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JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 in Austin, TX
2305 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712
JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 is a renovation/alteration project at 2305 Speedway, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 700 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $750K
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- Reported floor area
- 700 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.07K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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📰About JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112
The Jackson Geological Sciences Building (JGB) in Austin is undergoing a targeted wet lab renovation. The project, filed as JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112, involves the alteration of 700 square feet of laboratory space at 2305 Speedway. The University of Texas at Austin serves as the owner of record for this renovation and alteration project in Travis County.
Work began in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in January 2027. The scope includes the demolition of existing counters, case work, and lab benches. Contractors will install new flooring, paint, and ceiling tiles, alongside necessary MEP upgrades. This specific work package is estimated at $750,000, resulting in a cost of $1071 per square foot.
Design and Regulatory Context
Jacobs is the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist is Elaine K Andersen. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the filing status is listed as Review Complete. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its university ownership.
The estimated cost of $750,000 is above the median estimated cost of $297,606 for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 197 days is longer than the county median of 98 days. The cost per square foot of $1071 is above the county median of $103 per square foot.
The University of Texas at Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $9,191,165, including the Moody Center and the Engineering Education and Research Center. Jacobs has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $47,659,016, including the Small Molecule Utility Building 22 in Houston and the TxDOT Centerville AE/MNT project.
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JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2305 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 700 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and Jacobs is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the JGB lab renovation scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in January 2027. The project started in July 2026 and TDLR completed plan review in August 2026.
What is the scope of the JGB renovation?
The 700 square foot renovation includes demolition of counters and benches, new flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, and MEP upgrades.
Who is the owner of the Jackson Geological Sciences Building project?
The University of Texas at Austin is the owner of record for this renovation project at 2305 Speedway in Austin.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $750,000, which amounts to $1071 per square foot for the 700 square foot scope of work.
What is JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112?
JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 is a renovation/alteration project at 2305 Speedway in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Wet lab renovation (700 SF) including demolition of counters, case work, and lab benches, new flooring, paint, and ceiling tiles, MEP upgrades.
Is JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 open in Austin?
JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 located?
JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 is located at 2305 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112?
The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112?
Jacobs is the design firm of record for JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 cost and how big is it?
JGB - Alessi Lab Renovation 5.112 has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 700 square feet (about $1.07K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Wet lab renovation (700 SF) including demolition of counters, case work, and lab benches, new flooring, paint, and ceiling tiles, MEP upgrades.
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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2305 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712
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