“Sustainability is at the forefront of Austin’s engineering and construction practices,” Roohms says. “The industry has also been adopting digital plan delivery, which leverages shared technology among the entire project team to enhance visualization and eliminate silos.”
The booming population of greater Las Vegas has spurred a significant increase in roadwork and building projects, says Fountain, co-founder and CEO of KOR Building Group.
“There are pockets of development in the Detroit area, but recent commercial project starts have slowed post-COVID due primarily to high interest rates and inflation,” Abdullah says.
From school bonds and airport investment to a skyline dotted with cranes, Charlotte’s people, and those planning to move there, are driving the biggest projects.