Project Insight - Global Automotive Construction Projects (Q1 2026)

The global automotive construction market enters Q1 2026 with continued investment momentum, supported by large-scale electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing projects, battery supply chain expansion, and increasing localization of automotive production. According to the Q1 dataset, the global automotive construction pipeline totals approximately $290.5 billion, reflecting a strong project pipeline despite ongoing geopolitical risks, supply-chain uncertainties and macroeconomic difficulties. Across project stages, $155.8 billion of projects are currently under execution, indicating strong construction activity globally. Meanwhile, $103.4 billion remains in the planning phase, $20.3 billion is in pre-execution, and $10.9 billion in pre-planning, providing a stable pipeline of projects expected to transition into active construction over the coming quarters.

Scope

• The report provides analysis based on GlobalData's construction projects showing total project values and analysis by stage and funding for all regions. The top 20 projects per region are listed giving country, stage, value of projects. Ranked listings of the key operators for the sector are also provided showing the leading contractors, consulting engineers and project owners.

Reasons to Buy

• Gain insight into the development of the automotive construction sector.
• Assess all major projects by value, start date, scope and stage of development globally, for the regions to support business development activities.
• Plan campaigns by country based on specific project opportunities and align resources to the most attractive markets.