Project Insight - Global Tunnel Construction Projects (Q1 2026)

The global tunnel construction projects pipeline, as tracked by GlobalData, currently stands at $1.2 trillion, comprising projects at all stages of development from announcement to execution. By region, Western Europe leads investment in tunnel infrastructure with a pipeline valued at $348.75 billion - equivalent to 30.1% of the global value of tunnel projects - followed by North-East Asia with a project pipeline valuing $292.8 billion. Of the pipeline, projects currently in the pre-planning (announcement and study) stage have a value of $129 billion and those in planning have a value of $195.8 billion. Comparatively, projects currently in the pre-execution stages (design, tender and award) total $163.9 billion, while those in the execution stage account for more than half (57.8%) of pipeline value, at a value of $669.4 billion.

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 tunnels 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.