This statistic shows the revenue of the industry “construction“ in California by segment from 2012 to 2017, with a forecast to 2024. It is projected that the revenue of construction in California will amount to approximately 340,3 billion U.S. Dollars by 2024.

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This statistic shows the revenue of the industry “residential building construction“ in California by segment from 2012 to 2017, with a forecast to 2024. It is projected that the revenue of residential building construction in California will amount to approximately 64,1 billion U.S. Dollars by 2024.

Graph and download economic data for All Employees: Construction: Nonresidential Building Construction in California (SMU06000002023620001) from Jan 1990 to Apr 2025 about nonresidential, buildings, construction, CA, employment, and USA.

This statistic shows the revenue of the industry “nonresidential building construction“ in California from 2012 to 2017, with a forecast to 2024. It is projected that the revenue of nonresidential building construction in California will amount to approximately 85,4 billion U.S. Dollars by 2024.

In 2023, Texas had the highest construction spending by the state and local governments in the United States. Meanwhile, those government levels spent 46 billion U.S. dollars in California, which was a much higher amount than in New York, Florida, or any other state. It is important to consider, nevertheless, that these figures do not show the total construction output of the territory, but only public spending by those government levels.What elements determine construction value?Several factors play into the value of the construction put in place such as the costs in which each project incurs. Contractors facing shortages in construction materials or a rise in their cost are some of the situations that can cause an increase in the construction value. It is also necessary to factor in the cost of labor of construction workers in non-supervisory and in managerial positions, as well as that of specialized workers such as engineers and architects. Finally, taxes and fees, the contractor’s profit, and other costs are also considered.Which states have the highest construction costs?Some of the U.S. cities with the highest costs for construction materials, installation, and composite correspond to the states with more value of construction put in place. Similarly, the wages in the private construction sector of those U.S. states, such as New York, California, and Texas, were also above the national average. Although Florida ranks low in the aforementioned aspects, it has been one of the states with the most residential building permits issued during the last couple of years.

VITAL SIGNS INDICATOR
Housing Permits (LU3)

FULL MEASURE NAME
Permitted housing units

LAST UPDATED
February 2023

DESCRIPTION
Housing growth is measured in terms of the number of units that local jurisdictions permit throughout a given year. A permitted unit is a unit that a city or county has authorized for construction.

DATA SOURCE
California Housing Foundation/Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) - https://www.cirbreport.org/
Construction Review report (1967-2022)

Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - https://data.bayareametro.gov/Development/HCD-Annual-Progress-Report-Jurisdiction-Summary/nxbj-gfv7
Housing Permits Database (2014-2021)

Census Bureau Building Permit Survey - https://www2.census.gov/econ/bps/County/
Building permits by county (annual, monthly)

CONTACT INFORMATION
vitalsigns.info@bayareametro.gov

METHODOLOGY NOTES (across all datasets for this indicator)
Bay Area housing permits data by single/multi family come from the California Housing Foundation/Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB). Affordability breakdowns from 2014 to 2021 come from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Housing Permits Database.

Single-family housing units include detached, semi-detached, row house and town house units. Row houses and town houses are included as single-family units when each unit is separated from the adjacent unit by an unbroken ground-to-roof party or fire wall. Condominiums are included as single-family units when they are of zero-lot-line or zero-property-line construction; when units are separated by an air space; or, when units are separated by an unbroken ground-to-roof party or fire wall. Multi-family housing includes duplexes, three-to-four-unit structures and apartment-type structures with five units or more. Multi-family also includes condominium units in structures of more than one living unit that do not meet the single-family housing definition.

Each multi-family unit is counted separately even though they may be in the same building. Total units is the sum of single-family and multi-family units. County data is available from 1967 whereas city data is available from 1990. City data is only available for incorporated cities and towns. All permits in unincorporated cities and towns are included under their respective county’s unincorporated total. Permit data is not available for years when the city or town was not incorporated.

Affordable housing is the total number of permitted units affordable to low and very low income households. Housing affordable to very low income households are households making below 50% of the area median income. Housing affordable to low income households are households making between 50% and 80% of the area median income. Housing affordable to moderate income households are households making below 80% and 120% of the area median income. Housing affordable to above moderate income households are households making above 120% of the area median income.

Permit data is missing for the following cities and years:
Clayton, 1990-2007
Lafayette, 1990-2007
Moraga, 1990-2007
Orinda, 1990-2007
San Ramon, 1990

Building permit data for metropolitan areas for each year is the sum of non-seasonally adjusted monthly estimates from the Census Building Permit Survey. The Bay Area values are the sum of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward MSA and the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA. The counties included in these areas are: San Francisco, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito.

