MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 North Lab in Austin, TX

The MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 North Lab is a $750,000 renovation project located at 2706 Montopolis Drive in Austin. The University of Texas is the owner of record for this 5,340 sq ft facility, which is undergoing modernization and renovation of existing laboratories. The work is targeted for December 2026, with construction scheduled to begin in October 2026.

Project Scope and Design

DLR Group serves as the design firm of record for the MRCC-PH-West Lab : UT MR2 North Lab. The scope involves the modernization and renovation of existing laboratories within the 5,340 sq ft footprint. The estimated cost of $750,000 translates to approximately $140 per square foot. This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the registration details.

Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist for this work. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, with plan review pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, aligning with the targeted completion date.

Context and Location

The University of Texas is the owner of record, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,431,515. DLR Group, the design firm, has six other registered projects totaling $54,435,048 across Texas, including locations in Georgetown, Houston, and Longview.

In the local ZIP code 78741, Census estimates indicate a population of about 45,274 and a median household income of $66,434. The area features 24,763 housing units with a median owner-occupied home value of $376,500. Travis County recorded a 3.9 percent unemployment rate in July 2026.

Compared to 14,976 renovation/alteration filings in Travis County, this project’s cost is above the county median. The scheduled build window of 47 days is shorter than the county median of 98 days. The cost per square foot of $140 is also above the county median of $103.