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Construction Dive\u2019s \u2018mini megacities:\u2019 5 construction boom towns<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Much of the attention generated by the current U.S. commercial building boom<\/a> 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 \u2014 but no less developmentally active \u2014 parts of the country.<\/p>\n

Below, Construction 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.<\/p>\n

Omaha, Nebraska<\/a>
\nBy Jennifer Goodman \u2022 Jan. 15, 2020
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\nOmaha\u2019s inexpensive land and centralized location have helped fuel an explosion in construction-related employment. Read the full article \u2794<\/a><\/p>\n

Rochester, Minnesota<\/a>
\nBy Jennifer Goodman \u2022 Jan. 16, 2020
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\nThe small town\u2019s construction boom is driven by the growth of a world-renowned healthcare system. Read the full article \u2794<\/a><\/p>\n

Cedar Rapids, Iowa<\/a>
\nBy Jennifer Goodman \u2022 Jan. 17, 2020
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\nFrom medical marijuana manufacturing to infrastructure upgrades, a range of diverse projects is fueling a massive uptick in construction activity. Read the full article \u2794<\/a><\/p>\n

Nashville, Tennessee<\/a>
\nBy Jennifer Goodman \u2022 Jan. 21, 2020
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\nMusic City\u2019s construction market is buoyed by open competition for labor and one of the country\u2019s best economies. Read the full article \u2794<\/a><\/p>\n

Columbus, Ohio<\/a>
\nBy Jennifer Goodman \u2022 Jan. 22, 2020
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\nThanks to corporate, tech and public developments, the capital of the Buckeye State is enjoying the largest construction boom in its history. Read the full article \u2794<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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