Permit values reflect the number of units permitted in each respective year. Note that the data columns come from difference sources. The columns (SFunits, MFunits, TOTALunits, SF_Share and MF_Share) are sourced from CIRB. The columns (VeryLowunits, Lowunits, Moderateunits, AboveModerateunits, VeryLow_Share, Low_Share, Moderate_Share, AboveModerate_Share, Affordableunits and Affordableunits_Share) are sourced from the ABAG Housing Permits Database. Due to the slightly different methodologies that exist within each of those datasets, the total units from each of the two sources might not be consistent with each other.

As shown, three different data sources are used for this analysis of housing permits issued in the Bay Area. Data from the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) represents the best available data source for examining housing permits issued over time in cities and counties across the Bay Area, dating back to 1967. In recent years, Annual Progress Report (APR) data collected by the California Department of Housing and Community Development has been available for analyzing housing permits issued by affordability levels. Since CIRB data is only available for California jurisdictions, the U.S. Census Bureau provides the best data source for comparing housing permits issued across different metropolitan areas. Notably, annual permit totals for the Bay Area differ across these three data sources, reflecting the limitations of needing to use different data sources for different purposes.

Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Baja California Sur data was reported at 7.533 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8.277 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Baja California Sur data is updated monthly, averaging 7.757 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.359 MXN mn in Aug 2008 and a record low of 3.270 MXN mn in Mar 2011. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Baja California Sur data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G048: Real Remuneration: Construction Sector.

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Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Baja California data was reported at 28.537 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.107 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Baja California data is updated monthly, averaging 37.757 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 110.252 MXN mn in Jul 2015 and a record low of 20.069 MXN mn in Jun 2009. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Wages: Baja California data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G048: Real Remuneration: Construction Sector.

Graph and download economic data for Real Gross Domestic Product: Construction (23) in California (CACONSTRGSP) from 1997 to 2024 about GSP, private industries, construction, CA, private, real, industry, GDP, and USA.

This dataset provides information on 318 in California, United States as of May, 2025. It includes details such as email addresses (where publicly available), phone numbers (where publicly available), and geocoded addresses. Explore market trends, identify potential business partners, and gain valuable insights into the industry. Download a complimentary sample of 10 records to see what's included.

Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Baja California Sur data was reported at 6.987 MXN mn in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.450 MXN mn for Jan 2019. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Baja California Sur data is updated monthly, averaging 9.628 MXN mn from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.847 MXN mn in May 2008 and a record low of 4.144 MXN mn in Apr 2014. Mexico Real Remuneration: Construction: Salary: Baja California Sur data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G048: Real Remuneration: Construction Sector.

The Mexico data center construction market presents a robust growth opportunity, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.36% from 2019 to 2033, reaching a market size of $1.40 billion in 2025. This expansion is fueled by several key drivers. The increasing adoption of cloud computing and digital transformation initiatives within the banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), IT & telecommunications, and government sectors necessitates a significant increase in data center infrastructure. Furthermore, the growth of e-commerce and the rise of big data analytics are placing higher demands on data storage and processing capabilities. The market is segmented by infrastructure type (electrical and mechanical), encompassing crucial elements like power distribution solutions (PDUs, transfer switches, switchgear), power backup systems (UPS, generators), cooling systems (immersion, direct-to-chip, rear door heat exchangers), and racks. The segment further breaks down by tier type (Tier I-IV) reflecting varying levels of redundancy and resilience, and by end-user, with BFSI and IT & Telecommunications emerging as leading sectors. Major players like AECOM, Jacobs Engineering Group, and others are shaping market competition. The market's future trajectory suggests continued growth driven by ongoing digitalization and investments in advanced technologies. The adoption of energy-efficient cooling solutions, such as immersion cooling and direct-to-chip cooling, will gain momentum, while the demand for higher-tier data centers with improved reliability and resilience will likely increase. Despite potential restraints like economic fluctuations, the long-term outlook remains positive, with the market projected to see sustained growth throughout the forecast period (2025-2033). The government's initiatives to improve digital infrastructure could further accelerate market expansion. Given the strong underlying drivers and the participation of prominent international construction and technology companies, the Mexico data center construction market offers promising returns for investors and stakeholders alike. Recent developments include: July 2024: Google announced its plans to establish a data center region in Querétaro, bolstering its cloud computing services. This move positions the California tech giant alongside industry heavyweights like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services in the Bajío region. Google Cloud's operations are slated to kick off in Querétaro by 2025., March 2024: ODATA, a leading data center services provider in Latin America, is set to bolster its presence in Mexico. The company, known for its QR01 data center in Querétaro, is now embarking on the development of two new hyperscale data center campuses, QR02 and QR03. Once completed, the QR01 campus alone is poised to offer a substantial 32 MW capacity. This strategic move by ODATA is a direct response to the escalating demand from hyperscalers eyeing Mexico's data center landscape. The QR02 campus, currently in the construction phase, is situated in Guanajuato. Upon its slated completion, it will boast an impressive 30 MW capacity. Meanwhile, the QR03 campus is taking shape in El Marqués, a city positioned 221 km from the bustling hub of Mexico City.. Key drivers for this market are: 4., Growing Cloud Applications, AI, and Big Data4.; Rising FDI Projections in Mexico & Adoption of Hyperscale Data Centers. Potential restraints include: 4., Growing Cloud Applications, AI, and Big Data4.; Rising FDI Projections in Mexico & Adoption of Hyperscale Data Centers. Notable trends are: IT & Telecom Segment Holds Significant Market Share.

