Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
McMurry University Athletic Improvements
1400 Sayles Blvd. to be located on CAMPUS ADDN, BLOCK2 of ROSS Ave, Abilene, TX, 79697
McMurry University Athletic Improvements is a new construction project at 1400 Sayles Blvd. to be located on CAMPUS ADDN, BLOCK2 of ROSS Ave, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $11.0M across about 8,531 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $11.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 8,531 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.29K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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71 days after the preceding date shown.
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87 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About McMurry University Athletic Improvements
McMurry University is constructing a new 8,531-square-foot multipurpose athletics and recreation building on its Abilene campus. The facility is a one-story structure of Type IIB construction, located at 1400 Sayles Blvd. on the campus addition near Ross Ave. This new construction project is estimated at $11,000,000, placing the cost per square foot at $1,289.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, with plan review pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026, and completion is targeted for February 2027. This results in a scheduled build window of 87 days, which is shorter than the county median of 245 days for similar new construction filings in Taylor County.
Design and Funding
Parkhill serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Jeffrey A Gutknecht, and the owner of record is Mitch Brewer. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Parkhill has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,421,224, including the Kress Building in Amarillo and Encore Academy in Midland. The McMurry project cost is above the Taylor County median for its type. The median estimated cost for new construction in the county is $876,650, with a median size of 6,528 square feet. This project exceeds those median figures in both cost and size.
The Taylor County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The project status remains Project Registered with TDLR. The scope includes site and civil improvements alongside the main building structure. All figures are derived directly from the TDLR filing and public records.
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McMurry University Athletic Improvements is a New Construction project located at 1400 Sayles Blvd. to be located on CAMPUS ADDN, BLOCK2 of ROSS Ave, Abilene, TX 79697 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $11.0M covering 8,531 sq ft. Mitch Brewer is the property owner and Parkhill is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the McMurry University athletic building expected to be complete?
The project is targeted for February 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026 following the September 2026 TDLR registration.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Parkhill is the design firm of record. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist, and Mitch Brewer is the owner of record.
Is the project located in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $1,289 per square foot. This is calculated from the total estimated cost of $11,000,000 and the 8,531 square foot size.
Is the building open to the public?
The project is under construction and not yet open. Completion is targeted for February 2027, and the status is Project Registered with TDLR.
What is McMurry University Athletic Improvements?
McMurry University Athletic Improvements is a new construction project at 1400 Sayles Blvd. to be located on CAMPUS ADDN, BLOCK2 of ROSS Ave in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 1-story, approx 8,531SF multipurpose athletics/recreation building of Type IIB construction with site and civil improvements.
Is McMurry University Athletic Improvements open in Abilene?
McMurry University Athletic Improvements is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is McMurry University Athletic Improvements located?
McMurry University Athletic Improvements is located at 1400 Sayles Blvd. to be located on CAMPUS ADDN, BLOCK2 of ROSS Ave, Abilene, TX, 79697, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of McMurry University Athletic Improvements?
Mitch Brewer is the property owner/developer of record for McMurry University Athletic Improvements, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for McMurry University Athletic Improvements?
Parkhill is the design firm of record for McMurry University Athletic Improvements, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does McMurry University Athletic Improvements cost and how big is it?
McMurry University Athletic Improvements has an estimated construction value of $11.0M and approximately 8,531 square feet (about $1.29K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
1-story, approx 8,531SF multipurpose athletics/recreation building of Type IIB construction with site and civil improvements.
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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1400 Sayles Blvd. to be located on CAMPUS ADDN, BLOCK2 of ROSS Ave, Abilene, TX, 79697
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