New MiR Report Reveals Planned Industrial Construction Projects Remain Steady for Summer and August 2025

A new MiR report reveals that planned industrial construction projects remained steady throughout the summer, with 400 new projects tracked in August 2025. While this activity shows a slight decrease of 2% from the previous month, research by Industrial SalesLeads' experienced industrial market research team indicates consistent planning within the industrial sector.

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

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 134 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 77 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 191 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 8 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 17 New Projects

          Mine - 1 New Project

          Terminal - 0 New Projects

          Pipeline - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 156 New Projects

          Expansion - 80 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 165 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 22 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

          Texas - 27

          New York - 26

          California - 23

          Michigan - 22

          Georgia - 20

          Indiana - 20

          Ohio - 20

          Florida - 18

          Illinois - 15

          North Carolina - 14

 Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of August, our research team identified 27 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Vermaland, who is planning to invest $33 billion for the construction of a data center complex in ELOY, AZ. The project includes the construction of a solar farm and a gas-fired power plant at the site. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

ALABAMA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $13 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility at 700 Hyundai Blvd. in MONTGOMERY, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028

GEORGIA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $13 billion for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in ELLABELL, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Global computer and technology product mfr. is planning to invest $3 billion for the expansion, renovations, and equipment upgrades on a manufacturing facility in HARRODSBURG, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Steel company is planning to invest $3 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in GARY, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Startup nuclear energy company is planning to invest $1.5 billion for the construction of a processing facility in PADUCAH, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEW MEXICO:

Renewable energy company is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 225,000 sf nuclear fusion facility in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Watch Industrial SalesLeads for updates.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Beverage company is planning to invest $740 million for the construction of a 2 million sf processing, distribution, and office facility at 2321 Concord Pkwy S in CONCORD, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ILLINOIS:

Solar panel mfr. is considering investing $300 million for the construction of a manufacturing and office facility in WAUKEGAN, IL. Watch Industrial SalesLeads for updates.

 TEXAS:

Startup cloud-based electronics mfr. is planning to invest $229 million for the construction of a manufacturing, laboratory, and office facility at 4400 Alliance Gateway Fwy. in FORT WORTH, TX. Construction will occur in multiple phases, with completion of the first phase slated for late 2027.

 ARIZONA:

Startup defense technology company is planning to invest $200 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 270,000 sf manufacturing facility in MESA, AZ. Completion is slated for early 2026.

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