North America holds the largest industrial construction project pipeline globally by value, with the US accounting for the majority of activity. The region’s total pipeline is valued at $1.1trn, representing approximately 20.7% of the global total. Within this, the US alone accounts for an estimated and a very substantial $941.3bn.
Government priorities in the US – around advancing technology, semiconductors and related initiatives – are expected to drive growth in the region’s industrial sector. Reflecting this focus, as of early February 2026, President Trump is working in collaboration with Japan on initiatives projected to bring in roughly $550bn in investment across three projects. One of these includes the construction of a synthetic-diamond plant in the US, aligning with broader efforts to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing. Chip demand has risen sharply due to the expansion of data centres.
Further supporting this positive outlook, data from the US Census Bureau shows that new manufacturing orders increased by 4% YoY in the first 11 months of 2025, a notable improvement compared to a marginal annual decline of 0.5% recorded in 2024.
GlobalData is currently tracking industrial construction projects in North America valued at $1.1trn. The pipeline is slightly weighted towards later stages of development, with 54.9% of projects (by value) in pre-execution and execution phases. The US dominates the regional pipeline with an 84.4% share by value, followed by Canada at 15.5%. The largest individual project in the pipeline is the $100bn Clay Semiconductor Fabrication Facility in New York, US, which is currently in the planning stage. The project entails the development of a large-scale fabrication campus spanning 545ha, including production and assembly units, a warehouse, administrative facilities and the installation of machinery along with safety and security systems.
Industrial dominance
New fabrication campus
A mega fabrication campus is proposed for development in Clay, Onondaga County. The initiative is intended to extend benefits beyond the semiconductor sector by reinforcing US technological leadership, enhancing economic and national security and promoting innovation.
Micron Technology is leading the construction of a semiconductor fabrication facility in New York, US. The development will span 557ha and include production and assembly units, a warehouse, administrative facilities and the installation of machinery along with safety and security systems. The project will be executed in phases.
Plans include 222,967m2 of cleanroom space, consisting of four cleanrooms of 55,741m2 each, supporting four fabrication units. The first phase focuses on Fab 1, backed by an investment of $20bn.
WSP and Trinity Consultants are serving as consultants, Jacobs Engineering as engineering consultant, Ramboll as engineering design consultant and AKRF as environmental consultant for the project.
The project is expected to generate 9,000 jobs within the fabrication facilities and over 40,000 construction and supply chain jobs.
In April 2024, Micron secured a $6.1bn federal grant under the CHIPS and Science Act. A draft environmental impact statement (EIS) was completed and submitted to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) in June 2025. Gilbane Building was appointed in August 2025 to oversee site preparation, and final environmental impact statement (FEIS) approvals were obtained from OCIDA in November 2025.
Pending all required approvals, site preparation and groundwork for Fab 1 are scheduled to begin in Q1 2026, with operations targeted for Q1 2029. Fab 2 is expected to be completed in Q4 2030, Fab 3 in Q3 2035, and the entire project by 2041.
Mizkan expansion plans
Mizkan Americas is expanding its existing plant at 1901 Ragu Drive in Owensboro, Kentucky, US. The project involves a 29,729m2 expansion, including manufacturing and processing units, a warehouse, building improvements and installation of machinery and safety systems.
The expansion is expected to add to the economy, creating an additional 44 operational jobs.
New boost for Vista Metals
Vista Metals is planning an aluminium casting facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, US. The project will cover 6,967m2 on 40ha and will include production and processing units, storage, loading and unloading facilities and safety systems.
The development will proceed in phases to support growth in core markets.
New incinerator set to be built at Fort Detrick
A medical waste incinerator facility is proposed at Fort Detrick in Frederick. The project aims to safely process hazardous waste generated within the National Interagency Biodefense Campus (NIBC), reducing environmental and health risks.
The previous incinerator was shut down in April 2018. The US Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing construction of a facility with a processing capacity of 5.9t per day. It will include recycling and waste-sorting plants, collection units, storage, two multi-chamber incinerators and a 1,000kW natural gas emergency generator.
In 2024, MA Mortenson was appointed as contractor for $37.5m, with Trinity Consultants as consulting engineer.
