Commercial Construction Industry Statistics

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Commercial Construction Industry Statistics

U.S. commercial projects still average $250 per sq ft, but the real story is how budgets get squeezed as materials and labor compete, with steel up 12% and labor taking 40% of the budget in the latest figures. From HVAC at 15% to 20% and insurance premiums rising 20% to soft costs at 25%, this page maps the cost pressure points shaping office fit outs, data centers, and warehouse builds right now.

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Key Statistics

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U.S. average commercial project cost $250 per sq ft in 2023

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Material costs for steel in commercial construction rose 12% to $1,200/ton U.S. 2023

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Labor costs accounted for 40% of total U.S. commercial project budgets in 2023

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Concrete prices increased 8.5% to $150/cu yd average U.S. commercial 2023

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Office fit-out costs $180/sq ft nationally U.S. 2023

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HVAC systems cost 15-20% of commercial building total in 2023 U.S., avg $45/sq ft

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Electrical contracting costs up 10% to $120/sq ft U.S. commercial 2023

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Soft costs represented 25% of project budgets, $60/sq ft U.S. 2023

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Lumber prices for commercial framing fell 15% to $450/thousand board ft 2023

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Elevator installation avg $150k per unit in mid-rise commercial U.S. 2023

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Roofing costs $12/sq ft for commercial flat roofs U.S. 2023

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Plumbing systems 8-12% of budget, $35/sq ft U.S. commercial 2023

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Glass curtain wall $80/sq ft installed U.S. 2023

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Insurance premiums for commercial projects up 20% to 1.2% of contract value 2023

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Permitting fees averaged $50k per project U.S. large commercial 2023

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Escalation rate for commercial contracts 5.5% in U.S. 2023

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Warehouse construction $120/sq ft U.S. average 2023

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Hotel construction costs $350/sq ft luxury U.S. 2023

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Data center build $12 million/MW U.S. 2023

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Retail strip mall $160/sq ft U.S. 2023

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Healthcare facility $450/sq ft hospital U.S. 2023

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Sustainability add-on costs 2-5% premium U.S. commercial 2023

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Prefab modular reduced costs 10-20% on commercial projects U.S. 2023

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Global supply chain delays added 7% to material costs 2023

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BIM software implementation $15k per project avg savings 15% U.S. 2023

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The U.S. construction industry employed 8.1 million workers in 2023, with commercial sector accounting for 3.2 million

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Commercial construction labor force participation rate was 62% in U.S. 2023

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Average hourly wage for commercial construction workers in U.S. rose to $32.45 in 2023, up 5.2%

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U.S. commercial construction added 150,000 jobs in 2023

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Global construction workforce shortage estimated at 2.1 million skilled workers in 2023, impacting commercial 40%

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Women comprised 11.2% of U.S. commercial construction workforce in 2023, up from 10.9%

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U.S. construction unemployment rate for commercial sector averaged 4.1% in 2023

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Overtime hours in U.S. commercial construction averaged 4.2 hours per week in 2023

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Hispanic workers made up 34% of U.S. commercial construction labor in 2023

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Apprentices in U.S. commercial construction numbered 250,000 in 2023

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Labor productivity in U.S. commercial construction declined 1.2% in 2023

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Union membership in U.S. construction at 12.6% in 2023, higher in commercial at 15%

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Average age of U.S. commercial construction workers was 42.3 years in 2023

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Canada construction employment grew 2.5% to 1.5 million in 2023, commercial 600k

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UK construction workforce 2.1 million in 2023, 45% in commercial

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Australia commercial construction employed 450,000 in 2023

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India construction labor force 76 million, commercial segment 20 million in 2023

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Turnover rate in U.S. commercial construction was 25% in 2023

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Training hours per U.S. commercial worker averaged 40 hours annually in 2023

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Immigrants comprised 28% of U.S. construction workforce in 2023

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EU construction employment 13 million in 2023, commercial 5.5 million

