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Building Boom: Schools and Universities on the Rise Worldwide

Dublin, IrelandMonday, December 29, 2025
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The world is witnessing a significant surge in the construction of schools and universities, with numerous projects currently underway. The total value of these projects is staggering: $291.4 billion.

Regional Breakdown

  • North America: Leading the charge with $121.8 billion in projects.
  • Western Europe: Following closely with $68 billion.
  • Middle East and North Africa: Seeing substantial construction worth $33.6 billion.
  • Northeast Asia: Also experiencing a construction boom with $19.7 billion in projects.

Future Spending Projections

  • 2025: Expected to reach $54.3 billion.
  • 2026: Anticipated to rise to $64.2 billion.
  • 2027-2029: Average annual spending projected at $31.9 billion.

Funding Sources

  • Government: Funding 72.9% of the projects.
  • Private Companies: Contributing 18.1%.
  • Public-Private Partnerships: Making up the remaining 9.1%.

Project Status

  • 80.8% of projects are either in the planning stages or already under construction, indicating a highly advanced education construction pipeline.

Report Highlights

The report provides comprehensive details, including:

  • Top 20 projects in each region, with information on country, stage, and value.
  • Key industry players, such as leading contractors, consulting engineers, and project owners.

Benefits of the Report

  • Assessing major projects by value, start date, scope, and stage of development.
  • Supporting business development activities.
  • Planning campaigns based on specific project opportunities.

Global Coverage

The report encompasses projects from all over the world, including:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South-East Asia
  • Northeast Asia
  • South Asia
  • Australasia

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