Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Birmingham

Birmingham, AL leads Alabama in commercial construction with 203 active nonresidential building firms in 2022—more than any other metro in the state. This isn't a housing trend; it's a strategic pivot toward long-term urban resilience. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of U.S. Census County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 2362. As home prices dip and inventory remains tight, commercial activity is surging—proof that investors are betting on infrastructure, not speculation. How does this shift affect your investment strategy in Alabama’s urban core? Learn more: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-26-birmingham-istand-2362-msa Commercial Builders, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Birmingham, AL — 203 #2 Montgomery, AL — 62 #3 Mobile, AL — 59 #4 Huntsville, AL — 45 #5 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL — 42 #6 Dothan, AL — 29 #7 Tuscaloosa, AL — 28 #8 Auburn-Opelika, AL — 27 #9 Decatur, AL — 25 #10 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL — 22 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: halytech (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54195873; Slide 2: Quintin Soloviev (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=190139806; Slide 3: Mthunter58 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=44947346; Slide 4: Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=147414602 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-26-birmingham-istand-2362-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902