PROJECT COST: $100,000,000 Photo: Whr Architects Research Park Complex-Stage II, Dental Branch Replacement Building Related Links: Top Project Starts - 1 to 25 Top Project Starts - 26 to 55 The new Dental Branch Replacement Building is the latest addition to the 485,000-sq-ft, phased UT Health Science Center Research Park Complex. The project includes a 296,500-sq-ft dental school replacement building and a 2,000-sq-ft central plant expansion. The six-story DBRB functions as a research, educational, clinical and patient care facility. Features include dental clinics; simulation and pre-clinical labs; clinical support labs; a clinical research lab; classrooms; a learning resource center; student
PROJECT COST: $65,000,000 Photo: Rice University Rice University Brockman Hall for Physics Related Links: Top Project Starts 1-25 Top Project Starts 26-55 The new Brockman Hall for Physics building on the Rice University campus serves as a state-of-the-art space for the teaching and research mission of the university’s physics and astronomy department. The facility will include vibration and noise controlled underground laboratories to support work in atomic, molecular and optical physics; biophysics; condensed matter physics; nano-engineering and photonics. In addition to the labs, the space will include lab support space, interaction spaces, meeting spaces, instructional spaces, and offices for faculty,
PROJECT COST: $187,699,904 Photo: Austin Bridge & Road DART Blue Line Extension Related Links: Top Project Starts - 1 to 25 Top Project Starts - 26 to 55 The DART Blue Line is an expansion of an existing track running from Garland to Rowlett. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit project includes 4.8 mi of light-rail double-track guideway running along an existing freight rail right-of-way. Existing right-of-way widths vary from 100 to 150 ft. The extension will be at-grade double track, will include fencing or other physical barriers along the right-of-way for security purposes and includes one station. The project begins
PROJECT COST: $325,000,000 Photo: BalFour Beatty Construction Dallas Convention Center Hotel Related Links: Top Project Starts - 1 to 25 Top Project Starts - 26 to 55 Owned by the City of Dallas and operated by Omni Hotels, the new Dallas Convention Center Hotel is located on eight acres in the heart of downtown Dallas. It is connected, via a landscaped skybridge, to the Dallas Convention Center. The 1.14-million-sq-ft facility will include the 23-story, 1,000-room hotel; more than 80,000 sq ft of meeting space and ballrooms; multiple restaurants; a sports bar; spa; a fitness center; and a pool deck. The
PROJECT COST: $135,000,000 Deloitte University & Social Venue Related Links: Top Project Starts - 1 to 25 Top Project Starts - 26 to 55 Deloitte University's nearly 750,000-sq-ft campus will be built on 107 acres in Westlake. The learning and leadership development facility will feature 35 classrooms and informal learning spaces; a variety of meeting rooms and conference facilities; 800 onsite guest rooms; networking space, dining and social venues; and areas for recreational activities including a fitness center and running trails. The facility will serve as a central destination for Deloitte employees, from new hires to senior leadership. Professionals across
PROJECT COST: $193,000,000 Photo: URS Denton County Transit Authority Passenger Rail Service "A-Train" Related Links: Top Project Starts - 1 to 25 Top Project Starts - 26 to 55 Phase I of this new light-rail project marks the beginning of passenger rail service between Denton and Carrollton in north central Texas. Planning for the Denton County Transit Authority railway has been under way since 2001. The overall project will eventually interline with Dallas Area Rapid Transit to provide single-seat service from Denton to downtown Dallas. Phase I work involves development of a 21.6-mi corridor and five new stations. The job
PROJECT COST: $58,485,991 Photo: PGAL Fort Bend County Justice Center Related Links: Top Project Starts 1-25 Top Project Starts 26-55 The new 265,000-sq-ft Fort Bend County Justice Center includes 17 courtrooms, a jury assembly area, a grand jury area and future expansion provisions for 12 additional courtrooms. The basement level includes holding cell areas for adults and juveniles for total capacity of 112 prisoners and future expansion provisions for 34 more. The building is a cast-in-place concrete structure on 70-ft drilled piers. A pre-fabricated dome structure tops out the three-level atrium on the north side while a clock tower highlights
PROJECT COST: $55,000,000 Photo: PGAL Harris County 1910 Courthouse Historic Restoration Related Links: Top Project Starts 1-25 Top Project Starts 26-55 The restoration of the Harris County Courthouse, built in 1910, will bring the historic building back to its original condition. Efforts to accomplish this goal include replacement of historically inaccurate metal windows with original wood material, as well as restoration of exterior detailing. One of the most dramatic changes slated for the exterior of the building is the restoration of the east and west steps, removed during the 1950s renovation, which marked the original grand entrance to the building.
PROJECT COST: $58,599,304 Photo: Tittle Luther Partnership Hendrick Medical Center Related Links: Top Project Starts 1-25 Top Project Starts 26-55 Project 2010 is the largest expansion in the history of Hendrick Medical Center. Its goal is to expand services and facilities to meet the present and future healthcare needs to the region and offer the latest technology, key medical specialties and outreach services. The scope of work includes upgrades to the main entrance, parking, lobby, administrations and gift shop; a 20-bed children’s hospital; an eight-bed birthing center; a surgery center with 12 operating rooms; two floors of physicians’ office space;
PROJECT COST: $72,000,000 Photo: Skycam Aerial St. Luke�s Hospital at the Vintage Related Links: Top Project Starts - 1 to 25 Top Project Starts - 26 to 55 This new 227,000-sq-ft, four-story medical center broke ground last May and, when completed in early 2011, will serve the needs of Houstonians in the growing area. The facility includes 90 beds, five operating rooms, two catheterization labs and 14 labor and delivery rooms. The building is designed to be self-functioning in case of a catastrophic event such as a hurricane. It features a four-story curtainwall atrium and an ornate wood and art
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