in 2024 this region suffered the worst trend in investments in the construction sector out of all the world markets, which in fact shrank by 1.6% with respect to 2023.The ranking is dominated by China and features mainly countries from the Asia Pacific region, which includes 6 of the largest markets of the global construction industry.In 2024 ongoing investments in the civil engineering sector were the most dynamic component of the Italian market, registering an increase of 9% with respect to 2023.Forecasts for the sector are also negative for 2026.