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] There will be 747 key construction projects in 2026, including 365 new projects and 382 continuing construction projects, with an overall investment of RMB 1.56 trillion ($0.22 trillion). SteelOrbis
• [New] Revolution Wind is in advanced stages of construction and is expected to be ready to deliver reliable, affordable power to American homes in 2026. PRG
• [New] Data center capex alone could add $400 billion to GDP next year, with GDP multipliers across chips, construction, copper, concrete, and consultants. Northern Trust
• [New] Starting in 2026, 20,000 smart meters will be installed on government buildings and on the public lighting network in Cameroon. Business in Cameroon
• [New] Trump's presidential decrees call for an additional 300 GW of electricity from nuclear sources by 2050, and aim to have ten new reactors 'under construction' by 2030. World Nuclear Industry Status Report
• [New] U.S. construction will shift from contraction in 2025 to modest growth in 2026, with nonresidential building and civil engineering / heavy construction both expected to inch upward. Walls & Ceilings
• [New] In Musk's vision, future expansions of Tesla Energy could create synergies with the construction of space data centers. Tradingkey
• [New] China is going global with its expertise in high-speed rail construction. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] The Caribbean is expected to grow by 5.5% in 2025 and 8.2% in 2026, underpinned by significant growth in oil activity in Guyana, and aided by the normalization of tourism and an improved performance in the construction sector. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
• [New] For decades, the lowest-bid model has dominated Canadian construction, often at the expense of collaboration, innovation and risk sharing. On-Site Magazine
• [New] Over the next decade, Canada is expected to lose 270,000 experienced tradespeople to retirement, while total demand will require more than 380,000 new workers by 2034 to maintain the pace of construction. On-Site Magazine
• [New] The improving economic conditions and employment situation, and the recent budgetary allocations are expected to support the Israeli construction industry in achieving an annual growth of 7.8% in 2026. World Construction Network
• [New] Next-generation nuclear: we expect SMR nuclear projects to progress towards construction in 2026. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• [New] For the UK economy as a whole, the construction sector's recovery in 2026 will be an important contributor to broader economic growth and prosperity. EIN Presswire
• [New] Construction remains one of the highest-risk sectors, and 2026 trends aim to reduce preventable accidents. Express Medicals
• [New] In 2026, the construction industry will move from experimenting with AI to achieving measurable efficiency gains. EHSLeaders
• [New] Two advanced packaging fabs in the US, AP1 and AP2, will begin construction early in 2026. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] P2 construction accelerated atop P1's foundation, introducing a 2 nm process earlier than planned, targeting machine installation by late 2026 and mass production start by the end of 2027. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] US and Japanese semiconductor fabrication facilities under construction will reduce Taiwan's strategic leverage by 2030. Trajectory
• [New] Developers will continue to tap into flexible financing to bridge construction costs and fast-track projects before credit expiration, bringing more resources into renewable energy. Power Shift Africa
• Rapid growth in the construction industry particularly in the developing countries such as China and India projected to offer lucrative growth opportunities in the near future. Precedence Research
• Canada's construction industry is projected to face a shortfall of 108,000 workers over the next decade, with 21% of the current workforce set to retire. On-Site Magazine

Last updated: 14 January 2026