Crew housing delivery and setup timeline: from order to move-in
Final schedules depend on site work, permits, and utilities. How fast we can deliver · Timeline · Bulk orders · Inquire
How long does it take to build a man camp?
Every project is different. Your schedule depends on how many units you order, your site conditions, and the land improvements the site needs. We can build as many as 50 units in about 30 days. Average capacity is about 45 units per month, depending on the production schedule.
Two tracks run at the same time. While your units are built in Breckenridge, Texas, the site is prepared: base pads are laid out during the build, so the site is ready when the units arrive. Utilities are connected after delivery. Our team works with you at every step to plan a schedule that fits your job.
The timeline at a glance
Proposal → build in Breckenridge, TX → transport → delivery in sequence
Land and zoning → wastewater and utility applications → base pads and roads → utility service to the pads
Set and connect → inspections and walkthrough → move-in
No fixed dates are published. Your written proposal sets the sequence for your order and site.
Inquire Send your headcount, county, and the date beds are needed.
Phase by phase
| Phase | What happens | Who leads | How to keep it moving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Inquiry and sizing | Headcount, location, the date beds are needed, room type, and code type become a unit count and mix. | You and our team | Send headcount by phase and the county or GPS location. |
| 2. Proposal and contract | A written turnkey proposal with the unit list, the build and delivery sequence, and the site scope. | Our team | Confirm the unit mix before signing; changes after the build starts add time. |
| 3. Build in Breckenridge, TX | Units are built to order on the production schedule. | Our team | Lock options early so the build runs without holds. |
| 4. Permits | Transport permits for the route, plus local zoning, placement, and wastewater approvals for the site. | Our team | Start site permits the week you sign. |
| 5. Site prep and base pads | Base pads are laid out during the build, along with access roads and utility service to each pad. | Scoped per project | Plan drainage and truck access before the first delivery. |
| 6. Delivery | Units travel from Breckenridge, TX as oversize loads, in the sequence set in your proposal. | Our team | Keep the route and the pads clear for backing units in. |
| 7. Setup | Each unit is set on its pad, leveled, blocked, and anchored, and heat-and-air units are installed. | Our team | Have every pad finished before its unit arrives. |
| 8. Utility hookups | Utilities are connected after delivery: water, wastewater, and power at each pad. | Our team, at the pad | Utility service must be live at the pad. |
| 9. Inspections and walkthrough | Local inspections where required, then a walkthrough and punch list. | You, our team, and the local authority | Book inspections ahead of the final delivery. |
| 10. Move-in | Your crew moves in. In a phased order, the next units are already being built. | You | Assign rooms and parking before arrival. |
| 11. Adding units or demobilizing | Add units as headcount grows, or move units to the next job when this one ends. | You and our team | Plan the next site before the current job ends. |
Turnkey scope: manufacturing, delivery, setup, utility hookups at the pad, and project management under one contract. See how it works and turnkey ownership.
What extends the timeline
| Factor | Why it adds time | How to keep it moving |
|---|---|---|
| Order size and unit mix | Larger orders span more of the production schedule, and changes after the build starts add time. | Order the full count at once and phase deliveries; confirm the mix before signing. |
| Wastewater approvals | Septic, holding tank, or sewer approvals often take longer than the housing itself. | Apply first. Texas on-site systems go through the TCEQ OSSF program and the county’s authorized agent. |
| Utility service to the pads | Units can be set before power and water are live, but no one can move in. | Request service from the utility as soon as the site is chosen. |
| Zoning inside city limits | Some cities require a specific-use permit and a public hearing for workforce housing. | Check zoning before buying or leasing land; consider sites outside city limits. |
| Site conditions | Wet ground, poor drainage, and soft access roads slow pad work and deliveries. | Budget base material and drainage; build the access road first. |
| Land improvements | Grading, roads, and utility runs are often the largest part of the schedule. | Start site work the day you sign so pads are ready when units arrive. |
| Oversize routes and weather | Route restrictions, escort requirements, and weather can hold an oversize load. | Our team coordinates the route and delivery windows with you. |
| Inspections | Local inspection calendars can delay move-in after setup is complete. | Schedule inspections ahead of the final delivery. |
State rules: TxDMV oversize permits in Texas, and each state’s DOT and wastewater office on our service area pages. Odessa, for example, has approved workforce housing through a two-year specific-use permit; see Midland and Odessa. For what a camp needs at each pad, see man camp utilities and are man camps legal in Texas?
