Hobbs says the region is entering a new phase of growth, driven by significant corporate expansions—particularly in the technology sector, which is scaling rapidly. And while that’s a strength for the long-term economic outlook, he notes the challenge of finding skilled construction labor in an area where the broader workforce is increasingly technical.

“The projects on everyone’s radar right now are the Micron and Meta developments, along with the St. Luke’s hospital expansion—large-scale, transformative projects that are reshaping the region’s construction landscape. What’s equally noteworthy is the wave of supporting development they’re generating. Housing, infrastructure and commercial projects are all moving through preliminary planning phases, each growing in scope to accommodate and sustain the demands of these major investments. The ripple effect is significant and speaks to the market’s current momentum,” he says.