Relocate Portable Buildings at Alamo Junior High School in Midland, TX

The Alamo Junior High School project in Midland, Texas, involved the relocation of portable buildings at 3800 Storey Av. This work, classified as additions to an existing building, covers 7,500 sq ft of space. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing was Landy Perkins, who managed the compliance aspects of the relocation. The estimated cost for the project was $200,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $27. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in May 2026.

Project Scope and Timeline

The scope of work focused specifically on the relocation of portable buildings on the school campus. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2026, with a completion date listed on the filing as July 2026. The plan review was completed in June 2026. The project involved public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, indicating its status as a public infrastructure improvement. The owner or developer of record for this filing was Misd.

Cost and Market Context

When compared to other TDLR-registered additions to existing building filings in Midland County, this project stands out for its lower cost metrics. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $496,000, with the middle half ranging from $200,000 to $1,841,580. This project’s cost is below the county median for its type, placing it in the bottom quarter. The median size for these projects is 5,000 sq ft, and the median cost per square foot is $133. This project’s $27 per sq ft is well below that median. Additionally, the scheduled build window of 30 days is significantly shorter than the county median of 227 days.

For context, the area profile for ZIP code 79703 shows a population of about 20,638. The median household income in the area is $80,281, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. There are 8,110 housing units in the ZIP code, with a median owner-occupied home value of $220,600. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. The Midland County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in August 2026, which is lower than a year earlier.

The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, so construction is complete. The TDLR status is recorded as Inspection Complete. Misd has other TDLR-registered projects in Midland, including Encore Academy and San Jacinto Junior High School. The Alamo Junior High School filing represents a specific, completed accessibility adjustment to the existing school infrastructure.