Mountain States and Southwest Contractors Focus on Quality of Life and Data Center Growth
The Mountain States and Southwest regions are experiencing significant growth in commercial markets, particularly in data centers and health care facilities. Major projects in these areas are expected to enhance community quality of life and stimulate local economies.
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The Mountain States and Southwest are seeing robust growth in commercial markets, particularly in data centers, which were valued at $270 billion in 2025 and are expected to reach nearly $700 billion by 2034. Layton Construction plans to expand the University of New Mexico Medical School Campus, a $1.5 billion project, while also undertaking a $1.2 billion expansion for St.
Luke’s downtown Boise campus. Okland Construction's West Valley Hospital in Utah, with a projected budget of $2.25 billion, highlights continued investment in health care. Hensel Phelps is engaged in significant projects, including a $277 million port of entry in Arizona.
Contractors are adapting to demands for cost, schedule, and risk certainty, driving interest in collaborative delivery methods. The focus on quality of life projects may lead to increased community engagement and economic resilience.
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