The construction industry has transformed Istanbul and other cities, renewed and extended Turkey’s transport infrastructure and built new housing projects and other facilities all around the country. Related industries such as those pertaining to construction machinery, building materials (including cement and steel) and construction chemicals, as well as engineering and architecture services, employ tens of thousands of people. With the domestic market providing a strong base and Turkish contractors having successfully diversified their markets and projects in recent years, the construction sector is well positioned to continue growing.