A pproximately $62.24 billion in projects started in Texas and Louisiana in 2013, up nearly 15% from $54.36 billion in 2012, according to McGraw Hill Construction Dodge. The corresponding increase in the number of jobs across both states bodes well for the region's economy in 2014.
ENR Texas and Louisiana's inaugural watch list offers a snapshot of five areas where work is expected to pick up or change in the year ahead. The consensus appears to be that 2014 has the potential to be even more promising for construction than 2013.