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China construction workers 50 million, commercial 18 million est. 2023

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Safety training completion rate 95% in U.S. commercial firms in 2023

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Remote work impact reduced office construction labor demand by 8% in 2023

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Veteran employment in U.S. construction 15% above national average in 2023

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Gig economy workers in commercial construction 10% of total U.S. in 2023

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Labor cost index for construction up 4.8% in U.S. 2023

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In 2023, the U.S. commercial construction market size reached $1.12 trillion, representing 45% of total construction spending

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Global commercial construction output grew by 4.2% year-over-year in 2023 to $4.8 trillion

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U.S. nonresidential construction spending increased 7.8% in 2023, with commercial segments like office and retail leading at 9.1%

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The Asia-Pacific commercial construction market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2024-2030, reaching $2.3 trillion by 2030

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In 2022, Europe's commercial construction sector valued at €1.2 trillion, driven by warehouse developments

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U.S. commercial building starts totaled 450 million square feet in 2023, up 5% from 2022

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Canadian commercial construction investment hit CAD 85 billion in 2023

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Middle East commercial construction market expanded 8.3% in 2023 to $350 billion, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Australia's commercial construction turnover reached AUD 120 billion in FY2023

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India’s commercial real estate construction market grew 12% to INR 4.5 lakh crore in 2023

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U.S. commercial construction contributed 3.8% to GDP in 2023

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Latin America commercial construction market size was $280 billion in 2023, with Brazil at 40%

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UK commercial construction output rose 2.1% in 2023 to £110 billion

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China's commercial construction sector accounted for 25% of global total at $1.2 trillion in 2023

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South Africa commercial construction grew 4.5% to ZAR 250 billion in 2023

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Projected U.S. commercial construction spending to hit $1.25 trillion by 2025, CAGR 3.2%

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Japan’s commercial construction market stabilized at ¥45 trillion in 2023 after 1.8% decline

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Southeast Asia commercial construction market reached $450 billion in 2023

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U.S. office construction segment valued at $250 billion in 2023

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Global data center construction boom added $120 billion to commercial market in 2023

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Retail construction spending in U.S. fell 2.3% to $180 billion in 2023

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Hospitality construction market globally hit $900 billion in 2023, up 6%

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Industrial/warehouse U.S. construction surged 15% to $300 billion in 2023

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Healthcare construction in U.S. reached $150 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.1%

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Education building construction globally $400 billion in 2023

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U.S. total nonresidential fixed investment $1.1 trillion in 2023

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EU commercial construction permits issued for €800 billion worth in 2023

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Mexico commercial construction grew 5.2% to $120 billion USD equivalent in 2023

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Singapore commercial construction contracts $25 billion SGD in 2023

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U.S. commercial construction backlog stood at $2.5 trillion in Q4 2023

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U.S. commercial construction starts: 1,200 office buildings over 100k sq ft in 2023

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Global warehouse projects totaled 2.5 billion sq ft under construction in 2023

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U.S. retail construction completions 850 projects averaging 25k sq ft in 2023

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Hotel construction pipeline 5,200 projects globally in 2023, 680k rooms

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U.S. healthcare facilities starts 450 projects worth $45 billion in 2023

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Data center construction 200 new facilities in U.S. 2023, 10 GW capacity

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Educational buildings under construction U.S. 1,200 projects $30 billion in 2023

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Mixed-use developments 350 starts in U.S. cities 2023

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Airport terminal projects 120 globally valued $200 billion in 2023

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Stadium/arena construction 50 major projects worldwide $50 billion in 2023

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U.S. commercial permits issued 15,000 for buildings over 50k sq ft in 2023

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Europe office completions 120 million sqm in 2023

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Industrial park developments Asia 800 projects 2023

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Retail mall renovations 2,500 U.S. projects $15 billion 2023

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Hospital expansions 600 U.S. projects 2023

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Logistics centers Europe 400 new builds 150 million sqm 2023

