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EER New Material Science Group in Austin, TX
2501 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712
EER New Material Science Group is a renovation/alteration project at 2501 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 $768K across about 3,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $768K
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- Reported floor area
- 3,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $256/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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118 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About EER New Material Science Group
The University of Texas at Austin is renovating approximately 3,000 square feet of the Engineering Education and Research Center at 2501 Speedway in Austin. This project, identified as the EER New Material Science Group, involves a change of use from library space to office space. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing is Mark S Robinson.
The estimated cost for this renovation is $768,000, which calculates to $256 per square foot. This figure is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scheduled build window is 139 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for projects of this type.
Project Status and Scope
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for January 2027. The work is classified as a renovation and alteration involving public funds.
FGM Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $63,542,288, including the Andrews Elementary School renovation in Austin. The University of Texas at Austin is the owner of record, with six other registered projects totaling $9,173,165, such as the Moody Center and the Jackson Geological Sciences Building.
The area profile for ZIP code 78712 indicates a population of about 206 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. These contextual factors provide a broader view of the local environment in which this specific renovation is taking place.
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EER New Material Science Group is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2501 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $768K covering 3,000 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and FGM Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for the EER New Material Science Group project?
The scope involves a renovation and change of use for approximately 3,000 square feet of library space to office space within the Engineering Education and Research Center.
Who is the design firm for this project?
FGM Architects is the design firm of record for the EER New Material Science Group renovation project.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $768,000 for 3,000 square feet, resulting in a cost of $256 per square foot.
Is the project currently open for use?
The project is in the construction phase with plan review pending. Completion is targeted for January 2027, so it is not yet open for use.
What is the TDLR status of this project?
The project status is Project Registered, with registration occurring in September 2026.
What is EER New Material Science Group?
EER New Material Science Group is a renovation/alteration project at 2501 Speedway in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: RENOVATION / CHANGE OF USE FOR APPROX. 3,000 SF OF LIBRARY TO OFFICE
Is EER New Material Science Group open in Austin?
EER New Material Science Group is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is EER New Material Science Group located?
EER New Material Science Group is located at 2501 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of EER New Material Science Group?
The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for EER New Material Science Group, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for EER New Material Science Group?
FGM Architects is the design firm of record for EER New Material Science Group, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does EER New Material Science Group cost and how big is it?
EER New Material Science Group has an estimated construction value of $768K and approximately 3,000 square feet (about $256/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
RENOVATION / CHANGE OF USE FOR APPROX. 3,000 SF OF LIBRARY TO OFFICE
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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2501 Speedway, Austin, TX, 78712
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