Construction Graph

Industrial News and Planned Industrial Construction Projects – April 2026 Recap

Listen to this article

Research by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 408 new planned industrial projects tracked during the month of April. Planned industrial project activity decreased 3% from the previous month.

The following are selected highlights on new industrial construction news and project opportunities throughout North America.

Industrial Equipment Categories in Demand

In April, identified industrial manufacturing project leads are procuring the following equipment:

  • 90% – 99% compressed air, lighting, HVAC, heat exchangers, material handling / storage equipment, mechanical construction, fire protection, networking / security and lift trucks.
  • 80% – 89% air emissions control, manufacturing, control systems & instrumentation, conveyors, loading dock and cranes & hoists.
  • 70% – 79% packaging equipment
  • 50% – 59% floor coatings
  • 40% – 49% building construction
  • 20% – 29% building renovations
  • 10% – 19% equipment relocation

Planned Industrial Construction – By Location (Top 10 States)

  • Texas  – 29
  • Ohio – 23
  • New York – 21
  • Georgia – 20
  • Indiana – 20
  • North Carolina – 19
  • Pennsylvania – 19
  • California  – 18
  • Florida – 17
  • Connecticut – 15

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Construction Projects

UTAH: Data center energy infrastructure company is planning to invest $17 billion for the construction of a natural gas-fired power plant and data center campus in DELTA, UT. They have recently received approval for the project.

ALABAMA: Automotive MFR. is planning to invest $4 billion for the expansion of its manufacturing facility in VANCE, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

VIRGINIA: Defense contractor is planning to invest $1.3 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in CULPEPER, VA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Candy MFR. is planning to invest $675 million for the construction of a 750,000 SF processing, warehouse, and office campus in ORANGEBURG, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for early 2029.

ALABAMA: Electronic component MFR. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 540,000 SF manufacturing, research, and office facility in GUNTERSVILLE, AL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEBRASKA: Municipality is expanding and planning to invest $411 million for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on its wastewater treatment processing plant in OMAHA, NE. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

LOUISIANA: Industrial gas supplier is planning to invest $350 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in ST. JAMES, LA. Completion is slated for 2028.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Solar panel MFR. is planning to invest $350 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 620,000 SF manufacturing facility at 1200 Commerce Blvd. in LAURENS, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for Spring 2027.

WISCONSIN: Specialty ingredient MFR. is planning to invest $270 million for the construction of a 144,000 SF processing facility in EAU CLAIRE, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in 3 phases. 

IOWA: Kitchen appliance MFR. is planning to invest $196 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA by 230,000 sf. THey have recently received approval for the project.

Planned Industrial Construction – By Project Type:

  • Manufacturing Facilities – 150 New Projects
  • Processing Facilities – 71 New Projects
  • Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 198 New Projects
  • Power/Energy/Oil and Gas – 7 New Projects
  • Laboratory Facilities – 16 New Projects
  • Mine – 0 New Projects
  • Terminal – 0 New Projects
  • Pipeline – 0 New Projects

Planned Industrial Construction – By Scope/Activity

  • New Construction – 159 New Projects
  • Expansion – 77 New Projects
  • Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 184 New Projects
  • Plant Closing – 25 New Projects

Largest Planned Industrial Construction Project

During the month of April, our research team identified 27 new General Industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Tesla, Inc., who is planning to invest $20 billion for the construction of a semiconductor manufacturing facility in AUSTIN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2028.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries.

 

Magazine & eNewsletter

Printed Monthly Magazine

Published monthly, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of relevant industry issues and products.

Digital Monthly Magazine

Published on the fourth Thursday of each month, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of relevant industry issues and products.

Material Handing Wholesaler Weekly Newsletter

Our Weekly newsletter is emailed every Tuesday and contains the latest Industry Events and People News, Source Directory, and important Industry Links.

Forklift International Weekly Hot Sheet Newsletter

Published every Monday morning with the latest material handling equipment
available for sale.

Share the Post:

Related Posts

Our Current Issue

Trader Network

Magazine & eNewsletter

Our magazine is published and mailed monthly, Material Handling Wholesaler offers feature columns and special coverage of important industry issues. 

Weekly Newsletter – Get the latest industry events and people news in this weekly e-newsletter as well as direct access to Wholesaler’s Source Directory and link.

Current Supplements







Partnerships, Perspectives and Possibilities Take Center Stage at PTDA Canadian Conference

Listen to this article More than 160 power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry professionals gathered in Montréal, Québec, June…

Sensory Robotics Launches UL-Certified 3D Virtual Robot Safety System

Listen to this article Cincinnati safety startup debuts its SR-1 fenceless human and robot collaboration at Automate 2026 in Chicago…

Using Supply Chain Technology to Drive Operational Excellence

Listen to this article Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s largest wine and spirits wholesaler, serving 47 markets…

Hyster launches XN2 electric forklift: High-performance evolution of a proven electric workhorse

Listen to this article Updated counterbalanced electric lift truck series builds on proven capability of E-XN series with greater configurability,…

AAR reports Rail Traffic for the week ending June 06, 2026

Listen to this article The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending June…