MDACC 3SCR2 Microscopes Relocation in Houston, TX

MD Anderson Cancer Center completed a targeted renovation at 1881 East Road in Houston to accommodate new laboratory equipment. The project, titled MDACC 3SCR2 Microscopes Relocation, focused specifically on Room 4602. The work involved altering the space to receive new microscopes and associated infrastructure, a scope defined by the facility's need for updated scientific tools. The total estimated cost for this renovation was $180,695, covering the 462 square feet of affected space.

The construction timeline spanned from February 2025 to November 2025. Although the scheduled build window of 284 days is longer than the Harris County median of 92 days for similar renovation filings, the project remained under the county median estimated cost of $250,000. The cost per square foot was $391, which is above the county median of $80. This higher per-square-foot cost reflects the specialized nature of installing precision laboratory equipment rather than general construction.

Project Administration and Design

Johnston, LLC served as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects for MD Anderson Cancer Center, totaling over $15 million in estimated costs. These include significant renovations in Houston and Conroe. Tim Mullins was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involved public funds or public land, necessitating compliance with accessibility standards under the Texas Accessibility Board (TABS) framework.

TDLR closed the project file in January 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This closure indicates that the regulatory review phase was completed prior to the final scheduled construction dates listed in the filing. The facility is located in the Astrodome Area of Harris County, a district with a population of approximately 26,696 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 77054. The area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median household income of $59,087.

MD Anderson Cancer Center holds six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,027,664. These range from $437,664 to $2,600,000 and include locations in Houston and Conroe. The presence of multiple registered projects indicates ongoing infrastructure investment across the facility's network. The renovation at 1881 East Road fits within this broader pattern of facility upgrades and laboratory modernization.