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MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab in Austin, TX
2706 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX, 78741
MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab is a renovation/alteration project at 2706 Montopolis Drive, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Apr 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 4,750 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 4,750 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $253/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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84 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab
The MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab is a $1,200,000 renovation project located at 2706 Montopolis Drive in Austin. The University of Texas is the owner of record for this 4,750 sq ft facility, which is being modernized and renovated. The work is classified as a renovation/alteration in Travis County.
DLR Group serves as the design firm for the MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab. Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist. The project utilizes public funds and is located on public land. It was registered with TDLR in April 2026.
According to the filing, construction for the MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab was scheduled to start in January 2026 and finish in April 2026. This represents a scheduled build window of 104 days. TDLR completed plan review in September 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost of $1,200,000 places this project above the county median for renovation/alteration filings in Travis County. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the area is $296,998. This project’s cost falls in the top quarter of recorded filings. The computed cost per square foot is $253, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot.
The project size of 4,750 sq ft is slightly larger than the median size of 3,800 sq ft for similar renovations in the county. The University of Texas has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,381,515. These include the Indeed Tower and Jester East Residence Hall in Austin. DLR Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $53,204,083, including the Keystone Complex in Georgetown.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 78741. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 45,274 in this area. The median household income is $66,434. There are 24,763 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $376,500. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly renter-occupied.
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MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2706 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 4,750 sq ft. University of Texas is the property owner and DLR Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MRCC-PH-West Lab renovation finished?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While construction was scheduled to finish in April 2026 and plan review completed in September 2026, the public record does not confirm the site's current operational status.
Who is the owner of the Montopolis Fabrication Building renovation?
The University of Texas is the owner/developer of record. DLR Group is the design firm, and Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist for this Travis County project.
How much does the lab renovation cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $1,200,000 for 4,750 sq ft, resulting in a computed cost of $253 per square foot. This figure is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings.
What is the scope of work for this Austin project?
The scope involves the modernization and renovation of existing laboratories. The project is located at 2706 Montopolis Drive and utilizes public funds on public land within Travis County.
What is MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab?
MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab is a renovation/alteration project at 2706 Montopolis Drive in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Modernization and renovation of existing laboratories.
Is MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab open in Austin?
MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab was scheduled to finish construction in Apr 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 MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab located?
MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab is located at 2706 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX, 78741, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab?
University of Texas is the property owner/developer of record for MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab?
DLR Group is the design firm of record for MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab cost and how big is it?
MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 South Lab has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 4,750 square feet (about $253/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Modernization and renovation of existing laboratories.
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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2706 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX, 78741
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