Waco

Construction & Development Activity

1996
Total Projects
$5.07B
Total Investment
586
New Construction
1410
Renovations
31.6M
Total Sq Ft
$2.5M
Avg. Value

McLennan County Economy

Driving Waco construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:4.6%
Median Home:$309K
Bldg Permits:1,442/yr
Population:272K

Construction & Development in Waco, Texas

Waco is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 1996 registered projects valued at $5.07B. The city's development portfolio includes 586 new construction projects and 1410 renovation projects, representing 31,640,924 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 586 new construction projects (29%)
  • 1410 renovation/remodel projects (71%)
  • Average project value: $2.5M
  • 76 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

Waco's construction market features 5 major property owners and 5 active design firms driving development across the city.

Leading developers include BAYLOR UNIVERSITY and Baylor University, working with architecture firms such as RBDR, PLLC and RBDR PLLC.

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Waco. Projects span Bell and Bexar and Milam and Collin and Dallas and Hardin and Walker and Midland and McLennan and McMullen counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Waco and the surrounding area.

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76 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

1996 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$300K

Waffle House #20649

2301 South New Road, Waco, TX 76711

1,840 sqftJul 24, 2026
Registered
$14.5M

Midway ISD | Midway HS Athletics Addition and Renovation

8200 Mars Drive, Waco, TX 76712

119,035 sqftJul 14, 2026
Registered
$700K

Redeemer Waco Expansion

2501 Redeemer Way, Waco, TX 76712

2,729 sqftJul 14, 2026
Registered
$200K

Level 01: Suie #1033A, CT #17 Equipment Replacement Project

50 Hillcrest Boulevard building 1, Waco, TX 76712

600 sqftJul 13, 2026
Registered
$70K

UPS store

8810 US-84, STE. 305 & 306, WACO, TX 76712, Waco, TX 76712

1,846 sqftJul 6, 2026
Registered
$500K

CURRY UP WOK THIS WAY

520 S UNIVERSITY PARKS DRIVE, SUITE 600, Waco, TX 76701

3,500 sqftJul 6, 2026
Registered
$347K

7 Brew Coffee - Waco

736 Hewitt Drive, Waco, TX 76712

541 sqftJun 25, 2026
Registered
$1.0M

Shorty's Bagels

1712 South 12th Street, Waco, TX 76706

2,283 sqftJun 24, 2026
Registered
$2.0M

Hearsay Lounge & Restaurant

330 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

7,251 sqftJun 19, 2026
Registered
$400K

Megacharger - Waco, TX - S New Rd

2409 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76711

1,000 sqftJun 18, 2026
Review Complete
$3.0M

St. Jerome Catholic Church Renovation and Church Addition

9820 Chapel Road, Waco, TX 76712

38,000 sqftJun 11, 2026
Review Complete
$600K

City of Waco- Water Department- 2nd Floor Renovations

401 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701

5,942 sqftJun 11, 2026
Registered
$900K

Wonder

800 S 7th St, Waco, TX 76706

3,262 sqftJun 8, 2026
Review Complete
$75K

MUP Three Suite 5

300 South 2nd Street, Waco, TX 76701

1,800 sqftJun 4, 2026
Review Complete
$500K

MCC CSC Module B Cosmetology Phase 4 Renovations

4601 N. 19th Street, Waco, TX 76708

2,831 sqftJun 3, 2026
Review Complete
$120K

Pro Acoustics

700 Schroeder Dr. Suite B, Waco, TX 76710

14,680 sqftJun 2, 2026
Registered
$1.2M

Yellow Cottage Kitchen

402 Tyler Street, Waco, TX 76704

5,012 sqftMay 29, 2026
Review Complete
$300K

BU 77L - Waco Roundabout (CSJ: 0014-10-069)

IH 35 to Waco Traffic Circle, Waco, TX 76706

48,744 sqftMay 27, 2026
Review Complete
$132K

BU Truett 1st Floor Office Suite 114 Renovations

1100 S 3rd Street, Waco, TX 76706

900 sqftMay 27, 2026
Review Complete
$285K

Cath Lab # 1 Equipment Replacement

6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX 76712

918 sqftMay 22, 2026