Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Project
12550 Timber Forest Dr, Houston, TX, 77044
Project is a new construction project at 12550 Timber Forest Dr, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2027. The project has an estimated value of $193.0M across about 341,505 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $193.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 341,505 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $565/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 4mo
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16 days after the preceding date shown.
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5 days after the preceding date shown.
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481 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Project
Eli Lilly and Company is constructing Project Houston, officially filed as Small Molecule Manufacturing Building 21, at 12550 Timber Forest Dr in Houston. This new construction project spans 341,505 square feet and carries an estimated cost of $193,000,000. The facility is designed to house small molecule manufacturing operations within a dedicated shell structure on private land.
Jacobs Engineering Group serves as the design firm of record for Project Houston. The scope of work includes the building envelope, primary structural framing, interior stairs, and elevator shafts. This shell building package forms the core structural and exterior components of the facility, supporting the specific manufacturing needs of the owner.
Project Status and Timeline
The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. Plan review was completed in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in November 2027. Work began in August 2026, establishing a build window of 486 days. This duration is longer than the Harris County median of 219 days for similar new construction filings. The TDLR status is Review Complete, confirming that the accessibility plan has been processed.
The site is located in Harris County, Texas, within ZIP code 77044. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 55,746 and a median household income of $92,416. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Eli Lilly and Company has four other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, totaling $185,000,000. These include Oligo Manufacturing Building 11 and Small Molecule Headblock Building 20. Jacobs Engineering Group has designed six other projects in the region, including the Bob Bennett Service Center in Round Rock. The estimated cost per square foot for Project Houston is $565, which is above the Harris County median of $88. This high cost per square foot reflects the specialized nature of the manufacturing equipment and structural requirements.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Project is a New Construction project located at 12550 Timber Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77044 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $193.0M covering 341,505 sq ft. Eli Lilly and Company is the property owner and Jacobs Engineering Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Project Houston scheduled to be finished?
Construction is scheduled to finish in November 2027. The project started in August 2026, with a total build window of 486 days recorded in the TDLR filing.
Who is the owner and design firm for Project Houston?
Eli Lilly and Company is the owner of record. Jacobs Engineering Group is the design firm of record for this new construction project in Houston.
What is the estimated cost and size of the building?
The estimated cost is $193,000,000. The building size is 341,505 square feet, resulting in a computed cost of $565 per square foot.
Is the project located in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is the scope of work included in the filing?
The scope includes the building envelope, primary structural framing, interior stairs, and elevator shafts. This constitutes the shell building package for the facility.
What is Project?
Project is a new construction project at 12550 Timber Forest Dr in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Shell building package includes building envelope, primary structural framing, interior stairs, and elevator shafts.
Is Project open in Houston?
Project is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Project located?
Project is located at 12550 Timber Forest Dr, Houston, TX, 77044, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Project?
Eli Lilly and Company is the property owner/developer of record for Project, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Project?
Jacobs Engineering Group is the design firm of record for Project, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Project cost and how big is it?
Project has an estimated construction value of $193.0M and approximately 341,505 square feet (about $565/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Shell building package includes building envelope, primary structural framing, interior stairs, and elevator shafts.
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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12550 Timber Forest Dr, Houston, TX, 77044
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