Concord's Construction Surge Fuels Tech and Medical Growth

CONCORD, N.H. — Protech Home Medical Corp., a leader in respiratory care products, has opened a new location in Concord to support its rapid expansion, joining other projects reshaping the city's commercial landscape. The move accelerates the company's organic growth, pairing the New Hampshire site with a new facility in Daytona Beach, Florida. Reported initially by WMUR-TV, the influx of construction underscores Concord's appeal to growing businesses in tech and healthcare sectors.

While specific software company expansions remain under wraps, the projects align with New Hampshire's burgeoning tech scene, where data center booms nationwide are driving steel and infrastructure demand. Globally, data center investments could hit $3 trillion by 2030, potentially doubling capacity from 97 gigawatts in 2025 to 200 gigawatts, creating ripple effects for local construction. In Concord, these efforts complement broader economic strategies outlined in the city's 2005 Economic Development Master Plan, focusing on tax base growth.

Major infrastructure work, including the $370 million I-93 expansion through Concord and Bow, adds to the activity, with rights-of-way purchases set for 2026 and construction starting in 2029. The project will add lanes over five miles, revamping Exits 12-15 and Exit 1 on I-89, funded entirely by federal and turnpike tolls. Nearby, HNTB's office relocation in Bedford signals engineering firms gearing up for regional demands.

City officials view the boom as a catalyst for jobs and vitality, with groups like Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT emphasizing technology's role in efficient construction. Fulcrum Associates, a local firm, is positioned to manage such projects amid New Hampshire's economic push led by the Division of Economic Development.