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Posted On Friday, June 06, 2025 by Evan Lamoinara

Const May 2025

Research from Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team identified 407 new planned industrial projects in May 2025, reflecting a 3 percent increase from April’s total of 394 projects. The data underscores ongoing momentum in industrial capital spending across North America.

The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction news and project opportunities throughout the region.

Planned Industrial Construction – By Project Type

  • Manufacturing Facilities – 128 new projects
  • Processing Facilities – 85 new projects
  • Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 209 new projects
  • Power / Energy / Oil and Gas – 7 new projects
  • Laboratory Facilities – 12 new projects
  • Mine – 0 new projects
  • Terminal – 0 new projects
  • Pipeline – 0 new projects

Q: What counts as a “new” industrial construction project in this report?
A: Projects are considered “new” when they are publicly announced, budgeted, and verified by Industrial SalesLeads’ research team. This includes new facilities, major expansions, and significant upgrades that change capacity or capability—not routine maintenance.

Planned Industrial Construction – By Scope or Activity

  • New Construction – 162 new projects
  • Expansion – 92 new projects
  • Renovations / Equipment Upgrades – 158 new projects
  • Plant Closings – 24 new projects

Glossary: Renovations / Equipment Upgrades – Capital projects focused on modernizing existing industrial facilities by replacing, reconfiguring, or upgrading production lines, utilities, automation, or supporting infrastructure to improve efficiency, capacity, or compliance.

Planned Industrial Construction – Top 10 States by Project Count

May’s activity was concentrated in established manufacturing and logistics hubs:

  • Texas – 29 projects
  • California – 28 projects
  • Ohio – 22 projects
  • Florida – 21 projects
  • Indiana – 21 projects
  • New York – 21 projects
  • Michigan – 19 projects
  • Pennsylvania – 15 projects
  • Illinois – 14 projects
  • North Carolina – 14 projects

Glossary: General Industrial Facility – A broad category that includes manufacturing plants, processing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, labs, and supporting energy assets that serve industrial operations.

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project – May 2025

In May, Industrial SalesLeads’ research team identified 36 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, which plans to invest $6 billion in a new processing campus in Houston, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with completion slated for 2030.

Q: What is considered a “large” capital project?
A: Industrial SalesLeads typically designates a project as “large” when the total planned investment is $100 million or more in construction, equipment, or expansion value.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects – May 2025

OklahomaAn aluminum products manufacturer is planning to invest $4 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in Inola, OK. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2026.

Indiana
An electric utility service provider is planning to invest $3 billion for the construction of two natural gas–fired power plants totaling 1,500 MW in Eugene Township, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2031.

Kansas
A pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $895 million for the expansion of its laboratory and processing facility in De Soto, KS by 200,000 sq. ft.. They are currently seeking approval for the project, with completion slated for 2030.

New York
An automotive manufacturer is planning to invest $888 million for renovation and equipment upgrades at its manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

North Carolina
A biotechnology company is planning to invest $700 million for the construction of a 700,000 sq. ft. processing facility in Holly Springs, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Michigan
A pharmaceutical company is considering investing $500 million for the construction of a processing facility and is currently seeking a site in the Detroit, MI area.

Florida
A startup aerospace company is planning to invest $430 million for the construction of a 600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and office facility in Jacksonville, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project and will relocate their operations upon completion.

North Carolina
An industrial paint and coatings manufacturer is planning to invest $380 million for the construction of a 198,000 sq. ft. processing and warehouse facility in Shelby, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2025, with completion slated for early 2027.

Virginia
A toy manufacturer is planning to invest $366 million for the construction of a 2 million sq. ft. distribution center on Wells Station Road in Prince George, VA. They have recently received approval for the project.

Oklahoma
A building materials supplier is planning to invest $330 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades of its manufacturing facility in Duke, OK. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2027.

Glossary: Industrial Market Intelligence – A curated data set of verified capital project opportunities including project scope, timing, facility details, and key contacts that sales and marketing teams use to prioritize outreach and build pipeline.

About Industrial SalesLeads

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads has been a leader in industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams. The company identifies timely insights on organizations planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization, and plant closings in industrial facilities across North America.

Q: How can sales teams use the May 2025 construction report?
A: Sales teams use Industrial SalesLeads data to target active buyers earlier in the sales cycle, prioritize territories by current capital spending, and secure qualified meetings with decision-makers before formal RFPs or bid events are issued.

Industrial SalesLeads’ Industrial Market Intelligence (IMI) provides sales-ready details on companies planning significant capital investments, while Outsourced Prospecting Services act as an extension of your sales team to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

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