Industrial Construction Renovation and Equipment Upgrades Projects Grew 27% in July 2025

In July 2025, the industrial construction sector saw a surge in activity, with renovation and equipment upgrades projects growing by 27%. Compiled by Industrial SalesLeads' market research team, highlights an upward trend in industrial construction. The Firm tracked a total of 407 new planned industrial projects during the month, which represents a 3% increase from June's activity levels. The growth suggests a focus within the industrial sector on modernizing and improving existing facilities.

The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction news and project opportunities throughout North America.

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 140 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 74 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 191 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 14 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 12 New Projects

          Mine - 0 New Projects

          Terminal - 0 New Projects

          Pipeline - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 159 New Projects

          Expansion - 93 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 166 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 22 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

          Texas - 27

          New York - 26

          California - 25

          Indiana - 23

          Michigan - 23

          Ohio - 21

          Pennsylvania - 16

          Georgia - 15

          North Carolina - 15

          Tennessee - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of July, our research team identified 29 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Genentech, Inc., who is planning to invest $5 billion for the renovation of their laboratory and office campus in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Renovations are expected to start in 2026.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

VIRGINIA:

Pharmaceutical company is considering investing $4 billion for the construction of a processing facility and is currently seeking a site in VIRGINIA. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Biotechnology company is planning to invest $2 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Electronic component mfr. is planning to invest $687 million for the construction of two manufacturing facilities at 15200 Heritage Pkwy and 14601 Mobility Way in FORT WORTH, TX. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2026.

INDIANA:

Electrical utility service provider is planning to invest $644 million for the construction of a natural gas-fired power plant in ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Home appliance mfr. is planning to invest $490 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

GEORGIA:

Poultry processing company is planning to invest $400 million for the construction of a processing facility in LAFAYETTE, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2025, with completion slated for 2027.

NEW YORK:

Dairy company is planning to invest $250 million for the construction of a 300,000 sf processing facility in WATERTOWN, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MISSISSIPPI:

Transformer mfr. is planning to invest $236 million for a 580,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in QUITMAN, MS. The project includes the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in LAUREL, MS, and MEDENHALL, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Solar panel mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BROOKSHIRE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ARKANSAS:

Defense contractor is planning to invest $193 million for a 130,000 sf expansion of their manufacturing and office campus in CAMDEN, AR. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

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