Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2023024096Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan

8025 North I-35, Austin, TX, 78753

Construction complete · Mar 2025Project Closed

Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan is a renovation/alteration project at 8025 North I-35, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Mar 2025). The project has an estimated value of $10.0M across about 14,996 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$10.0M
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Reported floor area
14,996 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$667/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 7mo
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Jul 20, 2023590 days across supplied datesMar 1, 2025

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    12 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Project closed · TDLR filing

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    578 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan

Element Critical completed a $10,000,000 renovation at 8025 North I-35 in Austin, Texas, to expand its data center capacity. The project, filed under the name Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan, involved altering 14,996 sq ft of existing space. TDLR closed the project file in March 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The scope of work focused on creating new data center space by removing and installing partitions. The renovation also included providing additional power to the building to support the increased infrastructure demands. This type of high-density technological upgrade requires precise coordination between structural changes and electrical capacity.

Project Details and Cost

Smbc Leasing and Finance INC is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Jacobs served as the design firm, overseeing the renovation and alteration work. The estimated cost of $10,000,000 translates to $667 per square foot, a figure above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings.

The scheduled build window for this project was 578 days, starting in August 2023. This duration is longer than the county median of 98 days for renovation and alteration projects. The extended timeline reflects the complexity of integrating new data center infrastructure into an existing structure while maintaining compliance with accessibility standards.

Location and Regional Context

The surrounding area, ZIP code 78753, has a population of approximately 58,449 people. Median household income in this area is estimated at $62,334, with a median owner-occupied home value of $344,100. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.

Jacobs has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $48,080,016. These include facilities in Austin and Houston, such as the Small Molecule Utility Building 22 and the HEB Houston Distribution Center. The firm’s involvement in diverse sectors demonstrates its capacity to handle complex commercial and industrial renovations across Texas.

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Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 8025 North I-35, Austin, TX 78753 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $10.0M covering 14,996 sq ft. SMBC LEASING AND FINANCE INC is the property owner and Jacobs is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 20, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the status of the Element Critical project?

TDLR closed the project file in March 2025. This indicates the accessibility review process for the construction work is complete.

How much did the Element Critical renovation cost?

The estimated cost for the project was $10,000,000. This amount covers the renovation of existing space to provide additional data center capacity.

Who designed the Element Critical project?

Jacobs is the design firm of record for this project. They oversaw the renovation and alteration work at the Austin location.

What work was done at 8025 North I-35?

The scope included removing and installing partitions to create new data center space. Additional power was also provided to the building to support the new infrastructure.

Is the Element Critical facility open?

The TDLR record confirms construction completion and file closure in March 2025. It does not provide information on business operations or public access.

What is Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan?

Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan is a renovation/alteration project at 8025 North I-35 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing building to provide Element Critical with additional Data Center Capacity. Partitions will be removed/installed to create a new data center space, and additional power will be provided to the building.

Is Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan open in Austin?

Construction on Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Mar 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan located?

Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan is located at 8025 North I-35, Austin, TX, 78753, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan?

SMBC LEASING AND FINANCE INC is the property owner/developer of record for Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan?

Jacobs is the design firm of record for Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan cost and how big is it?

Element Critical-AUS1 Master Plan has an estimated construction value of $10.0M and approximately 14,996 square feet (about $667/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Renovation of existing building to provide Element Critical with additional Data Center Capacity. Partitions will be removed/installed to create a new data center space, and additional power will be provided to the building.

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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8025 North I-35, Austin, TX, 78753

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