Planned Industrial Construction Projects Start January 2026 Strong with an Increase of 3% from the Previous Month

Research conducted by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team identified 407 new planned industrial projects planned industrial projects in January. Overall planned project activity increased 3 percent compared with the previous month.

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

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

          Manufacturing Facilities - 144 New Projects

          Processing Facilities - 73 New Projects

          Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 197 New Projects

          Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 8 New Projects

          Laboratory Facilities - 16 New Projects

          Mine - 0 New Projects

          Terminal - 0 New Projects

          Pipeline - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

          New Construction - 147 New Projects

          Expansion - 91 New Projects

          Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 185 New Projects

          Plant Closing - 25 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

          New York - 31

          Texas - 30

          California - 27

          Indiana - 23

          Ohio - 20

          Michigan - 19

          Georgia - 18

          Wisconsin - 18

          Florida - 17

          Connecticut - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of January, our research team identified 28 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more. 

The largest project is owned by GlobalWafers America, who is planning to invest $4 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in SHERMAN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

TENNESSEE:

Laser technology company is planning to invest $1.4 billion for the construction of a processing facility in OAK RIDGE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Magnet mfr. is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in NORTHLAKE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028.

WEST VIRGINIA:

Energy company is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 500 MW natural gas-fired power plant in MOUNDSVILLE, WV. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

CALIFORNIA:

Aerospace company is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a 1 million sf manufacturing, research, and office campus in LONG BEACH, CA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ALABAMA:

Valve and pipe mfr. is planning to invest $793 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BIRMINGHAM, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

TENNESSEE:

Nuclear fuel supplier is planning to invest $560 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in OAK RIDGE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

GEORGIA:

Global online retailer is planning to invest $500 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 1.1 million sf distribution center at 7055 Campbellton Rd. in ATLANTA, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MICHIGAN:

Coffee and beverage company is planning to invest $479 for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in NORTON SHORES, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:

Global life sciences company is planning to invest $435 million for the construction of a 500,000 sf processing, laboratory, and office facility in BROWNSBURG, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project and will relocate their INDIANAPOLIS, IN operations upon completion in 2030.

LOUISIANA:

Global retail chain is planning to invest $330 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their 1.3 million sf distribution center in OPELOUSAS, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

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