It's cheaper to build on vacant land than to get construction equipment and materials into a built up area, possibly discovering underground tanks and other sur

It's cheaper to build on vacant land than to get construction equipment and materials into a built up area, possibly discovering underground tanks and other surprises that can inflate the project cost, etc. City ordinances may also limit work hours and/or noise. Rural land is cheap and there are fewer neighbors to annoy with the 24/7 construction activity.