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University buildings 900 starts globally $40 billion 2023

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Convention center projects 75 worldwide $25 billion pipeline 2023

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U.S. lab/R&D construction 250 projects 20 million sq ft 2023

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Multifamily commercial-integrated 1,100 starts U.S. 2023

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Green building certifications 4,500 commercial projects LEED in U.S. 2023

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Bridgehead commercial developments 200 in Middle East 2023

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E-commerce fulfillment centers 1,500 global starts 2023

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Senior living facilities 800 U.S. projects $18 billion 2023

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Performing arts venues 120 renovations $10 billion global 2023

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Tech campus builds 90 U.S. 15 million sq ft 2023

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U.S. commercial construction adopted green practices in 65% of projects 2023

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Prefabrication usage rose to 42% in U.S. commercial projects 2023

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Digital twin tech implemented in 25% large U.S. commercial builds 2023

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Net-zero buildings forecast 30% of new commercial by 2030 U.S.

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Warehouse demand up 20% due to e-commerce U.S. 2023-2025

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Office vacancy rates hit 20% U.S. CBDs driving adaptive reuse 2023

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AI in construction planning used by 35% firms U.S. 2023

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Carbon reduction targets met by 55% commercial developers EU 2023

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Mixed-use projects 40% of urban starts U.S. 2023 forecast 50% by 2027

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Drone usage for site surveys 70% U.S. commercial contractors 2023

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ESG reporting mandatory for 60% public commercial projects 2023 global

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Robotics in masonry/bricklaying 15% adoption U.S. 2023

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Wellness building designs up 25% U.S. commercial 2023

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Supply chain localization trend reduced imports 12% U.S. 2023

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3D printing for commercial facades 5 major projects U.S. 2023, forecast 20 by 2027

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Remote monitoring IoT 50% large sites U.S. 2023

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Circular economy materials 18% usage commercial EU 2023

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Post-COVID hygiene standards in 80% new commercial builds 2023

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Forecast U.S. commercial growth 3.5% CAGR to 2028 driven by industrial

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Biophilic design 45% office retrofits U.S. 2023

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Blockchain for payments 10% large contracts U.S. 2023

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Climate-resilient designs 35% coastal commercial projects 2023

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VR training modules 60% firms U.S. commercial 2023

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Global commercial construction to reach $6.5 trillion by 2030, CAGR 4.8%

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Commercial construction costs are moving fast, and 2025 projections hint at why. With global commercial construction expected to reach $6.5 trillion by 2030 at a 4.8% CAGR, today’s project budgets are being squeezed and reshaped by everything from a 12% jump in steel prices to labor that still claims 40% of U.S. commercial costs. Let’s break down the figures behind what it actually takes to build office, warehouse, hotel, and data center space when materials, labor, and soft costs all pull in different directions.

Key Takeaways

  • U.S. average commercial project cost $250 per sq ft in 2023
  • Material costs for steel in commercial construction rose 12% to $1,200/ton U.S. 2023
  • Labor costs accounted for 40% of total U.S. commercial project budgets in 2023
  • The U.S. construction industry employed 8.1 million workers in 2023, with commercial sector accounting for 3.2 million
  • Commercial construction labor force participation rate was 62% in U.S. 2023
  • Average hourly wage for commercial construction workers in U.S. rose to $32.45 in 2023, up 5.2%
  • In 2023, the U.S. commercial construction market size reached $1.12 trillion, representing 45% of total construction spending
  • Global commercial construction output grew by 4.2% year-over-year in 2023 to $4.8 trillion
  • U.S. nonresidential construction spending increased 7.8% in 2023, with commercial segments like office and retail leading at 9.1%
  • U.S. commercial construction starts: 1,200 office buildings over 100k sq ft in 2023
  • Global warehouse projects totaled 2.5 billion sq ft under construction in 2023
  • U.S. retail construction completions 850 projects averaging 25k sq ft in 2023
  • U.S. commercial construction adopted green practices in 65% of projects 2023
  • Prefabrication usage rose to 42% in U.S. commercial projects 2023
  • Digital twin tech implemented in 25% large U.S. commercial builds 2023

In 2023, rising material and labor costs drove U.S. commercial builds to about $250 per square foot.