VITAL SIGNS INDICATOR
Housing Permits (LU3)

FULL MEASURE NAME
Permitted housing units

LAST UPDATED
February 2023

DESCRIPTION
Housing growth is measured in terms of the number of units that local jurisdictions permit throughout a given year. A permitted unit is a unit that a city or county has authorized for construction.

DATA SOURCE
California Housing Foundation/Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) - https://www.cirbreport.org/
Construction Review report (1967-2022)

Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - https://data.bayareametro.gov/Development/HCD-Annual-Progress-Report-Jurisdiction-Summary/nxbj-gfv7
Housing Permits Database (2014-2021)

Census Bureau Building Permit Survey - https://www2.census.gov/econ/bps/County/
Building permits by county (annual, monthly)

CONTACT INFORMATION
vitalsigns.info@bayareametro.gov

METHODOLOGY NOTES (across all datasets for this indicator)
Bay Area housing permits data by single/multi family come from the California Housing Foundation/Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB). Affordability breakdowns from 2014 to 2021 come from the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Housing Permits Database.

Single-family housing units include detached, semi-detached, row house and town house units. Row houses and town houses are included as single-family units when each unit is separated from the adjacent unit by an unbroken ground-to-roof party or fire wall. Condominiums are included as single-family units when they are of zero-lot-line or zero-property-line construction; when units are separated by an air space; or, when units are separated by an unbroken ground-to-roof party or fire wall. Multi-family housing includes duplexes, three-to-four-unit structures and apartment-type structures with five units or more. Multi-family also includes condominium units in structures of more than one living unit that do not meet the single-family housing definition.

Each multi-family unit is counted separately even though they may be in the same building. Total units is the sum of single-family and multi-family units. County data is available from 1967 whereas city data is available from 1990. City data is only available for incorporated cities and towns. All permits in unincorporated cities and towns are included under their respective county’s unincorporated total. Permit data is not available for years when the city or town was not incorporated.

Affordable housing is the total number of permitted units affordable to low and very low income households. Housing affordable to very low income households are households making below 50% of the area median income. Housing affordable to low income households are households making between 50% and 80% of the area median income. Housing affordable to moderate income households are households making below 80% and 120% of the area median income. Housing affordable to above moderate income households are households making above 120% of the area median income.

Permit data is missing for the following cities and years:
Clayton, 1990-2007
Lafayette, 1990-2007
Moraga, 1990-2007
Orinda, 1990-2007
San Ramon, 1990

Building permit data for metropolitan areas for each year is the sum of non-seasonally adjusted monthly estimates from the Census Building Permit Survey. The Bay Area values are the sum of the San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward MSA and the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA. The counties included in these areas are: San Francisco, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito.

Permit values reflect the number of units permitted in each respective year. Note that the data columns come from difference sources. The columns (SFunits, MFunits, TOTALunits, SF_Share and MF_Share) are sourced from CIRB. The columns (VeryLowunits, Lowunits, Moderateunits, AboveModerateunits, VeryLow_Share, Low_Share, Moderate_Share, AboveModerate_Share, Affordableunits and Affordableunits_Share) are sourced from the ABAG Housing Permits Database. Due to the slightly different methodologies that exist within each of those datasets, the total units from each of the two sources might not be consistent with each other.

