Germany Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2030 (Q3 2026)

Summary

The analyst expects the construction industry in Germany to expand in real terms by 0.6% in 2026, supported by a rise in construction permits issued, and an increased investment in transport infrastructure projects. According to Destatis, the total nominal Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) in construction in current prices (unadjusted terms) grew by 1.9% year-on-year (YoY) in the first half of 2026. By segments, GFCF in civil engineering works registered YoY growth of 5.5%, while that for non-residential works grew by 2.5% YoY and residential buildings grew by 1.5% YoY, over the same period.

The German construction industry is expected to record an annual average growth rate of 3.5% between 2027 and 2030, supported by investments in transport infrastructure, housing, data center and renewable energy projects. In September 2026, the European Commission approved Germany’s request to provide up to EUR35.2 billion ($40.8 billion) in state support for new gas-fired power plants and electricity-storage facilities, enabling the country to proceed with its planned capacity auctions. The program is expected to support around 10-11GW of new dispatchable capacity. The plants are intended to provide backup power when wind and solar generation is insufficient, strengthening electricity supply security as Germany expands renewables and phases out coal. New gas plants receiving 15-year capacity contracts must be hydrogen-ready, with Germany targeting their eventual conversion to green hydrogen. The approved support framework is estimated to attract investment between EUR15.6 billion ($18.1 billion) and EUR35.2 billion ($40.8 billion) by 2030, while further capacity mechanisms are planned for the early 2030s. Moreover, in August 2026, a local retail company Schwarz Group and the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state government announced an investment in digital infrastructure, with Schwarz Group planning to invest up to EUR5.6 billion ($6.5 billion) by 2033 to develop a 240 MW data center in Dummerstorf.

The analyst’s Construction in Germany - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (Q3 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into the German construction industry, including:

The German construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the German construction industry
Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Germany. It provides:

Historical (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) valuations of the construction industry in Germany, featuring details of key growth drivers.
Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

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Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
Evaluate competitive risk and success factors

