Global Overview of the Construction and Real Estate

August 2025

The briefing examines how the construction and real estate industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of construction and real estate output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies. The industry and market overview provide benchmarks against other countries in the region.

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Key findings

North America and Europe to drive growth

The industry is projected to maintain growth over the period to 2029, benefiting from the easing of monetary policies and an improving housing market. However, Asia Pacific is forecast to face muted growth, largely due to ongoing real estate market problems in China. On the other hand, the outlook in North America and Western Europe is more positive, backed by recovering housing markets and investment in infrastructure.

Housing oversupply in China to constrain growth

China’s construction industry is forecast to maintain growth over the period to 2029, although expansion, largely driven by infrastructure spending. Housing oversupply problem is forecast to prevail, however Investment in infrastructure and a stabilising real estate market in Tier 1 cities will support growth.

Growing trade uncertainty to put more pressure on costs

Growing economic and trade uncertainty is set to put more pressure on the construction and real estate sector. Although tariffs do not impact the construction industry directly, companies will feel price pressures coming from higher raw material prices, commodity price volatility and increases in logistics costs.

Investment in innovation to grow

Companies are forecast to invest in new construction methods, such as modular construction, IoT tools and virtual reality. Although new technologies will not solve all the problems, they are expected to help improve productivity and better shield against the rising cost pressures.

 

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Key findings
Global construction and real estate sector is recovering
US and China will shape the global construction sector over the forecast period
Cost pressures are forecast to persist, driven by tight labour markets
Industry manages to maintain profits stable due to high pricing power
Key trends driving the industry in 2025 and beyond
Key trends uncovered
Macroeconomic/industry trends
Leaders maintain their positions, but the industry remains highly fragmented
Number of companies continues to increase due to low entry barriers
Industry remains highly fragmented, with SMEs holding a dominant share
US: Industry to enter a phase of steady, but more mature growth
Industry to show slower revenue growth, due to maturing demand and macro challenges
China: Industry forecast to maintain revenue growth, despite ongoing challenges
Housing oversupply persist, but urban renewal projects support growth
Germany: Industry forecast to maintain stable revenue growth
Improving housing market and infrastructure spending to drive growth
India: Industry forecast to maintain rapid growth
Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure improvements are the key drivers of growth
Japan: Industry forecast to recover after a weak performance over 2019-2024
Investment in infrastructure and manufacturing drive industry’s recovery
France: Industry forecast to show slower, but steady growth
Housing market recovery supports growth, but high deficit limits public spending
UK: Industry forecast to stabilise and show steady growth
Robust residential construction sector to support the industry’s growth
Italy: Industry’s growth is forecast to stabilise after turbulence
Recovering housing demand and infrastructure spending to support growth
Canada: Industry forecast to pick up growth
Industry’s growth forecast to recover, driven by an improving housing market
Australia: Industry forecast to maintain steady growth
Robust housing market will support the industry’s growth
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