Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply
649 Gateway Street, Abilene, TX, 79602
New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply is a new construction project at 649 Gateway Street, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2028. The project has an estimated value of $6.0M across about 40,206 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $6.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 40,206 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $149/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 1mo
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64 days after the preceding date shown.
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744 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply
B&J Welding Supply is planning a new $6,000,000 facility at 649 Gateway Street in Abilene, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in September 2026, involves the construction of a 40,206 sq ft single-story building that will house a showroom, staff offices, a warehouse, and a fill plant. The estimated cost of $149 per square foot is close to the Taylor County median for new construction, while the scheduled build window of 744 days is longer than the county median of 245 days.
The structure is a pre-engineered metal building on a slab-on-grade foundation with fire suppression systems. The scope includes a breakroom, toilets, and miscellaneous facility support spaces. AGG Industrial Holdings, LLC is the owner of record, and the project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Design and Construction Team
Cox/Dirks Architects, P.C. is the design firm of record for this project. The firm has registered six other projects in Texas, including facilities in Wolfforth, Lubbock, Seminole, and Midland. Stephen D Macphie is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with completion targeted for December 2028.
The project is situated in ZIP code 79602, an area with a population of about 26,588 and a median household income of $84,845 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The housing stock in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $233,000. The Taylor County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, a figure that is higher than a year earlier.
Project Status and Comparison
This new construction project is above the Taylor County median estimated cost for its type, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. The median estimated cost for new construction in Taylor County is $875,000, with the middle half ranging from $400,000 to $3,100,000. The median size for these projects is 6,501 sq ft, making the B&J Welding Supply facility significantly larger than the typical new construction filing in the county. The project's status is Project Registered, and it is targeted for December 2028.
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New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply is a New Construction project located at 649 Gateway Street, Abilene, TX 79602 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $6.0M covering 40,206 sq ft. AGG Industrial Holdings, LLC is the property owner and Cox/Dirks Architects, P.C. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is B&J Welding Supply open at the new Gateway Street location?
The TDLR record shows the project is in the planning and review phase with construction starting in November 2026. It is targeted for December 2028, so the facility is not yet open or operating.
Who is designing the new B&J Welding Supply facility?
Cox/Dirks Architects, P.C. is the design firm of record. Stephen D Macphie is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR filing for this specific project in Abilene.
What is the total size of the new building?
The new facility is 40,206 square feet. It is a single-story pre-engineered metal building that will include a showroom, offices, a warehouse, and a fill plant.
When is the construction scheduled to be finished?
The filing indicates construction will begin in November 2026 and is targeted for December 2028. Plan review was pending at the time of registration in September 2026.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X, which indicates minimal flood hazard according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply?
New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply is a new construction project at 649 Gateway Street in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New single story, slab on grade, fire suppressed, pre-engineered metal building that contains a showroom, staff offices, breakroom, warehouse, fill plant, toilets, and other miscellaneous facility support spaces.
Is New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply open in Abilene?
New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply located?
New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply is located at 649 Gateway Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply?
AGG Industrial Holdings, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply?
Cox/Dirks Architects, P.C. is the design firm of record for New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply cost and how big is it?
New Showroom & Fill Plant Facility for B&J Welding Supply has an estimated construction value of $6.0M and approximately 40,206 square feet (about $149/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New single story, slab on grade, fire suppressed, pre-engineered metal building that contains a showroom, staff offices, breakroom, warehouse, fill plant, toilets, and other miscellaneous facility support spaces.
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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649 Gateway Street, Abilene, TX, 79602
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