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The Stronghold
Construction Blog

We believe great design is more than square footage and floor plans — it’s about values, legacy, and livability. In this space, we share our perspective on projects, trends, and lessons learned along the way.

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Zach Simmons 11/14/26 Zach Simmons 11/14/26

Steel Is Up 27%. Here’s How to Protect Your 2027 Budget

Construction input costs rose 11.9% in a year, with steel up 27.6% and copper up 30%. Contractors have absorbed much of it so far. Here’s what Oklahoma owners planning 2027 projects can do now to protect their budget and schedule.

Zach Simmons 11/11/26 Zach Simmons 11/11/26

Oklahoma’s Data Center Boom Is Coming for Your Electrician

Tulsa and Oklahoma City paused new data centers, but the projects already approved are still hiring from the same pool of electricians and waiting on the same switchgear as your next school, clinic, or church. Here’s how to plan around it.

Stronghold Construction 10/23/26 Stronghold Construction 10/23/26

Procore Groundbreak 2026: What an Oklahoma GC Brought Home

Stronghold was one of three national finalists for Procore’s Empowering the Industry Award, and our President and COO, Zach Simmons, spoke at Groundbreak 2026 on sovereign construction and team building. Here’s what AI agents mean for Oklahoma owners, and what they can’t fix.