Global Scans · Construction · Weekly Summary

• [New] The $1.6 billion public investment will create more than 15,000 jobs, including 12,000 construction jobs and 3,100 permanent life sciences jobs. New York Building Congress
• [New] The data center boom will generate roughly 4.7 million temporary construction jobs. Fortune
• [New] Lower rates could lift demand for high-paying construction jobs, and materials such as lumber and paint, benefiting companies like Home Depot and Sherwin-Williams. / USA CapitalGroup NACG
• [New] Samsung's Texas expansion is projected to create 12,000 construction jobs and 3,500 manufacturing roles, demonstrating AI chipmaking's direct economic impact. DataMIntelligence
• Around 129,000 new jobs are forecast between now and 2036, largely across construction, engineering, healthcare, energy, and technology. LinkedIn
• Britain could lose up to 163,000 jobs in 2026 if energy prices remain elevated, with manufacturing and construction expected to be hardest hit. CPA | The Credit Protection Association
• The US CHIPS Act is converting into large projects with multi-year hiring calendars, with Samsung's Texas cluster alone expected to generate thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs targeting initial production in 2026. AscendurePro
• By 2050, we will need 198,000 jobs in manufacturing and construction, 193,000 in operations and maintenance, and 20,000 in R&D. POWER Magazine
• Once fully operational, Chrysalis will be the largest medical isotope production facility in the world, supporting approximately 200 construction jobs and 150 permanent positions. The Fusion Report: The Business of Fusion Energy
• The Stargate project alone employs over 6,400 construction workers at its Abilene, Texas campus and expects to create over 100,000 total jobs. ConstructionPlacements
• In Ontario alone, the construction and operation of four SMRs is expected to boost GDP by $13.7 billion and support approximately 2,000 jobs per year. MLT Aikins

Last updated: 21 June 2026