Global Scans · Construction · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: 65 per cent of global construction growth for the next decade will happen in emerging markets. Smart cities, sustainable construction, greater urbanization and pre-fabricated buildings will all play their part in future construction growth.

• [New] Construction 5.0 will integrate AI, robotics, and machine learning to anticipate problems, optimise resources, and ensure technology serves both people and the planet. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Over the next decade, construction will leap from isolated pilots to full-scale digital industrialization, where 3D concrete printing will become a standard method rather than a technological curiosity. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Looking ahead to 2030-35, 3D construction printing has come a long way in recent years. 3D Printing Industry
• [New] Major projects such as high-speed rail and urban railway systems are expected to begin construction in 2026, creating sustained growth momentum over the next three to five years. https://vir.com.vn/
• [New] U.S. construction growth is largest in low-cost power states, boosting infrastructure needs and opportunities. ConstructConnect
• [New] We expect the construction of data centers, warehouses and modern manufacturing facilities to drive growth in construction during 2026. Quality Magazine
• [New] Approximately 41% of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031 - a mass exodus of skilled workers and institutional knowledge that represents an existential threat to project continuity. CIC Construction Group
• [New] Industry forecasts point to increases in construction tender prices of around 3.5% across real estate and up to 5% for infrastructure work in 2026 and 2027. Libra Construction
• [New] By 2030, new buildings and renovations should reduce embodied carbon by at least 40%, with net-zero operational carbon as standard. Global Network for Zero
• [New] Modular construction has gained traction all across the United States as project stakeholders seek faster delivery, more predictable costs, and reduced disruption on tight urban and campus sites. Triumph Modular
• [New] Leveraging advanced BIM, robotic assembly, and AI-assisted design, the U.S. and Canada set global benchmarks in sustainable offsite construction, high-rise modular infrastructure, and customized commercial solutions, signaling a technology-driven, premium growth trajectory for 2025-2032. EIN Presswire
• [New] Prefabricated approaches will extend into healthcare, education, and public infrastructure, lifting China to a leadership role in APAC modular prefabricated construction. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] By the end of 2029, the prefabricated construction sector is projected to expand from its 2024 value of CNY 1.48 trillion to approximately CNY 2.47 trillion. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] Heavy civil construction outlooks for 2026 reflect a balance of optimism on public infrastructure investment with caution over rising material costs, persistent labour shortages, and financing uncertainties that could influence workload, margins, and project timing. Florida Engineering LLC
• Construction fleet telematics adoption currently stands at 32% of large equipment operators as of 2024, with Association of Equipment Manufacturers surveys projecting 60-65% adoption by 2027. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 25 February 2026