The Embankment Cardiff Development is the Top Construction Project in Cardiff
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top 10 construction projects in Cardiff. This includes the top construction projects by total value across all sectors, that are due to start within a 12-month period. Learn how to use the league table here.
The latest data for top Cardiff construction projects sees the Embankment Cardiff Development project valued at £360m in first place. In second place we have the Blue Eden project at £300m and in third we have the Arena and Travelodge Hotel Project at the Atlantic Wharf Cardiff Bay with a value of £280m.
Top Construction Projects 2025
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| Position | Project | Main Sector | Location | Start Date | Value of Project | Project ID | View Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Embankment, Cardiff – Mixed Development | Residential | Cardiff | Oct-24 | £ 360,250,000 | 12563236 | View project |
| 2 | Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay – Music Arena & Travelodge Hotel | Leisure | Cardiff | Apr-25 | £ 225,000,000 | 12032395 | View project |
| 3 | Velindre Cancer Centre | Medical & Healthcare | Cardiff | Nov-24 | £ 180,000,000 | 12067948 | View project |
| 4 | Cardiff Crossrail – New Tram Line | Civil Engineering | Cardiff | Dec-24 | £ 150,000,000 | 12774920 | View project |
| 5 | Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay – Mixed Development | Residential | Cardiff | Jan-25 | £ 120,000,000 | 12606395 | View project |
| 6 | Harlech Court – 350 Flats | Residential | Cardiff | Apr-25 | £ 100,000,000 | 12555015 | View project |
| 7 | Cardiff Hendre Lakes Development | Commercial & Retail | Cardiff | Mar-25 | £ 92,500,000 | 12549045 | View project |
| 8 | Cardiff & Vale College – Cardiff Airport Campus | Education | Cardiff | Apr-25 | £ 65,000,000 | 12724863 | View project |
| 9 | 1 East Bay Close- 353 Apartments | Residential | Cardiff | Jul-25 | £ 60,000,000 | 12653793 | View project |
| 10 | The Central Square, Plot 4&5 – 364 Apartments & Commercial Space | Residential | Cardiff | Mar-25 | £ 55,000,000 | 12617945 | View project |
(Source: Barbour ABI, updated December 2024)
How to use the league table
- View the highest value construction projects within the selected region
- Use the arrows at the top of each column to:
- sort by project start date
- sort by construction project value
- alphabetise construction sectors
- alphabetise by location
- Use the search bar to find specific construction projects
- Select the regions to view the top construction projects in your target area
Use the project ID’s to view the projects in the platform.
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