacement

Blinn Wheeler Hall, located at 804 W. Third Street in Brenham, underwent a targeted renovation to replace flooring in its south wing. The project, formally filed as Blinn Wheeler Hall South Wing Flooring Replacement, covers 19,150 sq ft of interior space within the Blinn JR College campus. The scope of work included the removal of existing flooring and base materials, preparation of substrates, and the installation of new flooring with rubber base. This specific alteration was managed by registered accessibility specialist Eddie Hare and designed by BBAx Architects.

The estimated cost for this renovation was $178,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $9. When compared to other renovation and alteration projects in Washington County, this filing sits below the county median estimated cost of $260,000 and significantly below the median cost per square foot of $75. The scheduled build window for this project was 79 days, which is shorter than the county median of 150 days for similar work types. The project involved public funds and public land, adhering to strict accessibility standards required for such developments.

Construction activities began in May 2026, following the completion of plan review in the same month. The work progressed through June 2026, when the final inspection was passed. Although the filing listed a completion date of July 2026, the regulatory process concluded shortly thereafter. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This closure confirms that the accessibility components of the flooring replacement met all necessary state regulations.

Blinn JR College has registered other projects with TDLR, including the Student Center in Brenham, which totaled $150,000. The design firm, BBAx Architects, has also handled six other registered projects in the region, ranging from the Brenham Crossing Shopping Center to The Forge. The area surrounding the college, within ZIP code 77833, has a population of about 28,234 and a median household income of $67,887. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $261,900 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Washington County’s labor market conditions remained stable during this period, with an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent in August 2026, which was lower than a year earlier. The successful completion of the Blinn Wheeler Hall flooring project demonstrates the college’s commitment to maintaining its facilities while adhering to accessibility codes. The registered accessibility specialist ensured that the substrate preparation and new rubber base installations complied with all relevant standards before the project file was officially closed.