$2.6 trillion.* That’s how much design-build is projected to account for in U.S. construction spending from 2024-2028 — nearly half of all projects in the country. As the nation’s fastest-growing and most efficient project delivery method, design-build is redefining how we build.
With so much momentum behind design-build, staying informed is essential. That’s where the updated 2025 Design-Build Data Sourcebook comes in — bringing the latest research, performance metrics and insights right to your fingertips in one easy-to-use resource.
What’s Inside?
- Design-Build’s Market Share: By 2028, nearly 50% of all U.S. construction spending will be design-build, totaling $2.6 trillion within the $5.5 trillion total construction forecast for the assessed segments.*
- Unmatched Speed and Efficiency: Projects using design-build are delivered 102% faster than traditional design-bid-build.
- Greater Cost Certainty: Design-build projects experience 3.8% less cost growth, ensuring more reliable budgets.
- Broad Industry Adoption: Design-build is the preferred choice across transportation, water/wastewater and vertical construction sectors.
Your Go-To Resource for Design-Build Insights
Packed with data-driven insights, key trends and visual breakdowns, the 2025 Design-Build Data Sourcebook is a must-have for Owners, practitioners and industry leaders looking to stay ahead in today’s evolving construction landscape.
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*This article has been updated to correct the projected spending for the 2024 – 2028 forecast period. Total U.S. Construction Put in Place (CPiP) is expected to reach $11.1 trillion. Of that, the assessed segments account for $5.5 trillion, with Design-Build CPiP projected to total $2.6 trillion.
