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] Instead of launching fully assembled transit vehicles from Earth, FSMS will enable modular construction in orbit, reducing launch mass while increasing mission size and flexibility. Space Settlement Progress
• [New] Stations positioned at Earth-Moon Lagrange points or in lunar orbit will rely on Station 520 for construction modules, ecological support, and resupply. Space Settlement Progress
• [New] China dominates what is still to come: 32 projects under construction, 10.43 million tonnes a year, running to 2030. Syntex America
• [New] Government initiatives are accelerating adoption, with countries like Australia investing $54 million to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 using prefabricated and modular construction methods. ReAnIn
• [New] Construction Spending for 2026 is forecast at $2.217 trillion, down 1.2% from 2025. Construction Analytics
• [New] Construction on Electra's 96-acre Ohio manufacturing facility will begin next year. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The global construction industry is projected to grow by USD 4.5 trillion, or 42%, reaching a total value of USD 15.2 trillion by 2030. Straits Research
• [New] China, India, the United States, and Indonesia will contribute 58.3% of the overall expansion in the construction industry between 2020 and 2030. Straits Research
• [New] Global construction output is forecast to grow to USD 15.2 trillion annually by 2030, with the Asia Pacific accounting for over 57% of new construction activity. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Construction output in the ASEAN region is forecast to increase by 4.9% in 2026 and by 6.2% in 2027. atradius
• [New] We expect US construction output to grow by just 1.1% year-on-year in 2026, after a 1.8% increase last year. atradius

Last updated: 09 September 2026