Lodging Econometrics' (LE) Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the construction pipeline for every country and market in the world, states that the Total Pipeline stands at 12,427 Projects/2,084,940 Rooms, up 8% by projects Year-Over-Year (YOY).
There are 5,885 Projects/1,086,966 Rooms Under Construction, up 9% by projects YOY. Projects Scheduled to Start Construction in the Next 12 Months, at 3,723 Projects/538,061 Rooms, are up 6% while projects in Early Planning at 2,819 Projects/459,913 Rooms are up 8% YOY.
The leading franchise companies in the Global Construction Pipeline by project-count are: Marriott International with 2,274 Projects/383,984 Rooms, Hilton Worldwide with 2,029 Projects/305,229 Rooms, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) with 1,339 Projects/199,045 Rooms and Choice Hotels with 529 Projects/43,121 Rooms. The leading brands for each of these companies are: Marriott’s Fairfield Inn with 339 Projects/36,578 Rooms, Hilton’s Hampton Inn & Suites with 543 Projects/66,887 Rooms, IHG’s Holiday Inn Express with 616 Projects/72,370 Rooms, and Choice’s Comfort Suites with 114 Projects/9,574 Rooms.
Cities in China with the largest pipelines are: Shanghai with 117 Projects/24,009 Rooms, Guangzhou with 107 Projects/25,684 Rooms, Chengdu with 93 Projects/21,139 Rooms, Suzhou with 82 Projects/16,550 Rooms and Beijing with 77 Projects/13,140 Rooms.
Related Stories
Market Data | Sep 21, 2018
Mid-year forecast: No end in sight for growth cycle
The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast is projecting 4.7% growth in nonresidential construction spending in 2018.
Market Data | Sep 19, 2018
August architecture firm billings rebound as building investment spurt continues
Southern region, multifamily residential sector lead growth.
Market Data | Sep 18, 2018
Altus Group report reveals shifts in trade policy, technology, and financing are disrupting global real estate development industry
International trade uncertainty, widespread construction skills shortage creating perfect storm for escalating project costs; property development leaders split on potential impact of emerging technologies.
Market Data | Sep 17, 2018
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator hits a new high in second quarter of 2018
Backlog is up 12.2% from the first quarter and 14% compared to the same time last year.
Market Data | Sep 12, 2018
Construction material prices fall in August
Softwood lumber prices plummeted 9.6% in August yet are up 5% on a yearly basis (down from a 19.5% increase year-over-year in July).
Market Data | Sep 7, 2018
Safety risks in commercial construction industry exacerbated by workforce shortages
The report revealed 88% of contractors expect to feel at least a moderate impact from the workforce shortages in the next three years.
Market Data | Sep 5, 2018
Public nonresidential construction up in July
Private nonresidential spending fell 1% in July, while public nonresidential spending expanded 0.7%.
Market Data | Aug 30, 2018
Construction in ASEAN region to grow by over 6% annually over next five years
Although there are disparities in the pace of growth in construction output among the ASEAN member states, the region’s construction industry as a whole will grow by 6.1% on an annual average basis in the next five years.
Market Data | Aug 22, 2018
July architecture firm billings remain positive despite growth slowing
Architecture firms located in the South remain especially strong.