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IoT in construction refers to the utilization of internet-connected tools and equipment aimed at enhancing effectiveness and efficiency in construction projects. The Internet of Things (IoT) is employed to monitor materials, personnel, and machinery, optimizing man-hours and ensuring the timely progress of building projects. In construction, IoT is utilized to track the location, functionality, safety, and overall condition of personnel, tools, and equipment.
The primary categories of IoT in construction encompass hardware, software, connectivity, and services. IoT hardware includes various components such as bridges, sensors, routers, and others, performing crucial functions such as system activation, identification of project-specific objectives, and ensuring device security and communication. Diverse applications, including machine control, site monitoring, fleet management, wearables, and others, find usage among residential and non-residential end users.
Tariffs have impacted the IoT in construction market by increasing the cost of importing essential hardware like sensors, cameras, RFID tags, and connectivity modules. These tariffs affect segments such as hardware and connectivity solutions, particularly in regions like North America and Europe where reliance on imported technology is high. While the increased costs may slow adoption in certain projects, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation, prompting companies to develop cost-effective domestic solutions and integrate more efficient IoT systems to maintain construction productivity.
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The iot in construction market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $15.59 billion in 2025 to $18.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of basic automation tools, growth of commercial and residential construction, increasing demand for project efficiency, rising labor costs, early integration of sensors and tracking devices.
The iot in construction market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in iot-enabled construction equipment, growth of smart infrastructure projects, integration of AI for predictive maintenance, expansion of wearable technology for worker safety, increasing adoption of cloud-based project management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time equipment monitoring, predictive maintenance, worker safety tracking, construction site optimization, resource utilization efficiency.
The increase in industrial automation is expected to support the growth of the IoT in construction market going forward. Industrial automation involves the use of advanced machinery, control systems, and digital technologies to automate industrial operations. Integration of industrial automation with IoT in construction improves productivity, safety, resource utilization, and data-driven decision-making, enabling more efficient and sustainable construction practices. For example, in April 2024, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, robot installations in the automotive segment increased by 1% in 2023, with 14,678 units installed, following a 47% surge in 2022. Therefore, the increase in industrial automation is contributing to the growth of the IoT in construction market.
Leading companies operating in the IoT in the construction market are launching new products, such as connect boxes, to drive revenue growth. A connect box is a universal and open IoT solution that integrates gateway, controller, and modem functionalities into a single device. For example, in March 2023, Siemens, a Germany-based automation company, launched the Connect Box, a smart IoT solution designed to efficiently manage small- to medium-sized buildings. This cloud-based device enables centralized building management, including energy optimization and indoor air quality monitoring, without additional software or gateways. It supports multiple communication protocols, connects to over 500 field devices, and enhances sustainability, flexibility, and health standards in facilities such as schools, retail outlets, and offices.
In September 2024, Bentley Systems, Inc., a US-based provider of infrastructure engineering software, digital twin, and reality-modeling platforms, acquired Cesium GS, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Bentley aims to strengthen its digital twin and geospatial capabilities by integrating Cesium's streaming 3D visualization and reality-modeling technologies to deliver more immersive, location-aware infrastructure engineering and asset management workflows. Cesium is a US-based provider of 3D geospatial streaming and visualization software, including IoT applications in construction.
Major companies operating in the iot in construction market are Trimble Inc., Pillar Technologies Inc., Triax Technologies, Brickeye LLC, Hilti Aktiengesellschaft, Topcon Corporation, Autodesk Inc., Oracle Corporation, Hexagon Metrology AB, Sigfox S.A., Caterpillar Inc., Losant IoT Inc., Giatec Scientific Inc., WorldSensing S.L., Kore Wireless Group.Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, Versatile Natures LLC, SiteAware Inc., SmartVid Inc., Reconstruct Inc., Rhumbix Inc., Bridgit Solutions Inc., PlanGrid Inc., Procore Technologies Inc., Fieldwire Inc., BuildingConnected Inc., Bluebeam Inc., Raken Inc., Honeywell International Inc.
North America was the largest region in the IoT in construction market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global IoT in construction market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the iot in construction market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the iot in construction market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The IoT in the construction market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing safety, maintenance, resources management and budgeting, concrete curing, structural health monitoring, and waste management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The IoT in the construction market also includes sales of sensors, processors, and gateways which are used for providing services. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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