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Industrial Project Activity Holds Steady in December: 396 New Projects Planned

Posted by IndustryNet on Monday, January 26, 2026

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Research conducted by the research teams at Industrial SalesLeads, an MNI partner, reveals 396 new planned industrial projects tracked during the month of December. Planned industrial project activity declined 1 percent from the previous month. The following highlights summarize selected new industrial construction news and project opportunities across North America.

The following are selected highlights on throughout North America.

Planned Industrial Construction - By Project Type:

  • Manufacturing Facilities - 129 New Projects
  • Processing Facilities - 75 New Projects
  • Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 209 New Projects
  • Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 3 New Projects
  • Laboratory Facilities - 17 New Projects
  • Mine - 0 New Projects
  • Terminal - 1 New Project
  • Pipeline - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

  • New Construction - 144 New Projects
  • Expansion - 93 New Projects
  • Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 182 New Projects
  • Plant Closing - 23 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

  • Texas - 30
  • California - 27
  • New York - 23
  • Indiana - 21
  • Ohio - 21
  • Pennsylvania - 20
  • Florida - 19
  • North Carolina - 18
  • Wisconsin - 17
  • Georgia - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of December, the research team identified 34 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Korea Zinc, who is planning to invest $7 billion for the construction of a processing facility in CLARKSVILLE, TN. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2029.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

 

ALABAMA:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $6 billion for the construction of a processing and laboratory facility in HUNTSVILLE, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with completion slated for 2032.

MARYLAND:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $2 billion for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their processing facilities in FREDERICK, MD. The project includes the construction of a processing and laboratory facility in GAITHERSBURG, MD. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEBRASKA:

Oil and gas company is considering investing $1.8 billion for the construction of a biomethane processing facility and currently seeking a site in NEBRASKA. Watch SalesLeads for updates.

VIRGINIA:

Global aerospace and defense company is considering investing $1 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility and currently seeking a site in VIRGINIA. Watch SalesLeads for updates

LOUISIANA:

Minerals company is planning to invest $800 million for the construction of a processing facility in GRAMERCY, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $771 million for the expansion, renovations, and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facilities in DURHAM, NC. The project includes the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 202,000 sf processing facility in MORRISVILLE, NC. Completion is slated for early 2028.

VIRGINIA:

Wire and cable mfr. is planning to invest $689 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in CHESAPEAKE, VA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2026, with completion slated for late 2027.

UTAH:

Medical device mfr. is planning to invest $615 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. They are currently seeking approval for the project

COLORADO:

Beverage distributor is planning to invest $475 million for the construction of a 620,000 sf processing facility in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028.

KENTUCKY:

Grocery retail chain is planning to invest $391 million for the construction of a distribution center in FRANKLIN, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

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