Global Scans · Construction · Weekly Summary

• [New] Nearly 1.4 million Skilled Trades jobs could be unfilled by 2030 across just seven key trades - Electricians, Mechanics, Plumbers, Welders, Construction, HVAC, and Carpenters. WORKERS.COM Community
• Jobs in healthcare, STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, math), and construction are set to rise by 23%, 12%, and 9% respectively by 2030, while office and administrative support roles are declining. / USA CCS Global Tech - Business Intelligence, Data Analytics
• The International Labour Organization projects up to 100 million jobs from a well-managed green transition by 2030, spanning renewable energy, green construction, sustainable agriculture, circular-economy design, green finance, and sustainability management. SUMAS - Sustainability Management School
• Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts strong employment growth over the next decade, with tens of thousands of new roles expected across construction, engineering, healthcare, energy, and technology. LinkedIn
• 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
• The data center boom will generate roughly 4.7 million temporary construction jobs. Fortune
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 26 July 2026