Costs & Pricing

1U.S. average commercial project cost $250 per sq ft in 2023
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2Material costs for steel in commercial construction rose 12% to $1,200/ton U.S. 2023
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3Labor costs accounted for 40% of total U.S. commercial project budgets in 2023
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4Concrete prices increased 8.5% to $150/cu yd average U.S. commercial 2023
Verified
5Office fit-out costs $180/sq ft nationally U.S. 2023
Verified
6HVAC systems cost 15-20% of commercial building total in 2023 U.S., avg $45/sq ft
Directional
7Electrical contracting costs up 10% to $120/sq ft U.S. commercial 2023
Verified
8Soft costs represented 25% of project budgets, $60/sq ft U.S. 2023
Verified
9Lumber prices for commercial framing fell 15% to $450/thousand board ft 2023
Single source
10Elevator installation avg $150k per unit in mid-rise commercial U.S. 2023
Single source
11Roofing costs $12/sq ft for commercial flat roofs U.S. 2023
Verified
12Plumbing systems 8-12% of budget, $35/sq ft U.S. commercial 2023
Verified
13Glass curtain wall $80/sq ft installed U.S. 2023
Single source
14Insurance premiums for commercial projects up 20% to 1.2% of contract value 2023
Verified
15Permitting fees averaged $50k per project U.S. large commercial 2023
Verified
16Escalation rate for commercial contracts 5.5% in U.S. 2023
Single source
17Warehouse construction $120/sq ft U.S. average 2023
Directional
18Hotel construction costs $350/sq ft luxury U.S. 2023
Verified
19Data center build $12 million/MW U.S. 2023
Verified
20Retail strip mall $160/sq ft U.S. 2023
Verified
21Healthcare facility $450/sq ft hospital U.S. 2023
Verified
22Sustainability add-on costs 2-5% premium U.S. commercial 2023
Directional
23Prefab modular reduced costs 10-20% on commercial projects U.S. 2023
Verified
24Global supply chain delays added 7% to material costs 2023
Verified
25BIM software implementation $15k per project avg savings 15% U.S. 2023
Verified

Costs & Pricing Interpretation

While a square foot of commercial space may average $250, the real story is a relentless tug-of-war where steel and labor pull the budget skyward, concrete and insurance give it an extra heave, and every hopeful cost-saving measure—from lumber's welcome dip to BIM's digital efficiency—must valiantly fight just to keep the entire endeavor from levitating clean off the spreadsheet.

Employment & Labor

1The U.S. construction industry employed 8.1 million workers in 2023, with commercial sector accounting for 3.2 million
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2Commercial construction labor force participation rate was 62% in U.S. 2023
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3Average hourly wage for commercial construction workers in U.S. rose to $32.45 in 2023, up 5.2%
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4U.S. commercial construction added 150,000 jobs in 2023
Verified
5Global construction workforce shortage estimated at 2.1 million skilled workers in 2023, impacting commercial 40%
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6Women comprised 11.2% of U.S. commercial construction workforce in 2023, up from 10.9%
Directional
7U.S. construction unemployment rate for commercial sector averaged 4.1% in 2023
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8Overtime hours in U.S. commercial construction averaged 4.2 hours per week in 2023
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9Hispanic workers made up 34% of U.S. commercial construction labor in 2023
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10Apprentices in U.S. commercial construction numbered 250,000 in 2023
Directional
11Labor productivity in U.S. commercial construction declined 1.2% in 2023
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12Union membership in U.S. construction at 12.6% in 2023, higher in commercial at 15%
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13Average age of U.S. commercial construction workers was 42.3 years in 2023
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14Canada construction employment grew 2.5% to 1.5 million in 2023, commercial 600k
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15UK construction workforce 2.1 million in 2023, 45% in commercial
Directional
16Australia commercial construction employed 450,000 in 2023
Verified
17India construction labor force 76 million, commercial segment 20 million in 2023
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18Turnover rate in U.S. commercial construction was 25% in 2023
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19Training hours per U.S. commercial worker averaged 40 hours annually in 2023
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20Immigrants comprised 28% of U.S. construction workforce in 2023
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21EU construction employment 13 million in 2023, commercial 5.5 million
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22China construction workers 50 million, commercial 18 million est. 2023
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23Safety training completion rate 95% in U.S. commercial firms in 2023
Directional
24Remote work impact reduced office construction labor demand by 8% in 2023
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25Veteran employment in U.S. construction 15% above national average in 2023
Verified
26Gig economy workers in commercial construction 10% of total U.S. in 2023
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27Labor cost index for construction up 4.8% in U.S. 2023
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Employment & Labor Interpretation

