The phrase "building boom" refers to a period of time when there is a rapid increase in construction activities, with a high number of buildings being built. It suggests a thriving and busy period in the construction industry. Full definition
His note also made me wonder if anyone is thinking in a holistic way about fostering practices that can turn the urban building boom in developing countries into an opportunity. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Within five years, I'd built a booming business and published my own book, all because I used the resources of the public library to learn something new. (entrepreneur.com)
Having watched that fad come and go, construction industry veterans should be forgiven for believing that this green building boom will do the same. (thetyee.ca)