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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] Set to finish construction in 2027, the Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak, is expected to be the first reactor to successfully generate electricity from fusion in human history. / China BGR
• [New] A large portion of planned 2027 data center capacity has not yet started construction. / USA Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Construction on a $10bn green hydrogen project in Mexico is set to begin in 2026, with operations scheduled to start in 2028. FuelCellChina, the Leading Information Hub of Hydrogen
• [New] Simultaneously investing in new public housing construction and renewal and repairs of existing buildings could bring $102 billion in economic and social value to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Future of Good
• [New] Rio Bravo Pipeline Project: A 138-mile pipeline originating in Texas with a capacity of up to 4.5 Bcf/d, which will deliver feedgas to NextDecade's under construction Rio Grande LNG export terminal. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Private housing output, the largest construction subsector, is forecast to fall by 7% in 2026 and remain flat in 2027. Construction News
• [New] Annual investment in data center buildings will more than double over three years, reaching US$ 252 billion in 2027. PwC
• [New] Looking ahead, Power Infrastructure construction starts are projected to end 2026 with spending over 30% higher than in 2025. ConstructConnect
• [New] In the ConstructConnect Summer 2026 Construction Starts Forecast, total US construction starts are forecast to rise by 0.8% in 2026, supported by continued strength in Nonresidential building. ConstructConnect
• [New] Canadian construction starts are forecast to fall 16.3% in 2026, with Residential, Nonresidential and Civil activity all expected to contract as macroeconomic headwinds continue to weigh on investment. ConstructConnect
• [New] Construction managers earn a median of $106,980 with 8% projected job growth through 2034. Home Business Magazine
• [New] Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on the UK economy are expected to hit UK construction activity for the next 12-18 months with a drop in demand and sharp cost increases. JD Supra
• [New] One emerging opportunity is hardwood cross-laminated timber for construction, which could be used to build schools, public buildings, low and high-rise projects, if production facilities are established in Kentucky. UK Research | University of Kentucky
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific, led by India and ASEAN, is anticipated to record the highest regional growth rates due to housing expansion, healthcare construction, and rising IAQ standards. Persistence Market Research
• The 2026 AGC Construction Industry Outlook projected strong demand for the year, and $2.27 trillion in total construction spending confirms that forecast is materializing. Commercial Contractor Pros
• More deals and more construction will make AI data centers and Cursor enterprise AI business the main business for SpaceX until AI data centers in space take over in 2028-2029. NextBigFuture.com
• The price of aluminum in 2026 will be affected by a mix of structural supply deficits, rising production costs, and global demand dynamics from industries like electrification and construction. sooktrading.com
• Countries in the Middle East & Africa present emerging opportunities through diversification efforts and public infrastructure investments, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where construction output is expected to grow considerably over the next several years. Persistence Market Research
• Conflict in the Middle East and its potential impacts on the UK economy and construction industry are expected to hit construction activity over the next 12-18 months. ConstructUK

Last updated: 10 June 2026