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] About 60% of data center capacity planned for completion in 2027 has not even begun construction. CNN
• [New] Volume of construction work (spending minus inflation) has been falling for months, projected down 5.4% in 2026. Construction Analytics
• [New] Over the next couple of years, AI and hyperscale data centers will drive Malaysia's construction growth. atradius
• [New] Global residential construction output growth is expected to slow down to 0.8% in 2026. atradius
• [New] In 2026, adoption is expected to expand as developers seek faster, cleaner, and more predictable construction models. Day of Dubai
• [New] TSMC plans to build 13 advanced fabrication and packaging facilities in Taiwan. ODG Electronics
• [New] The risk of payment delays and insolvency in construction remains above the industry average in China, especially for private contractors and real-estate developers. atradius
• 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
• 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
• China dominates what is still to come: 32 projects under construction, 10.43 million tonnes a year, running to 2030. Syntex America
• 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
• Construction Spending for 2026 is forecast at $2.217 trillion, down 1.2% from 2025. Construction Analytics
• Construction on Electra's 96-acre Ohio manufacturing facility will begin next year. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Last updated: 23 September 2026