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TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB
1601 Congress Ave., Ste, 12.300, 6.500, 3.017, Austin, TX, 78711
TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB is a renovation/alteration project at 1601 Congress Ave., Ste, 12.300, 6.500, 3.017, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 3,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 3,600 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $278/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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27 days after the preceding date shown.
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4 days after the preceding date shown.
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236 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB
The Barbara Jordan State Office Building in Austin is undergoing a multi-floor renovation to create new office spaces. The project, filed as TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB, involves the alteration of approximately 3,600 square feet across the 3rd, 6th, and 12th floors of the structure at 1601 Congress Ave. This work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration and is estimated to cost $1,000,000.
Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with the project scheduled to finish in February 2027. TDLR completed the plan review process in July 2026, and the registration status is listed as Review Complete. The estimated cost per square foot for this project is $278, which is above the Travis County median of $103 for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost of $1,000,000 is also above the county median of $298,000 for this project type.
Project Ownership and Design
The Texas Facilities Commission is the owner of record for this project. The design firm of record is Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing is Stephen D Macphie. The project utilizes public funds and is located on public land. The Texas Facilities Commission has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, totaling $9,488,209, including work on the Texas Insurance Building and the Supreme Court Building in Austin.
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill has two other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $1,755,000. These include a Department of Public Safety project in Amarillo and a DPS HQ Bldg A project in Austin. The Barbara Jordan State Office Building is a 12-story office building, and third-party sources such as White Construction describe it as one of the first two buildings constructed at the 1601 Congress address.
The project scope specifically includes new office finish-outs on the designated floors. The filing indicates that the work is part of a broader effort to maintain and update state office facilities. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. The project’s scheduled build window of 240 days is longer than the county median of 98 days for similar renovation projects. The registration with TDLR occurred in June 2026, establishing the formal record for this accessibility and construction work.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1601 Congress Ave., Ste, 12.300, 6.500, 3.017, Austin, TX 78711 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 3,600 sq ft. Texas Facilities Commission is the property owner and Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Barbara Jordan State Office Building renovation is $1,000,000. This figure covers the new office finish-outs on the 3rd, 6th, and 12th floors.
Who is the owner of the building?
The owner of record is the Texas Facilities Commission. They are responsible for the project filed under the name TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in February 2027. Construction start is listed for July 2026, following the completion of plan review in July 2026.
Is the building currently open to the public?
The TDLR record only covers construction status. While third-party sources mention the building's history, the filing does not confirm current business operations or opening dates.
Which design firm is responsible for the project?
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill is the design firm of record. Stephen D Macphie is the registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing.
What is TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB?
TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB is a renovation/alteration project at 1601 Congress Ave., Ste, 12.300, 6.500, 3.017 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New office finish-outs of approx. 3,600 sq ft on the 3rd, 6th and 12th floor of the Barbara Jordan bldg.
Is TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB open in Austin?
TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB located?
TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB is located at 1601 Congress Ave., Ste, 12.300, 6.500, 3.017, Austin, TX, 78711, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB?
Texas Facilities Commission is the property owner/developer of record for TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB?
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill is the design firm of record for TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB cost and how big is it?
TFC DIR Suite Finish Out BJB has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 3,600 square feet (about $278/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New office finish-outs of approx. 3,600 sq ft on the 3rd, 6th and 12th floor of the Barbara Jordan bldg.
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.
Location & views
1601 Congress Ave., Ste, 12.300, 6.500, 3.017, Austin, TX, 78711
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