By: By Debra K. Rubin l Source: enr.construction.com

Built assets in 30 countries generated $27.1 trillion in global income to the world’s gross domestic product, according to a study released May 14, which says the nations studied make up 82% of global GDP.

The research—which tracked income generated by buildings, infrastructure and other fixed assets—notes that the dollar total amounted to 40% of GDP, on average, in the countries studied, which are both developed and emerging economies.

The Global Built Asset ...