In April 2025, research conducted by Industrial SalesLeads' experienced industrial market research team revealed an increase in new construction projects for Distribution and Industrial Warehouses, rising by 10%. Overall, tracking identified a total of 394 new planned industrial projects during the month.
The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction project opportunities throughout North America.
Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:
Manufacturing Facilities - 126 New Projects
Processing Facilities - 78 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 202 New Projects
Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 11 New Projects
Laboratory Facilities - 4 New Projects
Mine - 0 New Projects
Terminal - 2 New Projects
Pipeline - 0 New Projects
Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity
New Construction - 153 New Projects
Expansion - 80 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 162 New Projects
Plant Closing - 22 New Projects
Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)
Texas - 32
California - 24
Ohio - 22
Indiana - 21
Florida - 20
New York- 20
Pennsylvania - 20
Michigan - 17
North Carolina - 16
Georgia - 14
Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project
During the month of April, our research team identified 23 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.
The largest project is owned by Exxon Mobil Corporation, who is considering investing $10 billion for the construction of a chemical processing facility and seeking a site in CALHOUN COUNTY, TX. Watch SalesLeads for updates.
Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects
NEW YORK:
Energy technology company is considering investing $2 billion for the construction of a power plant and is currently seeking a site in CROGHAN, NY or WATSON, NY. Watch SalesLeads for updates.
NEW YORK:
Dairy product mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 1.4 million sf processing facility in ROME, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2025.
DELAWARE:
Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $550 million for the construction of a 1.1 million sf distribution center in NEW CASTLE, DE. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2030.
ILLINOIS:
Automotive glass mfr. is planning to invest $400 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in DECATUR, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
OKLAHOMA:
Tire mfr. is planning to invest $320 million for the renovation, expansion, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in LAWTON, OK. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
WASHINGTON:
Seafood wholesaler is planning to invest $280 million for the construction of a 550,000 sf processing facility in TACOMA, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2025.
TEXAS:
Solar module equipment mfr. is planning to invest $265 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Completion is slated for early 2026.
FLORIDA:
Water utility service provider is planning to invest $215 million for the construction of a water treatment plant in LAKE WALES, FL. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for Fall 2028.
MINNESOTA:
Biotechnology company is planning to invest $132 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 122,000 sf processing facility at 7500 Meridian Circle N. in MAPLE GROVE, MN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.
ILLINOIS:
Medical device mfr. is planning to invest $115 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a manufacturing facility in LIBERTYVILLE, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.
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