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] As technologies continue to advance and policy support expands, recycled asphalt is expected to transition from an alternative material to a mainstream component of road construction worldwide. alcircle
• [New] Labour shortages are intensifying, with skilled trades under the most pressure, and projects Canada's construction industry will need to comprise more than 380,500 workers by 2034, including 111,600 new ones. Canadian Consulting Engineer
• [New] Madrid is not standing by: new data centers under construction here could bring in €930 million. RUSSPAIN.COM
• [New] In Valencia, construction has already begun on a battery production plant in Sagunto, projected to contribute €10 billion to the regional economy. RUSSPAIN.COM
• [New] The AI data center construction boom continues unabated, with the demand for power in the United States potentially reaching 106 gigawatts by 2035. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] National infrastructure construction is expected to increase year on year, reaching $19.6bn by 2030. PlaceMakers
• [New] AI in construction is expected to have a compound annual growth rate of nearly 17% over the next five years. Equipment Journal
• [New] Peru expects eight mining projects to begin construction in 2026, worth US$ 7.6 billion. Industrial Info Resources
• [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

Last updated: 21 January 2026