Education Buildings Market Report 2026

The education buildings market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $728.5 billion in 2025 to $753.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in student population, expansion of public education infrastructure, historical funding cycles for school construction, reliance on traditional building methods, increasing need for facility maintenance.

The education buildings market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $891.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable campus buildings, increased modernization of learning environments, growing investments in facility safety upgrades, expanding refurbishment programs, greater focus on energy-efficient design. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in education infrastructure expansion, increasing demand for energy-efficient school buildings, rising focus on facility modernization and upgrading, expansion of residential spaces within education buildings, growing investments in safety and compliance enhancements.

The anticipated surge in the number of schools is poised to drive the growth of the educational buildings market in the coming years. Schools, as educational facilities designed to provide classrooms and other learning environments, necessitate appropriate buildings for the establishment of classrooms, laboratories, and the provision of necessary educational infrastructure. The escalating count of schools globally is expected to result in an increased demand for educational buildings. For instance, in the United States, there are approximately 84,000 public schools distributed across nearly 100,000 individual buildings. Projections indicate that the total student enrollment in these schools will reach 56.8 million by the year 2026. Consequently, the rising number of schools emerges as a significant factor propelling the growth of the educational buildings market in the foreseeable future.

Leading companies in the Education Buildings market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions such as technology-integrated learning environments to boost student engagement and enhance learning outcomes. These environments are educational spaces equipped with digital tools and smart technologies that make learning more interactive, personalized, and efficient, enabling students to engage deeply with content while developing essential 21st-century skills. For example, in October 2024, The Aquila School, a UAE-based international British school, inaugurated its new secondary building, a state-of-the-art educational facility designed to enrich students’ learning experiences. The building features specialist classrooms for design and food technology, a purpose-built black box theatre, a whole-school canteen, a roof garden, and a hydroponics area, reflecting the school’s commitment to sustainability, creativity, and academic excellence. This expansion coincided with the launch of the school’s first Sixth Form IB cohort, providing students with access to advanced resources that support independent, inquiry-based learning and prepare them for a range of future pathways.

In April 2023, BPEA EQT, a Hong Kong-based private equity firm, acquired IMG Academy from Endeavor for $1.25 billion. Through this acquisition, BPEA EQT aims to strengthen its global education portfolio and expand its presence in the premium sports and academic training sector, leveraging IMG Academy’s elite athletic programs and academic excellence to drive growth, attract top talent, and create synergies across its existing education and training investments. IMG Academy, based in the US, is a boarding school specializing in elite sports training combined with college preparatory education for student-athletes.

Major companies operating in the education buildings market are China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), Skanska AB, Hochtief AG, Balfour Beatty plc, DPR Construction, AECOM Technology, STO Building Group, McCarthy Holdings, Inc., HDR Inc., Gilbane, Inc., Gensler, Nikken Sekkei, Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co. Ltd., Vinci SA, Bouygues Construction, Züblin, ACS Group, Ferrovial, NCC AB, Salini Impregilo, Astaldi, Kier Group, Group of Companies PIK, LSR Group, Rönesans Holding, Mosinzhproekt, S.C. PORR Construct, Budimex, STRABAG Sp. z o.o, Polimex-Mostostal, Metrostav, Turner Construction Company, PCL Construction, Mortenson, EllisDon Corporation, Aecon Group Inc., Bird Construction, Empresas ICA, Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção, Andrade Gutierrez, Camargo Corrêa, Mendes Júnior Engenharia, Techint Engineering & Construction, IECSA, SalfaCorp, Constructora Bolívar, Graña y Montero, Cosapi, Arabtec Construction LLC, Alec Engineering and Contracting, M/s Khansaheb Civil Engineering L.L.C., ASGC Construction LLC, Saudi Binladin Group (SBG), Saudi Oger Limited, Aveng Grinaker-LTA, Orascom Construction, Alexandria Construction, Stefanutti Stocks.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on steel, cement, electrical systems, and construction equipment are raising material and labor costs across the education buildings market, slowing progress in new construction, refurbishment, and repair and maintenance activities. Schools and higher education institutions in regions dependent on imported materialssuch as Asia-Pacific and parts of Europeexperience heightened budget pressures and project delays. Demolition and refurbishment segments also face increased costs due to tariff-driven price hikes in specialized equipment. Nonetheless, tariffs can stimulate local sourcing, domestic material production, and investment in regional construction supply chains, providing long-term resilience benefits.

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An educational building is specifically designed to accommodate various activities related to primary, secondary, or higher education, and in some cases, it may also include living spaces for students.

The primary construction activities associated with educational buildings include new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment, and demolition. New construction involves the initial development of permanent infrastructure on a specific site, commonly used for the creation of schools and universities to enhance educational facilities for students. Educational buildings serve both public and private institutions, offering spaces for learning and other related activities within schools and institutions.North America was the largest region in the educational buildings market in 2025. The regions covered in the education buildings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the education buildings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The education buildings market includes revenues earned by entities by construct outdoor education buildings and indoor education buildings. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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