Linesight's Construction Market Insights report for APAC and the GCC provides a comprehensive overview of the construction industry across Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the KSA and the UAE.
The report features a macroeconomic overview, industry trends, commodity price movements, a supply chain outlook, sector-specific insights, and a particular focus on how power constraints are influencing project delivery.
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The region’s energy mix is shifting, with renewables rising despite fossil fuel reliance in some areas. Electricity generation is growing, but decarbonisation progress varies. High grid carbon intensity is challenging data centre operators, requiring renewable PPAs, offsets, or on-site clean energy. APAC and GCC show a mixed transition over the past decade. This report explores how power is influencing every stage of project delivery, from planning and procurement to execution, across the region's most critical and energy-dependent sectors.
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Macroeconomic overview
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Construction industry overview
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Commodities
Macroeconomic overview
Construction industry overview
Commodities
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Macroeconomic overview
APAC’s outlook has weakened, with growth projected to slow from 4.6% in 2024 to 3.9% in 2025, per the IMF. This slowdown reflects weaker global demand, limited consumer spending, and rising trade tensions. Despite strong 2024 growth, risks remain due to trade uncertainty and potential asset price volatility. In the GCC, non-oil sector growth and diversification continue to support resilience.
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Construction industry overview
APAC and GCC construction recorded a mixed performance. Growth is driven by renewables, data centres, and infrastructure, especially in APAC’s industrial and energy sectors. Commercial activity is strong, while residential is mixed. Tariff uncertainty and economic slowdown continue to weigh on the industry.
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Commodities
Construction commodities play a crucial role in the global economy, and their prices are subject to fluctuations due to various factors which are outlined in our report. Over 2024, the industry saw market corrections in commodities, although recent tariff announcements could present global supply chain challenges in the near-term.
Sectors in focus
An overview of the sectors shaping APAC and the GCC’s construction landscape through innovation, investment, and evolving demand.
Investments in water and power infrastructure across the region will have a major impact on data centre planning, supporting expanding digital and technology needs with reliable energy provisions.
We are seeing a considerable rise in life sciences projects in the APAC and GCC regions as investment initiatives encourage strategic hubs that host crucial advanced manufacturing and construction capability.
Investment in the development of semiconductor fabrication plants and proactive policy environments are securing APAC and the GCC as dominant high-tech regions.
The commercial market continues to adapt to accommodate changing work patterns and culture, agile workplaces and sustainability initiatives. There's a strong emphasis on sustainable building practices and achieving government-mandated green initiatives.
