Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2026026524Renovation/Alteration
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New Central Office in College Station, TX

1812 Welsh Ave., College Station, TX, 77840

Opening ~Jun 2028Review Complete

New Central Office is a renovation/alteration project at 1812 Welsh Ave., College Station, in Brazos County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2028. The project has an estimated value of $2.9M across about 24,560 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$2.9M
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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
24,560 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$119/sqft
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Scheduled duration
6 months
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Jul 29, 2026702 days across supplied datesJun 30, 2028

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    16 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    493 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    193 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About New Central Office

College Station ISD is renovating the Existing Central Office, a 24,560 sq ft building at 1812 Welsh Ave. in College Station, Texas. The project, filed as New Central Office, converts an existing business office into new DEAP classrooms and offices. The estimated cost is $2,919,843, which works out to $119 per square foot.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in June 2028, with work starting December 2027. The registration status is Review Complete.

Project Scope and Design

The renovation is designed by VLK, a firm with six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $95,926,200. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is William T Winning. The scope specifically involves altering the existing space to accommodate educational needs for DEAP programs, shifting the building's function from general office use to specialized instruction and administrative support.

College Station ISD holds six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including the larger New Central Office project valued at $23,365,871 and the CSISD CTE Center - Phase II at $27,000,000. Both of those projects have completed review or inspection. This current renovation is one of several significant infrastructure investments by the district in Brazos County.

Cost and Context

The estimated cost of $2,919,843 is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings. Among 1,656 similar filings in Brazos County, the median cost is $300,000. This project’s $119 per square foot is also above the county median of $96 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 193 days is longer than the county median of 121 days for similar projects.

The project involves public funds and public land. The area profile for ZIP 77840 shows a population of about 55,186 and a median household income of $31,278. Housing in the area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $241,000. Brazos County unemployment was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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New Central Office is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1812 Welsh Ave., College Station, TX 77840 in College Station, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.9M covering 24,560 sq ft. College Station ISD is the property owner and VLK is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 29, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the new central office open?

Construction is scheduled to finish in June 2028. The TDLR record indicates the project is in the review and construction phases, not yet open for public use.

Who is the design firm for this project?

VLK is the design firm of record for the renovation of the Existing Central Office at 1812 Welsh Ave.

What is the estimated cost per square foot?

The estimated cost is $119 per square foot, based on the total project cost of $2,919,843 and 24,560 sq ft.

When does construction start?

Construction is scheduled to start in December 2027, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.

What is New Central Office?

New Central Office is a renovation/alteration project at 1812 Welsh Ave. in College Station, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing business office to new DEAP classrooms and offices

Is New Central Office open in College Station?

New Central Office is still under construction in College Station, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2028 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is New Central Office located?

New Central Office is located at 1812 Welsh Ave., College Station, TX, 77840, in Brazos County.

Who is the owner or developer of New Central Office?

College Station ISD is the property owner/developer of record for New Central Office, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for New Central Office?

VLK is the design firm of record for New Central Office, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does New Central Office cost and how big is it?

New Central Office has an estimated construction value of $2.9M and approximately 24,560 square feet (about $119/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Renovation of existing business office to new DEAP classrooms 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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1812 Welsh Ave., College Station, TX, 77840

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