Nonresidential Green Buildings Market Report 2026

The nonresidential green buildings market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 trillion in 2025 to $1.45 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of eco-friendly materials, growth in commercial green building certifications, rising awareness of environmental sustainability, increased investment in green retrofitting, expansion of regulatory incentives for sustainable construction.

The nonresidential green buildings market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.35 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for smart green buildings, wider adoption of renewable energy integration, rising focus on carbon-neutral construction, growth in circular economy-based building practices, expanding investment in high-performance green materials. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of green certified building designs, increased use of low-emission construction materials, rising demand for energy-efficient nonresidential structures, expansion of eco-friendly renovation and retrofit projects, higher investment in water conservation and waste reduction systems.

The growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions has fueled the growth of the nonresidential green buildings market. According to a report by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), green buildings can reduce carbon emissions by 34% and use 25% less energy compared to conventional buildings. For example, in April 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a U.S.-based trade association representing the convenience and fuel retailing industry, reported that 80% of consumers expressed concern about the environmental impact of their purchases in 2024, an increase from 68% in 2023 and 66% in 2022. Consequently, the rising need for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is driving the growth of the nonresidential green buildings market.

Major companies in the nonresidential green buildings market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as off-site manufactured room modules, to improve construction efficiency, shorten project timelines, and enhance overall cost-effectiveness. Off-site manufactured room modules are pre-engineered, fully or partially completed three-dimensional building units built in a controlled factory environment and then transported to the construction site for assembly or installation. For instance, in November 2024, Module-T Prefabrik, a France-based manufacturer of prefabricated containers, announced its entry into the U.S. market, offering a wide range of modular solutions including office, sanitary, locker, and dormitory containers, as well as modular office buildings designed for rapid deployment in non-residential applications. The product portfolio comprises factory-built modules adaptable for diverse uses such as labor accommodations, classrooms, dining halls, and temporary or permanent offices. Each unit integrates the structural frame, insulation, interior finishes, and MEP rough-ins, and is engineered for easy crane placement and on-site assembly. Key features include standardized container-format modules for design flexibility, a focus on sustainability through reduced material waste and lower transportation emissions, and rapid installation that minimizes disruption to surrounding environments.

In April 2023, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR), a US-based investment firm, completed the acquisition of Namsan Green Building for $186.7 million. This strategic move by KKR aims to enhance its portfolio by leveraging Namsan Green Building's expertise in green building projects. Namsan Green Building, based in South Korea, specializes in executing green building projects, particularly for premium commercial buildings.

Major companies operating in the nonresidential green buildings market are Turner Construction Company, AECOM Technical Services Inc., Balfour Beatty Construction Inc., Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Lendlease Americas Inc., Gilbane Building Company, PCL Construction Enterprises Inc., Hensel Phelps Construction Co., DPR Construction Inc., HITT Contracting Inc., The Walsh Group LLC, Clark Construction Group, Holder Construction Company, JE Dunn Construction Group Inc., Swinerton Builders, McCarthy Holdings Inc., Suffolk Construction Company Inc., Consigli Construction Company Inc., The Haskell Company, Ryan Companies US Inc., Austin Industries Inc., Skanska USA Civil Inc., The Beck Group Inc., The Weitz Company Inc., Mortenson Inc., The Boldt Company, Webcor Builders Inc., The Opus Group, The Korte Company, The Christman Company, The Barton Malow Company.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on steel, aluminum, solar components, and sustainable building materials have raised construction costs in the nonresidential green buildings market, particularly impacting insulation, roofing, framing, and energy-efficient exterior systems. Regions highly dependent on imported eco-friendly products, such as Europe and North America, face heightened project delays and budgeting constraints. Institutional, office, and commercial green building segments experience the greatest pressure due to high material intensity. On the positive side, tariffs are encouraging domestic production of green materials, stimulating local innovation and strengthening supply chain resilience.

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The construction of non-residential green buildings involves the process of constructing, modifying, repairing, enhancing, or demolishing any non-residential structure intended to be environmentally sustainable, utilizing a comprehensive design and plan.

The primary product categories for non-residential green buildings comprise interior and exterior products. Interior products encompass environmentally friendly materials with minimal impact, such as natural clay plaster, natural fiber flooring, paperless drywall, and low-VOC content paints and coatings. These materials serve as alternatives to synthetic counterparts in the interior finishes of green buildings. Key elements include roofing, insulation, framing, exterior siding, interior finishing, among others, and find applications in various sectors such as offices, education, hotels and restaurants, retail, institutional/assembly, healthcare, and warehouses.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nonresidential green buildings market in 2025. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global nonresidential green buildings market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the nonresidential green buildings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nonresidential green buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The nonresidential green buildings market construction market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing non-residential green buildings such as offices, sports, college buildings, and other commercial buildings. The establishments in this market include non-residential general contractors, non-residential for-sale builders, non-residential design-build firms, and non-residential project construction management firms. The non-residential green building construction work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. A Green building is an environment sustainable building which is designed, constructed and operated to minimize the environmental impacts. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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