1 Executive Summary2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance

3 Context

3.1 Economic Performance
3.2 Political Environment and Policy
3.3 Demographics
3.4 Risk Profile

4 Construction Outlook

4.1 All Construction

Outlook
Latest news and developments
Construction Projects Momentum Index

4.2 Commercial Construction

Outlook
Project analytics
Latest news and developments

4.3 Industrial Construction

Outlook
Project analytics
Latest news and developments

4.4 Infrastructure Construction

Outlook
Project analytics
Latest news and developments

4.5 Energy and Utilities Construction

Outlook
Project analytics
Latest news and developments

4.6 Institutional Construction

Outlook
Project analytics
Latest news and developments

4.7 Residential Construction

Outlook
Project analytics
Latest news and developments

5 Key Industry Participants

5.1 Contractors
5.2 Consultants

6 Construction Market Data

7 Appendix

7.1 What is this Report About?
7.2 Definitions
7.3 CRI Methodology

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List of Tables

Table 1: Construction Industry Key Data
Table 2: Germany, Key Economic Indicators
Table 3: Germany, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021-30
Table 4: Germany, Top Commercial Construction Projects by Value
Table 5: Germany, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021-30
Table 6: Germany, Top Industrial Construction Projects by Value
Table 7: Germany, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021-30
Table 8: Germany, Top Infrastructure Construction Projects by Value
Table 9: Germany, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021-30
Table 10: Germany, Top Energy and Utilities Construction Projects by Value
Table 11: Germany, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021-30
Table 12: Germany, Top Institutional Construction Projects by Value
Table 13: Germany, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real % Change), 2021-30
Table 14: Germany, Top Residential Construction Projects by Value
Table 15: Germany, Key Contractors
Table 16: Germany, Key Consultants
Table 17: Germany Construction Output Value (Real, $ Million)
Table 18: Germany Construction Output Value (Nominal, EUR Million)
Table 19: GlobalData Construction Market Definitions
Table 20: GlobalData Construction Market Definitions
Table 21: Ratings, Scores and Definitions
Figure 1: Western Europe, Construction Output (Real % Change), 2024-30
Figure 2: Germany, Construction Output by Sector (Real % Change), 2024-26 and 2027-30
Figure 3: Germany, Risk Summary
Figure 4: Germany, Risk Regional Comparison
Figure 5: Germany, Construction Output Value (Real, $ Million, 2022 Prices and Exchange Rate), 2021-30
Figure 6: Germany, Construction Output Value, by Sector (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 7: Germany, Construction value-add, 2020 Chained Linked Volume Measures (EUR Million)
Figure 8: Germany, Gross Fixed Capital Formation, Current Prices (% Change YoY)
Figure 9: Germany, New Orders Value Index for Building Construction and Civil Engineering Work (2021=100)
Figure 10: Germany, Total Number of Building Permits Approved, In Number
Figure 11: Germany, Construction Turnover (Companies With 20 and More Persons Employed), % Change YoY
Figure 12: Germany, Labor Input in Construction, 2021=100 Index, Unadjusted (Persons Employed)
Figure 13: Germany, Construction Production Index (2021=100)
Figure 14: Germany, Registrations for Bankruptcy, 2021=100 Index, Unadjusted
Figure 15: Germany, Bankruptcy Declarations, 2021=100 index, unadjusted
Figure 16: Germany, Construction Projects Momentum Index
Figure 17: Western Europe, Construction Projects Momentum Index
Figure 18: Germany, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 19: Germany, Commercial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)
Figure 20: Germany, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Transport, Accommodation, and Food Service Activities value-add, 2020 Chained Linked Volume Measures (EUR Million)
Figure 21: Germany, Commercial Building Construction Orders Value Index (2021=100)
Figure 22: Germany, Number of Permits Approved for Office and Administrative Buildings
Figure 23: Germany, Tourist Arrivals and Overnight Stays (Total Number in Thousand)
Figure 24: Germany, Turnover Index of Accommodation Service Activities in Constant Terms, 2015=100
Figure 25: Germany, Retail Sales Index in Constant Terms, 2021=100
Figure 26: Germany, Wholesale Turnover Index, (Constant Terms, 2015=100)
Figure 27: Germany, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 28: Germany, Industrial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)
Figure 29: Germany, Manufacturing value-add, 2020 Chained Linked Volume Measures (EUR Million)
Figure 30: Germany, Incoming Orders in Manufacturing Sector (Value Index), 2021=100
Figure 31: Germany, Manufacturing Production and Turnover Indices, 2021=100
Figure 32: Germany, Total Exports (EUR Billion)
Figure 33: Germany, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 34: Germany, Infrastructure Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)
Figure 35: Germany, Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Civil Engineering, Current Prices (EUR Billion)
Figure 36: Germany, New Orders Value and Volume Indices for Road Construction (% Change YoY)
Figure 37: Germany, Road and Rail Construction Turnover (Companies With 20 and More Persons Employed), % Change YoY
Figure 38: Germany, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 39: Germany, Energy and Utilities Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)
Figure 40: Germany, Information and Communication value-add, 2020 Chain-Linked Volume Measures (EUR Billion)
Figure 41: Germany, Civil Engineering and Sewage Treatment Plan Construction Turnover (Companies With 20 and More Persons Employed), EUR Million
Figure 42: Germany, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 43: Germany, Institutional Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)
Figure 44: Germany, Public Administration, Defense, Education, Human Health, and Social Work Activities value-add, 2020 Chained Linked Volume Measures (EUR Billion)
Figure 45: Germany, Total Number of Institutional Building Permits Issued
Figure 46: Germany, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real, $ Million), 2021-30
Figure 47: Germany, Residential Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage ($ Million)
Figure 48: Germany, Real Estate value-add, 2020 Chained Linked Volume Measures (EUR Billion)
Figure 49: Germany, Total Fixed Capital Formation in Residential Buildings, Current Prices (EUR billion)
Figure 50: Germany, New Orders Value and Volume Indices for Housing Construction (2021=100)
Figure 51: Germany, Total Number of Residential Building Permits Approved, In Number
Figure 52: Germany, House Price Index (HPI) for Residential Real Estate, 2025=100
Figure 53: Germany, Construction Cost Index for Residential Buildings, 2021=100, % Change YoY
Figure 54: Germany, Construction Producer Price Index, New Residential Building (2021=100)
Figure 55: Germany, Headquarters of Key Contractors (% of Total Project Pipeline)
Figure 56: Germany, Headquarters of Key Consultants (% of Total Project Pipeline)

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