Civil Engineering Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global civil engineering market stood at a value of nearly USD 8.75 Trillion in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% in the forecast period of 2025-2034, in terms of value, reaching a value of USD 14.53 Trillion by 2034.

Increasing Demand for Civil Engineering Services to Bolster the Growth of the Civil Engineering Industry

Based on service, the construction segment accounts for a significant share in the market. Civil engineering has been the cornerstone for constructing the infrastructure of the modern society. Over the forecast period, the rigorous efforts made by civil engineers towards building hospitals, school, residential houses, apartments, and others, especially in developing economies of the world, are expected to aid the market growth. Meanwhile, the planning and design service segment is likely to account for a significant share in the market in the forecast period. This can be attributed to the rising standards of living, increasing disposable income, rising demand for luxurious and well-planned residential structures, and growing population, particularly in regions like the Asia-Pacific.

Real Estate Segment is Likely to Propel the Market Growth

On the basis of application, the real estate segment accounted for a significant share in the market in the historical period and is likely to grow at a significant rate in the forecast period, owing to the high consumer trust and strong purchasing power. The market will further be aided by the availability of reliable brokers and the growing technological advancements.

The Asia-Pacific Accounts for a Significant Share in the Market

The market in the Asia-Pacific has been supported by the low labour cost in fast-growing economies like India, China, and Vietnam, among others. Over the forecast period, the rising population in the region, rapid urbanisation, and the need for enhancing the infrastructure of schools, hospitals, and various healthcare facilities are some of the factors which will bolster the market.

Civil Engineering: Market Segmentation

Civil engineering is defined as the branch of engineering which is focussed on the design, building, and repair of roads, bridges, and others. It is responsible for the construction of nearly every public and private structures. Dams, aqueducts, canals, highways, power plants, and sewerage systems, among others are the part of civil engineering.

Market Breakup by Services

• Planning and Design
• Construction
• Maintenance
• Others

Market Breakup by Application

• Real Estate
• Infrastructure
• Industrial

Market Breakup by Customers

• Government
• Private
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

The Growing Construction Activities and the Rapid Urbanisation to Boost the Growth of the Civil Engineering Industry

The global civil engineering industry is likely to be driven by the rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in developed or developing economies. The growing investments towards the development of high-quality infrastructure will drive the market growth. The growing worldwide population is likely to bolster the demand for residential buildings, shopping malls, theatres, and others, whose construction is possible only because of civil engineering.

Key Industry Players in the Global Civil Engineering Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global civil engineering market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• AECOM
• Stantec, Inc.
• SNC-Lavalin Group
• Fluor Corporation
• HDR, Inc.
• Tetra Tech, Inc
• Amec Foster Wheeler plc
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.