LM RMS Beach St Expansion Phase 1

Bldg 311 at 5555 Beach Street in Fort Worth is undergoing a renovation filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as LM RMS Beach St Expansion Phase 1. The project involves altering an existing 7,100-square-foot shell into laboratory and storage space. The estimated cost is $600,000. Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work beginning in October 2026.

Scope of Work and Specifications

The renovation includes removing and adding walls, ceilings, flooring, and doors to reconfigure the interior. Existing lighting fixtures will be replaced with LED units, and new electrical receptacles will be installed to support lab equipment. The HVAC system will be updated to meet the requirements of the new laboratory environment. Kara-lee Satterfield Wilson is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. CCI - Beach, LP is the owner of record.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the status is Review Complete. The scheduled build window is 123 days, which is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation projects in Tarrant County. The estimated cost of $600,000 is above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. The cost per square foot is $85, which is close to the county median of $79.

Location and Neighborhood Context

U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for the 76137 ZIP code indicate a population of approximately 59,384 residents. The median household income in this area is $86,886, and the median value for owner-occupied homes is $283,100. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with 24,118 total housing units recorded.

City of Fort Worth permit records show 10 permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2025 and December 2025. These permits include mechanical, electrical, commercial building, and plumbing work. The total declared valuation for these permits is $1,039,112. Third-party records from the City of Fort Worth indicate a Certificate of Occupancy for Building 311 was valid from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024, with Lockheed Martin listed as the occupant. A listing on Farmers Fridge identifies a location in Building 311 at 5555 N Beach St as a Lockheed Martin breakroom.