Dallas-Fort Worth MSA
2026-10-12
🏆 #1 in Dallas-Fort Worth MSA, #1 in Texas — ALEX Intelligence 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth leads Texas in commercial construction, with 1,096 active nonresidential building firms—more than any other Texas metro. This isn't just about new offices; it's a sign of deep economic resilience, infrastructure scaling, and long-term urban investment. The data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis of U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 2362.
This leadership reflects a structural shift: DFW isn’t just growing—it’s building the foundation for future growth. Unlike markets dependent on residential booms, DFW’s commercial engine is driving job creation, supply chain strength, and municipal revenue.
How does this impact your strategy? Are you positioning for the physical economy—or just the housing cycle?
Commercial Builders in Texas Metro Areas, 2022 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX <- this market
#2 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
#3 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#4 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
#5 El Paso, TX
Commercial Builders in Texas Metro Areas, 2022 (ALEX Intelligence — 2026)
#1 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX <- this market
#2 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
#3 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#4 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
#5 El Paso, TX
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Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-12-dfw-msa-istand-2362-msa
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov



