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TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building in Temple, TX
702 E Blackland Road, Temple, TX, 76502
TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building is a new construction project at 702 E Blackland Road, Temple, in Bell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 7,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- Reported floor area
- 7,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $67/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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29 days after the preceding date shown.
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359 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building
The Texas A&M AgriLife Blackland Research & Extension Center in Temple is constructing a new 7,500-square-foot pre-engineered metal building. Located at 702 E Blackland Road, this structure will serve as a storage and service shop for the research facility. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2027.
The State of Texas is the owner of record for this new construction project, which carries an estimated cost of $500,000. This valuation equates to $67 per square foot, a figure that sits below the Bell County median of $151 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The design firm of record is Pillar Architecture Studio, which is responsible for the architectural plans for this facility.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed the plan review process in October 2026. According to the filing, construction work is set to begin in October 2026. The official completion date listed on the record is October 2027. The current TDLR status for this project is Review Complete. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Steven E Rinehart.
This project involves public funds and public land. The scheduled build window for this construction is 365 days, which is longer than the Bell County median of 242 days for new construction projects of this type.
Pillar Architecture Studio has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $79,890,000. These include the First Baptist Church of Temple and the East Penn Manufacturing Co facility. The State of Texas has six other registered projects totaling $17,112,000, including the Bullinger Creek Restroom and the Replacement Kitchen Building #800. This new shop building is one of several state-funded developments in the region.
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TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building is a New Construction project located at 702 E Blackland Road, Temple, TX 76502 in Temple, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 7,500 sq ft. State of Texas is the property owner and Pillar Architecture Studio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of the new shop building?
The estimated cost for the new pre-engineered metal building is $500,000. This amount covers the construction of the 7,500-square-foot storage and service space for the research center.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Pillar Architecture Studio is the design firm of record. They are responsible for the architectural design of the new shop building in Temple.
Is the project in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X, which indicates a minimal flood hazard.
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2027. The filing indicates work will start in October 2026, with a total build window of 365 days.
Who owns the property?
The State of Texas is the owner of record. The project involves public funds and is located on public land at the Blackland Research & Extension Center.
What is TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building?
TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building is a new construction project at 702 E Blackland Road in Temple, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New pre-engineered metal building used as a storage and service shop space for the research facility.
Is TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building open in Temple?
TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building is still under construction in Temple, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building located?
TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building is located at 702 E Blackland Road, Temple, TX, 76502, in Bell County.
Who is the owner or developer of TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building?
State of Texas is the property owner/developer of record for TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building?
Pillar Architecture Studio is the design firm of record for TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building cost and how big is it?
TAMU AgriLife New Shop Building has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 7,500 square feet (about $67/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New pre-engineered metal building used as a storage and service shop space for the research facility.
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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702 E Blackland Road, Temple, TX, 76502
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