Grill of the city
Scott Tricker
Vice President, Omaha Area Leader
Olson
Omaha’s construction sector is experiencing a dynamic period of growth, driven by a wave of data center development and long-term investments that are reshaping the city’s urban core. “The data center boom may be the most impactful infrastructure project in this country since the railroad was built,” says Tricker.
But with opportunity comes pressure. “Everyone seems to need more talent, and in a mid-market like Omaha, the competition for talent is fierce,” he adds. Power generation is another limitation. As communities struggle with increasing demand, Tricker says Olsson is taking an active role in providing new energy sources, “both traditional and renewable.”
Beyond data centers, Omaha itself is experiencing a significant increase in construction. “Over the past decade, Omaha has made a monumental investment in its urban core,” says Tricker, noting that public-private partnerships have driven much of the expansion.
One example is the $300 million riverfront revitalization that has transformed three major parks and given the city what Tricker calls “a beautiful new gateway.”
