TCCD 589 DT VB Food Services Reno FCU - South Campus in Fort Worth, TX

Sstu is a 777-square-foot renovation of the food service area at 5301 Campus Dr in Fort Worth. The project, filed as TCCD 589 DT VB Food Services Reno FCU - South Campus, involves adding a fryer to the existing kitchen and installing all necessary utilities to support the new equipment. The estimated cost for this renovation is $68,227, which calculates to $88 per square foot.

Tarrant County Junior College is the owner of record for Sstu. Elements of Architecture, Inc. serves as the registered design firm, with Jeffery L Kelley acting as the registered accessibility specialist. The scope of work includes the removal and salvage of existing equipment, the purchase of new fixtures, and the installation of all required mechanical and electrical components. This specific renovation is part of a broader effort to update facilities on the South Campus.

Construction Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review process for Sstu in October 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in January 2027, with work officially starting in November 2026. The total scheduled build window is 91 days, which is close to the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings. The TDLR status for this project is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the design documents have passed the necessary accessibility and code inspections.

Funding for this work involves public funds, reflecting the institutional nature of the owner. In terms of cost efficiency, the $68,227 estimated cost places Sstu in the bottom quarter of similar renovation filings in the county, where the median estimated cost is $250,000. The $88 per square foot rate is close to the county median of $79 per square foot for comparable work.

Local Context and Permit Activity

City of Fort Worth permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the most recent issued between May 2025 and August 2026. These permits include electrical, mechanical, and commercial building permits, with total declared valuations reaching $2,927,026. This level of activity suggests ongoing maintenance and upgrades across the campus. The surrounding ZIP code 76119 has a population of about 53,062, with a median household income of $46,537 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.

Elements of Architecture, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $6,998,674, including facilities in Arlington and Irving. The firm’s involvement in Sstu aligns with its portfolio of institutional and municipal work. The Tarrant County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, which may influence labor availability for construction projects in the region. This renovation is a focused update to an existing space rather than a new construction build, aiming to improve functionality and safety in the food service area.