BCM -The Marcus-Vital Labs in Houston, TX

Baylor College of Medicine is planning a significant interior renovation for its facility at 6770 Bertner Avenue, Suite C520, Houston. The project, filed under the name BCM -The Marcus-Vital Labs, targets a 7,333-square-foot suite on the fifth floor of the existing multi-story building. This TDLR-registered project is targeted for May 2027, following a construction start date of January 2027.

The scope of work focuses on transforming the existing interior space into dedicated office, simulation lab, and support areas. The renovation includes updates to all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support these new functional zones. The Board of Regents University of Texas is the owner of record, while Stantec Architecture, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for the project.

The estimated cost for this renovation is $2,500,000, resulting in a computed cost of $341 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scheduled build window of 150 days is longer than the county median of 92 days, reflecting the complexity of the interior systems and lab specifications.

Project Context and Location

The project is privately funded on private land for private use. In the surrounding ZIP code 77030, the U.S. Census estimates a population of about 12,976 with a median household income of $79,415.

Donald A Tullier is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The Board of Regents University of Texas has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $13,050,000, including several at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Stantec Architecture, Inc. has been involved in six other projects totaling $48,181,651, including major facilities in Edinburg and Harlingen.