In 2019, total construction starts are expected to rise to $808.3 billion, according to the 2019 Dodge Construction Outlook. The U.S. construction industry is one of the largest in the world, with annual expenditure reaching over $1.4 trillion last year, according to a new report from research firm GlobalData. Construction is also a major contributor to the economy and accounts for 5.3% of the country’s total workforce.
But according to GlobalData, just 10 states account for nearly 60% of the entire construction market in the U.S. Here’s a look at the top 5 states on that list and why their respective construction markets are booming right now.