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Posted On Thursday, December 04, 2025 by Evan Lamolinara

Const Nov25

Research conducted by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team identified 400 new planned industrial projects in November 2025. While this reflects a robust level of activity across the industrial sector, overall planned industrial project activity showed a slight decrease of 1% compared to October 2025, indicating a relatively stable market with only a minor month-over-month decline.

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

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 147 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 69 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 195 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 12 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 14 New Projects

          Mine - 0 New Projects

          Terminal - 0 New Projects

          Pipeline - 0 New Projects         

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 158 New Projects

          Expansion - 98 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 153 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 24 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

          Texas - 31

          California - 23

          New York - 21

          Ohio - 21

          Florida - 19

          Indiana - 19

          Pennsylvania - 19

          Michigan - 17

          Wisconsin - 16

          Tennessee - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 34 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Eli Lilly and Company, who is planning to invest $4.5 billion for the construction of a laboratory and processing complex at 300 N. 200 W. in LEBANON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

OHIO:

Energy company is planning to invest $3 billion for the construction of an 800 MW natural gas-fired power plant in JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2026.

WEST VIRGINIA:

Electric utility service provider is considering investing $3 billion for the construction of a 1,200 MW natural gas combined cycle power plant and is currently seeking a site in WEST VIRGINIA. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Startup rare earth magnet mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in BENSON, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

WISCONSIN:

AI technology company is planning to invest $569 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in MOUNT PLEASANT, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

WEST VIRGINIA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $453 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BUFFALO, WV. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

MICHIGAN:

Renewable energy company is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 200 MW solar farm in ZEELAND, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

LOUISIANA:

Mining company is planning to invest $277 million for the construction of a processing facility at the PORT OF VINTON, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $250 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in PARMA, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Global retail chain is planning to invest $240 million for the construction of a 900,000 sf distribution center in ROCK HILL, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in two phases, with completion of the first phase slated for Summer 2027.

KENTUCKY:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $204 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in GEORGETOWN, KY 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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