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Sector Analysis
Project Insight: Global Automotive Construction Projects (Q2 2026)
This report provides a detailed analysis of automotive construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData. According to GlobalData, the global automotive construction pipeline, as of Q2 2026, has expanded to approximately $299.6 billion, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase from $290.5 billion and affirming industry confidence despite tariff pressures, geopolitical realignment, and near-term moderation in EV demand. Regionally, the Asia-Pacific region remains the largest contributor, accounting for $105.2 billion of the global pipeline, followed by EMEA at $111.1 billion...
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Sector Analysis
China Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q2 2026)
The Chinese construction industry is expected to decline by 1.5% in real terms in 2026, owing to a fall in the value of contracts signed by construction enterprises, rising inflation, and a decline in residential building starts. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS), the value of new contracts signed by construction enterprises fell by 11.1% year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2026, following an annual decline of 6.6% in 2025. Moreover, the total floor space of residential buildings...
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Sector Analysis
The UK Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q2 2026)
GlobalData expects the construction industry in the UK to grow marginally in real terms by 0.8% in 2026, marking a slower growth compared to 1.4% in 2025, reflecting sluggishness characterized by weakness in manufacturing activities and slower infrastructure works. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the total value of construction output in chained volume measures (seasonally adjusted terms) in the country fell by 1.3% year- on-year (YoY) in the first three months of 2026, driven by a sharp...
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Sector Analysis
Iran Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
Iran’s construction industry is expected to decline by 18.4% in real terms in 2026, due to the detrimental effect of a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, increasing labor shortages, rising construction material costs, elevated inflation rates, and a weaker industrial market. With the advent of the conflict of Iran with the US and Israel from February 28th 2026, onwards, the construction activities in Iran are facing a sharp blow caused by heightened tension in the Persian Gulf. Over...
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Sector Analysis
Australia Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q2 2026)
GlobalData estimates the Australian construction industry to expand by 4.8% in real terms in 2026, supported by an increase in the value of construction work done and dwelling units approved, coupled with an increase in tourism activity in the country. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the total number of dwelling units approved grew by 7.8% year on year (YoY) in the first four months of 2026, preceded by annual growth of 12.7% in 2025. Moreover, the total...
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Sector Analysis
Pakistan Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
GlobalData expects Pakistan’s construction industry’s growth to decelerate to 5% in real terms in 2026, following annual growth of 14.3% in 2025. The slowdown in the construction industry in 2026 is attributed to elevated raw material and energy costs, budget cuts to reduce the fiscal deficit amid rising geopolitical instability, and global supply chain disruptions. In April 2026, the Pakistan Ministry of Finance announced a reduction of PKR173 billion ($587.4 million) in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), bringing the...
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Sector Analysis
Israel Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
The construction industry in Israel is expected to decline by 1.5% in real terms in 2026, owing to rising unemployment and elevated construction costs, amid the ongoing multifront war in the country, coupled with a decrease in budgetary allocation for the infrastructure sector, to focus on the defence sector due to the ongoing war. Israel’s construction and infrastructure sectors are facing higher material prices, project delays, labor and financing constraints, and a shift in government spending toward defence, civil protection,...
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Sector Analysis
Singapore Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q2 2026)
The construction industry in Singapore is estimated to grow by 6.2% in real terms in 2026, supported by investment in transport infrastructure and data center buildings, coupled with increase in progress payments issued. According to the Department of Statistics (DOS), the total value of progress payments issued for construction rose by 18.5% year-on-year (YoY) in March 2026, preceded by YoY growth of 27.3% in February and 12.7% in January 2026. This was preceded by an annual growth of 8.7% in...
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Sector Analysis
Sri Lanka Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
GlobalData expects the Sri Lankan construction industry to expand by 6.9% in real terms in 2026, supported by rising investments in the hospitality sector, coupled with increasing tourism activity, rising investments in transport and renewable energy projects. The government plans to allocate approximately LKR320.2 billion ($1 billion) in 2026, for road construction and repair damage from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Furthermore, Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will also seek a supplementary...
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Sector Analysis
Project Insight: Global Bridge Construction Projects (Q2 2026)
This report provides a detailed analysis of bridge construction projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData. The global bridge construction projects pipeline, which includes bridge projects specifically and other road or rail projects with a significant bridge component, is valued at $483.8 billion. North America accounts for the largest share of global value, with a pipeline valued at $145.3 billion. The project pipeline in South-East Asia is the second highest, with a total of $73.2 billion, ahead of North-East...
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