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Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades in Beaumont, TX
855 East Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX, 77705
Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades is a renovation/alteration project at 855 East Lavaca Street, Beaumont, in Jefferson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $365K across about 7,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $365K
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- Reported floor area
- 7,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $52/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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52 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades
Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Hall, located at 855 East Lavaca Street in Beaumont, is undergoing a renovation and alteration project with an estimated cost of $365,000. The scope covers 7,000 sq ft of work, focusing specifically on the renovation of the existing building lobby and the existing generator enclosure. The project is targeted for November 2026, with construction scheduled to begin in August 2026.
The owner of record is Lamar University, which lists the filing name as Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades. Kirksey Architecture serves as the design firm for this initiative. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The registration with TDLR occurred in July 2026, and the status is Project Registered.
Project Context and Regional Comparison
This renovation is privately funded on private land for private use. Among 1,178 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in Jefferson County, this project’s cost is above the county median of $250,000. The scheduled build window of 95 days is close to the county median of 104 days. The computed cost of $52 per square foot is below the county median of $88 per square foot.
Lamar University holds six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,211,700, including the John Gray Center and Dauphin Athletic Complex in Beaumont. Kirksey Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $33,835,013, such as the TFC Texas Insurance Building in Austin and Brookhollow 1 in Houston. The Jefferson County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026 according to FRED data.
The ZIP code 77705 has a population of about 37,988 with a median household income of $49,964. There are 12,203 housing units in the area, and the median owner-occupied home value is $121,900. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
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Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 855 East Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX 77705 in Beaumont, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $365K covering 7,000 sq ft. Lamar University is the property owner and Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for Beeson Hall?
The scope includes the renovation of the existing building lobby and the renovation of the existing generator enclosure at the Beaumont location.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record for the Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Hall renovation.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the 7,000 sq ft renovation and alteration project is $365,000.
When is the project targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for November 2026, with construction starting in August 2026.
What is Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades?
Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades is a renovation/alteration project at 855 East Lavaca Street in Beaumont, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of an existing building lobby. Renovation of an existing generator enclosure.
Is Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades open in Beaumont?
Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades is still under construction in Beaumont, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades located?
Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades is located at 855 East Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX, 77705, in Jefferson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades?
Lamar University is the property owner/developer of record for Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record for Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades cost and how big is it?
Lamar Institute of Technology - Beeson Lobby Upgrades has an estimated construction value of $365K and approximately 7,000 square feet (about $52/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of an existing building lobby. Renovation of an existing generator enclosure.
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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855 East Lavaca Street, Beaumont, TX, 77705
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