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UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out in Denton, TX
3940 N. Elm Street, Denton, TX, 76207
UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out is a renovation/alteration project at 3940 N. Elm Street, Denton, in Denton County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2026). The project has an estimated value of $3.6M across about 7,550 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.6M
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- Reported floor area
- 7,550 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $477/sqft
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- 1y 1mo
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18 days after the preceding date shown.
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387 days after the preceding date shown.
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out
The UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out is a completed renovation project located at 3940 N. Elm Street in Denton. This construction effort transformed an existing high-bay laboratory space into two levels of research laboratories, totaling 7,550 square feet. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that the physical work and compliance requirements have been satisfied.
Project Scope and Design
The scope of work included design and construction administrative services for the partial remodel of the D170 facility. Treanor served as the design firm of record for this undertaking. The owner of record is the University of North Texas System. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Marcela Abadi Rhoads. The work involved converting a single large bay into a more complex, multi-level research environment, a significant structural and functional alteration for the space.
The estimated cost for this renovation was $3,600,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Denton County, which stands at $235,000. The cost per square foot was $477, which is also above the county median of $80 per square foot for similar projects. The scheduled build window was 387 days, a duration longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work.
Construction began in June 2025, following plan review completion in May 2025. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2025. Funding for the project involved public funds, public land, or was a Federally funded roadway project. The University of North Texas System has six other TDLR-registered projects, while Treanor has six other registered projects totaling $87,500,000.
The completion date on the filing was July 2026. The final inspection passed in August 2026, resulting in a TDLR status of Inspection Complete. This confirms the project is finished. The area profile for ZIP code 76207 shows a population of about 18,252 and a median household income of $91,026, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The Denton County unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in August 2026, per FRED data.
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UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3940 N. Elm Street, Denton, TX 76207 in Denton, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.6M covering 7,550 sq ft. University of North Texas System is the property owner and Treanor is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 22, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out complete?
Yes, the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. The TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete, indicating the construction and compliance phases are finished.
Who designed the D170 Lab Fit-Out?
Treanor was the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist was Marcela Abadi Rhoads. The owner of record is the University of North Texas System.
What is the square footage of the renovated space?
The renovation covers 7,550 square feet. This space was converted from an existing high-bay laboratory into two levels of research laboratories.
What was the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost was $3,600,000. This amount is above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Denton County.
When did construction start and end?
Construction started in June 2025. The final TDLR accessibility inspection passed in August 2026, marking the completion of the project.
What is UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out?
UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out is a renovation/alteration project at 3940 N. Elm Street in Denton, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Design and construction administrative services for the partial remodel Discovery Park D170. Scope includes renovation of an existing high-bay laboratory into 2 levels of research laboratories (approx 7,550sf)
Is UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out open in Denton?
Construction on UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out located?
UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out is located at 3940 N. Elm Street, Denton, TX, 76207, in Denton County.
Who is the owner or developer of UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out?
University of North Texas System is the property owner/developer of record for UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out?
Treanor is the design firm of record for UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out cost and how big is it?
UNT Discovery Park D170 Lab Fit-Out has an estimated construction value of $3.6M and approximately 7,550 square feet (about $477/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Design and construction administrative services for the partial remodel Discovery Park D170. Scope includes renovation of an existing high-bay laboratory into 2 levels of research laboratories (approx 7,550sf)
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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3940 N. Elm Street, Denton, TX, 76207
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