If there is one theme running through our 2026 Global Annual Report, it is this: the built environment is being asked to deliver more, with less margin for error, than ever before.
Ambition alone is not enough. Judgement matters just as much.
In this report, we demonstrate how our judgement – guided by our company values: Truth, Trust, Together and Tomorrow – translates into better value and better outcomes through trusted market intelligence, inspiring thought leadership and flawless project execution.
This is how we make progress for our clients and communities.
What is the outlook for the construction sector in North America?
In the Our data section, we review the last 12 months of activity across construction markets worldwide and provide our forecasts for the year ahead and beyond. Our local analysts in North America report that:
- Investment in infrastructure and data centres is driving up construction activity in the North American market.
- Projects in the fourth quarter of 2025 moved through planning phases faster than in the third quarter.
- In late 2025, trends in materials costs indicated that the market was gradually finding stability following erratic fluctuations.
- In 2026, the industry is anticipated to benefit from reduced interest rates, increased private equity investment, and the impacts of data centre construction.
Read our full analysis here, access more market intelligence for the region here and use our Construction Cost Calculator to estimate the costs of your next project with our industry-leading tools.
How can construction deliver greater value and sustainability?
In the Our ideas section, our subject matter experts explore how the construction industry can respond to rising expectations for sustainable, ethical, productive and value-adding projects, with emphasis on sustainable building and sustainable construction approaches in the built environment.
Read our insights and thought leadership here.
How did RLB help transform the Colorado Convention Center?
The Colorado Convention Center in Denver is one of the premier venues for events and exhibitions in North America.
In the Our projects section, learn how a recently completed expansion project, coordinated and cost controlled by RLB, will ensure the venue keeps pace with technical innovation and future demand.
Read the full case study here.
A better built environment for everyone
At RLB, we are passionate about what we do, and happy to share our knowledge for the benefit of everyone, which is why we are proud to showcase our data, our ideas and our projects.
You can access them all here in RLB’s 2026 Global Annual Report.
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