While the industry's paychecks and headcounts are climbing, we're still building our future on the shaky scaffolding of stubbornly low diversity, a graying workforce, and a glaring lack of productivity gains—making every new job a hardhat-wearing testament to how much is left to construct.

Market Size & Growth

1In 2023, the U.S. commercial construction market size reached $1.12 trillion, representing 45% of total construction spending
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2Global commercial construction output grew by 4.2% year-over-year in 2023 to $4.8 trillion
Single source
3U.S. nonresidential construction spending increased 7.8% in 2023, with commercial segments like office and retail leading at 9.1%
Directional
4The Asia-Pacific commercial construction market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2024-2030, reaching $2.3 trillion by 2030
Verified
5In 2022, Europe's commercial construction sector valued at €1.2 trillion, driven by warehouse developments
Single source
6U.S. commercial building starts totaled 450 million square feet in 2023, up 5% from 2022
Verified
7Canadian commercial construction investment hit CAD 85 billion in 2023
Verified
8Middle East commercial construction market expanded 8.3% in 2023 to $350 billion, led by UAE and Saudi Arabia
Verified
9Australia's commercial construction turnover reached AUD 120 billion in FY2023
Single source
10India’s commercial real estate construction market grew 12% to INR 4.5 lakh crore in 2023
Verified
11U.S. commercial construction contributed 3.8% to GDP in 2023
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12Latin America commercial construction market size was $280 billion in 2023, with Brazil at 40%
Verified
13UK commercial construction output rose 2.1% in 2023 to £110 billion
Directional
14China's commercial construction sector accounted for 25% of global total at $1.2 trillion in 2023
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15South Africa commercial construction grew 4.5% to ZAR 250 billion in 2023
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16Projected U.S. commercial construction spending to hit $1.25 trillion by 2025, CAGR 3.2%
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17Japan’s commercial construction market stabilized at ¥45 trillion in 2023 after 1.8% decline
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18Southeast Asia commercial construction market reached $450 billion in 2023
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19U.S. office construction segment valued at $250 billion in 2023
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20Global data center construction boom added $120 billion to commercial market in 2023
Verified
21Retail construction spending in U.S. fell 2.3% to $180 billion in 2023
Verified
22Hospitality construction market globally hit $900 billion in 2023, up 6%
Verified
23Industrial/warehouse U.S. construction surged 15% to $300 billion in 2023
Directional
24Healthcare construction in U.S. reached $150 billion in 2023, CAGR 4.1%
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25Education building construction globally $400 billion in 2023
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26U.S. total nonresidential fixed investment $1.1 trillion in 2023
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27EU commercial construction permits issued for €800 billion worth in 2023
Verified
28Mexico commercial construction grew 5.2% to $120 billion USD equivalent in 2023
Verified
29Singapore commercial construction contracts $25 billion SGD in 2023
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30U.S. commercial construction backlog stood at $2.5 trillion in Q4 2023
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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

While the planet may have its concerns, our global economy has clearly voted to keep building upward and outward, with commercial construction not just laying foundations but pouring nearly five trillion dollars' worth of concrete confidence into the future.

