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Top 10 US Construction Starts by Dollar Volume - January 2026

By Marshall Benveniste 

ConstructConnect reported this week that Total Nonresidential Construction Starts in in January 2026 surged to $80.3 billion, marking a 53.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase and a $16.7 billion rise from December 2025.  

Chief Economist Michael Guckes noted in the Construction Economy Snapshot that megaprojects ($1 billion and up in value) contributed $26.3 billion, while Civil/Heavy Engineering slipped 4.6% YoY amid Airport and Bridge declines, partly offset by infrastructure gains.

The January 2026 Top 10 Project Starts highlight the developments driving the most significant investments.

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Top 10 Project Starts through January 2026

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ConstructConnect Top 10 Project Starts chart from the February 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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Marshall Benveniste
As Managing Editor of ConstructConnect News and Senior Content Marketing Manager with ConstructConnect’s Economics Group, Marshall Benveniste brings editorial rigor, construction-sector insight, and economic perspective to every article. He leads coverage of U.S. nonresidential construction and the broader construction economy, translating complex data and market movements into clear, actionable narratives for industry professionals. Before joining ConstructConnect in 2021, Marshall spent 15 years shaping marketing communications for financial services and specialty construction firms, giving him a front-row view of how capital, risk, and project delivery intersect in the built environment. His Ph.D. in Organizational Management and MBA further inform his work, grounding his analysis in how real companies and project teams make decisions. His coverage helps you connect economic trends, market intelligence, and on-the-ground realities so you can anticipate what’s building next and make more confident decisions about projects, pricing, and planning.
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