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Pickel Renovation in Austin, TX
204 E Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX, 78712
Pickel Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 204 E Dean Keeton Street, Austin, in Travis 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 $550K across about 135 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $550K
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- Reported floor area
- 135 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $4.07K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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55 days after the preceding date shown.
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78 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
160 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Pickel Renovation
The Engineering Teaching Center II (ETC) renovation at 204 E Dean Keeton Street in Austin is complete. The project, filed under the name Pickel Renovation, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026. This work involved the interior renovation of existing lab, research, and support spaces on the first floor of the building.
The scope of work focused on creating the infrastructure required for three optics rooms and a wet lab. Although the TDLR filing lists the project size as 135 sq ft, the estimated cost was $550,000. This results in a computed cost of $4074 per sq ft. The owner of record is The University of Texas at Austin, located in Travis County.
Project Details and Timeline
The design firm of record is BSA LifeStructures, which is also responsible for several other projects in the Austin area. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Steve R Zoerner. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to start in December 2025, with a completion date on the filing of February 2026.
The final inspection passed in August 2026, confirming that the construction phase is finished. The funding for this project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The site is located in the Drag neighborhood, a busy area near the University of Texas campus. Nearby businesses include Kerbey Lane Cafe - University, Pluckers Wing Bar, and University Co-op.
In the context of Travis County renovation filings, this project's cost is above the county median for its type. The scheduled build window of 78 days is close to the county median of 98 days. The University of Texas at Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,441,165, including the Moody Center and the Engineering Education and Research Center. BSA LifeStructures has six other registered projects totaling $5,209,731, such as the Center for Water Resources Lab and Robert B. Rowling Hall.
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Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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Pickel Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 204 E Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $550K covering 135 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and BSA LifeStructures is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Engineering Teaching Center II renovation complete?
Yes, the project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, indicating that construction is complete.
What work was done in the Pickel Renovation?
The interior renovation of existing lab, research, and support spaces on the first floor to provide infrastructure for three optics rooms and a wet lab.
Who is the owner of the project?
The University of Texas at Austin is the owner of record for the Engineering Teaching Center II renovation.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the Engineering Teaching Center II renovation is $550,000.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 204 E Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78712, in the Drag neighborhood of Travis County.
What is Pickel Renovation?
Pickel Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 204 E Dean Keeton Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation of existing lab, research, and support spaces on the first floor of the Engineering Teaching Center II (ETC) Building to provide the infrastructure required for three optics rooms and a wet lab.
Is Pickel Renovation open in Austin?
Construction on Pickel Renovation 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 Pickel Renovation located?
Pickel Renovation is located at 204 E Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Pickel Renovation?
The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for Pickel Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Pickel Renovation?
BSA LifeStructures is the design firm of record for Pickel Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Pickel Renovation cost and how big is it?
Pickel Renovation has an estimated construction value of $550K and approximately 135 square feet (about $4.07K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovation of existing lab, research, and support spaces on the first floor of the Engineering Teaching Center II (ETC) Building to provide the infrastructure required for three optics rooms and a wet lab.
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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204 E Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX, 78712
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