Inquire Tell us your site status and we will flag what could slow it down.
Phased delivery for large crews
- Data centers and plants: set the first units for the early crew and add units as the manpower curve climbs. Data center workforce housing
- Oilfield: house the crews on location now and add units as rigs and frac crews are added. Oilfield housing · Permian Basin · Haynesville
- Pipelines: deliver to the first yard and move units forward as the spread advances. Pipeline crew housing
- LNG and turnarounds: time deliveries to the construction or outage window. LNG and petrochemical housing
For orders of 50 to 100+ units, see bulk orders.
Man camp layout basics
A good layout shortens setup and keeps the site safe once crews move in.
- Pad rows with truck access. Leave room for trucks to back each unit onto its pad, and keep the delivery route clear of finished units.
- Short utility runs. Line pads up along the water, wastewater, and power runs so each unit connects at its pad.
- Spacing and fire access. Follow the local fire code and any county or city rules for separation and emergency access; there is no single statewide number.
- Parking. Size parking for trucks, not just beds. Odessa’s code lists one space per occupant for workforce housing.
- Shared buildings. Sleeper layouts have no kitchen, so place dining, laundry, and the site office where every row can reach them.
More detail: man camp layout and site planning · how many units fit per acre
Timeline checklist
| Before… | Have this ready |
|---|---|
| Your inquiry | Headcount by phase, location, date beds are needed, duration, room type, code type |
| Signing | Confirmed unit mix, land secured, zoning checked |
| The build finishes | Base pads laid out, access road built, wastewater and utility applications filed |
| Each delivery | Finished pad, clear route onto the site, utility service at the pad |
| Move-in | Inspections booked, rooms and parking assigned |
Common questions
How long does it take to set up a man camp?
Every project is different. Your schedule depends on how many units you order, your site conditions, and the land improvements the site needs. We can build as many as 50 units in about 30 days. Base pads are laid out during the build, so the site is ready when the units arrive. Utilities are connected after delivery.
What is the lead time for crew housing units?
Lead time is your build slot plus delivery, setup, and hookups. Average capacity is about 45 units per month, depending on the production schedule. Your written proposal states the build and delivery sequence; site conditions and land improvements usually set the final date.
How fast can you deliver 50 or 100 units?
We can build as many as 50 units in about 30 days. A 100-unit order is built and delivered in phases, so the first units are set for your early crew while the rest are built. See bulk orders.
What usually slows a crew camp down?
Wastewater approvals, utility service to the pads, zoning inside city limits, wet or unprepared ground, and route or weather limits on oversize loads. Changing the unit mix after the build starts also adds time.
Do you handle delivery, setup, and utility hookups?
Yes. Turnkey service covers manufacturing, delivery, setup, utility hookups at the pad, and project management under one contract. Pads, roads, and utility service to each pad are scoped per project.
When should site work start?
The day you sign. Base pads are laid out during the build, so the site is ready when the units arrive.
Who handles the transport and site permits?
We do. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish: oversize transport permits for every state on the route, plus the local zoning, placement, and wastewater approvals for your site.
Are there seasonal limits on delivery or setup?
Weather and route restrictions can affect oversize loads in any state. Our team will confirm this for your project.
Related: how fast can crew housing be delivered? · bulk orders · compliance · models
Inquire Inquire with your headcount, county, and the date beds are needed.
Sources
- TCEQ, On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) program (checked Oct 2026)
- TxDMV Oversize/Overweight permits (checked Oct 2026)
- NMDOT Permit Office, oversize/overweight permits (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Louisiana DOTD, Oversized and Overweight Truck Permits (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- City of Odessa, City Council minutes (two-year specific-use permit for workforce housing) (Feb 10, 2026)
Last updated 2026-10-20. Figures are as published by each source on the date shown; re-check before you budget.