Planned Industrial Construction Projects Increased by 2% in July 2026

Industrial SalesLeads' latest research shows planned industrial construction activity continued to climb in July 2026, with the firm's research team tracking 407 new planned industrial projects during the month. This marks a 2% increase in project activity compared to June, signaling sustained momentum in industrial capital investment across North America.

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

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 164 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 70 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 192 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 6 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 8 New Projects

          Mine - 0 New Projects

          Terminal - 1 New Project

          Pipeline - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 140 New Projects

          Expansion - 104 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 196 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 23 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

          Texas  - 29

          California - 26

          New York - 22

          Ohio - 22

          Florida - 20

          Indiana - 20

          Georgia - 19

          Michigan - 18

          North Carolina - 16

          Pennsylvania - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of July, our research team identified 37 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), who is planning to invest $100 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing campus in Phoenix, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

KENTUCKY:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $2 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $1.5 billion for the construction of a processing and office campus in ROCK HILL, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project and will relocate their operations upon completion.

NEW YORK:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 4.2 million sf distribution complex in HOLBROOK, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Electronics mfr. is planning to invest $919 million for the construction of a 650,000 sf manufacturing and office campus in MCKINNEY, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2030.

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Energy project developer is planning to invest $900 million for the construction of a natural gas-fired power plant in KERSHAW COUNTY, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2028.

OHIO:

Startup aerospace company is planning to invest $850 million for the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse facility in SPRINGFIELD, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2027.

CALIFORNIA:

Semiconductor component mfr. is planning to invest $680 million for the construction of two manufacturing facilities in CHULA VISTA, CA and CALIPATRIA, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

IOWA:

Solar energy company is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 500 MW solar farm in CERRO GORDO COUNTY, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

 TEXAS:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $500 million for the expansion of their processing facility in AUSTIN, TX by 500,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

 ALABAMA:

Steel company is planning to invest $475 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in FAIRFIELD, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2029.

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