Top Three Industries See Major Boost
4 Mar 2024
A look through the data collected by the Conway Projects Database in 2023 sends a clear signal that the world is under construction. In comparison to the prior year, the top industries only saw one change in the ranks, thanks in part to a multi-billion-dollar project investment boom seen around the globe.
Machinery, equipment & construction snagged the No. 1 top industry spot for the seventh consecutive year. Reflecting a plentiful year of new project announcements, the number of projects for the sector grew significantly by an impressive 441 projects.
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