Projects & Volumes

1U.S. commercial construction starts: 1,200 office buildings over 100k sq ft in 2023
Verified
2Global warehouse projects totaled 2.5 billion sq ft under construction in 2023
Verified
3U.S. retail construction completions 850 projects averaging 25k sq ft in 2023
Verified
4Hotel construction pipeline 5,200 projects globally in 2023, 680k rooms
Verified
5U.S. healthcare facilities starts 450 projects worth $45 billion in 2023
Directional
6Data center construction 200 new facilities in U.S. 2023, 10 GW capacity
Verified
7Educational buildings under construction U.S. 1,200 projects $30 billion in 2023
Verified
8Mixed-use developments 350 starts in U.S. cities 2023
Verified
9Airport terminal projects 120 globally valued $200 billion in 2023
Verified
10Stadium/arena construction 50 major projects worldwide $50 billion in 2023
Verified
11U.S. commercial permits issued 15,000 for buildings over 50k sq ft in 2023
Verified
12Europe office completions 120 million sqm in 2023
Verified
13Industrial park developments Asia 800 projects 2023
Verified
14Retail mall renovations 2,500 U.S. projects $15 billion 2023
Directional
15Hospital expansions 600 U.S. projects 2023
Verified
16Logistics centers Europe 400 new builds 150 million sqm 2023
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17University buildings 900 starts globally $40 billion 2023
Verified
18Convention center projects 75 worldwide $25 billion pipeline 2023
Verified
19U.S. lab/R&D construction 250 projects 20 million sq ft 2023
Verified
20Multifamily commercial-integrated 1,100 starts U.S. 2023
Single source
21Green building certifications 4,500 commercial projects LEED in U.S. 2023
Directional
22Bridgehead commercial developments 200 in Middle East 2023
Verified
23E-commerce fulfillment centers 1,500 global starts 2023
Verified
24Senior living facilities 800 U.S. projects $18 billion 2023
Verified
25Performing arts venues 120 renovations $10 billion global 2023
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26Tech campus builds 90 U.S. 15 million sq ft 2023
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Projects & Volumes Interpretation

While our screens are flooded with digital fantasies, the real world is having a brick-and-mortar building spree so immense it suggests we’re constructing a parallel planet for work, storage, healthcare, and entertainment, all while desperately trying to ship everything faster and retire somewhere nicer.

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    Reference 19
    CBRE
    cbre.com

    cbre.com

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    Reference 20
    CBINSIGHTS
    cbinsights.com

    cbinsights.com

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    Reference 21
    NAR
    nar.realtor

    nar.realtor

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    Reference 22
    HOSPITALITYNET
    hospitalitynet.org

    hospitalitynet.org

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    Reference 23
    FHWA
    fhwa.dot.gov

    fhwa.dot.gov

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    Reference 24
    UNESCO
    unesco.org

    unesco.org

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    Reference 25
    EC
    ec.europa.eu

    ec.europa.eu

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    Reference 26
    INEGI
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    inegi.org.mx

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    Reference 27
    SINGSTAT
    singstat.gov.sg

    singstat.gov.sg

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    Reference 28
    ABC
    abc.org

    abc.org

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    Reference 29
    BLS
    bls.gov

    bls.gov

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    Reference 30
    MCKINSEY
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    mckinsey.com

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    Reference 31
    DOL
    dol.gov

    dol.gov

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    Reference 32
    MOSPI
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    mospi.gov.in

