ELLIOTT ELECTRIC SUPPLY in Corpus Christi, TX

Elliott Electric Supply is undertaking a significant expansion at its Corpus Christi location, adding 3,819 sq ft to an existing warehouse facility. The project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2026, involves demolishing an existing office space to make way for a new office addition. The estimated cost for this work is $2,500,000, which translates to $655 per square foot.

Project Scope and Timeline

The construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, with work starting in December 2026. TDLR completed the plan review in October 2026, confirming the project meets regulatory standards for accessibility. This timeline represents a build window of 154 days, which is close to the Nueces County median of 182 days for similar additions to existing buildings. The project is privately funded on private land for private use by 1201 Spid LLC.

Cost Analysis and Local Context

The estimated cost of $2,500,000 places this project in the top quarter of similar filings in Nueces County, where the median estimated cost is $350,000. The cost per square foot of $655 is also significantly above the county median of $167. The project size of 3,819 sq ft is slightly larger than the county median of 3,014 sq ft for this type of work. Element Architects is the design firm of record for this addition.

Element Architects has a portfolio of six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas totaling $28,810,000. These include the Elliott Electric Parking Garage in Nacogdoches, the Cheyenne Construction Corporate Office in Richmond, and the Northpark Medical Plaza in Humble. The firm also worked on the YES Prep. Tallyho Campus in Houston and Heights Central in Houston, both of which have closed projects. The design firm’s involvement suggests a standardized approach to accessibility and structural integration for commercial expansions.

The project is located in ZIP code 78416, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 13,116. The median household income in this area is $44,726, and there are 5,274 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $93,100, with housing being mostly owner-occupied. Nueces County unemployment was 4.6 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The TDLR status is Review Complete, indicating the plans are approved and ready for construction.