Government Buildings Market Report 2026

The government buildings market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $53.31 billion in 2025 to $54.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, expansion of public administration needs, historical reliance on traditional construction methods, growth in civic service demand, long-term government capital expenditure patterns.

The government buildings market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $60.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward smart infrastructure adoption, rising focus on sustainability, increased investment in resilient public buildings, growing integration of digital systems, expanding use of energy-efficient construction materials. Major trends in the forecast period include modernization of civic infrastructure, expansion of smart government buildings, rising demand for public safety & security enhancements, growth in energy-efficient construction practices, increased investment in multi-functional public facilities.

The increasing government expenditure is expected to boost the growth of the government buildings market in the coming years. Government expenditure refers to the capital spent by the government on various goods and services. Government buildings, including public hospitals and schools, form part of this expenditure and support the development of essential infrastructure. In August 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, the central government's total expenditure in July 2024 was $4.48 billion (£107.4 billion), which is $4.5 billion (£3.5 billion) higher than in July 2023. This $4.5 billion (£3.5 billion) increase accounts for the overall rise in spending. Therefore, the increasing government expenditure is driving the growth of the government buildings market.

Major companies in the government buildings market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as net-zero buildings, to decrease energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and achieve sustainability objectives. Net Zero Buildings are designed to generate as much energy as they consume over the course of a year. For example, in July 2024, Mahindra Group, an automobile manufacturing company based in India, collaborated with Johnson Controls, an Ireland-based firm, to launch the Net Zero Buildings Initiative aimed at decarbonizing commercial, urban residential, and public buildings in India. This initiative intends to offer a comprehensive, cost-free toolkit and training for building owners and facility managers to facilitate their transition to net-zero practices. Starting in March 2024, the initiative will feature workshops to equip stakeholders with essential knowledge and resources. By partnering with government entities and industry associations, the initiative aims to enhance the visibility of building data for climate progress, addressing the substantial emissions and energy consumption linked to the building sector in India.

In December 2024, Bureau Veritas, a France-based leader in laboratory testing, inspection, and certification services, acquired The APP Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Bureau Veritas aims to strengthen its leadership in buildings and infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by enhancing project management, construction oversight, and independent verification capabilities, while creating a strong platform for sustainable regional growth as part of its LEAP 28 strategy. The APP Group is an Australia-based property and infrastructure consultancy that provides services for government buildings.

Major companies operating in the government buildings market are China State Construction Engineering Co. Ltd., Shanghai Construction Group Co. Ltd., Clark Construction Group LLC, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Turner Construction Company, Balfour Beatty plc, Greenland Holding Corp. Ltd., Obayashi Corporation, Daiwa HouseIndustry Co. Ltd., HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft, Vinci S.A., Bouygues SA, Kajima U.S.A. Inc., Bechtel Corporation, Skanska AB, Fluor Corporation, STO Building Group, Jacobs Solutions Inc., WSP Global Inc., Alfa Tech Ltd., AECOM Technology Corporation, DPR Construction, PCL Construction Enterprises Inc., Brasfield & Gorrie LLC, JE Dunn Construction, McCarthy Holdings Inc., Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Suffolk Construction Company Inc., Summit Contracting Group Inc., McShane Construction Ltd., Ajax Building Co., HITT Contracting Inc., Harkins Builders Inc., Kiewit Corporation.

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 are reshaping the government buildings market by increasing construction material costs, disrupting procurement schedules, and elevating overall project expenditures, particularly for public administration buildings, maintenance facilities, and recreational structures. Regions dependent on imported steel, cement, electrical systems, and smart infrastructure componentssuch as Asia-Pacific and parts of Europeexperience the highest cost pressures. While these tariffs hinder timely project execution, they also drive positive effects by encouraging domestic sourcing, stimulating local manufacturing capacity, and promoting resilience in government infrastructure development.

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Government buildings are structures that serve as the collective housing for various government offices, facilitating the administration of legal and civic affairs within an organized community.

The primary types of government buildings are institutional buildings and commercial buildings. Institutional buildings encompass structures used in industries such as healthcare, education, recreation, or public works. These buildings may include non-residential smart buildings and traditional buildings. They cater to diverse end-users, including both private and public entities.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the government buildings market in 2025. The regions covered in the government buildings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the government buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The government buildings market includes revenues earned by entities by constructing government buildings such as municipal administration buildings, maintenance facilities, office buildings, government parking facilities, parks and recreation facilities. 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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