Manufacturing projects boost starts in Western states

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Total construction starts in the U.S. West region climbed 13% last year to $223.73 billion, essentially in line with national start growth of 14%, according to a Dodge Data & Analytics construction outlook webinar.

Manufacturing, education, and data center projects largely accounted for the boost. By 2022, Dodge forecasts manufacturing starts to reach $14.39 billion, a 47% increase from 2021.

“Manufacturers are looking for a more reliable supply chain, so concerted efforts have begun to bring more manufacturing construction to help ease the supply chain woes.