The construction industry in Argentina is expected to expand by 5.5% in real terms in 2026, supported by an increase in building permits issued, coupled with investments in the transport infrastructure projects. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), the total area authorized for building permits by 246 municipalities grew by 5.4% year on year (YoY) in the first ten months of 2025. In late December 2025, Argentina’s Senate approved President Javier Milei’s 2026 Budget, marking the first time for his administration to successfully passed a budget through Congress. Key policies under the 2026 Budget include reducing subsidies, particularly in energy and transport, targeting assistance to lower-income groups. In mid-September 2025, President Javier Milei's government sent the Argentina’s National Public Investment Plan (PNIP) 2026-28 for approval in the Argentine Congress. The plan was subsequently approved by Congress in late December 2025, along with the 2026 National Budget. PNIP 2026-28 lays out a highly targeted and fiscally restrained approach to public investment, fully aligned with the Milei administration’s commitment to fiscal balance and zero deficit. In terms of sectoral allocation, investment is highly concentrated across energy, fuels and mining sectors (about 23% of total allocations).
The industry is expected to register an annual average growth rate of 4.7% between 2027 and 2030, supported by investments in oil and gas infrastructure projects, coupled with the government’s aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Moreover, under the National Hydrogen Strategy (ENH), the government plans to invest ARS165.3 trillion ($90 billion) to produce at least five million tons (Mt) of low-emission hydrogen per year by 2050. The strategy focuses on constructing hydrogen production hubs, improve road corridors, and ports to increase connectivity between hydrogen hubs and Argentina’s network of universities and local technological centres by 2050. In November 2025, OpenAI and Sur Energy announced a monumental ARS59.3 billion ($25 billion) investment initiative across the country, capitalizing on the strengthened Milei-Trump relationship to unlock unprecedented economic opportunities. This transformative project-likely centered on cutting-edge AI data centers in partnership with global tech giants like OpenAI and local energy firms such as Sur Energy under the RIGI incentive regime-positions Argentina as Latin America’s emerging tech hub, featuring massive 500MW facilities for next-generation computing amid Vaca Muerta’s energy surge.
The industry is expected to register an annual average growth rate of 4.7% between 2027 and 2030, supported by investments in oil and gas infrastructure projects, coupled with the government’s aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Moreover, under the National Hydrogen Strategy (ENH), the government plans to invest ARS165.3 trillion ($90 billion) to produce at least five million tons (Mt) of low-emission hydrogen per year by 2050. The strategy focuses on constructing hydrogen production hubs, improve road corridors, and ports to increase connectivity between hydrogen hubs and Argentina’s network of universities and local technological centres by 2050. In November 2025, OpenAI and Sur Energy announced a monumental ARS59.3 billion ($25 billion) investment initiative across the country, capitalizing on the strengthened Milei-Trump relationship to unlock unprecedented economic opportunities. This transformative project-likely centered on cutting-edge AI data centers in partnership with global tech giants like OpenAI and local energy firms such as Sur Energy under the RIGI incentive regime-positions Argentina as Latin America’s emerging tech hub, featuring massive 500MW facilities for next-generation computing amid Vaca Muerta’s energy surge.
The Construction in Argentina - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2030 (Q1 2026) report provides detailed market analysis, information, and insights into Argentina's construction industry, including:
- Argentina's 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 Argentina's construction industry
- Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline.
Report Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Argentina. It provides:
- Historical (2021-2025) and forecast (2026-2030) valuations of the construction industry in Argentina, 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
Reasons to Buy
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities using our standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies
- Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts
- Understand the latest industry and market trends
- Formulate and validate business strategies using the analyst's critical and actionable insight
- Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures
- Evaluate competitive risk and success factors
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary2 Construction Industry: At-a-Glance6 Construction Market Data
3 Context
4 Construction Outlook
5 Key Industry Participants
7 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
