392 New Planned Industrial Projects Tracked in September 2026

Industrial SalesLeads' experienced industrial market research team tracked 392 new planned industrial projects across North America in September, a 2% decrease from the previous month. Distribution and industrial warehouse projects led all categories with 188 new projects, followed by manufacturing facilities at 156. Renovations and equipment upgrades were the most common type of work, with 187 projects. Texas led all states with 29 projects, followed closely by New York with 27 and California with 24. The research team also identified 41 projects valued at $100 million or more. The largest is a proposed $10 billion solar cell manufacturing facility from Tesla Inc., which is currently looking for a site.

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

• Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

• Manufacturing Facilities - 156 New Projects

• Processing Facilities - 80 New Projects

• Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 188 New Projects

• Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 5 New Projects

•  Laboratory Facilities - 5 New Projects

•  Mine - 1 New Project

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

• New Construction - 139 New Projects

• Expansion - 105 New Projects

• Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 187 New Projects

• Plant Closing - 23 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

• Texas  - 29

• New York - 27

• California - 24

• Indiana - 21

• Ohio - 20

• Wisconsin - 19

•  Florida - 18

• Georgia - 18

• Michigan - 17

• Pennsylvania - 16        

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of September, our research team identified 41 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Tesla Inc., who is considering investing $10 billion for the construction of a solar cell manufacturing facility and currently seeking a site in FORT BEND COUNTY, TX. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

 Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

 TENNESSEE:

Metal producer is planning to invest $7.4 billion for the construction of a 6.9 million sf processing, warehouse, and office complex at 1800 Zinc Plant Rd. in CLARKSVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2029.

LOUISIANA:

Energy company is planning to invest $1.6 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing and underground storage facilities in CAMERON PARISH, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2026, with completion slated for late 2028.

 VIRGINIA:

Electric utility service provider is planning to invest $1.47 billion for the construction of a 3,000 MW natural gas-fired power plant on Duncan Store Rd. in CUMBERLAND, VA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2029, with completion slated for 2034.

GEORGIA:

Global retail chain is planning to invest $1.3 billion for the construction of a 1.5 million sf distribution center in CARNESVILLE, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late Fall 2026.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Dairy product mfr. is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 1.5 million sf processing facility at 7350 Industrial Blvd. in ALLENTOWN, PA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

GEORGIA:

Tire mfr. is planning to invest $1.1 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing and warehouse facility in ROME, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2027, with completion slated for 2033.

IOWA:

Water utility service provider is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a water treatment plant in western DES MOINES, IA. The project includes the expansion of their existing plants in GRIMES, IA and DES MOINES, IA. They are currently seeking approval for the projects.

KENTUCKY:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in LOUISVILLE, KY. Construction is expected to start in late 2026.

WISCONSIN:

Agricultural co-operative is planning to invest $700 million for the construction of a soybean processing plant in EVANSVILLE, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.

MISSISSIPPI:

Electrical equipment mfr. is planning to invest $528 million for the construction of a manufacturing and warehouse facility in GALLMAN, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2026, with completion slated for 2029.

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