Planned Industrial Construction Projects Grew in October 2025

Research from Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team reports 402 new planned industrial projects tracked during October, marking a 2.24% increase in activity from the previous month. The continued rise highlights steady growth and sustained investment in key parts of the industrial sector.

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

Planned Industrial Construction By Project Type:

Manufacturing Facilities - 140 New Projects
Processing Facilities - 71 New Projects
Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 199 New Projects
Power/Energy/Oil and Gas - 6 New Projects
Laboratory Facilities - 18 New Projects
Mine - 0 New Projects
Terminal - 1 New Project
Pipeline - 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Scope/Activity

New Construction - 165 New Projects
Expansion - 79 New Projects
Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 156 New Projects
Plant Closing - 25 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction - By Location (Top 10 States)

Texas - 28
California - 26
New York - 25
North Carolina - 23
Ohio - 23
Pennsylvania - 22
Florida - 21
Indiana - 21
Massachusetts - 15
Michigan - 15

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Projects

During the month of October, our research team identified 28 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by AstraZeneca, who is investing $4.5 billion for the construction of a processing campus in ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA. Completion is slated for 2029.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

LOUISIANA:

Startup pig iron mfr. is planning to invest $3 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in DONALDSONVILLE, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2027, with completion slated for 2030.

UTAH:

Nuclear energy equipment mfr. is planning to invest $1.6 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in BLUFFDALE, UT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Distillery is planning to invest $1 billion for the construction of a production facility in CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ILLINOIS:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $600 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in BELVIDERE, IL. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

WYOMING:

Defense contractor is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a processing facility in GILLETTE, WY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2027, with completion slated for early 2031.

LOUISIANA:

Technology company is planning to invest $370 million for the construction of a 40,000 sf manufacturing facility in RUSTON, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026, with completion slated for Summer 2027.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Battery storage equipment mfr. is planning to invest $353 million for equipment upgrades on a 432,000 sf manufacturing facility in MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, PA. The project includes the renovation of 40,000 sf of office space at 100 S Commons in PITTSBURGH, PA. They will relocate their corporate HQ operations upon completion.

MASSACHUSETTS:

Medical equipment mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 500,000 sf manufacturing and office facility at 188 Assembly Park Dr. in SOMERVILLE, MA. They are currently seeking approval for the project and will relocate their operations upon completion.

NORTH CAROLINA:

Global retail chain is planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 1.2 million sf distribution center at 799 Sara Lee Access Rd. in KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2027.

OHIO:

Home appliance mfr. is planning to invest $300 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in CLYDE, OH and MARION, OH. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

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