ConstructConnect reported this week that Total Nonresidential Construction Starts for December 2025 reached $61.8 billion, marking a $4.7 billion increase from November’s revised figure of $57.1 billion.
Chief Economist Michael Guckes noted that month-on-month growth was driven by strong performance in key sectors, including Data Centers, Sports and Convention Centers, and Schools.
The December 2025 Top 10 Project Starts highlight the developments driving the most significant investments.
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Top 10 Project Starts through December 2025
ConstructConnect Top 10 Project Starts chart from the January 2026 Construction Economy Snapshot. A square footage measure does not apply to alteration, some forms of industrial (e.g., petrochemical), and most engineering/civil work. Image: ConstructConnect
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