Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building
12550 Timber Forest Drive, Houston, TX, 77044
Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building is a new construction project at 12550 Timber Forest Drive, 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 $44.8M across about 110,110 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $44.8M
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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
- 110,110 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $407/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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49 days after the preceding date shown.
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393 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building
Eli Lilly and Company is constructing a new 110,110-square-foot Central Utility Building at 12550 Timber Forest Drive in Houston. This privately funded project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the Lilly Houston Campus filing name. The estimated cost for the exterior shell package is $44,791,584. Completion is targeted for November 2027.
The scope of work covers the exterior shell only; interior build-out will be submitted separately. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. Energy Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this new construction project. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Scale and Cost
At $407 per square foot, this project’s cost is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for new construction. The estimated total cost sits in the top quarter of the 22,060 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county. The scheduled build window of 393 days is longer than the county median of 219 days. The median estimated cost for similar filings in the area is $750,000, with a median size of 9,000 square feet.
Eli Lilly and Company has five other TDLR-registered projects in Houston totaling $378,000,000. These include the Oligo Manufacturing Building 11, valued at $131,000,000, and the Small Molecule Headblock Building 20, valued at $21,000,000. Both have review complete. Energy Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $24,134,151, including the Kirby Ice House in Plano and Irving, both with project registered status.
The surrounding ZIP code 77044 has a population of about 55,746 and a median household income of $92,416, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $274,500. Harris County unemployment was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project is part of a larger campus development effort by the owner.
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Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building is a New Construction project located at 12550 Timber Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77044 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $44.8M covering 110,110 sq ft. Eli Lilly and Company is the property owner and Energy Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for this project?
The filing specifies an exterior shell package only. Interior build-out is to be submitted separately. The project is registered as new construction.
When is the project targeted for completion?
Construction start is scheduled for November 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for November 2027.
Who is the owner and design firm?
Eli Lilly and Company is the owner/developer of record. Energy Architecture is the design firm of record for this project.
Is the building open for business?
No. The project is in the construction phase with plan review pending. The TDLR record indicates the project is registered, not that the business is operating.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $407 per square foot. This is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for new construction filings.
What is Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building?
Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building is a new construction project at 12550 Timber Forest Drive in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Exterior shell package only. Interior build out to be submitted separately.
Is Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building open in Houston?
Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building located?
Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building is located at 12550 Timber Forest Drive, Houston, TX, 77044, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building?
Eli Lilly and Company is the property owner/developer of record for Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building?
Energy Architecture is the design firm of record for Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building cost and how big is it?
Lilly Houston Campus - Central Utility Building has an estimated construction value of $44.8M and approximately 110,110 square feet (about $407/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Exterior shell package only. Interior build out to be submitted separately.
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 Drive, Houston, TX, 77044
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