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• [New] The Liverpool-Manchester Railway could 'supercharge economic growth' with a £15 billion boost and 22,000 new jobs during the construction, which could start in the early 2030s. Metro
• [New] The real estate sector will also continue to play a crucial role in Arizona's economic growth through 2025 by generating jobs in construction, architecture, engineering and related fields as new housing and commercial properties are developed. Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine
• [New] $100 billion in AI data center investment could create up to half a million jobs in the U.S. over five years, spanning construction, manufacturing, transportation, and real estate. Fortune
• [New] Employment rates would benefit, - if fully developed, the U.S. biogas industry could provide as many as 900,000 short-term construction jobs and as many as 45,000 permanent positions. Climate Solutions Legal Digest
• [New] By 2025, AI could create 58 million net new jobs in industries like manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. 33rd Square
• [New] Microsoft's investment in the AI data center is expected to employ 2,300 union construction workers and create 2,000 permanent jobs over time. NBC News
• The massive project will create 7,200 construction jobs and 900 permanent positions while establishing the largest data center campus in Mexico, designed to accommodate cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Mexico News Daily
• Each Natrium reactor is expected to create around 1,600 construction jobs and 250 full-time permanent jobs. World Nuclear News
• LLY said it plans to spend $27 billion to build four new manufacturing plants in the U.S., which will be built over the next five years, and are expected to create more than 3,000 jobs for skilled workers like engineers and scientists as well as 10,000 construction jobs. eOption
• As Canada's largest ever infrastructure project, high-speed rail will turbocharge the Canadian economy - boosting GDP by $35 billion annually, creating over 51,000 good-paying jobs during construction, and unlocking enhanced productivity for decades to come. Prime Minister of Canada
• Coastal communities across the UK are set to benefit from £1.1 billion in joint government and industry investment for the maritime sector, which will unlock growth and jobs, including in the engineering, green technology and construction sectors. GOV.UK
• Accelerating Acorn will add £17.7 billion to UK GDP by 2050, create more than 10,800 jobs during construction, and sustain 4,700 long-term operational roles. The Independent
• The Biden-Harris Administration's investment is expected to create approximately 6,000 direct manufacturing jobs and more than 20,000 total unique construction jobs. U.S. Department of Commerce
• Globally, migrants are playing an essential and under-recognised role today in cities and sectors that are critical to the green transition, including construction, waste management and transport, but face challenges accessing opportunities and decent jobs. The Sierra Leone Telegraph
• One potential offshore wind area in Nova Scotia alone could create thousands of jobs, including up to 30,000 construction jobs annually. SenCanada
• The construction industry is projected to add approximately 154,900 new jobs annually over the next decade. North American Trade Schools

Last updated: 19 October 2025