ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app Dive’s ‘mini megacities:’ 5 construction boom towns
Much of the attention generated by the current has been focused on major metro areas like New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. However, a great deal of construction work is also underway in smaller — but no less developmentally active — parts of the country.
Below, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½app Dive highlights the five most up-and-coming U.S. markets for commercial construction, based on input from Dodge Data & Analytics, industry experts and association leaders. These mostly Midwestern cities are enjoying an influx of new residents, driven by booming job markets and a low cost of living.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 15, 2020
Omaha’s inexpensive land and centralized location have helped fuel an explosion in construction-related employment.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 16, 2020
The small town’s construction boom is driven by the growth of a world-renowned healthcare system.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 17, 2020
From medical marijuana manufacturing to infrastructure upgrades, a range of diverse projects is fueling a massive uptick in construction activity.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 21, 2020
Music City’s construction market is buoyed by open competition for labor and one of the country’s best economies.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 22, 2020
Thanks to corporate, tech and public developments, the capital of the Buckeye State is enjoying the largest construction boom in its history.