Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out
481 Austin Blvd, Red Oak, TX, 75154
DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out is a renovation/alteration project at 481 Austin Blvd, Red Oak, in Ellis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $57.0M across about 195,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $57.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 195,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $292/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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388 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out
Compass Datacenters is executing a $57,000,000 renovation of approximately 195,000 square feet at 481 Austin Blvd in Red Oak, Texas. The project, filed as DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out, involves the interior development of administrative and data hall spaces. This work includes renovations to the building’s entrance and loading docks, as well as the installation of computer racks and electrical distribution systems for data hall technology.
The scope of work is substantial, transforming the existing structure into a functional data center environment. HED serves as the design firm of record for this project. The construction timeline was scheduled to begin in August 2025 with a planned completion date of August 2026. The estimated cost of $292 per square foot reflects the specialized nature of the technology and infrastructure upgrades required for this facility.
Project Context and Regional Scale
This renovation is part of a larger portfolio of data center projects in the region. Compass Datacenters has six other TDLR-registered projects in Red Oak, totaling over $514,000,000. These include Buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, as well as the specific DFW III-II Building 2 project. The scale of this investment places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs among renovation filings in Ellis County, where the median cost for similar work is significantly lower.
Ellis County has seen a surge in data center development, with 163 renovation and alteration projects registered in the last 24 months. The median size for these projects is 3,700 square feet, making the 195,000 square feet of this specific fit-out considerably larger than the typical local renovation. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
TDLR completed the plan review for this project in July 2024. Although the scheduled completion date of August 2026 has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project remains under the oversight of registered accessibility specialist Kimberly J Goss.
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DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 481 Austin Blvd, Red Oak, TX 75154 in Red Oak, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $57.0M covering 195,000 sq ft. Compass Datacenters is the property owner and HED is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 9, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DFW III-II Building 2 data center open?
The TDLR record does not confirm that the facility is open. While the scheduled completion date was August 2026, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the operational status of the business is not verified in the public construction record.
Who is the owner of the Red Oak data center project?
Compass Datacenters is the owner and developer of record for this project. The filing identifies them as the entity responsible for the $57,000,000 renovation and fit-out of the 195,000 square foot facility at 481 Austin Blvd.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out is $57,000,000. This figure covers the renovation of administrative spaces, data halls, and associated technology and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Who designed the data center fit-out?
HED is the design firm of record for this project. They are responsible for the architectural and engineering plans associated with the renovation of the 195,000 square foot facility in Red Oak.
Is the project in a flood zone?
According to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, the site coordinates fall within zone X, which indicates low flood risk.
What is DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out?
DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out is a renovation/alteration project at 481 Austin Blvd in Red Oak, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant fit out of approximately 195,000 sf of administrative and data hall spaces including renovations to existing building entrance and loading docks, office spaces, data hall computer rack and technology and electrical distribution.
Is DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out open in Red Oak?
DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out located?
DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out is located at 481 Austin Blvd, Red Oak, TX, 75154, in Ellis County.
Who is the owner or developer of DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out?
Compass Datacenters is the property owner/developer of record for DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out?
HED is the design firm of record for DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out cost and how big is it?
DFW III-II Building 2 Tenant Fit Out has an estimated construction value of $57.0M and approximately 195,000 square feet (about $292/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant fit out of approximately 195,000 sf of administrative and data hall spaces including renovations to existing building entrance and loading docks, office spaces, data hall computer rack and technology and electrical distribution.
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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481 Austin Blvd, Red Oak, TX, 75154
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