Killam Building T - Tenant Improvements

Killam Building T - Tenant Improvements is a renovation project located at 9019 Killam Industrial Boulevard in Laredo, Texas. The work involves tenant improvements within an existing warehouse structure, covering a total area of 8,940 sq ft. The estimated cost for this alteration is $1,422,494, which calculates to $159 per square foot. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use.

The owner of record is Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., with GMA Architects serving as the design firm. Kam-hung Kenneth Woo is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, and completion is targeted for April 2027. The current status is Project Registered, with plan review pending.

Project Scale and Context

This renovation is significantly larger than the typical alteration in Webb County. Among 844 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in the county, the median estimated cost is $225,000, and the median size is 3,700 sq ft. This project’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter. The scheduled build window of 157 days is longer than the county median of 96 days. The cost per square foot of $159 is also above the county median of $79.

GMA Architects has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $16,881,112. These include Project Audi BLDG 2 in Grand Prairie, WareSpace projects in Austin, Wonder World in San Marcos, and Cedar Tech I in Leander. The Laredo project fits within this firm’s portfolio of commercial and industrial developments across Texas.

Local Area Profile

The project is located in ZIP code 78045. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the population of this area is about 67,185. The median household income is $89,334, and there are 21,669 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $227,300, with housing predominantly owner-occupied. These Census estimates provide context for the economic environment in which the construction is taking place.

Webb County’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. This labor market context is relevant for understanding the local economic conditions during the construction period. The project’s private funding and use distinguish it from public infrastructure or subsidized housing developments.