Basin Trailer & Equipment in Midland, TX

Basin Trailer & Equipment is constructing a new 12,300-square-foot facility at 1305 Garden City Hwy in Midland, Texas. The project consists of 2,700 square feet of office space and a 9,600-square-foot shop, representing a total estimated cost of $700,000. This new construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work having started in July 2026.

The development is privately funded on private land for private use. Eric W Van is the owner and developer of record for the project. Deavers Engineering LLC serves as the design firm of record, having previously registered one other project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Peter Walper is the registered accessibility specialist for this build.

Construction Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review process in August 2026. The filing indicates that construction began in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in October 2026. This creates a scheduled build window of 110 days. The project status is listed as Review Complete, confirming that the necessary regulatory steps for the design phase have been finalized before the remaining construction work concludes.

In terms of cost efficiency, the estimated $57 per square foot is below the county median of $169 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The total estimated cost of $700,000 is also below the county median of $1,000,000. These figures place the project in a more economical range compared to the 828 new construction filings registered in Midland County.

The facility is located in ZIP code 79701, a Midland County area with a population of approximately 27,678. According to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, the median household income in this ZIP code is $57,679. The area includes 11,393 housing units, with housing that is mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $204,000.

The construction activity aligns with the local labor market conditions. The Midland County unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in July 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). This low unemployment rate suggests a tight labor market for construction workers during the period the facility is being built. The project adds to the commercial infrastructure in Midland, specifically in the Garden City Hwy corridor.