Global Scans · Construction · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Darlington New Nuclear Project alone is anticipated to create approximately 17,000 jobs in Ontario and an additional 10,000 across Canada during the manufacturing and construction phases. Farmonaut
• In the short term, a rapid buildout of solar on existing and anticipated mine closures could provide 259,700 permanent jobs, and 317,500 temporary and construction jobs globally. Global Energy Monitor
• The Sizewell development along East Anglia's North Sea coastline will power the equivalent of around six million homes with clean homegrown energy for 60 years, and it will be a jobs and growth engine for Britain, supporting 10,000 jobs in the peak construction and creating 1,500 apprenticeships. Kent Online
• The Rs10 lakh crore asset monetization plan for 2025-30 will fund new initiatives, creating more jobs in infrastructure, construction, and related industries. TICE News
• Economic Growth: Improved logistics efficiency will deliver growth across key sectors from agriculture, manufacturing, construction to retail and e-commerce, while driving sustainable job creation across New South Wales. DP World Australia
• The NuScale VOYGR-6 power plant will generate about 200 permanent jobs, 1,500 jobs in construction, 2,300 jobs in production and will help Romania to avoid the emission of 4 million tonnes of CO2 per year. World Nuclear News
• Ontario has historically been a hub for job opportunities, but Alberta is currently seeing growth in sectors like technology, construction, and energy. Moving2Canada
• In addition to creating thousands of construction and maintenance jobs and boosting local economies, the Alta Wind Energy Center is helping California achieve its ambitious goal of using 100% clean electricity by 2045. State of the Planet
• Recent developments include Intel's massive $36 billion investment in Hillsboro for semiconductor research, maintaining 23,000 jobs and creating additional opportunities in construction and manufacturing. Nucamp Vibe Coding Bootcamp
• The UK government has committed to creating over 250,000 green jobs by 2030, with a strong focus on roles in renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, and sustainable construction. Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
• Carpenters in Seattle have a variety of job opportunities, including residential construction, commercial construction, specialty carpentry, and renovation projects. SleepBloom
• The construction of Sizewell C is expected to unlock thousands of new jobs across the UK's nuclear supply chain, much of which exists in Teesside, with businesses poised for rapid job creation and long-term employment opportunities. Teesside Live
• A new strategy to secure long-overdue reform of the Australian timber industry would provide protection against supply chain disruption in construction, foster a manufacturing jobs renaissance in regional Australia and accelerate efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Forest Futures
• One notable initiative is the proposed 440 MW Culcairn Solar Farm and 100 MW / 200 MWh battery storage system in New South Wales, which will provide power to 160,000 homes and create over 400 construction jobs, generating substantial local economic benefits. SolarQuarter
• The development of the Ilute solar project will stimulate Zambia's local economy by creating jobs and opportunities in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and renewable energy services. SolarQuarter
• The global picture is even more daunting, with the International Trade Union Confederation highlighting the critical need for policies that support job creation and training across the construction sector worldwide: Europe alone will need another two million construction workers by 2030. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• The BEIT program aims, among other things, to increase affordable green housing, provide decent job opportunities in Iraq, improve the business environment, and engage local micro, small, and medium enterprises, and investors in the construction sector. Iraq
• A prominent developer has earmarked a site in Nottinghamshire for almost 130,000 sq ft of logistics space in a scheme forecast to create jobs in both the construction and operational phases. Insider Media Ltd
• The construction and ongoing operation of the new AWS Region will add approximately $10 billion to Mexico's gross domestic product and support an average of more than 7,000 full-time equivalent jobs at external businesses annually. Yahoo Finance
• During the construction phase, the extension projects are anticipated to support more than 1,800 full-time jobs per year, generating £370 million in direct gross value added (GVA) to the East Anglian and UK economy. Eastern Daily Press
• The construction and ongoing operation of the new AWS Region will add approximately $10 billion to Thailand's gross domestic product and support an average of more than 11,000 full-time-equivalent jobs at external businesses annually. US Press Center
• Located 15-30 miles southeast of Long Island, Empire Wind 1 will deliver 810 MW to the New York City grid and create over 1,000 union jobs during construction. Sustainable Finance Daily

Last updated: 29 June 2025