United States Green Building Market Insight
Published: 28 May 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)
US is witnessing strong and sustained expansion, with an estimated CAGR of around 10.2%, driven primarily by rising adoption of energy-efficient construction practices, stringent environmental regulations, and increasing investments in sustainable infrastructure development
U.S. Green Building Market Insights Forecasts to 2035
- The US Green Building Market Size Was Estimated at USD 144.5 Billion in 2025
- The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.2% from 2025 to 2035
- The US Green Building Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 382.7 Billion by 2035
Notable Insights for U.S. Green Building Market
- Commercial green buildings accounted for nearly 59% of the United States green building market in 2025, owing to increasing demand for energy-efficient office spaces, smart commercial infrastructure, and sustainable corporate real estate developments.
- LEED-certified construction projects represented approximately 48% of total green building activity across the United States due to growing regulatory emphasis on sustainable infrastructure and rising adoption of environmentally certified buildings.
- More than USD 7.4 Billion was directed toward federal building decarbonization programs, smart energy systems, and net-zero infrastructure upgrades supporting sustainable commercial and residential construction projects across the United States.
- The top 10 U.S. states certified more than 335 Million gross square feet of LEED-certified construction space in 2025, highlighting accelerating nationwide adoption of green commercial infrastructure and sustainable building technologies.
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Why Buy This Report
- Gather highly specific and strategic information about the green building market in the United States, including developments in LEED-certified construction, smart energy-efficient infrastructure, net-zero buildings, sustainable construction materials, and environmentally resilient urban development transforming the U.S. construction industry.
- Learn about changes taking place within the U.S. sustainable infrastructure ecosystem due to green financing expansion, carbon-neutral building standards, AI-driven energy optimization systems, smart city initiatives, and advanced environmentally sustainable construction technologies.
- Discover emerging opportunities for investment arising from developments in green commercial real estate, energy-efficient public infrastructure, climate-resilient urban projects, sustainable building materials, and smart building automation systems.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the US Green Building market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in United States Green Building Market
- AECOM
- Turner Construction Company
- Skanska USA
- Jacobs Solutions Inc.
- Clark Construction Group
- Gilbane Building Company
- DPR Construction
- Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
- Others
Recent Developments:
- In March 2026, AECOM expanded its sustainable infrastructure and net-zero construction portfolio across the United States through investments exceeding USD 420 Million focused on energy-efficient commercial developments, low-carbon engineering technologies, and climate-resilient urban infrastructure projects.
- In November 2025, Turner Construction Company accelerated green commercial construction initiatives valued at approximately USD 310 Million supporting LEED-certified office buildings, smart energy systems, and sustainable public infrastructure modernization programs nationwide.
Market Segmentation:
United States Green Building Market, By Building Type
- Commercial Buildings
- Residential Buildings
- Industrial Buildings
- Institutional Buildings
- Others
United States Green Building Market, By Technology
- Energy-Efficient Systems
- Smart Building Technologies
- Green Roofing Systems
- Sustainable HVAC Systems
- Others
United States Green Building Market, By End User
- Corporate Sector
- Government Organizations
- Residential Developers
- Industrial Facilities
- Healthcare & Educational Institutions
- Others
Expert Views:
As per the forecast made for the market, it can be seen that there is going to be strong growth for green buildings in the US market in the coming years. This will happen because of the growing focus on carbon emissions reductions and sustainable infrastructure development in cities. Furthermore, expanding federal investments in sustainable infrastructure, increasing private-sector green financing activity, and continuous advancements in low-carbon construction technologies are expected to position the United States among the leading global markets for green building development throughout the forecast period.
Author: Komal and Radhika By Spherical Insights and Consulting