Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-22 01:35Overview - The urbanization process in China is driving higher demands for municipal infrastructure, including transportation, water supply, drainage, and sewage treatment [1][10] - The municipal engineering contracting industry is experiencing rapid development due to the increasing need for infrastructure construction and renovation [1][10] - However, in recent years, the growth rate of municipal investment has slowed, leading to a significant decrease in municipal engineering contracting orders and revenue [1][10] Market Size - In 2024, the total revenue from municipal engineering contracting in China is projected to decline to 765.35 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.06% [1][12] - The breakdown of total contracting revenue includes: urban rail transit engineering (36.1%), urban road and bridge engineering (14.7%), municipal landscaping engineering (11.4%), urban road greening engineering (10.2%), urban lighting engineering (7.5%), urban surface transportation engineering (5.0%), and urban parking lot construction engineering (4.2%) [1][12] Market Policies - The Chinese government has issued several policies to enhance the regulation of municipal engineering construction, streamline approval processes, and improve market order [5][7] - Key policies include measures to strengthen supervision of construction contracting, promote the update of municipal infrastructure equipment, and enhance the management of foreign contracting projects [5][7] Industry Chain - The upstream of the municipal engineering contracting industry includes suppliers of construction materials (concrete, steel, cement, etc.) and engineering machinery [8] - The downstream market primarily consists of government departments and state-owned enterprises, which are the largest demanders of municipal engineering projects [8] Competitive Landscape - The municipal engineering contracting industry in China is characterized by intense competition, with numerous enterprises, including large state-owned enterprises like China Communications Construction Company and China Railway Group [14][15] - The top 10 companies in the municipal engineering bidding market are all state-owned enterprises, indicating a strong presence of government-backed firms in the industry [14][15] Development Trends - The industry is expected to transition towards intelligent construction methods, utilizing technologies such as BIM to optimize design and operational processes [22] - There will be an increased focus on green building materials and sustainable construction practices in response to environmental concerns [22] - Opportunities for international expansion are anticipated as Chinese municipal engineering firms seek to participate in global markets, particularly under initiatives like the Belt and Road [22]