Oklahoma Construction News
Severe weather is part of every building decision in Oklahoma. In the heart of Tornado Alley, contractors build with high winds, hail and storm shelters in mind, and safe rooms are common in homes and schools. Expansive clay soils across much of the state call for careful foundation design. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor the market, backed by the oil and gas industry, aerospace and aviation work tied to Tinker Air Force Base and the Tulsa area, and logistics along the I-35, I-40 and I-44 corridors. Wind energy in the western plains adds turbine and transmission work. Tribal nations are major builders too, funding housing, health care, education and economic development projects across the state. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing licenses are handled by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
Check here for Oklahoma construction news: energy and industrial projects, aerospace and defense facilities, tribal developments, housing and commercial growth in the metros, highway and public contracts, and the policy decisions that affect builders and trades.
