North America Construction Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)
The North American construction market is projected to register a growth rate of about 4.84% during the forecast period (2022 -2027).
Key HighlightsThe USD 20 trillion US economy relies on a vast infrastructure network from roads and bridges to freight rail and ports to electrical grids and internet provision. In July 2021, the Secretary of United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program would distribute USD 905.25 million in discretionary grants to 24 projects in 18 states.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive USD 30.0 million in grant funding to construct a series of modifications to improve traffic flow in the 1.3-mile confluence area between the SR-57 and SR-60 highways in Los Angeles County.
The Georgia Ports Authority will receive USD 46.8 million to build a new inland container port in an unincorporated section of Gainesville along the I-85/I-985 corridor, which will be connected to the Port of Savannah through a direct 324-mile intermodal freight train service.
The Canadian government's intention (announced in February 2021) to invest CAD 14.9 billion (USD 12 billion) in public transportation projects over the next eight years will promote long-term output in the Canadian construction industry.
A new "COVID-19 Resilience" funding stream has been developed by the Government of Canada's Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to support the pandemic response and economic recovery in collaboration with provinces and territories.
The combined federal-provincial financing is partly given through an allocation-based mechanism with a defined Local Government Intake in Ontario. A total of CAD 20.1 million (USD 15.77 billion) has been shown to the City of Ottawa.
A widely anticipated building project along the Trans-Canada Highway near the B.C.-Alberta border has begun, as reported in April 2021. The project will see a 4.8-kilometer stretch of highway in Kicking Horse Canyon near Golden restored to modern standards.
Growth in Residential Construction Driving the MarketSince the third quarter of 2020, the residential construction sector has been the star performer in the US economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, generating double-digit growth rates and making significant contributions to the economy and overall construction industry's recovery.
Limited mortgage rates, robust demand for larger living spaces, and a meager housing inventory in the market continue to boost the sector. Home renovation, in addition to home construction, is a significant aspect of residential construction.
By 2023, the yearly value of residential building upgrades in United States is expected to exceed USD 205 billion. More than 330,000 new rental units are scheduled to be supplied nationwide, comparable to the previous four years of a construction boom. Eight metros are expected to set five-year highs in new apartment deliveries, despite the pandemic's hurdles.
The continued expansion of the new home market implies that new homes are still being built, but mostly in locations where the market moves quickly. New York, Pennsylvania, and New Orleans are examples of this.
In March 2021, Canada's average home selling price increased by 31.6% Y-o-Y, setting a new high as sales rose to an all-time high. During the pandemic, record-low loan rates and a desire for greater room fueled demand for detached homes in smaller communities.
According to the Conference Board of Canada, low mortgage rates and strong population growth drive high home construction demand. In March 2021, residential construction investment climbed for 11 months, rising 7.6% to CAD 14.0 billion (USD 10.99 billion).
In the first quarter of 2021, total building construction investment increased by 9.3% to CAD 53.1 billion (USD 41.67 billion), owing to ongoing strength in the residential sector (+12.4%). Increased spending on single units in Ontario (+21.8%) and Quebec (+24.9%) boosted residential building investment to CAD 39.5 billion (USD 30 billion).
Following a 6.0% drop in the previous quarter, non-residential investment increased by 1.1% to CAD 13.6 billion (USD 10.2 billion) in the first quarter of 2021.
Competitive LandscapeThe North American construction market is less competitive, with major international players occupying a significant market share and leaving less scope for other small and medium-scale players.
The North American construction market presents opportunities for growth during the forecast period, which is expected to drive market competition further. The growing infrastructure and construction investments in the region's large economies create ample opportunities for the other players. With a few players holding a significant share, the North American construction market has a detectable level of consolidation.
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