Ericsson in Austin, TX

Ericsson is completing an interior renovation at 1703 W. 5th St., Suite 600 in Austin, Texas. The project involves alterations to 9,260 sq ft of space within the JLL Plaza facility. This work is classified as a renovation/alteration with an estimated cost of $65,000. Aquila Management Services is the owner, and Jacobs is the design firm. Stacey L Brewer is the registered accessibility specialist.

The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2025 and finish in June 2025. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

Located in the Old West Austin neighborhood of Travis County, the site is part of a broader area with active construction activity. Other registered renovation projects in the vicinity include West Austin Park, REI, 501 Congress, 608 Blanco, and 500 West 2nd. The area is home to various businesses, including Land Rover Austin, El Arroyo, and The Austin Stone Downtown.

The estimated cost of $65,000 for 9,260 sq ft results in a cost per square foot of $7. This figure is below the county median of $104 per square foot for similar renovation filings in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 120 days is close to the county median of 98 days for projects of this type. The low cost per square foot suggests a focused scope of work, likely concentrating on specific interior elements rather than a full structural overhaul.

Jacobs, the design firm of record, has been involved in other TDLR-registered projects. These include the Jackson Geological Sciences Bldg. in Austin and the HEB Houston Distribution Center. The firm's portfolio demonstrates experience with various commercial and industrial facilities. The involvement of a major design firm in this specific Austin project underscores the professional standards applied to the renovation process.

City of Austin permit records show nine permits on file at this street address. These were issued between February 2024 and March 2026. The permits include building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. Seven of these permits have a final status. The most recent permit activities include upgrading antennas on an existing rooftop wireless telecommunications facility and interior remodel demo and finishes. These records align with the scope of work described in the TDLR filing for the Ericsson project.

Project Context

The ZIP code 78703, where the project is located, has a population of about 22,484 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $144,637. Housing units number 12,237, with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied properties. The median owner-occupied home value is $1,353,500. This demographic and economic profile provides context for the commercial activity in the Old West Austin area.

Travis County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026, according to FRED data. This economic indicator reflects the broader labor market conditions in the region. The project’s completion and the associated construction activity contribute to the local economic landscape. The involvement of private funding for this project indicates a commitment to private development in the area.