Construction Sector Research Highlights

Construction Sector Analyses

Bahrain infrastructure construction prime for investment

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Bahrain’s construction and real estate sectors have become a major focus in the kingdom’s drive to diversify its economy. The industries are bouncing back strongly from a number of challenges in recent years, including the Covid-19 pandemic-related slowdown, supply chain disruptions and cost volatility. Global conflict and uncertainties have also affected the market, while inflation and higher interest rates have had an impact on demand. Looking ahead, with a number of projects already in progress, the next several years are expected...

Urban cooling technologies help mitigate climate change impacts

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With temperatures in cities set to rise in the coming decades, many public and private players in emerging markets are looking to tackle the challenge of extreme heat through technology, sustainable building techniques and the expansion of urban green spaces...

Saudi Arabia's construction pipeline reaches record high

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Saudi Arabia’s construction and real estate sectors are booming as the Kingdom continues on its path to comprehensive socio-economic transformation under Vision 2030. It is currently a world leader for construction activity, with a pipeline of projects valued at around $1.5trn, according to 2024 data from real estate services company JLL. These developments, however, go beyond simply expanding the country’s infrastructure and housing to accommodate its growing population; rather, they are rooted...

Urbanisation and strategic projects drive Indonesia's economic growth

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As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the fourth most populous country in the world, the prospects for Indonesia’s construction and real estate sectors are enhanced by sustained urbanization and a demographic dividend that is expected to continue to stimulate demand for housing and leisure attractions. At the same time, large-scale government-backed infrastructure projects are providing a wealth of opportunities for construction companies to participate in the country’s ongoing development...

Indonesia’s new capital and infrastructure investment opportunities

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Located in East Kalimantan on the resource-rich island of Borneo, Nusantara has been designated as the new administrative capital of Indonesia. The plan – first announced in August 2019 – was ratified in January 2022 when the House of Representatives approved the new national capital city (IKN) Law, providing the legal basis for the capital’s relocation. The new city, which will span approximately 256,000 ha, is expected to cost Rp466trn ($30.3bn). Of this, 20% is expected to be sourced from the country’s budget, while the...

Carbon-neutral construction and sustainable architecture

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As the global construction industry redefines its priorities to ensure sustainability, there is increasing recognition of the benefits of regenerative architecture as a means of lowering emissions. According to the “2023 Building Materials and the Climate: Constructing a New Future” report published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction sector accounts for 37% of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. In light of this reality, a greater emphasis has been placed on sustainable architecture...