As shown, three different data sources are used for this analysis of housing permits issued in the Bay Area. Data from the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) represents the best available data source for examining housing permits issued over time in cities and counties across the Bay Area, dating back to 1967. In recent years, Annual Progress Report (APR) data collected by the California Department of Housing and Community Development has been available for analyzing housing permits issued by affordability levels. Since CIRB data is only available for California jurisdictions, the U.S. Census Bureau provides the best data source for comparing housing permits issued across different metropolitan areas. Notably, annual permit totals for the Bay Area differ across these three data sources, reflecting the limitations of needing to use different data sources for different purposes.

This dataset provides information on 839 in California, United States as of June, 2025. It includes details such as email addresses (where publicly available), phone numbers (where publicly available), and geocoded addresses. Explore market trends, identify potential business partners, and gain valuable insights into the industry. Download a complimentary sample of 10 records to see what's included.

Mexico Employment: Construction: DP: Labourers: Baja California data was reported at 14,092.000 Person in Feb 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,640.000 Person for Jan 2019. Mexico Employment: Construction: DP: Labourers: Baja California data is updated monthly, averaging 11,894.500 Person from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,537.000 Person in Jul 2008 and a record low of 8,350.000 Person in May 2009. Mexico Employment: Construction: DP: Labourers: Baja California data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G021: Employment: Construction Sector.

The Global Construction Services market size was USD 8248.9 billion in 2022. Construction Services Industry's Compound Annual Growth Rate will be 6.20% from 2023 to 2030. What are the Drivers Influencing the Growth of the Civil Construction Services Market?

Rise in Disposable Income to Provide Viable Market Output

The increase in disposable income is a key factor driving growth in the Global Civil Engineering Market. This market is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years due to the rise in disposable income and technological advancements within the construction industry. The growing urban population's need for accommodation is also fueling the demand for civil engineering services. Many market players are now prioritizing using green building materials, which are both eco-friendly and energy-efficient, contributing to the construction of sustainable structures.

HDR is extending its technical superiority by acquiring WRECO, a company with expertise in civil engineering, environmental compliance, geotechnical engineering, and water resources planning. WRECO is the second company from California that HDR has bought in 2021. In order to improve the company's multimodal transportation services, HDR hired WKE out of Santa Ana in June.

Increased public-private partnerships help improve infrastructure and stimulate the national economy and jobs in the economy. Now, the world has become a digitized civil engineering industry; along with digitalization, many new technologies have been introduced that will facilitate the growth of the global economy. Buzz needs to develop the civil engineers network and change the construction process. Increasing private financing and assistance for various construction projects will strengthen the private sector in the future.

The Factors are Restricting Growth of Civil Construction Services Market

Regulatory Complexities and Permitting Delays to Hinder Market Growth

Regulatory complexities and permitting delays are key restraints in the civil construction services market, impeding the smooth progression of projects. The construction industry is subject to a multitude of local, regional, and national regulations, codes, and permitting processes that govern various aspects of project planning, design, and execution. Navigating this intricate landscape can be challenging, as compliance requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the evolving legal requirements. Additionally, obtaining necessary permits often involves lengthy approval processes, causing delays impacting project timelines and budgets. These delays increase operational costs and hinder construction companies' ability to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Impact Of COVID-19 on the Civil Construction Services Market

The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the trade relations of major players in various industries worldwide. The growth of the global civil engineering industry, specifically in the structural design sector, can be largely attributed to increased investment and advancements in development projects. However, implementing lockdown measures in different countries has resulted in suspending development activities and halted infrastructure progress, particularly in emerging economies such as India, China, and other Southeast Asian nations.

Opportunity for Construction Services Market

Increase in infrastructure development is presenting key growth opportunity for the market. 

The Construction Services Market has been substantially growing and Increase in infrastructure development present key growth opportunity due to the contracts of new infrastructure projects, rising population and increasing jobs in both public and private sector. The urbanization and is leading to increasing new buildings and residential infrastructure. this growth has resulted in increasing requirement of comprehensive construction services and efficient management for the increasing demand. These factors result in increasing in deployment of construction services. The infrastructure projects like the airport expansions, Train junction development and other public infrastructure is creating additional need for Construction Services. These factors contribute significant for market development and present key market growth opportunity. Introduction of Construction Servic...

Mexico Employment: Construction: Dependant: Baja California Sur data was reported at 2,229.000 Person in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,022.000 Person for Jan 2019. Mexico Employment: Construction: Dependant: Baja California Sur data is updated monthly, averaging 2,656.500 Person from Jan 2006 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 158 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,783.000 Person in Aug 2008 and a record low of 1,749.000 Person in Feb 2014. Mexico Employment: Construction: Dependant: Baja California Sur data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G021: Employment: Construction Sector.

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