Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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Project #: TABS2026021493 Registration Date: 5/29/2026

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2026021493

PROJECT

Project Name:
University of Houston Medical Research Building
Project Number:
TABS2026021493
Facility Name:
Medical Research Building
Location Address:
5150 Medical Service Drive
Houston, TX 77004
Location County:
Harris
Start Date:
9/21/2026
Completion Date:
6/28/2028
Estimated Cost:
$58,500,000
Type of Work:
New Construction
Type of Funds:
This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
Scope of Work:
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 57000 SF COMPOSED OF ASSEMBLY, BUSINESS, AND STORAGE OCCUPANCIES IN A 3-STORY, TYPE IIA CONSTRUCTION.
Square Footage:
57,000 ft 2
Are the private funds provided by the tenant?
No
Current Status:
Project Registered

PERSON FILING FORM

Contact Name:
Kyle Byrne

RAS

RAS Name:
JANEL CARONA,BLOOM
RAS #:
120
RAS Address:
11555 BEAMER RD STEE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77089
RAS Phone:
(281) 922-0700

OWNER

Owner Name:
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Owner Address:
5000 GULF FWY BLDG 1 ATTN: OFFICE OF REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Houston, Texas 77204
Owner Phone:
713-743-7102
Contact Name:
Matthew Douglas

TENANT

Not Assigned

DESIGN FIRM

Design Firm Name:
SmithGroup
Design Firm Address:
1801 Main St Ste. 920
Houston, Texas 77002
Design Firm Phone:
346.415.5274

Registered accessibility specialists (RAS) set and collect the fees for their services. Contact the RAS directly if you have questions about their performing plan review or inspection services.

In accordance with 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE ยง68.52, the owner of a building or facility must obtain an inspection from a RAS no later than the first anniversary of the completion of construction. A request for inspection must be made by submitting a written request for inspection to the RAS no later than 30 calendar days after the completion of construction.