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South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations in Mcallen, TX
2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX, 78501
South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations is a renovation/alteration project at 2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2028. The project has an estimated value of $4.7M across about 15,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.7M
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- Reported floor area
- 15,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $313/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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3 days after the preceding date shown.
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75 days after the preceding date shown.
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395 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations
South Texas College is renovating two departments at its Pecan Plaza East campus in McAllen. The project, filed as South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations, covers the Cosmetology and Security departments. The total scope includes 15,000 square feet of alterations, with the cosmetology section accounting for 10,000 square feet and the security section for 5,000 square feet.
The estimated cost for this renovation is $4,700,000. This places the project in the top quarter of renovation filings in Hidalgo County, where the median estimated cost is $250,000. The cost per square foot is $313, which is above the county median of $70 per square foot for similar work. The scheduled build window is 395 days, longer than the 92-day median for renovation projects in the county.
Project Details and Status
ERO Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for this project. Felipe Guerrero serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds and is located on public land. TDLR completed the plan review in October 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and is scheduled to finish in January 2028.
South Texas College has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,827,866. These include renovations at the Pecan Campus in McAllen and the Starr County Campus in Rio Grande City. The college also has a project in Pharr described as the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence. This current renovation is part of a broader pattern of infrastructure updates across the college's campuses in Hidalgo County.
The project is located at 2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501. The area has a population of about 59,095 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 78501. The median household income in the area is $49,451. Hidalgo County’s unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78501 in Mcallen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.7M covering 15,000 sq ft. SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE is the property owner and ERO Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the South Texas College renovation complete?
No, the project is not complete. TDLR completed plan review in October 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in January 2028. Work is set to start in January 2027.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $4,700,000. This is above the median cost for renovation projects in Hidalgo County, which is $250,000.
Who is the architect for the project?
ERO Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. Felipe Guerrero is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing.
What parts of the building are being renovated?
The renovation covers the Cosmetology Department (10,000 sq ft) and the Security Department (5,000 sq ft) within Building B at the Pecan Plaza East campus.
What is South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations?
South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations is a renovation/alteration project at 2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd in Mcallen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of Cosmetology Building (10,000 sf) and Security (5,000 sf) Departments
Is South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations open in Mcallen?
South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations is still under construction in Mcallen, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations located?
South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations is located at 2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX, 78501, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations?
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE is the property owner/developer of record for South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations?
ERO Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations cost and how big is it?
South Texas College-Pecan Plaza East-Building B Renovations has an estimated construction value of $4.7M and approximately 15,000 square feet (about $313/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of Cosmetology Building (10,000 sf) and Security (5,000 sf) Departments
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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2511 & 2517 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX, 78501
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