Portland, OR

Portland enjoys a thriving technology sector that has spurred the construction of office buildings, data centers, and research facilities.

This makes it a good option for companies in Silicon Valley looking for an affordable alternative. As the government looks to invest in semiconductor manufacturing, Portland uniquely stands to benefit. Forecasts have been revised downwards as the economic outlook has become foggier, but we expect higher education, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing to be key drivers of the industry throughout the 2020s.

On the other side of the Cascades, construction in Bend is growing too fast for contractors to keep up. The city is expected to more than triple its population by 2050. To meet this new demand, city officials have re- zoned areas of the city for low and high-density developments. Providing housing and accommodations for these residents will be key drivers of Oregon’s construction industry for years to come.

* Other structures include religious buildings, amusement, government communications, and public recreation projects.