Construction Technology Statistics You Need to Know in 2026
Construction Technology Statistics You Need to Know in 2026
Construction is a $17-trillion global industry that still loses staggering sums to cost overruns, delays and rework — and is only now digitizing. Below is a sourced roundup of the most-cited 2025–2026 statistics on the construction technology (ConTech) market, project performance, digital and AI adoption, and infrastructure investment. Every figure is attributed to its source; numbers are quoted as published.
1. ConTech Market Size & Growth
The global construction technology market is valued at about $164.2 billion in 2026 — and is projected to roughly double to $325.3 billion by 2036.
- The global construction technology (ConTech) market is valued at ~$164.2 billion in 2026, projected to reach $325.3 billion by 2036 (7.9% CAGR). (Source: Future Market Insights, 2026)
- The overall global construction market is expected to grow from $16.45 trillion in 2025 to $17.26 trillion in 2026 (4.9% CAGR). (Source: The Business Research Company, 2026)
- The global construction market is projected to reach $21.73 trillion by 2030. (Source: The Business Research Company, 2026)
- BIM software is the single largest ConTech segment, holding about 24.7% market share in 2025. (Source: Future Market Insights, 2026)
- The global BIM market is expected to grow from $4.69 billion in 2025 to about $5.42 billion in 2026. (Source: Fortune Business Insights, 2025)
2. The Cost of Getting It Wrong: Overruns, Delays & Rework
Across 500+ projects worth $100M or more, cost overruns average 79% and schedule delays average 52%.
- In an analysis of 500+ projects valued at $100M+, cost overruns averaged 79% and delays averaged 52%. (Source: McKinsey & Company, 2022)
- 98% of megaprojects suffer cost overruns of more than 30%, and 77% are at least 40% behind schedule. (Source: McKinsey & Company)
- Construction inefficiencies are estimated to cost the global economy ~$1.6 trillion every year. (Source: McKinsey Global Institute)
- Rework, conflict resolution and time spent looking for project data cost the U.S. construction industry more than $177 billion a year. (Source: PlanGrid / FMI, “Construction Disconnected,” 2018)
- 52% of all rework globally is caused by poor data and miscommunication. (Source: PlanGrid / FMI, “Construction Disconnected,” 2018)
- U.S. construction professionals spend about 35% of their time — over 14 hours a week — on non-productive activities such as rework, conflict resolution and searching for project information. (Source: PlanGrid / FMI, “Construction Disconnected,” 2018)
3. Digital Adoption in Construction
The average construction business now uses 6.2 technologies — up 20% in a single year.
- The average construction business has adopted 6.2 technologies, up 20% from 5.3 the previous year. (Source: Deloitte, State of Digital Adoption in the Construction Industry, 2025)
- 8 in 10 construction firms now use cloud computing to collaborate on models, specs and documents — an 11% rise in two years. (Source: Deloitte, 2025)
- 74% of architecture professionals confirm they now use BIM, and 88% either use it or plan to. (Source: RIBA, 2025)
- In the U.S., more than 66% of architectural firms rely on BIM for design and documentation. (Source: Novatr / industry analysis, 2025)
4. AI in Construction
Only 27% of AEC professionals use AI today — but adoption is accelerating fast.
- Only ~27% of architecture, engineering and construction professionals currently use AI; 94% of those plan to increase usage in 2026. (Source: Bluebeam, 2025)
- 79% of construction organizations have implemented no AI or are only testing it — yet 87% expect AI to transform the industry. (Source: industry survey via Construction Dive, 2026)
- 38% of contractors report measurable business impact from AI, up from 17% a year earlier. (Source: ServiceTitan, 2026 Commercial Specialty Contractor Industry Report)
- 75% of construction project professionals say their organization now uses AI in projects, up from 15% two years ago. (Source: project-management industry survey, 2026)
- AI/ML adoption among construction businesses reached 37%, up from 26% in 2023. (Source: Deloitte, 2025)
- Top barriers to AI: data-sharing security (42%) and cost & complexity (33%); 69% say regulatory uncertainty has affected their plans. (Source: industry survey, 2026)
5. Infrastructure Investment Outlook
Global infrastructure spending is forecast to climb from $4.4 trillion (2024) to $6.9 trillion (2050) — $151.1 trillion cumulative.
- Annual global infrastructure spending is forecast to rise from $4.4 trillion in 2024 to $6.9 trillion in 2050, a cumulative $151.1 trillion. (Source: PwC Global Infrastructure Outlook, 2026)
- Asia is expected to account for roughly two-thirds of total infrastructure investment — about $70 trillion. (Source: PwC, 2026)
- Transport and power together will make up around half of all infrastructure investment to 2050. (Source: PwC, 2026)
- Global infrastructure construction outlays reached about $4.06 trillion in 2026. (Source: infrastructure market analysis, 2026)
Construction & ConTech Market Size at a Glance
| Market | 2025 | 2026 | Later projection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global construction (total) | $16.45T | $17.26T | $21.73T by 2030 |
| Construction technology (ConTech) | — | $164.2B | $325.3B by 2036 |
| BIM software | $4.69B | $5.42B | — |
| Global infrastructure (annual) | — | ~$4.06T | $6.9T by 2050 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the ConTech market in 2026?
~$164.2 billion, projected to reach $325.3 billion by 2036. (Future Market Insights, 2026)
How common are cost overruns on large projects?
79% average overrun across 500+ $100M+ projects; 98% of megaprojects overrun by more than 30%. (McKinsey, 2022)
How widely is AI used in construction?
~27% of AEC professionals use it today; 94% of those plan to increase usage in 2026. (Bluebeam, 2025)
How much does rework cost?
Rework, conflict resolution and searching for data cost the U.S. industry more than $177 billion a year; 52% of rework globally stems from poor data and miscommunication. (PlanGrid / FMI, “Construction Disconnected,” 2018)