UTSW F4 Pediatric Lab Renovation

UT Southwestern F Building at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. in Dallas is undergoing a renovation to convert an existing laboratory into a new research facility. The project, filed as UTSW F4 Pediatric Lab Renovation, involves the demolition of current lab spaces to create a modern environment with staff workstations and office areas. The total estimated cost for this scope of work is $1,192,198, covering 1,600 square feet of construction.

The registered owner of record is UTSW Hospital, with Jacobs Engineering, Inc. serving as the design firm. Ross A Thomas is the registered accessibility specialist listed for the project. This renovation is part of a broader development effort by the hospital, which has one other TDLR-registered project in Dallas totaling $877,105. Jacobs Engineering, Inc. has two other registered projects in the area, including work on the UTSW Zale Lipshy Pavilion and the UTSW NC Building.

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with completion targeted for December 2026. The filing indicates that plan review is pending. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 205 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County.

Financially, the project’s estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of filings. The cost per square foot is $745, which is above the county median of $72 per square foot. These figures reflect the specialized nature of converting a clinical or research space, which often requires higher per-square-foot costs than standard commercial renovations.

The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the filing. Dallas County’s unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, providing context for the local labor market during this construction period.