More concrete for more projects
A pre-cast concrete manufacturing facility is planned at 4250 North Powerline Road and 4251 NW 19th Avenue in Deerfield Beach, Broward County. The project is intended to enhance the region’s manufacturing capabilities.
US Crane and Rigging is leading the development in Florida, US. The project involves an 8,714m2 facility on three hectares, including production and storage units, administrative space, 114 parking spaces and machinery installation.
RLC Architects has been appointed as the project’s architect.
Aluminium smelter shelved
Century Aluminum Company had planned to build a green aluminium smelter in northeastern Kentucky, US. The facility was designed to produce 0.6 MTPA in phases and include processing units, fuming furnaces, storage and security systems.
In January 2025, the US Department of Energy approved $500m in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
However, the project has been cancelled, as the company decided to relocate development to Oklahoma instead of Kentucky.
Paper supply and demand
A paper mill expansion is planned at 58 Wescor Road, Hawesville, Hancock County. The project aims to install a modern pulper to improve machine capabilities and support growing market demand.
Domtar Pulp and Paper Products is leading the project in Kentucky, US. The expansion includes the construction of production units, packing units, warehouses, parking facilities and the installation of safety and security systems.
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved $1.2m in tax incentives. The project is expected to create 400 operational jobs.
Food waste to be put to better use in new recycling centre
A recycling facility is planned in Detroit to process large volumes of commercial waste, particularly from the restaurant sector in the metropolitan area. Waste will be pre-processed into bales and pellets for transfer to Cheboygan for final processing into commodities and finished products.
WM Intellectual Property Holdings is developing the facility, which will have a capacity of 960t per day and include dumping and processing units, administrative space, parking and safety systems.
In October 2022, the project received $465,000m in funding from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to support development.
Intel’s plans for expansion get the green light
An expansion project is under way at the Intel Ocotillo Campus located at 4500 S Dobson Rd, Chandler. The development involves two new factories, Fab 52 and Fab 62, aimed at increasing chip production capacity to meet growing demand for devices such as tablets and other electronics.
The project is expected to create 3,000 operational jobs, 3,000 construction jobs, and 15,000 indirect jobs.
Intel Corporation and Brookfield Corp are jointly executing the expansion in Arizona, US. The project spans 283ha and includes two fabrication plants, cleanrooms, production and testing units, warehouses, infrastructure, machinery installation, safety systems and an underground transmission line. It is being developed in phases.
Jacobs Engineering serves as design consultant and Hoffman Construction as general contractor.
Construction began with a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2021. In November 2024, Intel secured a $7,860m grant under the CHIPS and Science Act. Construction of Fab 52 was completed in October 2025.
US goes all-in on semiconductor fabrication
A semiconductor chip fabrication plant is under construction in Taylor, Williamson County. The project aims to expand production capacity and manufacture advanced technology products for applications such as mobile devices, 5G, highperformance computing (HPC) and AI.
The development is expected to create 2,000 high-tech jobs and at least 6,500 construction jobs.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, is undertaking the project in Texas, US. The facility will cover 650,321m2 across 259ha and include two advanced fabrication plants, an R&D centre, manufacturing and production spaces, a packaging facility, storage and warehouse areas, office space, parking and supporting systems.
Samsung C&T and Yates Construction are acting as contractors, while C&Y Engineering is the structural engineer.
Originally valued at $17,000m, the investment was revised in 2024 to $37,000m, covering two advanced fabs for fournanometer and two-nanometer chips along with an R&D centre.
In December 2024, Samsung obtained $4.745bn in federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. Construction of the first fabrication plant is scheduled for completion in 2026, with the overall project completion targeted for 2028.
Nicotine pouch manufacturing facility gets the go-ahead
Philip Morris International is constructing a nicotine pouches manufacturing campus near 48th Avenue and Harvest Road in Northeast Aurora, Colorado, US.
The 74,322.4m2 project includes 55,741.8m2 of manufacturing space, office and support buildings, storage, a distribution unit and associated systems. The Haskell Company is the main contractor, with Suntec Concrete, Burnco Colorado, Hudick Excavating and LPR Construction handling various subcontracting roles.
Known as “Project Waterfall,” the development will generate 5,000 construction jobs and 500 operational jobs. Kairus acquired the site for $61.5m in September, and construction is scheduled for completion in 2026.
