Project Planning
- Preconstruction budget and schedule review
- Permitting, inspections and owner reviews tracked to closeout
- Specialty trade partners scheduled, coordinated and supervised by our superintendent
- Closeout records, warranties and as-built drawings delivered with the building
Oilfield service companies move fast, and a building that is not ready when the crews are will cost them money every day. That is why a general contractor in Hobbs has to think like an operator: shop bays, laydown yards, truck wash areas, offices and parts storage all have to be ready on a tight timeline. Horizontal wells in Lea and Eddy counties produced 29% of all Permian Basin crude oil in the first quarter of 2023, about 1.7 million barrels per day, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, and the supporting buildings rise and fall with that activity.
Our approach to energy-services owners is built around speed with discipline. We favor pre-engineered metal buildings on engineered slabs, add heavy doors, overhead cranes and sealed yard paving where needed, and run site and building work in parallel. That sequence can save weeks and keeps the owner's budget visible.
The largest industries in Hobbs are mining and quarrying and oil and gas extraction, followed by retail trade and educational services. That mix means projects range from a service company's yard to a restaurant, clinic or school renovation, and we treat each one as its own job.
Shops, yards and heavy slabs
Most of our energy-related work is concrete and steel. We prepare the pad, place the slab, erect the frame and install the metal skin, doors and trim. Our pre-engineered metal building trade partners are experienced with large bay doors, mezzanines and the clearances that heavy trucks require.
Yards are rough on pavement. Water trucks, tracked equipment and tanks put heavy, concentrated loads on the ground, so we design thicker concrete sections, drainage that keeps fluids on site and curbing that contains spills. These details are cheaper to build in than to retrofit later, and we walk through each one with the shop foreman or fleet manager before the drawings are final, since they know what actually happens in the yard every day.
Where Hobbs sits in the regional picture
US 62 runs east and west through Hobbs and NM 18 runs north and south. Hobbs sits less than 4 miles west of the Texas border and 69 miles east of Carlsbad. That position gives a service company access to operating areas on both sides of the line, and it gives trade partners a good base for work in Carlsbad as well.
EnergyPlex Park, near Hobbs, is described by the Economic Development Corporation of Lea County as Lea County's largest industrial park with over 9,600 acres. The scale of that land makes it a natural home for yards, shops and processing facilities, and we are comfortable planning a large site with phased utility and roadway extensions.
Moving quickly without cutting corners
A fast schedule starts before the contract. We use design-build delivery when an owner wants a single contract and an early guaranteed price, and we pre-order the major components such as the steel package and overhead doors as soon as the layout is approved. That alone can take weeks off the calendar.
Remote locations stretch schedules in quieter ways: concrete delivery times, inspection availability and crew travel. We plan those early, ask the inspector for a standing inspection schedule, and keep the owner informed so there are no surprises.
Beyond the oilfield
Lea County Regional Airport sits four miles west of Hobbs at an elevation of 3,661 feet and is the largest of three airports owned and operated by Lea County Government. Hangars, aviation offices and corporate flight facilities fit our aircraft hangar capabilities, and airport land comes with its own approval process.
The Texas and New Mexico Railway runs from Monahans, Texas, to Lovington through Hobbs, with Hobbs listed as the yard and office. Its only listed interchange is with Union Pacific at Monahans. Owners who need rail-supplied materials, such as sand or pipe, should talk with us about warehouse and storage layout that works with the line.
Safety in an energy-minded market
Energy companies run strict safety programs, and they expect contractors to meet them. We submit safety plans, hold toolbox talks every morning, track incidents and are comfortable with owners who want to audit our site. Hot work, trenching and crane lifts each have their own written procedures.
Heat, dust and wind are the daily conditions in Lea County, so we manage hydration, eye protection and housekeeping carefully. Open yards also mean heavy truck traffic, which we separate from workers with marked lanes and spotters.
Neighboring work and companion services
Energy companies often have operations in several towns, and we build in Lovington and Eunice as well as Hobbs. We can price the buildings in a program so you can compare costs and plan crews.
If a project includes offices for a growing company, our office building experience covers clean, efficient space attached to a shop or built separately.
Boom and slow cycles
Energy projects follow commodity cycles. When activity is strong, labor and materials tighten and prices rise, and when it slows, an owner may want to build at a lower cost. We help owners decide when to commit, and we explain how our pricing responds to market conditions.
We also advise on simple choices that reduce long-term cost, such as insulation levels, door sizes, concrete thickness and paving. Our commercial real estate developer clients use the same thinking for speculative buildings in a cyclical market.
Tell us about your Hobbs facility
Share the use, the size and the date you need to be operating. We will lay out the site, the building and the schedule so you can decide with real numbers.
Questions Owners Ask
How fast can a metal shop building be built in Hobbs?
A straightforward shop can be closed in within a few months of permit when the steel package and doors are ordered early. The slab and site work usually go first, with erection following as soon as the foundation is cured. Interiors, utilities and paving take the remaining time.
Should I build on my own land or in an industrial park?
Industrial parks like EnergyPlex have size, access and an appropriate zoning context. Private land can be cheaper and closer to operations, though it may require extending utilities and roads. We price both options so you can compare.
What kind of paving does a yard need?
It depends on the equipment. Heavy trucks and tracked machinery generally call for reinforced concrete or a thick, well-compacted aggregate base with a surface that resists fluids. We design the section from your actual equipment loads rather than guessing.
How do you manage work when oil activity changes?
We keep contracts flexible, with clear phases and the ability to pause if needed. Owners can approve the building first and add yard improvements later. We discuss those options openly.
Can you build near the airport?
Yes. Airport property has height, lighting and access restrictions and usually a lease with the county. We review those requirements early and coordinate approvals with the building permit.