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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation in Houston, TX
1400 Pressler Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030
FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation is a renovation/alteration project at 1400 Pressler Blvd, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $55K across about 1,490 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $55K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 1,490 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $37/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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14 days after the preceding date shown.
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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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25 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation
The Pickens Tower at 1400 Pressler Blvd in Houston is the site of a 1,490-square-foot renovation filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The project, identified on the filing as the FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation, involves installing new millwork on a display wall and replacing an existing counter. The scope also includes electrical cabling and lighting adjustments within the designated area.
University of Texas Health is the owner of record for this work, which is privately funded on private land for private use. The estimated cost for the renovation is $55,300, equating to $37 per square foot. Facilities Planning Design & Construction A/E Group serves as the design firm, with Tim Mullins listed as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered in July 2026, with plan review completed in August 2026.
Project Status and Construction Timeline
Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2026 and finish in August 2026, a build window of 35 days. This timeline is shorter than the 92-day median for renovation and alteration filings in Harris County. While the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
The project cost and size place it below the county median for similar work. The $55,300 estimated cost is in the bottom quarter of the 38,987 renovation and alteration filings in Harris County, where the median cost is $250,000. The $37 per square foot rate is also below the county median of $80. The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE, according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.
Facilities Planning Design & Construction A/E Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $25,326,715. These include the Radiology Outpatient Center in Houston and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Pickens Tower project is part of a broader portfolio of work by this firm in the Houston area. The area profile for ZIP 77030 indicates a population of about 12,976 and a median household income of $79,415, with housing mostly renter-occupied.
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FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1400 Pressler Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $55K covering 1,490 sq ft. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH is the property owner and Facilities Planning Design & Construction A/E Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pickens Tower podcast studio open?
The TDLR record shows the project was scheduled to finish in August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current operational status of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is the scope of work at 1400 Pressler Blvd?
The filing describes installing new millwork on a display wall and replacing an existing counter. The work also includes electrical cabling and lighting adjustments for a total area of 1,490 square feet.
Who is the owner of the Pickens Tower project?
University of Texas Health is the owner of record. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use in Harris County.
How does this project cost compare to other Houston renovations?
The $55,300 estimated cost is below the Harris County median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings. The $37 per square foot rate is also below the county median of $80.
Who is the design firm for this renovation?
Facilities Planning Design & Construction A/E Group is the design firm of record. Tim Mullins is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR filing.
What is FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation?
FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation is a renovation/alteration project at 1400 Pressler Blvd in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Install new millwork on display wall and replace an existing counter. Along with electrical cabling and lighting adjustment (1490 sqft)
Is FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation open in Houston?
FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 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 FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation located?
FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation is located at 1400 Pressler Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation?
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH is the property owner/developer of record for FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation?
Facilities Planning Design & Construction A/E Group is the design firm of record for FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation cost and how big is it?
FCT3 New Podcast Studio Installation has an estimated construction value of $55K and approximately 1,490 square feet (about $37/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Install new millwork on display wall and replace an existing counter. Along with electrical cabling and lighting adjustment (1490 sqft)
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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1400 Pressler Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030
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