Revolutionizing North American Construction: Addressing Infrastructure Challenges and Embracing Innovative Energy Solutions
Key Ideas
  • North American construction industry experiences growth driven by mission-critical sectors like semiconductors, clean energy, and infrastructure.
  • Canada anticipates recovery with investments in transportation, renewable energy, and water infrastructure projects.
  • Power infrastructure upgrades, such as Battery Energy Storage Systems and hydrogen-powered systems, are vital to meet rising electricity demands.
  • Challenges persist with supply chain volatility, labor shortages, and the need for risk management strategies amidst tariffs and global trade uncertainties.
The North American construction industry, particularly in the United States and Canada, is witnessing significant growth fueled by mission-critical sectors like semiconductors, clean energy, and infrastructure investments. Despite challenges posed by US tariffs and global trade uncertainties, the industry remains optimistic about steady growth. Canada is expected to experience a recovery period from 2025 to 2028 with a focus on transportation, renewable energy, and water infrastructure projects. Power infrastructure is becoming a top priority due to the soaring demand for reliable electricity from sectors like data centers, electric transport, and advanced manufacturing. To address this, utilities are investing in solutions such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Small Modular Fuel Reactors (SMRs), and hydrogen-powered systems. Despite stabilizing supply chains, challenges like labor shortages and volatile lead times for electrical equipment persist. The sector snapshots provided in the report shed light on the growth and challenges faced by industries like data centers, life sciences, high-tech industrial, and commercial sectors. Overall, the focus is on addressing infrastructure vulnerabilities and embracing innovative energy solutions to meet the evolving demands of mission-critical sectors.
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