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    Reference 33
    AGC
    agc.org

    agc.org

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    Reference 34
    OSHA
    osha.gov

    osha.gov

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    Reference 35
    UPWORK
    upwork.com

    upwork.com

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    Reference 36
    ICSC
    icsc.com

    icsc.com

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    Reference 37
    LODGINGANALYTICS
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    Reference 38
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    Reference 39
    DATACENTERKNOWLEDGE
    datacenterknowledge.com

    datacenterknowledge.com

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    Reference 40
    ULI
    uli.org

    uli.org

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    Reference 41
    ACI
    aci.aero

    aci.aero

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    Reference 42
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

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    Reference 43
    CUSHMANWAKEFIELD
    cushmanwakefield.com

    cushmanwakefield.com

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    Reference 44
    KNIGHTFRANK
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    knightfrank.com

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    Reference 45
    HFMMAG
    hfmmag.com

    hfmmag.com

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    Reference 46
    PROLOGIS
    prologis.com

    prologis.com

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    Reference 47
    TIMESHIGHEREDUCATION
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    timeshighereducation.com

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    Reference 48
    U-FI
    u-fi.org

    u-fi.org

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    Reference 49
    NMHC
    nmhc.org

    nmhc.org

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    Reference 50
    USGBC
    usgbc.org

    usgbc.org

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    Reference 51
    BIGMPROJECTS
    bigmprojects.com

    bigmprojects.com

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    Reference 52
    COLLIERS
    colliers.com

    colliers.com

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    Reference 53
    NAHC
    nahc.org

    nahc.org

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    Reference 54
    LEA-GLOBAL
    lea-global.org

    lea-global.org

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    Reference 55
    RSMEANS
    rsmeans.com

    rsmeans.com

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    Reference 56
    PRODUCER
    producer.com

    producer.com

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    Reference 57
    CORESIGHT
    coresight.com

    coresight.com

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    Reference 58
    ASHRAE
    ashrae.org

    ashrae.org

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    Reference 59
    NECANET
    necanet.org

    necanet.org

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    Reference 60
    RANDOMLENGTHS
    randomlengths.com

    randomlengths.com

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    Reference 61
    ELEVATORWORLD
    elevatorworld.com

    elevatorworld.com

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    Reference 62
    NRCA
    nrca.net

    nrca.net

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    Reference 63
    PHCCWEB
    phccweb.org

    phccweb.org

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    Reference 64
    GLASSMAGAZINE
    glassmagazine.com

    glassmagazine.com

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    Reference 65
    IRMI
    irmi.com

    irmi.com

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    Reference 66
    ICCSAFE
    iccsafe.org

    iccsafe.org

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    Reference 67
    BUILDINGRADAR
    buildingradar.com

    buildingradar.com

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    Reference 68
    HVS
    hvs.com

    hvs.com

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    Reference 69
    DATACENTERDYNAMICS
    datacenterdynamics.com

    datacenterdynamics.com

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    Reference 70
    MBI
    mbi.org

    mbi.org

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    Reference 71
    AUTODESK
    autodesk.com

    autodesk.com

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    Reference 72
    BENTLEY
    bentley.com

    bentley.com

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    Reference 73
    WORLDGREENBUILDINGCOUNCIL
    worldgreenbuildingcouncil.org

    worldgreenbuildingcouncil.org

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    Reference 74
    IFC
    ifc.org

    ifc.org

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    Reference 75
    CONSTRUCTIONDIVE
    constructiondive.com

    constructiondive.com

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    Reference 76
    FITWEL
    fitwel.org

    fitwel.org

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    Reference 77
    RESILINC
    resilinc.com

    resilinc.com

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    Reference 78
    EUROGYPSUM
    eurogypsum.org

    eurogypsum.org

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    Reference 79
    WHO
    who.int

    who.int

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    Reference 80
    TERRAPINBRIGHTGREEN
    terrapinbrightgreen.com

    terrapinbrightgreen.com

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    Reference 81
    CONSTRUCTIONEXEC
    constructionexec.com

    constructionexec.com

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    Reference 82
    NOAA
    noaa.gov

    noaa.gov

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    Reference 83
    MORDORINTELLIGENCE
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